
Radisson Blu Mall of America
Best for families, mall shoppers, and groups who need direct access to Mall of America and large event venues.
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Radisson Blu Mall of America is a large, family-friendly full‑service hotel directly attached to Mall of America; read this if you want easy access to shopping, attractions, and big meeting space. W Minneapolis — The Foshay is an upscale, design-forward hotel in an Art Deco landmark tower in downtown Minneapolis; read this if you prioritize downtown nightlife, walkable culture, and a stylish hotel base.
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Best for families, mall shoppers, and groups who need direct access to Mall of America and large event venues.

Best for travelers who want an iconic downtown address, nightlife and restaurant options, and a boutique-luxury design experience.
When Radisson Blu Mall of America wins: choose Radisson Blu if you want direct indoor access to Mall of America attractions (Nickelodeon Universe, SEA LIFE), a family-friendly pool and on-site Laughing Waters Spa, or if you need large ballroom and meeting capacity.
When W Minneapolis — The Foshay wins: choose the W if you prefer downtown Minneapolis walking access to theaters, sports venues, bars, and restaurants and want to stay in a landmark, design-focused hotel with a strong nightlife/scene orientation.
Bottom line: pick Radisson Blu for shopping, family amenities and big meetings; pick the W for a downtown, nightlife-first stay in an iconic Art Deco tower.
| Category | Radisson Blu Mall of America | W Minneapolis The Foshay |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Large, family-friendly full-service hotel focused on convenience and meetings | Iconic upscale lifestyle hotel with nightlife and design emphasis |
| Location | Attached via indoor skyway to Mall of America (Bloomington) | Downtown Minneapolis landmark tower (821 Marquette Ave) |
| Size / rooms | 500 rooms and suites across 13 floors | 229 guestrooms (supplier listing) |
| Built / style | Modern hotel (opened 2013), functional/event-forward design | Art Deco landmark tower with lifestyle/hotel design focus |
| Pool | Indoor saline pool (47 x 19 ft) with adult‑only hours | Not published |
| Restaurants & bars | FireLake Grill House & Cocktail Bar + 2 bars/lounges, room service | Manny's Steakhouse on site, 1 restaurant and 2 bars/lounges listed |
| Spa & fitness | Laughing Waters Spa (reservations required), 24-hour fitness center | 24-hour fitness facilities, spa detail Not published |
| Meetings & events | ~26,300 sq ft of event space, two ballrooms and many meeting rooms | Conference space ~3,080 sq ft, 7 meeting rooms |
| Accessibility & family policy | Family-friendly, kids programs, accessible rooms and meeting spaces | All-ages property with many accessibility features and meeting rooms |
| Airport access | About 10-minute drive to MSP; hotel offers airport shuttle | Preferred airport MSP listed; shuttle/transfer details Not published |
Radisson Blu sits directly on the Mall of America campus in Bloomington with a skyway connection to shops and attractions.
Pick Radisson Blu for maximum convenience to Mall of America and family attractions.
W Minneapolis — The Foshay occupies an Art Deco tower on Marquette Ave in the heart of downtown Minneapolis.
Choose the W if you want a downtown address and walking access to nightlife and city attractions.
Radisson Blu offers 500 rooms and suites with a range designed for families and groups.
Radisson Blu is the practical choice for families and groups needing bigger room inventory and family-oriented rooms.
W Minneapolis lists 229 guestrooms with a mix of standard, premier and suite categories.
W is for travelers who want a smaller, design-focused room inventory in an iconic building.
Radisson Blu centers its dining on FireLake Grill House & Cocktail Bar and two lounges.
Radisson Blu is convenient for family meals and large-group dining tied to meetings or mall visits.
W Minneapolis features Manny’s Steakhouse and two bars/lounges as its primary food & beverage outlets.
W leans toward downtown dining and bar options that fit an evening/nightlife-focused stay.
Radisson Blu offers an indoor saline pool sized and scheduled for family use with adult-only windows.
Radisson Blu’s indoor pool and family-friendly hours are a strong draw for guests with children.
W Minneapolis emphasizes its downtown, nightlife-oriented public spaces including bars and a lobby fireplace.
W is better if you prioritize nightlife, bars and downtown social scenes rather than pool time.
Radisson Blu provides a full-service spa and 24-hour fitness facilities geared to families and business travelers.
Radisson Blu suits guests seeking spa treatments and family-friendly wellness facilities tied to a resort/mall visit.
W Minneapolis lists 24-hour fitness facilities and positions itself as a nightlife- and events-oriented hotel.
W is the pick for an evening-focused stay — bars, restaurants and downtown nightlife are the primary draw.

Radisson Blu — direct skyway to Mall of America, Nickelodeon Universe, and SEA LIFE Aquarium.

W Minneapolis — walkable to Nicollet Mall, theaters, Target Center and downtown bars.

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

W Minneapolis — an Art Deco landmark tower with a lifestyle‑hotel focus and downtown address.
Radisson Blu — it’s family-focused, directly connected to Mall of America attractions, and has a family-friendly indoor saline pool and kids programming.
W Minneapolis is downtown and within easy walking distance of theaters, sports venues and restaurants; Radisson Blu is in Bloomington near the Mall of America and requires a drive or light-rail trip to reach downtown.
Radisson Blu offers much larger meeting and ballroom capacity (~26,300 sq ft and multiple ballrooms) compared with W Minneapolis’s roughly 3,080 sq ft of event space.
Radisson Blu: Laughing Waters Spa is on-site with published hours and services. W Minneapolis: supplier listing shows fitness facilities but spa details are not published.
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