With a stay at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Mall of America - MSP Airport by IHG in Bloomington (East Bloomington), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Mall of America and Nickelodeon Universe. .This hotel is 9.2 mi (14.8 km) from U.S. Bank Stadium and 9.8 mi (15.8 km) from University of Minnesota, Twin Cities.
What's nearby
Great Wolf Lodge Water Park - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
Mall of America - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
Nickelodeon Universe - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
Lego Imagination Center - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
Sea Life Minnesota Aquarium - 2 min drive - 1.8 miles
Getting around
American Boulevard Station - 3 min drive
St. Paul - Minneapolis Station - 18 min drive
Minneapolis - St. Paul Intl. Airport (MSP) - 11 min drive
Restaurants
Nespresso - 3 min drive
Piada Italian Street Food - 3 min drive
Starbucks - 3 min drive
Naf Naf Grill - 3 min drive
IKEA Restaurant - 3 min drive
About this property
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Mall of America - MSP Airport by IHG
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Mall of America - MSP Airport by IHG offers 171 air-conditioned accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and hair dryers.
Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center.
Make yourself at home in one of the 171 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and flat-screen televisions are provided for your entertainment. Bathrooms have bathtubs or showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include laptop-compatible safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities including an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and a vending machine. Guests can get to nearby shops on the shuttle (surcharge).
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM and on weekends from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, a 24-hour front desk, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. A roundtrip airport shuttle is complimentary (available 24 hours).
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM and on weekends between 6:30 AM and 10:00 AM.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
24-hour free roundtrip airport shuttle at scheduled times and on request
Shopping center shuttle (surcharge)
Self parking on site (USD 15 per day; includes in/out privileges)
Wheelchair-accessible parking available
Food and drink
Free buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
Things to do
24-hour gym
Indoor pool
Family friendly
In-room microwave
In-room refrigerator
Indoor pool
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Gift shop/newsstand
Guidebooks
Safe at front desk
Vending machine
Guest services
Housekeeping (daily)
Business services
24-hour business center
Outdoors
Outdoor furniture
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property payment types
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
Self parking fee: USD 15 per day (in/out privileges)
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
We should mention
Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 11:00 PM
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)
Property is also known as
Northwood Inn Bloomington
Northwood Bloomington
Holiday Inn Express Bloomington W Mall Area
Hotel Holiday Inn Express & Suites Bloomington W - Mall Area
Holiday Inn Express Bloomington W Mall Area Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Hotel
Holiday Inn Express
Northwood Inn Suites
Holiday Inn Express Suites Mall of America MSP Airport
Holiday Inn Express Suites Mall of America MSP Airport by IHG
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Mall of America - MSP Airport by IHG Reviews
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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The overall room and amenities were nice, room was clean and comfy. What I didn’t not appreciate were the extra fees that you don’t know about until after you book your room. I payed for my stay upfront a week before, a day before my stay they inform that there is a 15 dollar fee (per day) if you have a car there. Also when checking in they take $100 for and incidental fee, I know that’s normal but to not have it listed anywhere to let us know in advance is not cool.
Check process was not good. The hotel could not find my reservation by using my name. When I provided the confirmation number they were able to find it. I was told my name was misspelled at Expedia’s fault.
The bed smelled bad. You can smell the bodily odor on the mattress & pillow through the sheets & pillow case. The rooms have carpet which means they are filthy & dusty. The restroom was not well stocked with toilet paper. We ran out of it. Two used up rolls ran out for 4 of us & I am pregnant. The self-serve washing machine was a good thing but it smelled like fish & mold. The breakfast was so bad. No bacon & broken waffle maker on 12/30/25 and same on 1/02/26. Eggs on 12/30 were good but on 1/2/26 it was a disgusting reheated omelet. Self-serve kiosk items for purchase were way too expensive regardless of convenience. Accident waiting to happen indoors on wet slippery entrance. $15 parking is crazy so I didn't park my car here.
Room was spotless and staff was very friendly and helpful.
Paula
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
8/10 Good
Deb
Jan 4, 2026
Liked: Staff & service
Yes
Deb
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
8/10 Good
Mary
Jan 3, 2026
Mary
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
10/10 Excellent
sharon
Jan 3, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very organized.
sharon
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
8/10 Good
Jim
Traveled with family
Jan 3, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Overall stay was very good. Room was spacious and the bed was comfortable. Room was clean. Breakfast was good. Just a couple of items to point out: 1. Bathroom door was difficult to close because the bottom of the door rubbed against the floor. 2. Condition of the parking lot was not good especially since we had to pay for parking. Ended up getting the last spot in the lot which required the furthest from the entrance. Very icy and snow-covered making it difficult to walk. 3. I'm aware that coffee was available in the dining area 24/7 but with no coffee maker in the room, this was a definite negative.
Jim
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
10/10 Excellent
Jun
Jan 3, 2026
Jun
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
10/10 Excellent
Tanya
Traveled with family
Jan 3, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean, new, great breakfast
Tanya
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
10/10 Excellent
Frank
Traveled with family
Jan 3, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Check in was awesome! Katie was amazing and even went up and beyond for me with regards to a beverage. The room was spectacular and the whole experience was outstanding. Will definitely be staying here again! Staff were all beyond friendly as well. Will recommend to family and friends too! Perfect!