
Radisson Blu Mall of America
Best for families, shoppers, and large meetings — if you want direct access to Mall of America and lots of event space, pick Radisson Blu Mall of America.
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Radisson Blu Mall of America is a large, 4.5-star hotel directly connected to the Mall of America and aimed at families, business groups, and shoppers. Hewing Hotel is a 4.5-star boutique-luxury property in Minneapolis’s North Loop for travelers wanting design-forward rooms and a local downtown experience.
Updated · about 16 km apart (roughly a 20-minute drive)

Best for families, shoppers, and large meetings — if you want direct access to Mall of America and lots of event space, pick Radisson Blu Mall of America.

Best for a downtown, boutique-luxury stay with local dining and a compact, design-forward guest experience — pick Hewing Hotel for North Loop character.
When Radisson Blu Mall of America wins: choose Radisson Blu if you need direct, indoor access to Mall of America attractions and shopping, big meeting or wedding venues, a large family-friendly pool, and an on-site full-service spa.
When Hewing Hotel wins: choose Hewing if you prefer a smaller, design-focused downtown property near Target Field and the Mississippi River with a standout local restaurant and a more intimate boutique atmosphere.
Bottom line: both are 4.5-star options — pick Radisson Blu for convenience, scale, and family or event needs; pick Hewing for a downtown boutique stay with North Loop character.
| Category | Radisson Blu Mall of America | Hewing Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Large, practical, family- and business-oriented hotel tied to a major mall | Boutique-luxury, design-forward downtown hotel with local character |
| Location | Bloomington, connected via indoor skyway to Mall of America | Minneapolis (North Loop), walking distance to Target Field and Mississippi River |
| Size | 500 rooms across 13 floors | 124 guestrooms |
| Built / Age | Built in 2013 | Not published |
| Pools | Indoor saline pool (47ft x 19ft), family hours plus adults-only early swim | Outdoor pool with sun loungers |
| Restaurants & bars | FireLake Grill House & Cocktail Bar + two bars/lounges and 24-hour room service | Tullibee (hotel restaurant) and two bars/lounges |
| Spa & wellness | Laughing Waters Spa (massages, facials, sauna/steam) and 24-hour fitness | Sauna and 24-hour fitness; spa services Not published |
| Meetings & events | About 26,300 sq ft meeting space, two ballrooms and many meeting rooms | 5 meeting rooms, 5,620 sq ft conference space |
| Pet & family policy | Pet-friendly; family-friendly with kids programs and family pool | Pets allowed (fee); not adults-only |
| Transit & airport access | Direct METRO Blue Line access to downtown and MSP; hotel shuttle to MSP | Walkable to downtown attractions; MSP is the preferred airport ~20–25 min drive |
Radisson Blu sits at Mall of America in Bloomington with an indoor skyway into the mall complex.
Pick Radisson Blu if you want seamless, weather-free access to Mall of America and easy airport transit.
Hewing Hotel is in Minneapolis’s North Loop, a short walk from Target Field and the Mississippi River.
Pick Hewing for a compact downtown location and easy access to Minneapolis’s sports, dining, and riverfront spots.
Radisson Blu offers a wide range of room types across 500 rooms and suites.
Radisson Blu covers a wide range of guest needs — families, couples, and business travelers — with many room choices and club-level perks.
Hewing Hotel is a smaller, design-focused property with 124 guestrooms and a handful of suites.
Hewing’s smaller room count supports a boutique, neighborhood-focused stay rather than a large convention feel.
Radisson Blu centers dining around FireLake Grill House & Cocktail Bar plus two bars and room service.
Radisson Blu is built for varied dining needs — families, pre-/post-conference meals, and late-night options.
Hewing’s food program is focused and local, anchored by the hotel restaurant Tullibee and two bars.
Choose Hewing for a downtown dining experience and a hotel restaurant that reads local and design-forward.
Radisson Blu has an indoor saline pool geared to families with scheduled adult-only swim windows.
Radisson Blu is the stronger choice for families who want on-site pool time and kid-friendly programming.
Hewing Hotel provides an outdoor pool with sun loungers for guest use.
Hewing’s outdoor pool suits adults and couples seeking a hotel-pool experience in a downtown setting.
Radisson Blu includes Laughing Waters Spa plus a 24-hour fitness center and sauna/steam facilities.
Radisson Blu provides a full-service spa and fitness program on-site, useful for guests wanting in-hotel wellness services.
Hewing emphasizes an on-property fitness facility and a lobby fireplace; the neighborhood supplies nightlife.
Pick Hewing if you want downtown nightlife and neighborhood dining within walking distance rather than on-site resort spa scale.

Direct indoor skyway into Mall of America and immediate access to attractions like Nickelodeon Universe and SEA LIFE.

Large meeting footprint (~26,300 sq ft), two ballrooms and many configurable event spaces.

Smaller, neighborhood-focused hotel in Minneapolis’s North Loop with a notable on-site restaurant (Tullibee).

Hewing’s smaller footprint and local design appeal suit travelers after an intimate, stylish downtown stay.
Radisson Blu — it’s family-focused, connected to Mall of America attractions, has kids programming and an indoor family pool.
Hewing Hotel — located in the North Loop within walking distance of Target Field, riverfront trails, and downtown dining.
Yes. Radisson Blu has an indoor saline pool and a 24-hour fitness center; Hewing lists an outdoor pool with sun loungers plus a 24-hour fitness facility and sauna.
Radisson Blu — it offers far larger meeting and ballroom capacity and extensive event-support facilities.
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