Visit Minneapolis: Residence Inn Bloomington by Mall of America

While in Minneapolis, we stayed at the Residence Inn Bloomington by Mall of America. 

Our family loves Residence Inn by Marriott properties.  The spacious suites with full kitchens, complimentary breakfasts, Residence Inn Mix, and other amenities make Residence Inn perfect for families.

We stayed in a 2-bedroom suite, which had ample room for our family of 5.

The suite was equipped with a full kitchen, a large work desk, and even a fireplace!

The sofa converted to a sleeper, and each bed was outfitted with new Marriott bedding, pillow top mattresses, triple sheeting, and plush pillows.

Three televisions and sufficient charging stations for our tech made a stay at the Residence Inn Bloomington by Mall of America even that much more convenient.

Whenever we travel, 2 bathrooms are a must for our family, and I love that Residence Inn offers suites with 2 bathrooms!

I appreciated how full size bottles of bath amenities were available for use. Having the bottles refilled when necesary is a great way to eliminate unnecessary packaging.

Every morning we'd enjoy a full complimentary, customizable breakfast.  I love how easy Residence Inn makes it to easy for guests to add toppings and mix-ins to their yogurts, waffles, eggs, and more.

Some mornings we made waffles topped with Nutella, whipped cream, and chocolate chips, and other mornings we created breakfast burritos with eggs, sausage, spinach, and cheese.  The possibilities were endless, so you could never be bored with breakfast!

On select nights, guests can enjoy the Residence Inn Mix for light bites and drinks.

The Residence Inn Bloomington by Mall of America really is by Mall of America. It's just a short drive away, or a 15-minute walk (I walked to the mall every morning for my daily workout). The hotel also offers a complimentary shuttle to and from the Mall of America!

On property is a fitness center, a pool, basketball court, and an outdoor grilling area.

The Residence Inn Bloomington by Mall of America was everything I have come to expect from the brand - a "home away from home."

Residence Inn Bloomington by Mall of America
7850 Bloomington Ave S

Bloomington, MN 55425
(952) 876-0900

Mahalo to the sponsor for the media discount.

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Visit Denver: Residence Inn Denver Southwest / Lakewood

Our family loves Residence Inn by Marriott properties.  The large suites, complimentary hot breakfast, and Residence Inn Mix are just a few of the reasons why we often seek out a Residence Inn whenever we travel, and while in Denver, we stayed at the Residence Inn Denver Southwest / Lakewood.

Located just 10 miles southwest of Downtown Denver with easy access to Highway 285, the pet-friendly, 102-suite hotel offers guests the comfort and convenience of a "home away from home."

Our family of five stayed in a 2-Bedroom Suite, which gave us ample room to eat, sleep, and relax.

In the suite is a full kitchen, a dining table, a living room with a sofa bed, two separate bedrooms each with a bathroom, and even a fireplace!

There were 3 TVs, a large work desk, and plenty of charging stations for our tech.

Every morning we'd find a seat in the Residence Inn Denver Southwest / Lakewood's recently-refreshed, multi-functional community space, where we'd indulge in eggs, meats, cereals, yogurts, fruits, and waffles.

I think it's really great that the Residence Inn provides all sorts of toppings and ingredients so you can really customize your breakfast.

Top your waffle with chocolate chips and Nutella; make an egg and sausage English muffin sandwich; stir in brown sugar and coconut in your oatmeal - the possibilities are endless!

On select evenings, guests can enjoy complimentary sips and bites during the Residence Inn Mix.

On property is a small fitness center, a basketball court, and an indoor pool.

The Residence Inn Denver Southwest / Lakewood also offers free Wi-Fi, free parking, and an outdoor picnic / BBQ area.

The Residence Inn Denver Southwest / Lakewood was ideal for our family's stay in Denver!


Residence Inn Denver Southwest / Lakewood
7050 W Hampden Ave

Lakewood, CO 80227
(303) 985-7676

I was offered a media rate for our stay.  Gratuities were paid on my own.

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Visit Virginia: Residence Inn Alexandria Old Town / Duke Street

While in Virginia, our family stayed at the Residence Inn Alexandria Old Town / Duke Street.

I'm a huge fan of Residence Inn and the large suites, complimentary breakfast, and Residence Inn Mix, and the Residence Inn Alexandria Old Town / Duke Street delivered on all of those facets.

Our family stayed in a 2-Bedroom Suite, which was perfect for our family.

The suite included a living room with a pull-out sofa bed, a full kitchen, three flat screen TVs, 2 bathrooms, and 2 rooms each with a queen bed.

The 240-suite hotel renovated their rooms in 2016, and the lobby and public space has been completely refreshed.

This space is where guests can enjoy their complimentary breakfast, as well as drinks and bites from the Residence Inn Mix.

Every morning we'd get our fill of eggs, meats, pastries, cereals, and fruit, and on select evenings we were able to try out different wines, beers, and tasty eats!

One of my favorite things about the Residence Inn Alexandria Old Town / Duke Street is the location.  It's just a short walk away to historic King Street, which is at the heart of Old Town Alexandria and is lined with an abundance of shops and restaurants.

The hotel is also very close to the King Street Station, making it simple to catch the Metro to Washington, DC.

I would definitely choose to stay at Residence Inn Alexandria Old Town / Duke Street again - the spacious suites are great for large families; the complimentary breakfast and Residence Inn Mix, along with the full kitchen, enables families to save money on dining out; the location is ideal!

Residence Inn Alexandria Old Town / Duke Street
1456 Duke St

Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 548-5474

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