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Energize your meetings or special events at Renaissance Minneapolis. Whatever the occasion, we'll create an atmosphere that'll engage your attendees and amplify your celebrations. We'll develop a meeting space... See More that'll inspire and get ideas flowing. With over 70,000 square feet of meeting spaces, The Depot complex can adjust to suit your needs because of the variety of spaces in this venue. See Less
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The Pavilion
The largest venue on property offers more than 20,000 square feet of event space. The Depot Pavilion seats up to 1,000 people in historic architecture. Ideal for very large receptions.
Great Hall
A grand ballroom that offers 4,600 square feet of versatile event space, ideal for hosting social gatherings, corporate meetings, or large-scale conferences for up to 450 guests. The Great Hall combines unique architecture, historic ambiance, and modern amenities, with vaulted ceilings adding a touch of sophistication and functionality.
Great Northern
A large event space with over 70,000 square feet, vaulted ceilings, and a popular pre-function area. Perfect for large-scale conferences, galas, or social events with seating for 500 banquet-style or 700 for receptions. Accents of the original Milwaukee Road Depot train shed and classic brick wall provide a unique atmosphere with a tremendous amount of natural light during the day and a great city feel at night.
The Conservatory
The Conservatory is perfect for summer gatherings or pre-event cocktail hours. With over 3,600 square feet of space, it can accommodate up to 350 guests. This unique venue, surrounded by glass and featuring vaulted ceilings, offers abundant natural light and stunning views.
Winter Garden
The Winter Garden offers an intimate 2,600-square-foot space, perfect for daytime gatherings or ceremonies. With seating for up to 300 guests, this venue is bathed in natural light, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere.
Luce Line / Empire Builder
These eclectic rooms are ideal for intimate cocktail hours, corporate meetings, or as a private suite with ample seating. Accommodating up to 50 guests, the two rooms can be used separately for breakout sessions or as private spaces for event organizers.
Hiawatha Ballroom
Ideal for receptions, this intimate space can be subdivided into three separate event rooms for smaller celebrations. 3,300 square feet of space. Maximum capacity of 250 guests with seating for 200.
Flexible and Unique Meeting Spaces
Our elegant event spaces in downtown Minneapolis are bathed in natural light, inspiring creativity and connection. Whether for a small gathering or a large corporate event, the Great Hall and Winter Garden are the heart of the Depot Complex, setting the stage with its stunning architecture and vaulted ceilings. The Pavilion offers panoramic city views through floor-to-ceiling windows, while the Conservatory... See More showcases exceptional natural lighting with stunning views throughout the day. Each venue combines the charm of downtown Minneapolis with historic architecture, creating a memorable backdrop for any event. See Less
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Meetings & Events
Over 70,000 square feet of space offering a variety of options and catering services.
All You Need…In One Place
All meeting rooms have high-speed Internet access capabilities and flexible modern audiovisual equipment options. Conference spaces have the ability to connect thousands of devices at the same time. Plus, we have a redundant 1 Gig fiber connection to help maintain your connection! Need support? We give you the option to schedule on-site support for your event. Ask our sales team for more information. Call today to set up an appointment to discuss your next business gathering [612.758.7804] or E-mail Events@TheDepotMinneapolis.com
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Services and Amenities
Amenities include a unique historic venue with state of the art technology, deluxe hotel accommodations, full service catering, and flexible meetings and event spaces to facilitate gatherings of 10 to 2000 attendees.
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Floor Plans
| Meeting Room | Dimensions (LxWxH) | Area (sq.ft) | Theater | Schoolroom | Conference | U-Shape | Reception | Banquet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hiawatha Ballroom | 84x41x15 | 3444 | 300 | 200 | 90 | 60 | 250 | 210 |
