World Oddities Expo

Hyatt Regency Minneapolis is a premier downtown Minneapolis hotel and convention venue located at 1300 Nicollet Mall in the heart of the city's business district. The hotel features over 132,000 square feet of unique meeting and exhibition space, making it the venue with the most event space of any hotel in Minnesota outside of the Minneapolis Convention Center. The facility includes a 30,000 square foot fully carpeted Hyatt Exhibition Center on the ground level with direct street access, five separate ballrooms including the 13,000 square foot Nicollet Ballroom which can accommodate up to 1,500 guests in theater style or 70 full-size exhibit booths, and 49 meeting rooms including an executive boardroom. The venue serves diverse industries hosting corporate meetings, conferences, trade shows, weddings, galas, and social events. Key facilities include the Greenway Ballroom with nearly 9,000 square feet of flexible space, the Regency Room with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking Loring Greenway, and 27,000 square feet of prefunction space. The hotel offers 644 contemporary guest rooms and suites, Prairie Kitchen and Bar restaurant, MPLS Market for grab-and-go dining, and a world-class 32,000 square foot StayFit Athletic Facility. Connected to the Minneapolis Convention Center via skyway system, the venue provides climate-controlled access to downtown Minneapolis attractions including Target Center, Target Field, U.S. Bank Stadium, and Nicollet Mall shopping district. The hotel has received multiple environmental awards including GBAC Star Facility Designation and Energy Star certification, demonstrating its commitment to sustainability and operational excellence in the hospitality industry.