The Westin Minneapolis, Minneapolis is located on the historic site of Farmers & Mechanics Bank Building

The Westin Minneapolis was formed from the historic Farmers & Mechanics Bank Building. The building was originally built in 1941 and features the original 34-foot vaulted bank lobby, marble staircase and wood carved emblems, which signify the leading industries of the World War II era. The hotel is connected to the Minneapolis Skyway, which connects guests to shopping, entertainment and business venues. There are 214 guest rooms that boats sophistication and rejuvenation. Each room features a Heavenly Bed and Heavenly Bath, LCD televisions, internet access and an oversized work desk.

Meetings are able to be held at the hotel in the vault-secured meeting rooms or enjoy the views from the banker's boardroom, which boasts floor to ceiling windows. Professional staff is available to help plant meeting and events in the 7,800 square feet of flexible meeting space that is designed with the latest audiovisual technology.

The secured meeting room ensures that no interruptions will occur during guests function. There are four private boardrooms with built-in audiovisual banquettes and seven flexible meeting rooms. Three private dining rooms are ideal for a dinner meeting or intimate social gathering. Casual private parties are able to be held in one of the two lounges, which feature plush pillows, comfy seating and large flat screen televisions.

Features of the function space include a teleconferencing system, wireless internet, conference facilities, projector, white board, meeting and event staff, catering staff, pre-function space and complete Audio Visual and production services.

Each guest room features a television, 24 hour room service, down pillows, grab bars in the bath rooms, private balconies, a turndown service, internet for a fee, voicemail, bathrobes, mini bar, cable channels, individual climate control, in-room safe, throw pillows, duvet cover, hypoallergenic pillows, down comforters and rich linens. Also available are Westin Heavenly Dog beds, rooms with city or courtyard views, disability access rooms, connecting rooms, personalized wake up call, video checkout, maid service and refreshment centre.

Services available at the hotel include the Westin Workout, ready, set RunWesting, ATM, Business Center, Dry Cleaning, Safe Deposit Boxes, Medical Services, 24-hour security, babysitting service, luggage storage, Westin Kids Club, 24-hour front desk, in-room massage treatments, wheelchair access, ice machine, gift/sundry shop, whirlpool/hot tub in the fitness facility and an indoor heated pool.

Dining is available at B.A.N.K, which is located in the lobby with 34-foot vaulted ceilings to create an open atmosphere. A center-stage oval bar provides visitors with the opportunity to view the kitchen and guests have the opportunity to sit at a long communal table, in the intimate lounge or the stately dining room. The restaurant serves classic American dishes in a modern, casual setting, the B.A.N.K Lounge serves bar cuisine in the lobby.