Grand View Lodge, Spa and Golf Resort, a historic resort and residential community in Northern Minnesota, opened the much-anticipated boutique hotel North in July 2019 as part of its $55 million expansion. With a striking contemporary design unlike anything else in the area, the boutique hotel features 60 guest rooms; a social lobby lounge; second lobby and library; dining concept; various meeting spaces; a new intimate amphitheater and spacious outdoor deck. Additional resort enhancements include two new real estate developments, 1,200-square-foot wedding chapel and state of the art recreation center.
Located near the main lodge and hub of activities, North is designed by local architect Nor-Son based in nearby Brainerd and award-winning interior design firm Looney & Associates. The design is an urban take on the traditional guest lodge and a departure from the current cabin-style accommodations available at Grand View Lodge.
The décor takes its cues from natural elements nearby, incorporating a dark, red oak check-in desk with granite overlay, large stone fireplace, wood furnishings and soft, organic layers for comfort encouraging a style throughout the property that reflects back to the authentic roots of the original 1916 lodge and its rich history. As a fresh departure from the traditional main lodge design, North’s interiors have clean architectural lines and floor to ceiling windows that establish its decidedly contemporary elements, which are unique to the area.
The décor takes its cues from natural elements nearby, incorporating a dark, red oak check-in desk with granite overlay, large stone fireplace, wood furnishings and soft, organic layers for comfort encouraging a style throughout the property that reflects back to the authentic roots of the original 1916 lodge and its rich history. As a fresh departure from the traditional main lodge design, North’s interiors have clean architectural lines and floor to ceiling windows that establish its decidedly contemporary elements, which are unique to the area.
The hotel’s unique design is carried through to each of the 60 luxurious accommodations, which feature large, sliding glass doors that open to the outdoors and allow ambient light and fresh air to fill the rooms. Each room has a king-sized bed or two queen beds, sitting area with workspace and an open closet concept. Additional in-room luxury amenities include 49-inch flat television with pairing technology, mini fridge, safe, clothing steamer and Keurig. The bathrooms feature walk-in showers with glass providing a seamless transition from the rest of the bathroom into the shower area.
“The greatest reward and luxury of travel is to be able to experience everyday things as if it was for the first time, which was the inspiration behind Grand View Lodge’s new 60-room boutique hotel, North,” said General Manager Mark Ronnei. “Guests of all kinds have been staying at the resort and making memories for generations, so we wanted to take a new spin on the resort’s rustic charm and offer a unique setting and atmosphere for meetings, event spaces, and lodging accommodations.”
Further positioning Grand View Lodge as an ideal location for hosting meetings and events, North includes four new flexible meeting spaces including a 1,936-square-feet conference room. Each room includes windows overlooking nature views and doors in the meeting spaces on the first floor that allow for natural light and a seamless transition from indoor to outdoor spaces. Venues include Discover, North’s largest meeting room at 1,936-square-feet and can accommodate up to 150 people; Create, a 600-square-foot boardroom on the second floor that can accommodate 12 people; Imagine, a 500-square-foot flexible space perfect for breakout sessions or smaller banquet events that can accommodate up to 50 people; and Inspire, a is 400-square-foot breakout room.
Located in North’s main lobby area, Brew offers coffee and small bites from morning to evening, featuring local and seasonal items as well as signature craft cocktails and fine wines from around the world. An expansive floor to ceiling window and seating options in The Reflection Room offers the perfect spot to lounge, host a breakout, or entertain with a private chef dinner, wine or beer tasting while on the other side of the hall lies a more intimate room with fireplace and bookshelves. The resort offers several other dining venues, as well as an array of lodging options from cottages to vacation homes. Other resort amenities include an award-winning full-service spa; new wedding chapel; new recreation center with indoor and outdoor pools, yoga studio, fitness center, basketball and volleyball courts, cornhole stadium and more; 54 holes of championship golf and year-round activities for all ages from pontoon cruises to ice fishing.
For more information on Grand View Lodge or to make a reservation at North, please visit www.grandviewlodge.com.
“The greatest reward and luxury of travel is to be able to experience everyday things as if it was for the first time, which was the inspiration behind Grand View Lodge’s new 60-room boutique hotel, North,” said General Manager Mark Ronnei. “Guests of all kinds have been staying at the resort and making memories for generations, so we wanted to take a new spin on the resort’s rustic charm and offer a unique setting and atmosphere for meetings, event spaces, and lodging accommodations.”
Further positioning Grand View Lodge as an ideal location for hosting meetings and events, North includes four new flexible meeting spaces including a 1,936-square-feet conference room. Each room includes windows overlooking nature views and doors in the meeting spaces on the first floor that allow for natural light and a seamless transition from indoor to outdoor spaces. Venues include Discover, North’s largest meeting room at 1,936-square-feet and can accommodate up to 150 people; Create, a 600-square-foot boardroom on the second floor that can accommodate 12 people; Imagine, a 500-square-foot flexible space perfect for breakout sessions or smaller banquet events that can accommodate up to 50 people; and Inspire, a is 400-square-foot breakout room.
Located in North’s main lobby area, Brew offers coffee and small bites from morning to evening, featuring local and seasonal items as well as signature craft cocktails and fine wines from around the world. An expansive floor to ceiling window and seating options in The Reflection Room offers the perfect spot to lounge, host a breakout, or entertain with a private chef dinner, wine or beer tasting while on the other side of the hall lies a more intimate room with fireplace and bookshelves. The resort offers several other dining venues, as well as an array of lodging options from cottages to vacation homes. Other resort amenities include an award-winning full-service spa; new wedding chapel; new recreation center with indoor and outdoor pools, yoga studio, fitness center, basketball and volleyball courts, cornhole stadium and more; 54 holes of championship golf and year-round activities for all ages from pontoon cruises to ice fishing.
For more information on Grand View Lodge or to make a reservation at North, please visit www.grandviewlodge.com.
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