By Jason Chavis
Four-Star Hotels Near the Park at Mall of America in Bloomington, Minnesota
There are a number of four-star hotels located near the Park at Mall of America in Bloomington, Minnesota. However, these locations offer the greatest access to the park and also feature close proximity to the
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport. Prices vary depending on the type of room and the amenities available. In addition, each hotel features other local attractions nearby.
Sofitel
Located just 10 minutes from Mall of America in Blooomington, Minnesota, the Sofitel Minneapolis is the closest four-star hotel to the Park. The hotel features a contemporary design stylized with a European look. The Sofitel Minneapolis features 271 rooms and 11 suites. One of the major attractions is a six-story atrium that fills the lobby. Chez Colette, an award winning restaurant, highlights the hotel's food options. Other amenities in a fitness center as well as both concierge and room service. Each room is smoke free and averages $95.
Sofitel Minneapolis
5601 West 78th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55439
Tel: (952) 835-1900
sofitel.com
Chambers
Located at near the heart of downtown Minneapolis, Chambers is a short drive from the Park at the Mall of America. This 60-room hotel provides an intimate climate centralized for a number of the tourist features of the city. Chambers is across the street from the famous Minneapolis theater district that includes the Pantages, Orpheum and State Theaters. Inside the main entrance of the hotel, 130 pieces of contemporary art greet customers. In addition, Chambers features a private art center, the Burnet Gallery. Guests are also privy to the Chambers Kitchen run by Jean-Georges Vongerichten, a Michelin-rated chef. Cocktails are are available throughout the hotel in the lounge, courtyard or on the roof-top. Each room features platform beds, original art and rain sky shower heads. The average price for a room is $178.
Chambers Minneapolis
901 Hennepin Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55403
Tel: (612) 767-6916
chambersminneapolis.com
Millennium Hotel
Located on Nicollet Mall, an urban strip of shopping centers lined with trees, the Millennium Hotel has access to the Mall of America with either a short drive or bus trip. The hotel is connected to the famed Minneapolis skyway system, an enclosed walkway that allows pedestrians to travel all over the city. With a smoke-free policy, the 322 guest rooms give visitors access to a business center and swimming pool. The Millennium Hotel features a multi-level restaurant called Nic's as well as Martini's Lounge for cocktails. The location of the hotel is very near the Guthrie Theatre and the Walker Art Center. One of the unique features of the hotel includes a Dome Room rooftop with a panoramic view of the city's skyline. The average rate is $79.00.
Millennium Hotel Minneapolis
1313 Nicollet Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55403
Tel: (612) 332-6000
millenniumhotels.com
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About the Author:
Jason lives and works out of Minneapolis. After 11 years of professional writing, he is the author of four books, two movies and a play as well as numerous articles for Scientific American, The History Channel, City Pages and The Onion. Jason is a graduate of the film school at USC.
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