W Minneapolis — The Foshay
230 rooms and suites
3,080 sq. ft. meeting space
Manny's Steakhouse
Developer: RWB Holdings
Builder: Ryan Companies
Architect: ESG Architects
Interior Design: Munge/Leung Design
Hospitality Development Consultant
Minneapolis/St. Paul Biz Journal
Best Overall Development 2007
Minneapolis/St. Paul Biz Journal
Best Hospitality Development/Redevelopment 2007
W Minneapolis - The Foshay, a 30-story landmark building is located at the core of the Minneapolis central business district and one block from the Nicollet Mall. W Minneapolis - The Foshay has its place in the Minneapolis skyline as an elegant historic building. It is close to the corporate headquarters of Target Corporation, American Express, US Bank and Wells Fargo. With its skyway connection, the convention center can be reached with a short walk.
The Foshay is both legendary and cutting edge cool. With towering 447 feet of historical chic, W Minneapolis - The Foshay presents 230 guest rooms and suites, Manny’s, Minneapolis’ most celebrated steakhouse and W's legendary Living Room and Lounge. In one soaring bastion of 1920's art deco splendor, W Minneapolis - The Foshay features “Prohibition” on the 27th floor, a bar unlike any other, wrapped in a historic décor.
The hotel features 3,000 sq. ft. of meeting space and W's legendary Wherever Whenever Service. Creative space planning has led to intimate spaces with suspense and discovery, creating a level of luxury unknown to Minneapolis hospitality offerings. All rooms offer W's WOW bed, 42-inch Flatscreen TV's and Minibars. Two programmed E-WOW suites on the top floor are highlights of the project.
W Minneapolis - The Foshay opened August 13th, 2008.
Wischermann Partners provided hospitality development consulting services to RWB Holdings, securing the brand via a management agreement with Starwood Hotels Worldwide.