With busy lifestyles, sometimes a vacation to a far away city is not an option. But you needn’t go far from home for a perfect trip. Here are a selection of four hotels for a perfect Bloomington staycation for the entire family: 
- Radisson Blu Mall of America:
The Radisson Blu Mall of America offers the utmost convenience. Connected to the Mall of America by a skyway, the Radisson Blu is also close to Metro Transit Light Rail for easy access to the entire Twin Cities area. The hotel offers 500 rooms and suites, as well as an indoor pool, free wireless internet, and 24-hour room service.
Relax after a day of shopping or sightseeing in the Solimar Spa and Salon. The on-site spa offers massages, body wraps, facials, and salon services for hair, nails, and skin. The hotel’s restaurant, Fire Lake Grill House & Cocktail Bar, features an extensive menu for all three meals, making this a true getaway from the everyday.
- JW Marriott Minneapolis Mall of America:
Stay in the lap of luxury at the JW Marriott Minneapolis Mall of America. This AAA four-diamond hotel is connected directly to the Mall of America allowing for easy access to shopping and dining destinations, and everything else the mall has to offer. Room service is available 24-hours a day, and the onsite restaurant, Cedar + Stone Urban Table offers a contemporary American menu. The hotel also offers six event rooms and 19,516 total square feet of event space.
- Great Wolf Lodge:
The Great Wolf Lodge offers fun for the entire family. With an indoor water park and plenty of activities for kids of all ages, the Great Wolf Lodge will make for a fun and exciting staycation. They feature a total of eight restaurants including a Ben & Jerry’s Scoop Shop and Campfire Kitchen, and a buffet restaurant offering three meals a day. Standard rooms, suites, and themed suites are available.
- Hilton Minneapolis/St. Paul Airport, Mall of America:
Conveniently located near the Minneapolis-St. Paul airport, the Mall of America, and the Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge, the Hilton Minneapolis/St. Paul Airport hotel offers a great location for any activity. Impressive amenities including an indoor pool with two whirlpools and a 24-hour fitness center let guests relax and enjoy spending time together. For allergy sufferers, the hotel offers PURE Wellness rooms which undergo a seven-step purification process that removes up to 99.99% of in-room allergens.
The hotel features an on-site restaurant, Blue Water Grill, which features a seasonally changing menu. Room service and a lounge are also available.
Transportation is covered as well. The hotel offers complimentary shuttle service to the Mall of America and the Minneapolis-St. Paul Airport. They are also accessible from public transportation for quick trips right into downtown Minneapolis.
A great vacation filled with fun for the whole family doesn’t mean traveling far from home. With these hotels and all there is to do in the Twin Cities, a great getaway is right up the road.
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