ST. PAUL, MN—The Ascend Hotel Collection from Choice Hotels International Inc. has added enVision Hotel St. Paul South to its growing portfolio.
In the hotel’s lobby, the front desk is made out of antique suitcases, one of the many vintage-inspired pieces displayed throughout the property.
With two enVision properties already members of the Ascend Hotel Collection, the enVision Hotel Management Company opened the enVision St. Paul South to further build out its “mini-brand,” according to the company. This location joins sister properties in Boston’s Longwood neighborhood and Everett, MA.
“We are so proud to welcome a third enVision hotel into the Ascend Hotel Collection,” said Janis Cannon, SVP of upscale brands for Choice Hotels. “It is proof to us that the quiet but powerful backing of the Ascend Hotel Collection is equipping these properties with the right business tools so they can focus on the guest experience. This trio of hotels truly captures the spirit of Ascend and further strengthens our diverse portfolio of distinctive independent hotels and resorts.”
enVision St. Paul South combines a vintage aesthetic with local neighborhood charm, according to the company. The hotel offers an in-house restaurant, Against the Grain, which offers a selection of comfort foods and an extensive beer, wine and handcrafted cocktail selection. Takeout and room service are available.
Meeting spaces can accommodate up to 380 guests. The hotel is also proximate to local attractions such as the Como Park Zoo, Xcel Energy Center, Mall of America, Minnesota Museum of American Art and US Bank Stadium.
“We’re excited to continue our relationship with Ascend with this next endeavor at enVision St. Paul South,” said Gautam Sharma, president, Global Vision Hotels. “Our successful partnership with Ascend has given us the opportunity to continue to expand the enVision experience and we feel so fortunate to broaden our offering to travelers seeking a vintage taste of the local surroundings.”
The 85-room hotel features smoke-free guestrooms with flat-screen TVs, free WiFi, robes and slippers, complimentary bottled water and Keurig coffeemakers as well as free hot breakfast. There is an indoor heated pool and exercise room as well as a business center complete with copy, print and fax machines and a computer with internet access.