
Radisson Blu Mall of America
Best for shoppers, business groups, and travelers who want direct indoor access to Mall of America and a hotel-level spa.
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Radisson Blu Mall of America is an upscale, 4.5-star hotel directly connected to Mall of America for shoppers, families, and business travelers. Great Wolf Lodge Bloomington is a 3-star, family-focused indoor water-park resort for families prioritizing on-site water attractions and kids' programming.
Updated · about 1.2 km apart

Best for shoppers, business groups, and travelers who want direct indoor access to Mall of America and a hotel-level spa.

Best for families who want easy, unlimited access to an indoor water park and kid-focused activities without leaving the resort.
When Radisson Blu wins: Choose Radisson Blu if you want an upscale room, an on-site full-service spa (Laughing Waters Spa), direct skyway access to Mall of America and its attractions, or large meeting and event spaces.
When Great Wolf Lodge wins: Choose Great Wolf Lodge if your priority is family entertainment centered on an indoor water park, suite layouts with bunk beds, and several on-site dining and activity options that keep children occupied.
Bottom line: Both properties serve families well near Mall of America. Pick Radisson Blu for a more polished hotel experience, spa services, and mall access; pick Great Wolf Lodge for an immersive, waterpark-first family stay.
| Category | Radisson Blu Mall of America | Great Wolf Lodge Bloomington |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Upscale, hotel-focused with business and family amenities | Casual, family- and kid-focused resort centered on activities |
| Location | Directly connected to Mall of America via indoor skyway (2100 Killebrew Dr) | About 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Mall of America; 1700 American Blvd E |
| Size (rooms) | 500 guest rooms and suites across 13 floors | 404 rooms (multiple family-suite types) |
| Best for ages | All ages — family-friendly and business travelers | |
| Pools / water features | Indoor saline pool (47 x 19 ft), adults-only early hours | Complimentary water park access, indoor pool, lazy river, waterslides |
| Restaurants & bars | FireLake Grill House & Cocktail Bar + coffee shop + 2 bars/lounges | 4 restaurants and a coffee shop/cafe; poolside bar |
| Spa / wellness | Laughing Waters Spa (massages, facials, sauna & steam; reservations required) | Not published |
| Known for | Direct mall access, meeting/event space, on-site spa | On-site indoor water park and family suites |
| Parking & transport | Self-parking and valet (surcharge); complimentary airport shuttle; area shuttle | Self parking (surcharge); car not required to access nearby mall |
| Family rooms / suites | Suites and Business Class rooms; 29 suites total | Family Suite; Deluxe Bunk Bed Suite; Royal Family Suite; other family layouts |
Radisson Blu sits at the Mall of America and links to the mall via an indoor skyway.
Best if you want instant, weather-free access to Mall of America and transit to downtown Minneapolis.
Great Wolf Lodge is a resort a short drive from Mall of America whose appeal is its on-site water park.
Best if you want to stay where kids can play most of the day while remaining close to the mall.
Radisson Blu offers traditional hotel rooms plus suites and Business Class perks.
Choose Radisson Blu for conventional hotel rooms, suite options, and business-class amenities.
Great Wolf Lodge’s room types prioritize families and groups with bunk and suite layouts.
Choose Great Wolf Lodge if you need bunk beds, larger family suites, and kid-friendly room setups.
Radisson Blu centers dining around FireLake Grill House & Cocktail Bar with room service available.
Better if you prefer hotel-level dining and a sit-down restaurant with a cocktail program.
Great Wolf Lodge has several on-site dining options suited to families and poolside needs.
Better if you want casual, family-oriented dining and poolside convenience.
Radisson Blu provides a hotel-style indoor saline pool and poolside loungers.
Pick Radisson Blu if you want a quieter, hotel pool and scheduled adults-only swim times.
Great Wolf Lodge’s central feature is its indoor water park and associated attractions.
Pick Great Wolf Lodge for a stay centered on sustained water-park fun and child-focused attractions.
Radisson Blu includes a full-service spa and 24-hour fitness center.
Pick Radisson Blu if spa treatments and a standard hotel fitness offering matter to your trip.
Great Wolf Lodge emphasizes kid-focused entertainment rather than adult nightlife.
Pick Great Wolf Lodge if you want organized family activities and an arcade for kids.

Radisson Blu — direct skyway connection to Mall of America and immediate access to Nickelodeon Universe and SEA LIFE.

Great Wolf Lodge — on-site water park with waterslides, lazy river and free guest access to the park.

Radisson Blu — more than 26,300 sq ft of meeting and event space including two large ballrooms.

Great Wolf Lodge — multiple family and bunk-bed suite types designed for parents traveling with children.
Radisson Blu is directly connected to Mall of America via an indoor skyway; Great Wolf Lodge is nearby (about 0.8 mi / 1.2 km) but not skyway-connected.
Yes — the supplier listing states Great Wolf Lodge guests have complimentary water park access.
Radisson Blu has Laughing Waters Spa with massage and facial services; Great Wolf Lodge’s listing does not publish a spa.
Yes — both welcome families and offer child-friendly amenities, though Great Wolf Lodge focuses more exclusively on kids’ activities.
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