
Mystic Lake Casino Hotel
Best for gaming, big events and a full resort program (casino, golf, concert venue).
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Mystic Lake Casino Hotel is a large resort-casino in Prior Lake with gaming, live entertainment, golf and on-site spa facilities—good for travelers who want gaming and resort-style amenities. Hotel Ivy, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Minneapolis is a high-end downtown Minneapolis property with meeting space, a full-service spa and restaurant options—best for urban business or cultural trips.
Updated · about 20 miles apart (roughly a 25-minute drive)

Best for gaming, big events and a full resort program (casino, golf, concert venue).

Best for downtown access, convention/business meetings and refined urban service.
When Mystic Lake Casino Hotel wins: choose Mystic Lake if you want 24/7 casino gaming, a large entertainment venue, on-site championship golf, more on-property restaurants and large meeting/ballroom capacities.
When Hotel Ivy wins: choose Hotel Ivy if you need a central downtown location near Nicollet Mall and the Convention Center, boutique-scale luxury, a full-service spa and quieter urban evenings away from casino activity.
Bottom line: pick Mystic Lake for a destination resort focused on gaming, golf and large events; pick Hotel Ivy for an upscale downtown Minneapolis stay with convenient access to theaters, convention spaces and city dining.
| Category | Mystic Lake Casino Hotel | Hotel Ivy, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Minneapolis |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Busy resort-casino with entertainment, concerts and golfing. | Quiet urban luxury hotel focused on service and meetings. |
| Location | Prior Lake, on resort property near Mystic Lake and The Meadows golf course. | Downtown Minneapolis (201 S 11th Street), steps from Nicollet Mall and the Convention Center. |
| Size (rooms) | 766 rooms across multiple towers. | 136 rooms. |
| Check-in age / audience | Hotel enforces a 21+ check-in (adults-only atmosphere). | Not published as adults-only; supplier listing shows check-in min age 21 but property positioning notes family policy—Hotel Ivy is not an adults-only property. |
| Pools | Indoor atrium-style heated pool with whirlpool and sauna. | Not published |
| Restaurants & bars | Multiple on-site venues including Mystic Steakhouse, Minnehaha Café, Hop House, The Meadows Bar & Grille and Sweet Temptations. | Two restaurants and three bars/lounges; Breva is a featured American restaurant (room service also available). |
| Spa & wellness | The Spa at Mystic Lake (three treatment rooms, sauna/steam), plus complimentary access to nearby Dakotah! Sport and Fitness complex. | Full-service spa with treatment rooms, steam room and fitness facilities on site. |
| Meeting & event space | Extensive: Mystic Lake Center and multiple ballrooms and meeting rooms; large capacities for conferences and weddings. | Conference space ~5,589 sq ft and 7 meeting rooms—suited to smaller meetings and downtown events. |
| Known for | 24/7 casino floor, live-show showroom, championship golf course. | Downtown location, proximity to Minneapolis Convention Center and Nicollet Mall, Luxury Collection service. |
| Parking & transit | Complimentary self-parking, complimentary valet parking and shuttles (Mall of America shuttle). | Valet parking (surcharge); urban access to taxis/ride-share and skyways. |
Mystic Lake sits on a large resort property in Prior Lake with lake and golf access.
Choose Mystic Lake for a resort setting with golf and lakeside recreation a short drive from the Twin Cities.
Hotel Ivy is in central Minneapolis, steps from the Convention Center and Nicollet Mall.
Choose Hotel Ivy for business or cultural plans that center on downtown Minneapolis.
Mystic Lake offers hundreds of rooms across multiple towers, including tower suites.
Expect wide availability and large-room inventory—helpful for big groups and event weekends.
Hotel Ivy has 136 air-conditioned rooms and a small-suite offering under the Luxury Collection brand.
Hotel Ivy is a smaller, service-focused hotel with more boutique-style room offerings.
Mystic Lake has a wide range of on-site dining from steakhouse to café and a sports bar.
Pick Mystic Lake for a broader, more casual-to-upscale on-site dining selection tied to resort activities.
Hotel Ivy provides refined downtown dining with two restaurants and three bars/lounges.
Pick Hotel Ivy if you prefer downtown restaurant options and quieter hotel dining.
Mystic Lake’s signature amenity is its full resort program including an indoor atrium pool and a casino.
Mystic Lake centers on resort recreation: pool, golf and large-scale entertainment.
Hotel Ivy’s public materials emphasize spa and city convenience over a resort pool.
Hotel Ivy focuses on urban luxury and spa services; a swimming pool is not listed.
Mystic Lake mixes spa services with 24/7 casino nightlife and live entertainment.
Choose Mystic Lake for late-night entertainment, gaming and a resort-style spa plus broad fitness options nearby.
Hotel Ivy centers on a full-service spa and quiet downtown evenings with nearby cultural venues.
Choose Hotel Ivy if you want a downtown spa stay with easy access to Minneapolis nightlife and theaters.

Mystic Lake — 24/7 casino floor and a 2,100-seat showroom for headlining acts.

Hotel Ivy — walkable to the Minneapolis Convention Center and Nicollet Mall.

Mystic Lake — The Meadows at Mystic Lake championship 18-hole course is on property.

Hotel Ivy — smaller room count, Luxury Collection service and an on-site full-service spa.
Hotel Ivy is in the heart of downtown and is steps from the Convention Center and Nicollet Mall; Mystic Lake is a resort outside the city in Prior Lake.
Mystic Lake Casino Hotel has a 24/7 casino floor and the Mystic Showroom for concerts and comedy.
Not published — the supplier listing highlights spa and fitness facilities but does not list a pool.
For large conferences and ballroom events, Mystic Lake has extensive meeting and ballroom space; for downtown meetings and smaller meeting rooms near the Convention Center, Hotel Ivy is the better downtown choice.
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