BLOOMINGTON, MN--(Marketwired - Dec 17, 2013) -  Take the stress out of holiday shopping with a "stay and play" package at one of the top hotels near Minneapolis Airport that includes a $25 gift certificate to Mall of America.

Recognized as one of the most popular shopping/tourist destinations in the world, Mall of America hotel deals are perfect for creating wintertime shopping excursions or fun family vacations. Featuring 520 stores, 50 restaurants and the nation's largest indoor theme park, there's always something fun to do inside this massive attraction.

From afternoon Holiday Happy Hours at all of the mall's Caribou locations to a New Year's Eve Moonlight Circus at Nickelodeon Universe, the mall event schedule is regularly packed with festivals, light displays, celebrity appearances and unique presentations. Photos with Santa are a standard now through Christmas Eve and gaming kids of all ages can check out the new 2DS along with the Wii U and 3DS XL at the Nintendo Holiday Mall Experience through Dec. 22.

Making it easy for out-of-town guests to enjoy the festivities, the Minneapolis Airport Marriott is offering a holiday shopping package now through March 1, 2014 that in addition to the $25 Mall of America gift certificate includes a deluxe room and a full American breakfast buffet in the hotel's Bistro 79 for two adults and two children. Hotel guests can also enjoy complimentary shuttle service to and from both the airport and mall to help make any trip a truly stress-free experience. With rates starting as low as $129.95* and given the hotel's location near Target Center in Minneapolis, fans of the Minnesota Timberwolves and concert goers can take advantage of this hotel package to create a getaway filled with fun for the entire family.

Reservations at the Minneapolis Airport Marriott can easily be booked online at http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/mspmn-minneapolis-airport-marriott/ or by calling 1-952-854-7441.

*Rates are valid Friday and Saturday through 3/1/14 based on availability at the time of reservation. Offer may not be used for groups of 10 or more rooms or combined with other discounts or promotions. Please visit hotel website for additional terms and conditions.

About the Minneapolis Airport Marriott
The Minneapolis Airport Marriott is an ideal destination whether traveling to the Twin Cities for business or leisure. Welcoming travelers with spacious guest rooms, luxurious amenities and outstanding service, the hotel pampers guests with on-site dining, a full-service business center, an indoor pool and well-equipped fitness center. Situated just 10 minutes from downtown St. Paul, MN, the hotel's convenient location just off 494 between 35E and 35W and across the street from IKEA, allows guests easy access to many prominent business destinations and attractions. Boasting 19,000 square feet of flexible, state-of-the-art event space, the hotel is an ideal destination for corporate business conferences and elegant social gatherings.