Awards

2009

The Depot Rink has been named City Pages’ Best of the Twin Cities for the Best Place to Ice Skate

2008

Xcel Energy presented The Depot Minneapolis with the Hotel Energy Conservation Award. This award celebrates the achievements of organizations in the hospitality sector that have taken significant steps to reduce their energy use.
The Depot Minneapolis has been named Hotel Of The Year by the Minnesota Lodging Association
The Depot Minneapolis, A Renaissance Hotel was named Top Lodging Pick for family reunions by Midwest Living Guide in the March/April issue.
MN Meetings & Events Magazine Best of 2008 Award for Best Special Event Venue

2007

Minnesota Bride Magazine Best of 2007 best of award for Best Reception Site
MN Meetings & Events Magazine Best of 2007 Award for Best Banquet/Reception Site

2006

The Depot Ice Rink was named Best Indoor Ice Skating Rink by Mpls St. Paul Magazine in the annual "Best of the Twin Cities" edition.
Minnesota Bride Magazine Best of 2006 best of award for Best Reception Site

2005

The Depot was named best hotel pool and best family-friendly hotel by CitySearch
Meeting's & Events 2005 "Best of" Awards The Depot won both "Best Banquet Facility" and "Best Holiday Party Venue".

2003

Awarded Best Banquet Facility by Minnesota Meetings and Events.
Reader's Choice Award by City Pages Voted the Depot Rink "BEST PLACE TO ICE SKATE". Chosen 2002 and 2003

2002

The Minneapolis Heritage Preservation Commission & Minneapolis Chapter of the American Institute of Architects "2002 Preservation Award for Adaptive Reuse" for the Milwaukee Road Depot
Honor Award by The Preservation Alliance of MN (for preserving the historic resources of the state)
MN Meetings & Events Magazine: Best Reception Site (selected by Editorial Advisory Board).
MN Meetings & Events Magazine: Best Ballroom (selected by Editorial Advisory Board)
The Depot Waterpark was awarded Best Hotel/Resort Waterpark by Aquatics International and was featured in the Best of Aquatics Magazine.
MN Meetings & Events Magazine: Best Holiday Party Venue (selected from a readers poll)

2001

Convention and Visitor's Association's "O.D.Gay Award". For making the most significant contribution in promoting tourism in Minneapolis
American Institute of Architects "Divine Details Award". Awarded to Shea Architects for their ingenuity in designing The Depot's train-shed curtain wall.
American Institute of Architects "Project of The Year"
City of Minneapolis Planning Dept. & Committee on Urban Environment "CUE" Award for "Significant Achievement in Design and Aesthetic Excellence" for the Milwaukee Road Depot
Minnesota Shopping Center Association "Honorary 2001 STARR Award for Redevelopment, Renovation & Restoration" for Milwaukee Road Depot

1999

CityBusiness "Best in Real Estate - Redevelopment" Award for Milwaukee Road Depot
City Business "Best in Real Estate - Best Overall" Award for Milwaukee Road Depot