11.17.15

Hilton Minneapolis/Bloomington Among First Hotels in the Country to Install Keyless Entry

Minneapolis, Minn., November 17, 2015. . . . . The Hilton Minneapolis/Bloomington hotel, a leading hotel near the Mall of America managed by Marcus® Hotels & Resorts, today announced the introduction of Digital Key, a new feature of the Hilton HHonors app that provides loyalty program members more convenience and control in their travel experience. The Hilton Minneapolis/Bloomington hotel was among the first five hotels in the country to install the new keyless entry and digital check-in feature. Hilton reports that by early 2016, this application will be available in more than 170,000 rooms at 250 U.S. properties.

Hilton’s Digital Key now gives frequent guests the option to bypass the hotel check-in counter and access their rooms, as well as any other area of the hotel that requires a key, directly via the Hilton HHonors app on their smartphones. Beginning the day before arrival, HHonors members who booked directly with Hilton may select their desired room on their mobile device using digital check-in and will be asked if they’d like a Digital Key during their stay. If the guest elects to use a Digital Key, it is issued as soon as his/her room is ready the day of arrival and the guest will use his/her smartphone as their key throughout their stay. When the guest approaches his/her hotel room, they can simply press the virtual “unlock” button on the app to unlock the door. The Hilton HHonors mobile app provides a number of benefits to members, including digital check-in, room selection and the ability to request personalized amenities such as extra pillows, snacks or drinks – all from a smartphone.

“Hilton is among the first in the industry to introduce this type of technology, and we are excited to offer this new feature at our property,” said Jim Waldvogel, managing director of the Hilton Minneapolis/Bloomington Hotel. “With Digital Key and digital check-in now available, we are able to make the guest experience even more seamless and further customize the travel experience.”

Digital Key is currently available to Hilton Minneapolis/Bloomington guests on both the iOS and Android platforms. HHonors members who use the Digital Key throughout the rest of this year at equipped hotels will receive 1,000 Hilton HHonors Bonus Points. The Hilton HHonors loyalty program is open to all guests and free to join. Visit https://secure3.hilton.com/en/hh/customer/join/joinHHonors.htm for enrollment information.

To learn more about Hilton Minneapolis/Bloomington or to book your experience, visit: http://www.bloomingtonhilton.com/

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Marcus Hotels & Resorts, a division of The Marcus Corporation (NYSE: MCS), owns and/or manages 19 hotels, resorts and other properties in 10 states. A force in the hospitality industry, Marcus Hotels & Resorts provides expertise in management, development and historic renovations. The company’s portfolio includes a wide variety of properties including city-center meeting hotels, upscale resorts and branded first-class hotels. For more information on the latest news and updates, please visit: https://media.marcushotels.com and follow the company on Facebook and Twitter (@MarcusHotels).