Hosting a Conference or Event in Bloomington

Planners and travel managers booking rooms for a conference, corporate event, or large meeting in Bloomington can search, compare, and book conference hotels in Bloomington through Engine. Among the top properties on this list is Embassy Suites by Hilton Minneapolis Bloomington Edina, with its largest event space running about 5,600 square feet and capacity for up to 525 people across 14 event spaces. Attendees booking their own rooms will find the same inventory and pre-negotiated rates.

Engine booking data shows July is Bloomington's busiest month for business travel, with about 28% more room nights than the city's average month. If your event lands in July, book the room block early.

Bloomington sits just south of Minneapolis and is home to Mall of America, drawing corporate events, sales meetings, and conferences year-round. These hotels serve organizations of every size and industry, whether you're hosting a multi-day conference, attending a trade show, or bringing your team together for a quarterly meeting. You can search, compare, and book guest rooms at these properties on Engine; for a stay of nine or more rooms, Engine Groups handles the room-block booking, and for eight or fewer you book self-serve. To find and request meeting and event space, Engine Spaces gives you access to over 40,000 venues, so you can source the right space for your event through Engine.

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Sheraton Bloomington Hotel

4-star hotel 4.5 Excellent (1002)

Sheraton Bloomington Hotel provides 22 event spaces and 282 rooms. The Bloomington Ballroom, its largest space at about 4752 square feet, accommodates up to 750 people.

  • Free parking avail.
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DoubleTree by Hilton Minneapolis Airport, MN

4-star hotel 4.3 Excellent (1003)

DoubleTree by Hilton Minneapolis Airport features 29 event spaces and 472 rooms. Its Grand Ballroom spans about 5992 square feet and hosts up to 800 people.

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Hilton Minneapolis/Bloomington

4-star hotel 4.6 Excellent (1001)

Hilton Minneapolis/Bloomington has 15 event spaces across 256 rooms, with the American Ballroom offering about 5040 square feet and capacity for up to 400 people.

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Radisson Blu Mall of America

4-star hotel 4.5 Excellent (3161)

Radisson Blu Mall of America offers six event spaces and 500 rooms. The Lakes Ballroom, its largest at about 8500 square feet, accommodates up to 1060 people.

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Wyndham Bloomington - Mall of America

3-star hotel 3.5 Great (2856)

Wyndham Bloomington - Mall of America offers three event spaces across 211 rooms, with Northstar running about 4100 square feet and accommodating up to 232 people.

  • Free breakfast avail.
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Great Wolf Lodge Bloomington

3-star hotel 4.2 Great (1378)

Great Wolf Lodge Bloomington features six event spaces and 404 rooms. Fallen Timbers, its largest at about 2810 square feet, accommodates up to 308 people.

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Hilton Garden Inn Minneapolis/Bloomington

3-star hotel 4.4 Excellent (1004)

Hilton Garden Inn Minneapolis/Bloomington provides three event spaces across 108 rooms, with the HGI Meeting Room offering about 1250 square feet and capacity for up to 80 people.

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Holiday Inn : Bloomington W MSP Airport Area by IHG

3-star hotel 4.1 Great (1098)

Holiday Inn Bloomington W MSP Airport Area by IHG features three event spaces and 145 rooms. The 5120 Conservatory, its largest space at about 1232 square feet, accommodates up to 142 people.

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Frequently asked questions

How does Engine help when I'm planning a conference in Bloomington?
Engine supports both sides of your event. For the guest-room block, if you need 9 or more rooms, Engine Groups handles the booking; for 8 or fewer, you book self-serve on the platform. For the meeting or event space itself, you can find and request a venue through Engine Spaces, which connects you to meeting and event venues you can source through Engine.
How far in advance should I book hotel rooms for a conference in Bloomington?
For larger conferences, booking guest rooms 3 to 6 months ahead gives you better room availability and rates, especially during busy seasons. If your event is smaller or you have more flexibility, a couple of months' lead time often works. Engine lets you search availability and compare rates across properties, so you can move quickly once your dates are set.
Are these hotels convenient for attendees flying in for a corporate event?
Bloomington sits very close to the airport serving the Twin Cities, making it easy for conference attendees to get to their hotel. Many of the properties on this list offer shuttle service or are a short drive from the terminal. The city's location also means less time in transit and more time at your event.
What's the process for booking a block of rooms for my conference attendees?
If you need 9 or more guest rooms, Engine Groups handles the room-block booking for you. For 8 rooms or fewer, you can book self-serve through the platform. Either way, Engine offers consolidated invoicing and multiple payment options, with no membership fee.
What amenities can conference attendees expect at these hotels?
Most properties offer amenities like parking, wifi, and on-site dining, though specifics vary by hotel. The DoubleTree by Hilton Minneapolis Airport has 472 guest rooms and a largest event space of about 6,000 square feet that can accommodate up to 800 people, with 29 event spaces in total. The Sheraton Bloomington Hotel offers 282 guest rooms and 22 event spaces, including the Bloomington Ballroom at about 4,800 square feet with capacity for up to 750 people.

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