St. Paul Hilton DoubleTree Abruptly Closes, Guests Told to Leave by Noon—Cites “Public Safety”
Key Points:
- The DoubleTree by Hilton St. Paul Downtown is temporarily closing and asking guests to leave by Noon due to heightened public safety concerns amid ongoing immigration protests in the area.
- The hotel offers guests either a refund for the previous night or assistance in booking a new hotel at the same rate, aiming to reduce liability and potential damage from civil unrest.
- The Minneapolis-St. Paul region is experiencing escalating tensions related to federal immigration enforcement, including Operation Metro Surge and protests following the fatal shooting of Renee Good by an ICE agent.
- Hotels in the area have become targets or perceived risks due to housing federal personnel, with incidents of forced entry, vandalism, and attacks reported at several properties.
- The unrest has also impacted local businesses,