By Stephanie Mason

After a short drive from the airport, I finally arrived at the first of many spa and hotels I will be experiencing whilst exploring Minnesota. The architecture of the building was incredible and the design was innovative and trendsetting with large windows, metallic (not sure if its metallic check a photo?) details as well as wooden structures, at night time it is beautifully lit up with their signature colour blue.

After a short drive from the airport, I finally arrived at the first of many spa and hotels I will be experiencing while exploring Minnesota. As I pull up outside the Radisson Blu I know I am going to be in for a real treat. The architecture of the building is incredible and the design is innovative and trendsetting with large windows with metallic details. The reception has thoughtful wooden sculptures that light up at night with the Radisson signature blue colour.

As I stepped into the lobby the first thing I noticed on my left was a warm welcoming fireplace and a large cocoon chair with comfy cushion and I thought this is definitely going to be my go to place to relax after some much needed retail therapy.

As I headed towards the escalator the most scrumptious aroma was leading me upstairs towards what… I’m not sure, but my nose and I are intrigued. As I get to the top of the escalator I arrived at the Fire Lake Grill House & Cocktail bar where they were serving breakfast, my taste buds are now jumping like a crackerjack trying to get out of his box! They have a variety of breakfast treats on offer served in an open-air kitchen.

First, checking in which was very swift, I am off to my room. As I enter I am stunned, the room is huge with modern décor – I have to say I am a modern type of girl when it comes to décor – the bathroom is light with a stylish bath as well as a modern waterfall shower.

But I have spotted the place where I can just pass the time away, a comfy lounge chair by a tall window, sheer bliss as I take in the view. First, of course, I have to have a quick bounce on the king sized bed, but after a long delayed flight as soon as my head hit the fluffy plump pillows I fell straight to sleep. I will admit I struggled to leave the bed as I awoke the next day but I was eager to get down to the Spa for my treatment.

As I arrived at the Solimar Spa & Salon I was warmly greeted by my technician who offered me a hot beverage and a neck massager which was heated and scented, it was like getting a neck massage with warm hands whilst sitting in a lavender meadow, absolute bliss.

The spa & salon offer a range of different treatments, their signature being their pedicures which was what I chose to have, after 33 hours of travelling it was definitely needed. The ultimate pedicure consists of a 90 minute treatment to exfoliate, nourish, hydrate and promote nail care, they have numerous nail polishes to choose from as well. I would suggest if you would like to visit the spa or salon during your stay, do this when you are booking your room, this is due to it being in very high demand and they will be able to accommodate you. i certainly recommend you book yourself in, you’re on holiday aren’t you?

Mall of America
2100 Killebrew Dr
Bloomington
MN 55425
USA

T: +1 952-881-5258
W:.radissonblu.com/en/hotel-mall-of-america