We packed up and headed out at about 9:30 on a blustery Minnesota morning for the drive to Radisson Blu Mall of America which is located in Bloomington, Minnesota.  With all the excitement leading up to the getaway, the kids didn’t sleep much so most of the ride was peaceful and quiet while the kids napped.  We arrived close to noon so I ran in to see what time our rooms would be ready.  Even though official check in isn’t until 3, we were pleasantly surprised to learn our rooms were all ready.  (I love that they offer early check in if your room is available!  But another note I wanted to mention is that if your room isn’t ready, they will store your luggage in the bellhop closet until it is.)

Sending a big thank you to Radisson Blu for inviting my family for a complimentary visit!

Passing through the lobby is an amazing experience in itself.  It’s truly unique and gorgeous!  They have two nest styled hanging lounge “chairs” filled with comfy pillows.  They are big enough to fit a crowd yet enclosed enough for a private moment too.

After checking in, we took the lobby elevator up to the second level to the guest rooms elevators.  As mentioned in my previous post, these elevators use card secure technology so only guests and workers with approved room keys will be able to utilize.  And something that awed my family was how fast these elevators are!  It is literally only seconds to get from one floor to your next destination and the kids loved how smooth a ride it was!

Next stop was our rooms.  We stayed in a (non-smoking) King Junior Suite and City/Valley View Guest Room.  The rooms had adjourning doors and this was an ideal arrangement for our family of seven.  The four older kids stayed in the City View Room while my husband and I shared the Junior Suite with our 2 year old.  Originally we thought we’d just have the youngest jump in a bed with someone but at about 8:30 pm on night one, we weren’t so sure that was a good idea and called down for a crib.  Within less than 10 minutes, it was at our door.

Here’s a video tour of our two rooms:

The Junior King Suite was absolutely gorgeous.  Filled with great amenities, guests will walk in to find a mini refrigerator, coffee maker, coffee and cups & supplies, safe, office desk, free Wi-fi, couch, large closet, large bathroom with a tub & separate walk-in shower, and more.  It’s truly breathtaking!

The more standard yet unique with decor room would be Radisson Blu’s City/Valley View Rooms.  Also offering the mini-refrigerator, coffee maker and supplies, large closet, and safe, this room came with a standard shower/tub combo and slighter smaller bathroom than the Suite.  Yet the room was large enough to include both a mini table/desk area as well as a side chair and side table in the corner.

Another great surprise we received from Radisson Blu was about 1/2 hour after check in, there was a knock on our door.  A friendly member of the staff was delivering our welcome!  They sent us a dozen chocolate chip cookies, milk, honey from their rooftop bees (which you’ll learn more about in my next post), and five adorable plush honeybees!  It was such a fun way to start off our vacation!

This little munchkin wanted to hoard all the bees to herself but her siblings took care of that quickly and all laid claim to one.

Check our my entire Radisson Blu & MOA Series by clicking on the links below:

~Looking For A Fun Getaway? Head To Minnesota’s Mall Of America & Radisson Blu!

~Treat Yourself To An Unforgettable Vacation With Radisson Blu Mall Of America {Winter Getaway Part 1}

~Visit Radisson Blu At Mall Of America {Winter Getaway Post 2}

~Radisson Blu Mall Of America ~ Fun Packages Available For A Perfect Family, Couple, Or Friend Getaway

~Hungry? Radisson Blu’s FireLake Grill House + Cocktail Bar Has You Covered! {Winter Getaway Post 3}

~Radisson Blu MOA & The Crayola Experience {Visit Minnesota} Winter Getaway Post 4

~Family Vacation To Radisson Blu Mall Of America & Fly Over America Attraction {Winter Getaway Post 5}

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Miranda

I’m a city girl turned country by my awesome husband and we have three busy boys and two darling daughters. I love spending time with my family, reading Karen Kingsbury novels, and catching up with friends while our kiddos have play dates. I’m blessed beyond measure and can’t wait to see what God has in store.
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