
Radisson Blu Mall of America
Best for shoppers and families who want direct, weather-proof access to Mall of America attractions.
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Radisson Blu Mall of America is a 4.5-star, family-friendly hotel attached to Mall of America for shoppers and families who want direct indoor access to attractions. The Marquette Hotel, Curio Collection is an upscale downtown Minneapolis Hilton property for business travelers and culture-focused visitors who want a central convention- and theatre-district base.
Updated · about 19 km apart

Best for shoppers and families who want direct, weather-proof access to Mall of America attractions.

Best for business travelers and visitors who need a central downtown location near theaters, convention center, and sports venues.
When Radisson Blu Mall of America wins: choose Radisson Blu if you want immediate indoor access to Mall of America, family-friendly amenities (Blu Kids Club, family pool, kids-stay-free), a larger room inventory and big on-site event spaces.
When The Marquette Hotel, Curio Collection wins: pick The Marquette if you need a downtown address, walkable access to Nicollet Mall, Target Center and theaters, and a Hilton Curio Collection experience with downtown dining and meeting options.
Bottom line: both are upscale and full-service; Radisson Blu is the practical pick for Mall-focused family stays and on-site leisure (pool, spa), while The Marquette is the better downtown base for business, nightlife and theater access.
| Category | Radisson Blu Mall of America | The Marquette Hotel, Curio Collection |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Family-friendly, mall-connected full-service hotel | Upscale downtown hotel in Hilton’s Curio Collection |
| Location | Attached to Mall of America in Bloomington (skyway access) | Downtown Minneapolis, near Nicollet Mall, Target Center and theaters |
| Size (rooms) | 500 guestrooms/suites | 281 guestrooms |
| Built / floors | Built 2013; 13 floors | Not published |
| Pools / aquatic | Indoor saline pool (47ft x 19ft), daily hours, adult-only early swim | Not published |
| Restaurants & bars | FireLake Grill House & Cocktail Bar + 2 bars/lounges, room service | Number of restaurants - 2; 1 bar/lounge; Jolliet House named |
| Spa / wellness | Laughing Waters Spa (massages, facials, sauna/steam); 24-hour fitness center | Fitness facilities; spa not published |
| Known for | Direct indoor access to Mall of America attractions and large event spaces (~26,300 sq ft) | Central downtown location and Curio Collection brand with large conference space (26,576 sq ft) |
| Parking & transport | Self and valet parking (surcharge); free airport shuttle; skyway to transit | Covered and secured parking; near light rail and downtown transit |
Radisson Blu sits directly on Mall of America with an indoor skyway to 500+ shops and attractions.
Choose Radisson Blu for seamless Mall of America access and easy airport connections.
The Marquette Hotel is in central downtown Minneapolis steps from Nicollet Mall, theaters and sports venues.
Pick The Marquette if you want to be in the middle of downtown Minneapolis activity and events.
Radisson Blu offers 500 rooms and suites including family-friendly suites and Business Class rooms.
Radisson Blu has more rooms and family/suite options, plus a dedicated Business Class lounge.
The Marquette has 281 guestrooms with a mix of deluxe rooms, premium rooms and multiple suites.
The Marquette provides a varied downtown room portfolio with multiple accessible room options and several suites.
Radisson Blu’s main outlet is FireLake Grill House & Cocktail Bar plus two lounges and 24-hour room service.
Radisson Blu suits guests who want a full-service in-house restaurant with family-friendly hours and private dining options.
The Marquette lists two on-site restaurants and one bar/lounge; Jolliet House is a signature dining option.
The Marquette is well positioned for downtown dining and pre/post-show meals, with multiple in-house outlets.
Radisson Blu has an indoor saline pool with family hours and early adults-only swim windows.
Radisson Blu is the better choice for families wanting an on-site pool and kids’ programming, but check current pool availability.
The Marquette listing does not publish an on-site pool; the property highlights fitness and meeting facilities.
If an on-site pool is important, Radisson Blu is the clearer pick; The Marquette’s strengths are downtown access and event space.
Radisson Blu offers Laughing Waters Spa and a 24-hour fitness center with classes.
Radisson Blu supports wellness with a staffed spa and round-the-clock fitness options, useful for downtime between family activities.
The Marquette emphasizes downtown nightlife and walkable theaters, with fitness facilities on site.
For theater nights and downtown bars, The Marquette’s walkable location is more convenient; spa details are not published.

Radisson Blu — direct skyway to Mall of America, family programs and an indoor pool.

The Marquette — central convention and theater-district location with large conference space.

Radisson Blu — Laughing Waters Spa plus a 24-hour fitness center with classes.

The Marquette — steps from Nicollet Mall, theaters and sports venues for evenings out.
Radisson Blu — it connects directly to Mall of America, offers a Blu Kids Club, family pool and family-friendly rooms.
The Marquette — it's centrally located on Nicollet and within walking distance of Target Center, Orpheum Theatre and the convention center.
Radisson Blu has Laughing Waters Spa with a full menu and sauna/steam rooms. The Marquette listing does not publish an on-site spa.
Radisson Blu is about a 10-minute drive from MSP and offers a complimentary airport shuttle; The Marquette is downtown — roughly a 20-minute drive to the airport depending on traffic.
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