Hilton’s St. Paul Downtown DoubleTree in Minneapolis canceled the reservations of several ICE agents amid ongoing protests.
Fox News’ Bill Melugin shared a letter from the hotel, which read, “Please know that your safety and well-being will always be our top priority. Due to heightened public safety concerns in St. Paul, we have made the difficult decision to temporarily close our hotel, and your reservation will be canceled effective Sunday, January 18, 2026 by 12PM,” the letter reads. “We are taking this step out of care for you, our team members, and the surrounding community.”
“Due to your unexpected departure, our team can assist you with alternate accommodations if needed. To support you during this difficult transition and as a gesture of goodwill, we can either refund your last night’s stay or pay your first night’s stay at your new hotel at the same rate as your canceled reservation with us,” the letter continued. “Thank you for understanding during this challenging time.”
Melugin noted that he received information that a similar incident occurred at the Intercontinental St. Paul. “An agent who talked to the front desk manager there says he was told it was done to protect staff because they have been getting threats from unknown individuals for lodging DHS agents,” Melugin wrote.
The Department of Homeland Security announced earlier this month that a Hilton hotel did not allow immigration agents to stay at its location. Hilton Hotels later told news outlets that the site is “independently owned and operated, and the actions referenced are not reflective of Hilton values.”
