Telling Minnesota's Story Through Design: Radisson Blu Mall of America Unveils Complete Renovation of All 500 Guestrooms

Three new design concepts, inspired by Minnesota's waterways, mark the hotel's most significant transformation since it opened in 2013.

BLOOMINGTON, Minn., Sept. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Radisson Blu Mall of America today announced the completion of a full renovation across all 500 guestrooms and 13 floors. The project, four years in development and designed by global firm Baskervill, is the property's most significant update since the hotel opened.

The renovation centers on three design concepts, Silver Bay, Shoreline, and The Confluence, each based on a different Minnesota waterway. Curved lines, layered textures, and natural materials run through every guestroom, reflecting the lakes and rivers that shape the state.

"This renovation is about more than refreshed guestrooms. It reflects who we are and the experience we want to create," said Kate Anastasi, Area Director of Sales and Marketing at Radisson Blu Mall of America. "Whether guests are traveling from across town or across the world, for business or leisure, we want them to feel connected to Minnesota from the moment they arrive. That sense of place is intentionally woven into every element of the design."

A Thread Through the Whole Hotel

The renovation's connection to Minnesota extends well beyond the renovated guestrooms, tying the new rooms to the spaces guests already know throughout the hotel. Meeting spaces carry the names of Minneapolis lakes, including the Minnetonka Ballroom, Nokomis Room, Cedar Room, Harriet Room, and Isles Boardroom. Reclaimed Minnesota barn wood appears in the property's on-location restaurant, FireLake Grill House & Cocktail Bar, and a lobby rug patterned after an aerial view of the state's lakes carries the theme from the moment guests walk in through to their room.

The same regional focus applies to the food and drink program at FireLake, which sources from local partners, including craft beer from Lift Bridge Brewing Co., meat from Red Table Meat Co. and dairy from Stickney Hill Dairy. The hotel is directly connected to the Mall of America and minutes from Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport, downtown Minneapolis, and the METRO Blue Line.

"As one of Choice Hotels' flagship properties, the hotel represents what the brand can deliver at its best, so this renovation couldn't be an average refresh. It had to set a new standard for what hospitality, and more specifically what Minnesota hospitality, looks like, and our team delivered on that," said Alberto Abreu, General Manager of Radisson Blu Mall of America.

Growing Alongside Bloomington

The timing follows record demand for the region, with Minnesota drawing 82.5 million visitors in 2025¹ and Bloomington accounting for roughly 40 million of those visitors². The renovation gives guests a reason to choose the Radisson Blu, with a stay designed specifically to reflect where they are, with local materials and local landmarks rooted in the experience.

"Seeing the Radisson Blu Mall of America make this kind of investment is great news for Bloomington," said Mayor Tim Busse. "We're proud to have a hotel of this caliber in our community, and these renovations will give visitors an even better experience when they come to Bloomington. It's always encouraging to see businesses continue to invest in our community, and we appreciate the Radisson Blu Mall of America's commitment to being a great part of Bloomington."

Photos of the newly renovated rooms can be found here.

About Radisson Blu Mall of America

Radisson Blu Mall of America is a 500-room hotel connected directly to Mall of America, five minutes from Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport and 15 minutes from downtown Minneapolis. The hotel features 26,300 square feet of flexible meeting and event space and FireLake Grill House & Cocktail Bar, and was among the first hotels in Minnesota, and the first in the Twin Cities, to earn 100% LEED Certification. For more information, visit  www.choicehotels.com/mn292

¹ Explore Minnesota. (2026, July 27). Minnesota tourism grows for fifth consecutive year, reaching 82.5 million visitors.
² Explore Minnesota. (n.d.). Bloomington Minnesota travel & tourism.

SOURCE Radisson Blu Mall of America