
Mystic Lake Casino Hotel
Best for casino gaming, large-group events, concerts, and on-site golf.
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Mystic Lake Casino Hotel is a large Prior Lake casino resort for travelers who want gaming, concerts, golf and a full-service spa in one property. The Marquette Hotel, Curio Collection is an upscale Hilton Curio boutique-style hotel in downtown Minneapolis for travelers who want walkable access to theaters, sports venues and convention space.
Updated · about 20 miles (32 km) apart

Best for casino gaming, large-group events, concerts, and on-site golf.

Best for downtown Minneapolis access, convention attendees, and travelers wanting a Hilton Curio boutique experience.
When Mystic Lake Casino Hotel wins: Choose Mystic Lake if you want 24/7 casino gaming, multiple on-site restaurants and bars, a full-service spa plus an on-site championship golf course and large ballrooms for big events.
When The Marquette Hotel, Curio Collection wins: Choose The Marquette if your priority is a central Minneapolis address within walking distance of Nicollet Mall, Target Center, the Orpheum and convention spaces, and if you prefer a Hilton Curio boutique-branded downtown stay.
Bottom line: Pick Mystic Lake for a resort-style, gaming-and-entertainment stay outside the city with on-site golf and big event spaces; pick The Marquette for a polished downtown Minneapolis base with easy access to theaters, sports venues and convention facilities.
| Category | Mystic Lake Casino Hotel | The Marquette Hotel, Curio Collection |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Large casino resort and entertainment complex | Upscale downtown Curio Collection hotel |
| Location | Prior Lake, set by a golf course and near Mystic Lake | Downtown Minneapolis, steps from Nicollet Mall and theaters |
| Size (rooms) | About 766 rooms across multiple towers | 281 guestrooms |
| Check-in age | Minimum 21 to check in (adults-focused atmosphere) | |
| Pools | Indoor atrium-style heated pool with whirlpool and sauna | Not published |
| Restaurants & bars | Multiple venues including Mystic Steakhouse, Minnehaha Café and Hop House (sports bar/live music) | Two restaurants and one bar/lounge (Jolliet House highlighted) |
| Spa | The Spa at Mystic Lake with massages, facials, body treatments and couples rooms | Not published |
| Meetings & events | Extensive convention and ballroom space (Mystic Lake Center + multiple ballrooms and meeting rooms) | About 26,576 sq ft of conference and meeting space with ballroom options |
| Fitness | Complimentary access to nearby Dakotah! Sport and Fitness complex (off-site) | 24-hour fitness facilities and wheelchair-accessible fitness center on site |
| Nearby airport | Minneapolis–St. Paul Intl. Airport (MSP) ≈ 25 minutes by car | |
Mystic Lake sits in Prior Lake, on a large property with its own golf course and concert venue, roughly a 20–25 minute drive from MSP and about 25 minutes to downtown Minneapolis by car.
Expect a standalone resort outside the city with driving distance to Minneapolis attractions.
The Marquette Hotel is centrally located on Marquette Ave in downtown Minneapolis within short walking distance of Nicollet Mall, Target Center, Orpheum and the Convention Center.
Best choice for guests who want to be in the middle of downtown Minneapolis activity.
Mystic Lake has dozens of room types across multiple connected towers, positioned as a large resort property.
Choose Mystic Lake if you want a wide selection of room layouts and resort-scale inventory.
The Marquette has 281 guestrooms with pillowtop beds, refrigerators and DVD players noted in the supplier listing.
The Marquette suits travelers who want a polished downtown hotel product in a Curio-branded property.
Mystic Lake offers a range of dining from steakhouse and café to a sports bar and dessert café across the resort and golf clubhouse.
Plenty of on-site choices and late-night options tied to the casino and entertainment schedule.
The Marquette lists two restaurants and a bar/lounge, with Jolliet House called out for local cuisine.
A smaller on-site restaurant set, balanced by many downtown dining options a short walk away.
Mystic Lake centers on gaming and entertainment, plus year‑round indoor pool and a showroom for concerts and comedy.
Expect a resort built around gaming, live entertainment and leisure amenities.
The Marquette focuses on downtown convenience and convention/meeting space rather than resort-style pool or casino amenities.
The hotel’s signature advantage is its downtown location and meeting facilities, not resort pools or gaming.
Mystic Lake provides an on-site spa and easy access to an expansive off-site fitness complex, alongside late-night casino nightlife.
Good for guests wanting spa treatments, fitness facilities and late‑night entertainment all on property.
The Marquette has a 24-hour business center and on-site fitness facilities; nightlife is whatever Minneapolis provides within walking distance.
Choose The Marquette for easy access to urban nightlife and a downtown gym; spa services are not published.

Mystic Lake — 24/7 casino, large showroom for concerts and comedy, multiple bars and late-night options.

The Marquette — steps from Nicollet Mall, theaters, Target Center and convention spaces.

Mystic Lake — on-site championship golf course plus extensive meeting and ballroom capacity.

The Marquette — boutique Curio Collection service and 26,576 sq ft of meeting space in the city center.
The Marquette is downtown Minneapolis; Mystic Lake is outside the city in Prior Lake, roughly a 20-mile drive from downtown.
Both have event space: Mystic Lake offers large resort convention facilities and multiple ballrooms, while The Marquette provides about 26,576 sq ft of downtown conference and meeting space—pick Mystic Lake for very large gatherings and The Marquette for central-city meetings.
Mystic Lake has an indoor atrium-style heated pool plus The Spa at Mystic Lake. The Marquette’s supplier listing does not publish a pool or an on-site spa.
Mystic Lake requires a minimum check-in age of 21 (adults-focused atmosphere). The Marquette’s supplier listing indicates it is not adults-only.
The Marquette, because it’s a short walk from venues like the Orpheum, Target Center and U.S. Bank Stadium.
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