
Hewing Hotel
Best for boutique character, Nordic-inspired dining, and a heated rooftop spa pool with skyline views (Rooftop access 21+).
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Hewing Hotel is a 4.5-star boutique hotel in Minneapolis’ North Loop built into an 1897 brick-and-timber warehouse and best for travelers who want historic character, skyline rooftop access, and a walkable downtown base. Radisson Blu Mall of America is an upper-upscale, 4.5-star large property in Bloomington connected to Mall of America — read this if you want direct mall access, airport/light-rail convenience, or large meeting and group capacity.
Updated · about 18 km apart

Best for boutique character, Nordic-inspired dining, and a heated rooftop spa pool with skyline views (Rooftop access 21+).

Best for Mall of America access, larger groups, conference business, and on-site shuttle/transport links to the airport.
When Hewing Hotel wins: choose Hewing if you prioritize a smaller, design-driven hotel with historic character, year-round rooftop spa pool and sauna (restricted to registered guests 21+), an independent restaurant (Tullibee), and a compact downtown walkable location near Target Field and the river.
When Radisson Blu Mall of America wins: choose Radisson Blu if your trip centers on Mall of America, Sea Life Minnesota Aquarium, Nickelodeon Universe, or you need large meeting space, extensive conference facilities (26,300 ft²), or complimentary airport shuttle service.
Bottom line: pick Hewing for a city-stay with personality, rooftop wellness, and neighborhood access; pick Radisson Blu Mall of America for convenience to the mall, larger-room inventory, and business or group needs.
| Category | Hewing Hotel | Radisson Blu Mall of America |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Boutique, historic-warehouse character with Nordic influences | Upper-upscale, large hotel focused on convenience to Mall of America |
| Location | North Loop, downtown Minneapolis — walkable to Target Field and riverfront | Bloomington, on-site at Mall of America (Sea Life & Nickelodeon Universe steps away) |
| Size (rooms) | 124 guest rooms + ~13–14 suites | 500 guestrooms |
| Audience / age rules | All ages welcome; rooftop spa pool/sauna/lounge restricted to registered guests 21+ | All ages welcome (up to 3 children 18 & younger stay free in existing bedding) |
| Pools | One heated, year-round rooftop spa pool (Rooftop access 21+; limited day passes available) | One indoor pool |
| Restaurants & bars | Tullibee (Nordic-inspired), The Rooftop bar, The Bar & Lounge | FireLake Grill House (American), coffee shop/cafe, 2 bars/lounges, 24-hour room service |
| Wellness / spa | No named on-site spa; partners with The Darling Den for massage and offers sauna, yoga studio, fitness center 24/7 | Not published |
| Meetings & events | Over 7,500 sq ft of event space; Andrews Ballroom (2,556 sq ft) and multiple boardrooms | Large conference center — 26,300 sq ft of meeting/conference space and ballroom |
| Transport & airport links | Near Target Field transit hub (Blue Line) for light-rail to MSP; no airport shuttle | Complimentary roundtrip airport shuttle (on request); on-site parking (self/valet surcharge) |
| Known for | Rooftop spa pool/sauna with skyline views, historic building, Tullibee restaurant | Direct Mall of America access and large meeting capacity |
Hewing sits in Minneapolis’ North Loop, a compact, walkable neighborhood steps from Target Field and the riverfront.
Pick Hewing for a downtown stay that puts city sights and transit within easy reach.
Radisson Blu sits directly at Mall of America in Bloomington — ideal for shopping, attractions, and airport/light-rail connections.
Pick Radisson Blu if your priority is immediate Mall of America access and easy airport connections.
Hewing is a small independent hotel with distinctive room types in a restored 1897 warehouse.
Choose Hewing for a smaller inventory and characterful suites in a historic building.
Radisson Blu offers a very large range of room types and a high guest capacity suitable for families and groups.
Choose Radisson Blu for a broad selection of room types and availability for larger groups.
Hewing centers its F&B around Tullibee (Nordic-inspired) plus a lobby bar and Rooftop bar.
Pick Hewing if you want regionally focused dining and a notable rooftop bar experience.
Radisson Blu has larger-scale dining options including FireLake Grill House and more casual outlets.
Pick Radisson Blu for a wider range of mall and on-site dining suited to families and groups.
Hewing’s rooftop spa pool and dry sauna are central to its identity and operate year-round for registered guests 21+.
Hewing is the pick for guests who want rooftop wellness and an adults-only pool/sauna experience.
Radisson Blu offers a standard indoor pool suitable for families and general leisure.
Radisson Blu works well for family-friendly pool use and indoor-swim convenience near the mall.
Hewing offers fitness, partnered massage services, and a prominent rooftop nightlife spot.
Hewing blends 24/7 fitness, partnered spa services, and a locally favored rooftop nightlife scene.
Radisson Blu provides fitness and multiple bar/lounge options; detailed spa offerings are not published in the listing.
Radisson Blu offers typical big-hotel wellness and evening options, with the mall providing additional nightlife/dining nearby.

Hewing Hotel — heated year-round rooftop spa pool, Nordic dry sauna, and a rooftop bar reserved for registered guests 21+.

Radisson Blu Mall of America — steps from the mall, Sea Life, Nickelodeon Universe and offers airport shuttle service.

Radisson Blu Mall of America — roughly 26,300 sq ft of conference and meeting space and a large ballroom.

Hewing Hotel — Tullibee's Nordic-inspired, farm-to-table menu and smaller, characterful event spaces.
Radisson Blu is more geared to family stays because it sits at Mall of America and has an indoor pool; Hewing welcomes children but its rooftop pool and sauna are restricted to registered guests 21+.
Hewing sells limited day passes for the Rooftop spa pool and sauna (Thurs–Sun, 11 AM–5 PM); otherwise access is reserved for registered guests 21+.
Radisson Blu Mall of America offers a complimentary roundtrip airport shuttle (on request) and immediate light-rail access to MSP via the Mall; Hewing relies on downtown transit (Blue Line from Target Field) but does not provide an airport shuttle.
Hewing Hotel does not include complimentary breakfast; Radisson Blu charges for its local-cuisine breakfast (approximately USD 9–30 for adults per the listing).
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