The lobby's most popular new feature is a huge stone fireplace framed by wooden logs, was inspired by Minnesota's rustic past but also has a modern feel. The new lobby's open floor plan and many seating options - including a log that's been turned into a bench - make it an "inviting gathering place," according to General Manager Randy Thompson. Above the reception desk there's a 60-foot map of the Minnesota and Mississippi Rivers that's stitched together with Post-It notes, which were actually invented in Minneapolis!

Also new is a restaurant, Prairie Kitchen & Bar, which focuses on local and seasonal food that evokes Minnesota's Scandinavian and farming heritage. Dishes include Smoked Trout Cakes, Wild Rice Bratwurst, and with a "Create Your Own" dish that offers a selection of cured or smoked meats and fishes, pickled vegetables and cheeses. There's also a selection of local beers on tap.

Guests and associates alike are so excited about Hyatt Regency Minneapolis' new look, so next time you're in the Midwest, check it out for yourself!