
Mystic Lake Casino Hotel
Best for round-the-clock gaming, large meetings, and a resort experience with golf and a full spa.
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Mystic Lake Casino Hotel is a large casino resort in Prior Lake with gaming, golf, a full spa, multiple restaurants and big meeting spaces — read this if you want a resort focused on gaming and events. Hewing Hotel is a boutique luxury property in Minneapolis’s North Loop — read this if you prefer a stylish downtown stay near sports, restaurants, and Target Field.
Updated · about 20–25 miles (≈32–40 km) apart

Best for round-the-clock gaming, large meetings, and a resort experience with golf and a full spa.

Best for a stylish Minneapolis city stay close to nightlife, ballparks, and neighborhood restaurants.
When Mystic Lake Casino Hotel wins: Choose Mystic Lake if you want a large casino resort with a 24/7 gaming floor, extensive meeting/ballroom capacity, on-site championship golf, an on-property full-service spa and multiple restaurants and bars in a single property.
When Hewing Hotel wins: Choose Hewing if you want a boutique, design-forward downtown hotel within walking distance of Target Field, theaters, and bars — a better fit for short city breaks and concerts.
Bottom line: Mystic Lake is a destination resort for gaming, events, golf and spa time outside Minneapolis; Hewing is a compact, upscale downtown option for travelers prioritizing location and local dining/entertainment.
| Category | Mystic Lake Casino Hotel | Hewing Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Large casino resort and conference center; resort amenities | Boutique luxury hotel in Minneapolis’ North Loop |
| Location | Prior Lake, suburban/resort setting near Mystic Lake and golf | Downtown Minneapolis (North Loop), walking distance to Target Field |
| Size (rooms) | 766 rooms across multiple towers | 124 guestrooms |
| Star rating / guest rating | Not published star rating; large resort with high-capacity facilities | 4.5 stars · Guest rating 9.4 |
| Pools | Indoor atrium-style heated pool, whirlpool and sauna | Outdoor pool and sauna; pool sun loungers listed |
| Restaurants & bars | Multiple (at least 4–5 restaurants and 3 bars/lounges including Mystic Steakhouse, Minnehaha Café, Hop House) | Number of restaurants - 1; 2 bars/lounges; Tullibee restaurant |
| Spa & wellness | The Spa at Mystic Lake with multiple treatment rooms, sauna/steam; complimentary access to nearby large fitness complex | Sauna, 24-hour fitness, fireplace lobby; no full spa listing in supplier facts |
| Known for / signature | 24/7 casino floor, entertainment showroom, large convention center and on-site Meadows championship golf course | Boutique design, proximity to Target Field and Minneapolis nightlife |
| Meeting & event capacity | Extensive: Mystic Lake Center ~130,000 sq ft, 30 meeting rooms, large ballrooms (largest capacities into thousands) | Conference space ~5,620 ft² (522 m²) with 5 meeting rooms |
| Parking & transport | Free self-parking, complimentary valet, free shuttle to Mall of America; no airport shuttle | Valet parking (surcharge); near downtown transit and short distance to MSP |
Mystic Lake Casino Hotel sits in Prior Lake with on-site golf, lake access and shuttle links to Mall of America.
Best if you plan to make Mystic Lake itself and nearby golf/entertainment your primary destination.
Hewing Hotel is in the North Loop, within walking distance of Target Field and central Minneapolis venues.
Best if you want easy access to downtown Minneapolis attractions and transit.
Mystic Lake has multiple room towers and a wide range of standard rooms and suites across hundreds of rooms.
Choose Mystic Lake for many room options and easy group bookings.
Hewing Hotel offers 124 guestrooms with a boutique layout and select suite options.
Choose Hewing for a smaller, design-focused room inventory and downtown convenience.
Mystic Lake provides multiple dining outlets covering steakhouse dining, café meals, sports-bar atmosphere and sweets.
Choose Mystic Lake if you want many on-site dining and late-night options without leaving the resort.
Hewing centers food around its signature restaurant and neighborhood bars.
Choose Hewing if you plan to dine in Minneapolis or prefer a single on-site restaurant plus neighborhood options.
Mystic Lake has an indoor atrium-style heated pool with whirlpool and sauna available year-round.
Pick Mystic Lake if an indoor resort pool and integrated spa are priorities.
Hewing Hotel lists an outdoor pool with sun loungers and a sauna as part of its amenity set.
Pick Hewing if you want a downtown hotel pool experience and immediate access to city life.
Mystic Lake combines a full-service spa, large entertainment showroom and an active casino floor for nighttime programming.
Choose Mystic Lake for large-scale nightlife, concerts and a full-service spa on property.
Hewing provides fitness and sauna amenities and sits steps from Minneapolis nightlife and venues.
Choose Hewing for neighborhood nightlife and short walks to concerts and sporting events.

Mystic Lake — 24/7 casino, large show venue and extensive convention/ballroom space.

Hewing Hotel — walkable to Target Field, theaters and North Loop restaurants.

Mystic Lake — on-site Meadows championship 18-hole golf course and driving range.

Hewing Hotel — small inventory and design-focused downtown rooms and public spaces.
Hewing Hotel is downtown Minneapolis and generally closer to MSP by drive time; Mystic Lake is about a 20–25 minute drive from MSP.
Mystic Lake has The Spa at Mystic Lake with published hours and multiple treatment rooms; Hewing’s supplier facts list a sauna and fitness center but do not publish a full-service on-site spa.
Mystic Lake is set up for large conferences and events (extensive meeting space and several large ballrooms); Hewing has smaller conference space (~5,620 ft²) suited to more intimate meetings.
Neither property is listed as adults-only in the supplier facts for Hewing; Mystic Lake requires guests to be 21+ to check in and is described as having an adults-focused atmosphere.
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