Bloomington's first hotel has been welcoming families and friends for 46 years. The hotel is adjacent to the Mall of America and approximately two miles from the Minneapolis/St. Paul International airport. The Light Rail is just two blocks away providing worry-free transporation to Minneapolis including the Metrodome, the Target Center, shopping along Nicolett Mall and more.The Ramada Mall of America invites you to come and enjoy their hospitality and historic charm which includes guest rooms with 32 inch flat panel TV's, triple sheet bedding, free high speed wireless Internet, Boulevard Caf? and Pub, and the Joke Joint Comedy Club on property.The hotel operates a free shuttle to/from the airport (24 hours) and the Mall of America. For onsite recreation, enjoy the indoor pool, outdoor pool, game room, fitness room and Joke Joint Comedy Club located on property. Is the only local hotel offering 'The Backyard' outdoor pool and patio bar for your summer enjoyment. For added convenience, the hotel offers a 24-hour front desk, fax and copier access, business center, in-room safes, wake-up calls, free newspapers, and free parking for guests. Park and Fly Rates are also available. The hotel allows pets, but restrictions and fees apply. Please be advised that the pet-friendly rooms are the smoking rooms and the fee is 20 plus tax per day. There are 255 rooms at this hotel. Smoking rooms and rooms equipped for the physically challenged are available upon request. Standard amenities include free wireless high-speed internet throughout the hotel, clock radios with MP3 capability, coffeemaker, HBO & ESPN, data port, hairdryer, iron, ironing board, and voicemail telephone.