
Radisson Blu Mall of America
Best for families, large events, and guests who want direct indoor access to Mall of America plus a kid-friendly pool and on-site spa.
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Radisson Blu Mall of America is a 4.5-star, family-friendly hotel directly connected to Mall of America with large meeting spaces and a family-oriented pool and spa; this guide is for families, shoppers, and groups. JW Marriott Minneapolis Mall of America is a 4.5-star luxury full-service hotel attached to the Mall of America; this guide is for travelers who prefer polished service and a refined, mall‑attached stay.
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Best for families, large events, and guests who want direct indoor access to Mall of America plus a kid-friendly pool and on-site spa.

Best for travelers who prioritize luxury full-service service, refined rooms, and a quieter upscale stay within easy walking distance of the mall.
When Radisson Blu Mall of America wins: Choose Radisson Blu if you’re traveling with children, need lots of meeting/event space, want a family pool with set guest hours, or want direct indoor skyway access into Mall of America.
When JW Marriott Minneapolis Mall of America wins: Choose the JW Marriott if you want a more polished luxury experience, access to club/lounge room types, and a quieter full-service hotel stay a short walk from the mall.
Bottom line: Both hotels are built for Mall of America visits and business travel; pick Radisson Blu for family features, big event capacity, and an on-site spa, and pick JW Marriott for a more traditional luxury hotel experience next to the mall.
| Category | Radisson Blu Mall of America | JW Marriott Minneapolis Mall of America |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Family-friendly, event-focused, busy | Polished luxury, full-service, quieter |
| Location (Mall access) | Directly connected via indoor skyway into Mall of America | |
| Size (rooms) | 500 rooms/suites across 13 floors | 342 rooms |
| Who it's for (ages) | All ages; family-first programming and kid features | All ages; luxury full-service hotel welcoming families and business travelers |
| Pools | Indoor saline pool (47ft x 19ft) with loungers; family hours plus early adult swim | Indoor pool (1); pool hoist on site and standard guest hours listed |
| Restaurants & bars | FireLake Grill House & Cocktail Bar (signature, American farm-to-table) + two bars/lounges, room service | Cedar+ Stone, Urban Table (American) + 1 bar/lounge, room service during limited hours |
| Spa & wellness | Laughing Waters Spa (massages, facials, sauna/steam); 24-hour fitness center | Not published |
| Known for | Skyway access to Mall of America, family amenities, large event space and ballrooms | Luxury full-service hotel attached to the mall with club/lounge room options |
| Meeting & event space | About 26,300 sq ft with two ballrooms and many meeting rooms (wedding capacity and large capacities listed) | Conference space ~19,516 sq ft with 6 meeting rooms |
| Parking & transport | Self and valet parking (surcharge); free shuttle options to airport/area listed; light rail access nearby | Self parking and valet (surcharge); complimentary newspapers, 24-hour front desk, airport shuttle by request |
Radisson Blu sits at 2100 Killebrew Dr and is directly connected to Mall of America via an indoor skyway.
Choose Radisson Blu if you want the convenience of an indoor skyway straight into the mall and attractions.
JW Marriott is at 2141 Lindau Lane, within a short walk of Mall of America and Nickelodeon Universe.
Choose JW Marriott for a short walk to the mall with a more hotel-centered, full-service luxury setting.
Radisson Blu has 500 rooms and suites across 13 floors with family and business-focused room types.
Radisson Blu offers more room inventory and explicit family- and business-oriented room options.
JW Marriott offers 342 air-conditioned rooms, including club/lounge access room types.
JW Marriott is sized for a luxury hotel with club options and many accessible room configurations.
Radisson Blu's main dining is FireLake Grill House & Cocktail Bar, supported by additional bars and room service.
Radisson Blu is a strong choice for families and groups who want a full-service on-site American restaurant and bar options.
JW Marriott's on-site restaurant is Cedar+ Stone, Urban Table with American cuisine and an on-site bar/lounge.
JW Marriott focuses on a single full-service restaurant and bar with refined hotel dining and some specialty menu options.
Radisson Blu features an indoor saline pool sized 47ft x 19ft with family hours and early adult swims.
Radisson Blu is geared toward families who plan to use the pool and want scheduled family-friendly hours.
JW Marriott lists one indoor pool and pool accessibility features on site.
JW Marriott has an indoor pool and accessibility features but positions the pool as part of a luxury hotel stay rather than a family activity hub.
Radisson Blu's on-site Laughing Waters Spa, 24-hour fitness center, and two bars support both relaxation and social evenings.
Radisson Blu combines a full spa program, fitness facilities, and sizeable event spaces — ideal for weddings, conferences and spa stays.
JW Marriott lists concierge services, a fitness center, and meeting space; full details on an on-site spa are not published in the supplier listing.
JW Marriott delivers classic full-service hotel amenities and meeting space; for specific spa services see the hotel directly.

Radisson Blu — family pool hours, kids programming, and skyway access to Mall of America attractions.

JW Marriott — more traditional luxury full-service hotel atmosphere and Club Lounge room types.

Radisson Blu — roughly 26,300 sq ft of event space, two ballrooms and many meeting rooms for large gatherings.

JW Marriott — fewer rooms than Radisson Blu and a more hotel-centric luxury experience suited to business and leisure travelers.
Radisson Blu is more family-centered with a saline indoor pool, kids programming, and direct skyway access to the Mall of America attractions.
Both are very close to Mall of America; Radisson Blu is directly skyway-connected while JW Marriott is a short walk (about 5 minutes).
The JW Marriott supplier listing does not publish on-site spa details; Radisson Blu’s Laughing Waters Spa and its hours/services are publicly listed.
Radisson Blu has larger event capacity (about 26,300 sq ft and two ballrooms) and more configurable meeting space; JW Marriott offers substantial conference space too (~19,516 sq ft).
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