1. Amerisuites
City: Bloomington, MN
Category: Accommodations
Telephone: (952) 854-0700
Address: 7800 International Dr.
Description: This all-suite hotel is within a mile of the Mall of America and near Minneapolis–St. Paul (MSP) International Airport. The 128 rooms all have small kitchens and free high-speed Internet access. The hotel has an exercise room and indoor pool. Amerisuites operates a shuttle service to the airport and to the Mall of America. This is a good choice for travelers wishing to be near the airport or the mall.
2. Radisson By Mall Of America
City: Bloomington, MN
Category: Accommodations
Telephone: (952) 854-8700
Address: 1700 East American Blvd.
Description: Conveniently close to MSP airport and the Mall of America, the Bloomington Radisson is an excellent (though pricey) choice for families whose younger members have a lot of energy. Why? Because it contains the Water Park of America, the largest indoor waterpark in the United States. The lodge has 403 rooms, some of which have views of the water park. Guests can enjoy such amenities as bunk beds for the kids, refrigerators and microwaves, and shuttle service to area attractions. The lodge has three restaurants (Split Rock Grille, Sleepy Eye Cafe, and Camp Many Point) and a lounge (Split Rock Bar).
3. Sofitel Minneapolis
City: Bloomington, MN
Category: Accommodations
Telephone: (952) 835-1900
Address: 5601 West 78th St.
Description: The French-style Sofitel is located at the intersection of I-494 and MN 100 on the Bloomington Strip. The hotel is about 10 minutes from the Mall of America and 15 minutes from MSP airport. The 282-room hotel also hosts two French restaurants—Chez Colette, in particular, is worthy of destination dining. Other amenities include a business center, wireless Internet access, and comfortable guest rooms. The entire hotel is nonsmoking and was completely renovated in 2006.