| Hiawatha Patio | 95x17x0 | 1615 | - | - | - | - | 120 | 100 |
| Hiawatha Foyer | 84x17x14 | 1428 | - | - | - | - | 120 | - |
| Soo Line | 30x27x15 | 810 | 50 | 32 | 30 | 24 | 60 | 50 |
| Soo Line Patio | 40x38x- | 1520 | - | - | - | - | 60 | - |
| Rock Island | 46x29x15 | 1334 | 119 | 63 | 38 | 45 | 110 | 90 |
| Mill City | 26x25x15 | 650 | 35 | 20 | 20 | 12 | 26 | 26 |
| A. J. Earling | 32x20x19 | 640 | 50 | 30 | 30 | 21 | 50 | 40 |
| W. J. Quinn | 28x20x18 | 560 | 44 | 24 | 24 | 16 | 30 | 30 |
| Alexander Mitchell | 21x15x19 | 315 | - | - | 10 | - | - | - |
| Charles Frost | 45x29x19 | 1305 | 140 | 75 | 42 | 30 | 125 | 90 |
| Great Hall | 56x83x33 | 4648 | 450 | 280 | 102 | 81 | 450 | 350 |
| Winter Garden | 84x31x14 | 2604 | 300 | - | - | - | 250 | 200 |
| Depot Pavilion | 226x90x30 | 20332 | 2400 | 1200 | - | - | 2000 | 1520 |
| Pavilion Foyer | 86x24x14 | 2064 | - | - | - | - | 250 | 160 |
| Zephyr | 38x60x30 | 2280 | 196 | 132 | 48 | 60 | 200 | 180 |
| Southern Pacific | 37x60x30 | 2220 | 196 | 132 | 48 | 60 | 200 | 180 |
| Great Northern | 111x65x30 | 7215 | 756 | 528 | 96 | 120 | 690 | 600 |
| Great Northern Prefunction | 111x23x- | 2553 | - | - | - | - | 250 | 200 |
| Luce Line | 35x27x15 | 945 | 70 | 48 | 28 | 32 | 80 | 60 |
| Empire Builder | 16x27x15 | 432 | 30 | 24 | 18 | - | 40 | 20 |
| The Conservatory | 39x94x30 | 3666 | 368 | - | - | - | 350 | 340 |
| The Shed | 96x89x30 | 8544 | - | - | - | - | 800 | 640 |
| Meeting Room | Dimensions (LxWxH) | Area (sq.mt) | Theater | Schoolroom | Conference | U-Shape | Reception | Banquet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hiawatha Ballroom | 25.6x12.5x4.6 | 320 | 300 | 200 | 90 | 60 | 250 | 210 |
| Hiawatha Patio | 29x5.2x0 | 150 | - | - | - | - | 120 | 100 |
| Hiawatha Foyer | 25.6x5.2x4.3 | 132.7 | - | - | - | - | 120 | - |
| Soo Line | 9.1x8.2x4.6 | 75.3 | 50 | 32 | 30 | 24 | 60 | 50 |
| Soo Line Patio | 12.2x11.6x- | 141.2 | - | - | - | - | 60 | - |
| Rock Island | 14x8.8x4.6 | 123.9 | 119 | 63 | 38 | 45 | 110 | 90 |
| Mill City | 7.9x7.6x4.6 | 60.4 | 35 | 20 | 20 | 12 | 26 | 26 |
| A. J. Earling | 9.8x6.1x5.8 | 59.5 | 50 | 30 | 30 | 21 | 50 | 40 |
| W. J. Quinn | 8.5x6.1x5.5 | 52 | 44 | 24 | 24 | 16 | 30 | 30 |
| Alexander Mitchell | 6.4x4.6x5.8 | 29.3 | - | - | 10 | - | - | - |
| Charles Frost | 13.7x8.8x5.8 | 121.2 | 140 | 75 | 42 | 30 | 125 | 90 |
| Great Hall | 17.1x25.3x10.1 | 431.8 | 450 | 280 | 102 | 81 | 450 | 350 |
| Winter Garden | 25.6x9.4x4.3 | 241.9 | 300 | - | - | - | 250 | 200 |
| Depot Pavilion | 68.9x27.4x9.1 | 1888.9 | 2400 | 1200 | - | - | 2000 | 1520 |
| Pavilion Foyer | 26.2x7.3x4.3 | 191.8 | - | - | - | - | 250 | 160 |
| Zephyr | 11.6x18.3x9.1 | 211.8 | 196 | 132 | 48 | 60 | 200 | 180 |
| Southern Pacific | 11.3x18.3x9.1 | 206.2 | 196 | 132 | 48 | 60 | 200 | 180 |
| Great Northern | 33.8x19.8x9.1 | 670.3 | 756 | 528 | 96 | 120 | 690 | 600 |
| Great Northern Prefunction | 33.8x7x- | 237.2 | - | - | - | - | 250 | 200 |
| Luce Line | 10.7x8.2x4.6 | 87.8 | 70 | 48 | 28 | 32 | 80 | 60 |
| Empire Builder | 4.9x8.2x4.6 | 40.1 | 30 | 24 | 18 | - | 40 | 20 |
| The Conservatory | 11.9x28.6x9.1 | 340.6 | 368 | - | - | - | 350 | 340 |
| The Shed | 29.3x27.1x9.1 | 793.8 | - | - | - | - | 800 | 640 |
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Audio-Visual Equipment
- AV Technician
- Film Projector with Screen
- LCD Panel
- LCD Projector
- Microphone
- PA System
- TV
- TV Production Service Provider
- Teleconferencing
- Video Camera
- Videoconferencing
- Walkie Talkies
- Wireless Internet
Event Services
- Decorator
- Electrician
- Event Lighting
- Locksmith
- Message Service
- Photographer
- Registration Service
- Security Guards
Event Equipment & Supplies
- Direction Signs
- Easels
- Flip Chart & Markers
- Lobby Bulletin Board
- Name Cards
- Pens / Pencils / Notepad
- Podium Lectern
- Polling Devices
- Portable Stage
- Spotlights
- Stack Chairs
- Tables
Business Services
- Computers
- Copy Service
- Fax Service
- Overnight Delivery/Pickup
- Post/Parcel
- Printers
- Offers single serve F+B options
- Third-party partners comply with MI cleanliness standards
Frequently Asked Questions
Renaissance Minneapolis Hotel, The Depot has 23 event rooms.
The largest capacity event room is the Depot Pavilion. It has a capacity of 2400.
Yes, Renaissance Minneapolis Hotel, The Depot provides wedding services.
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