At 11:00am on May 16, 2012, Bob Kerrey will hold a Press Conference in the Monterrey Room at the Marina Inn Conference Center.  He will share thoughts about winning the US Senate Democratic Nomination and what is to come. 

The Crowne Plaza Minneapolis West has a fresh new look, thanks to a nearly-complete $5 million renovation. Stay with us and see the difference for yourself!

"Like" us on Facebook for your chance to win Madonna tickets, accommodations in our luxurious Diplomat Suite, and more!

On Friday, March 16 and Saturday, March 17, the ISU Extension Office of Woodbury County and UNL Extension in Dakota County are holding the Siouxland Garden show at the Marina Center in South Sioux City, NE.  Hours are 9:00AM-8:00PM on Friday, and 9:00AM-6:00PM on Saturday.  Check out http://www.extension.iastate.edu/woodbury/news/gardenshow.htm for more information.  See you at the show!

A warm welcome to all of you who are joining us in Rapid City for the South Dakota State B Wrestling Tournament this weekend! The tournament will be held Friday, February 24, and Saturday, February 25, at the Rushmore Plaza Civic Center (only 5 minutes away from our hotel). You can find a tournament schedule here.

Good luck to all wrestlers competing this weekend, and enjoy your stay in Rapid City!

The Marina Inn was proud to host the American Heart Association's 17th Annual Heart Gala on Saturday, February 11, 2012.

We are proud to announce that the Minnesota chapter of NAIOP has recognized the Best Western PLUS – Bloomington with one of its Awards of Excellence for 2011.

Our building was submitted by Welsh Construction, who teamed up with Genesis Architecture to renovate our hotel inside and out. All 211 of our guest rooms have been expanded and redecorated, and our lobby, pool, and more have been upgraded to provide our guests with a beautiful, luxurious place in which to relax.

The NAIOP has awarded us for the Best Renovated Building Greater Than 75,000 Square Feet. From the NAIOP website, "Criteria included site development, architectural integrity, interior design, integration into the community, market feasibility, unique challenges, and LEED certification."

We are extremely honored by the recognition and hope that you will keep our newly renovated facility in mind when planning your next stay in Bloomington.

For Ryan Bristol and Jenna Mansker of Sioux City, IA, history is about to repeat itself.

The couple, who identify themselves as "hopeless romantics", will be married on July 28, "with a reception following at the Marina Inn where, 30 years earlier, Ryan's parents held their reception."

We at the Marina Inn are honored to host this event, and wish Ryan and Jenna a lifetime of happiness.

Read more about their story at the Sioux City Journal.