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With several renowned museums and galleries, Minneapolis is an art lover's town, and now it has a new hotel befitting its cultural status. Le Méridien Chambers Minneapolis is now open, welcoming its first guests to an oasis of comfort and style just steps from the city's Hennepin Theater District. The hotel spans two landmark buildings in the heart of the city, and its 60 spacious guest rooms are filled with the latest amenities, from pillow-top mattresses with 400 thread count sheets and flat screen TVs to walk-in rain showers. So spend your day at the Walker Art Center, one of the nation's "big five" modern art museums, which is filled with masterpieces by Andy Warhol, Chuck Close, and Edward Hopper. Then head back to browse the hotel's own art collection, which includes the work of the Young British Artist movement, with more than 250 works by artists such as Damien Hirst, Gavin Turk, and Tracey Emin. As night falls upon the city, make your way to D'Amico Kitchen, where you can enjoy a succulent meal of Italian specialties in an atmosphere of casual elegance. Discuss your favorite artwork over a bottle of fine wine and start making plans for your next cultural getaway. Visit here for more information or to make a reservation at this stylish new destination.

Minneapolis is a great town for shopping, with everything from tiny storefront boutiques to major department stores catering to every taste and budget. This winter is an excellent time for a Minneapolis shopping getaway, with a couple of special offers that make it easier than ever to scour the town for bargains. With the Holiday Gift offer, guests at the Sheraton Bloomington Hotel, Minneapolis South, Sheraton Minneapolis West Hotel, and Sheraton Minneapolis Midtown Hotel will receive a $100 Macy's gift card and a 10% Macy's Discount Visitor Coupon for each night of their stay. The offer is good now through March 31, 2010, perfect for pre- or post-holiday shopping. With the American Girl offer, you and your special girl can enjoy an exclusive overnight package at the Sheraton Bloomington Hotel, Minneapolis South, which is just minutes from the newest American Girl store at Mall of America. Deluxe indoor poolside rooms with cabana start from $149 per night and come with a special check-in welcome letter to your girl and her doll, one American Girl doll-sized travel bed to keep, a chocolate bear delivered to the room, a complimentary American Girl in-room movie, a special good night message, and breakfast for two adults, girl, and doll in the Nine Mile Grill. Whichever offer you choose, you'll find Minneapolis to be the ultimate shopping city.

If you've got a meeting, reunion, or family event to plan this summer, consider hosting it in one of Starwood's ten hotels in Minnesota. The weather in Minnesota is absolutely gorgeous in the summer, and whether you're looking for a stylish hotel in an urban setting or a quiet retreat for a social gathering, you'll find everything you need to make your event a smashing success. The Sheraton Bloomington Hotel, Minneapolis South (pictured), for example, features 564 recently renovated guest rooms and suites, four restaurants and lounges, a state-of-the-art fitness center and pool, and 38 meeting rooms totaling 70,000 square feet. Spend your day with the people who matter to you, and then retreat to your spacious room to rest up for the next morning's activities. Planning an event couldn't be easier. With online tools to create a proposal and budget, you'll be ready for your big event before you know it. For more information, visit Starwood Meetings & Events, Minnesota and make your dream event into a reality.

With longer days and warmer weather, Minneapolis is bursting with springtime activities, from a stroll along the tree-lined walkways of the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden to a picnic by the waterfalls of Minnehaha Park. If you've never had the pleasure of exploring this vibrant city - or you just need to be reacquainted - here's a great opportunity. The Hotel Ivy, Minneapolis is one of this week's participating Starpicks properties, with last-minute rates of at least 20% off regular rates for stays during the next two weekends. This Luxury Collection property occupies the historic Ivy Tower in downtown Minneapolis, just steps from Orchestra Hall and some of the city's finest shops and restaurants. While you'll want to take in the sights of the city, be sure to spend some time exploring the hotel itself. Go for a workout in the state-of-the-art fitness center, followed by a visit to the Ivy Spa Club, which provides a range of modern and traditional massage treatments in 14 treatment rooms. The cuisine reigns supreme at Porter & Frye, the hotel's signature restaurant, while classic cocktails are king at Porter & Frye Lounge, the perfect place to toast this fair city and dream up your next great getaway. Of course, the Hotel Ivy is just one of dozens of Starpicks properties this week, so check the list to find the destination of your dreams.

When it opened its doors in 1929, the Foshay Tower in Minneapolis was hailed as the first true skyscraper west of the Mississippi and a masterpiece of Art Deco architecture. Eighty years later, it remains one of the most striking buildings in the city, with a silhouette that brings to mind the Washington Monument itself. Today, visitors can do more than just gaze at the building from a distance, they can come in and make themselves at home, as it now houses the stylish W Minneapolis - The Foshay. A top-to-bottom renovation restored the building to its former grandeur, and the addition of the latest amenities gave it the perfect mix of classic style and state-of-the-art technology. Curious to have a look? Your timing couldn't be better. The W Minneapolis - The Foshay is one of this week's participating Starpicks properties, with last-minute rates of at least 20% off regular rates for stays during the next two weekends, so it won't take much to explore this timeless masterpiece. Enjoy dinner at Manny's, one of the top steakhouses in the country, followed by a cocktail at the sky-high Prohibition lounge, located in Wilbur Foshay's old office and board room. As you sip your drink and gaze out over the skyline, you can start to think about your next great Starpicks adventure.