
Radisson Blu Mall of America
Best for families and shoppers who want direct indoor access to Mall of America and a hotel spa and pool.
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Radisson Blu Mall of America is a 4.5-star, family-friendly hotel directly connected to Mall of America with on-site spa and pool; read this if you want direct mall access and family amenities. DoubleTree by Hilton Minneapolis Airport (Bloomington) is a 4-star full-service Hilton-family hotel with large meeting space and complimentary airport/train pickups; read this if you prefer familiar Hilton service and big conference facilities.
Updated · about 0.6 miles (1.0 km) apart

Best for families and shoppers who want direct indoor access to Mall of America and a hotel spa and pool.

Best for groups and business travelers who want Hilton-style full-service amenities, extensive meeting space, and complimentary airport/train transfers.
When Radisson Blu wins: choose Radisson Blu if your priority is immediate, indoor access to Mall of America, family-friendly programming (kids' activities and family pool), and an on-site spa with 24-hour fitness.
When DoubleTree wins: choose DoubleTree if you want a familiar Hilton-brand full-service hotel with a large inventory of rooms, extensive conference facilities, and complimentary airport/train pickups.
Bottom line: both are full-service, business-friendly Bloomington hotels under 1 mile apart; pick Radisson Blu for mall access and family amenities, pick DoubleTree for Hilton-brand meeting capacity and convenient airport/train transfers.
| Category | Radisson Blu Mall of America | DoubleTree |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Higher-end family and business hotel with direct mall connection, on-site spa, and saline indoor pool. | Full-service Hilton-family hotel with a large footprint, traditional business amenities, and conference focus. |
| Location | Directly connected to Mall of America via indoor skyway (2100 Killebrew Dr). | Near Mall of America (2020 American Blvd East), about a 10–15 minute walk or short shuttle/drive. |
| Size | 500 guest rooms/suites across 13 floors (including 29 suites). | 472 guestrooms. |
| Ages / audience | Family-friendly; kids programs and family pool; welcomes all ages. | All-ages hotel; family-friendly and business travelers welcome. |
| Pools | Indoor saline pool (47 ft x 19 ft), guest hours and early adults-only swim windows; confirm current status before booking. | Indoor pool (wheelchair-accessible listed). |
| Restaurants & bars | FireLake Grill House & Cocktail Bar (breakfast, lunch, dinner, lounge), plus two bars/lounges and 24-hour room service. | Bistro 79 (American cuisine with bar/lounge), one on-site restaurant and one bar/lounge; buffet breakfast available for a fee. |
| Spa & wellness | Laughing Waters Spa on site (massage, facials, sauna/steam) and 24-hour fitness center with free classes. | Not published |
| Meetings & events | About 26,300+ sq ft of meeting/event space including two ballrooms and 14 meeting rooms. | Approx. 23,000 sq ft conference space and 12 meeting rooms. |
| Airport & transit access | About 10-minute drive to MSP; free area shuttle and shopping-center shuttle available (confirm schedule). | Roundtrip airport shuttle (complimentary on request) and free train station pick-up; recommends car for some trips. |
| Accessibility & family rules | Accessible features and policies published; kids up to 17 may stay free in some rates; check-in age varies by listing (18–21). | Extensive accessibility features listed (accessible rooms, pool, parking); minimum check-in age 21 per property policy. |
Radisson Blu sits at 2100 Killebrew Dr and links directly to Mall of America by an indoor skyway.
Best pick if you want to move between hotel and Mall of America without stepping outdoors.
DoubleTree (2020 American Blvd East) sits within a short walk or short drive of Mall of America and area attractions.
Good choice if you want close proximity to the mall with complimentary airport/train transfers and Hilton-brand consistency.
Radisson Blu has 500 rooms including suites and a Business Class (13th-floor) lounge for select guests.
Choose Radisson Blu for more rooms, a formal Business Class lounge, and free in-room internet.
DoubleTree offers a large room inventory (472 guestrooms) with accessible room types listed.
Choose DoubleTree for familiar Hilton-style rooms and a large supply of accessible and standard guest rooms.
Radisson Blu's main dining is FireLake Grill House & Cocktail Bar, focused on American farm-to-table and wood-fired dishes.
Radisson Blu emphasizes a single strong signature restaurant with additional lounge options and room service.
DoubleTree serves American cuisine at Bistro 79 and offers buffet breakfast for a fee.
DoubleTree is a straightforward, full-service option with an on-site restaurant and buffet breakfast available.
Radisson Blu operates an indoor saline pool with published dimensions and adult-only swim windows.
Radisson Blu is better if pool size and family/adult scheduling matter, but verify current status before booking.
DoubleTree lists an indoor pool (described as wheelchair-accessible).
DoubleTree provides a standard indoor hotel pool; specific hours and size are not published in the supplier listing.
Radisson Blu has Laughing Waters Spa plus a 24-hour fitness center and two bars for evening drinks.
Radisson Blu provides a fuller wellness program (spa + 24-hour gym) and evening bar options on site.
DoubleTree lists fitness facilities (24-hour fitness) and a lobby fireplace and bar/lounge; spa details are not published.
DoubleTree covers standard fitness and evening drinks; spa availability is not published in the provided listing.

Radisson Blu — direct indoor skyway into Mall of America; walk to attractions without going outside.

DoubleTree — large conference footprint (about 23,000 sq ft) with 12 meeting rooms and full-service event support.

Radisson Blu — Laughing Waters Spa with massages, facials, sauna/steam and required reservations.

DoubleTree — complimentary roundtrip airport shuttle on request and free train station pick-up service.
Radisson Blu is directly connected via an indoor skyway; DoubleTree is nearby (about 0.6 miles) but not skyway-connected.
Yes. Both hotels offer airport shuttle service; DoubleTree lists a complimentary roundtrip airport shuttle and free train station pick-up in its listing, and Radisson Blu publishes a complimentary airport-area shuttle as well (confirm times and availability).
Radisson Blu emphasizes family features (kids programs, family pool hours, direct mall and Nickelodeon Universe access) and therefore tends to be the better family choice.
Not published — the supplier listing for DoubleTree does not provide on-site spa details.
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