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Hotel overview and key features

1715 Parkway Plaza Drive, Bloomington, Illinois, United States, 61761

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Bloomington-Normal University Area By Ihg is a 3-star hotel near Central Illinois Regional Airport, located 6 miles away. The property is on the right just past Panera Bread, close to Illinois State University and attractions like the Children's Discovery Museum and David Davis Mansion. No airport shuttle is available, but self-parking is complimentary.

Comfortable Accommodations

All 86 rooms at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Bloomington-Normal feature premium bedding, laptop-friendly workspaces, and separate dining areas. Guests can choose between king or two queen beds, with sofa sleepers available in king rooms. Each room includes a microwave, refrigerator, and Keurig coffee maker.

Dining & Breakfast

The hotel serves a free Express Start Breakfast with made-to-order pancakes, scrambled eggs, and cinnamon rolls. Panera Bread, located nearby, offers quick breakfast, lunch, and dinner options. A complimentary coffee station is available in the lobby.

Recreation & Attractions

Guests can enjoy the indoor heated pool, hot tub, and fitness center with treadmills and elliptical bikes. Nearby attractions include the Miller Park Zoo, Historic Route 66, and Normal Cornbelters Baseball games. The Bloomington/Normal Constitution Trail is just two blocks away.

Business & Accessibility

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Bloomington-Normal offers a business center, meeting space for 100, and free Wi-Fi. Dry cleaning and laundry services are available, along with a 24-hour front desk. The hotel has ADA-compliant facilities, including accessible rooms and Braille signage.

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325 sq. feet 
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4 persons
325 sq. feet 
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4 persons
325 sq. feet 
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Getting around

Transportation options available

City Centre
Bloomington 2.9 mi
Airports
Central Illinois Regional (BMI) 4.8 mi
Greater Peoria Regional (PIA) 45.7 mi

Facilities

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General

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • No pets allowed
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • Luggage storage
  • Lift
  • Vending machines
  • Fire extinguishers

Sports & Fitness

  • Fitness centre

Services

  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning

Business

  • Business centre
  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Video games

Spa & Leisure

  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Sun loungers
  • Jacuzzi
  • Shallow end

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock
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Location info

1715 Parkway Plaza Drive, Bloomington, Illinois, United States, 61761
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1715 Parkway Plaza Drive, Bloomington, Illinois, United States, 61761
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Guest scores and detailed hotel feedback

Past guest experiences and opinions
84%
enjoyed their visit and would return
8.4/10
Great
Rooms
7.3
Location
8.7
Service
7.7
Dining
6.8
Guest reviews
8.4/10
based on 6 reviews
7.2
7.2/10 based on 62 reviews
Joseph
United States, April  2024
7.4/10

The hotel is situated in a convenient location, close to various dining options and shopping centers. The rooms are spacious and very clean, although there was a faint smell of cigarettes. The service was welcoming and helpful, with a minor issue regarding discrepancies in movie charges. The location offers easy access to local amenities and attractions. The dining experience, while serving a typical breakfast, ended quite early. Overall, a decent choice for its value with minor room and service issues to consider.

Rooms
8.0
The room I stayed in was spacious and very clean, yet there was a slight scent of cigarettes that lingered. It was equipped with a convenient pull-out double bed.
Service
7.0
The service was welcoming and helpful, although there was a small confusion regarding movie charges that required correction.
Location
9.0
The hotel's location is convenient, near various amenities like Walmart, a convenience store, and restaurants, making it a practical choice for travelers.
Dining
6.0
The dining experience offered the typical free breakfast found in hotels, though the breakfast ended quite early, limiting the timeframe for guests to enjoy.
Facilities
7.0
The hotel provides standard facilities like dry cleaning and laundry services to enhance the guest experience.
Red
United States, October  2023
6.8/10

My stay at the hotel was overall pleasant. The rooms were spacious and very clean although the smell of cigarettes was a bit of a downside since I was too tired to change rooms. The service was friendly and accommodating, although some staff seemed inexperienced. The location was convenient, especially for getting to various places easily. The dining options were decent, nothing extraordinary but sufficient. The facilities were satisfactory, nothing exceptional to note.

Rooms
7.0
The rooms had wonderful space, were spacious, and very clean.
Service
7.0
The service was very friendly and accommodating, although some staff seemed inexperienced.
Location
8.0
The location was convenient to various places and activities.
Dining
6.0
The dining experience was average, nothing outstanding but decent options available.
Facilities
6.0
The facilities met basic expectations without standing out.
Anita
United States, September  2023
8.0/10

My stay at the hotel was really nice. The rooms were clean and spacious, and the TV was a great addition. Sleeping was peaceful since it was quiet, but it was a pity that the room was not made up during my stay.

Rooms
8.0
The rooms were clean and spacious with a nice TV.
Service
9.0
The service was very nice with staff being polite and accommodating. I had a positive experience overall.
Location
9.0
The location of the hotel was extremely quiet and convenient to ISU, making it a great choice for a visit to the Illinois State campus.
Dining
7.0
The dining experience was good with a variety of options to choose from, although it wasn't the most outstanding. The Italian pastries were a nice touch.
Facilities
7.0
The hotel offers dry cleaning and laundry services, which were useful during my stay. The facilities were decent overall.
Sue
United States, September  2023
8.2/10

My stay at the hotel was a pleasant experience overall. The room was comfortable and had everything I needed, although there was a slight smoke smell. The service was friendly and accommodating despite a small hiccup with a credit issue. The location was excellent, close to campus and shopping areas. The early dining hours were a bit inconvenient, but the food quality was good. The facilities were well-maintained and served their purpose well.

Rooms
8.0
The room was large, clean, and updated, meeting my expectations. However, there was a noticeable smoke smell even though it's a non-smoking room.
Service
7.0
The staff was friendly, professional, and courteous, although there was a slight issue with providing credit. They were nice enough to take my phone number for the manager to call me later.
Location
9.0
The hotel's location was fantastic, offering easy access to campus, shopping areas, and various restaurants. Additionally, it was conveniently situated just off business 55 and next to Walmart.
Dining
8.0
The dining options were good with plenty of choices, although the breakfast hours ending early were a bit inconvenient for me.
Facilities
9.0
The facilities were well-maintained and offered everything I needed during my stay.
Gloria
United States, August  2023
8.6/10

My stay at the hotel was a mix of good and not-so-great experiences. The location was perfect for my needs, being close to the college and offering easy access to campus, shopping, and restaurants. The service was top-notch, with staff members being wonderfully friendly and accommodating. However, the room I was assigned had a strong cigarette smell, was located on the noisy 1st floor next to the mechanical room, and was missing the promised jacuzzi. Despite these issues, I appreciated the effort put into providing a variety of shampoo and conditioner options beyond the standard plastic bottles.

Rooms
5.0
The room had a strong cigarette smell and was not as expected, lacking the jacuzzi and being uncomfortably close to noisy areas.
Service
9.0
The service was fantastic, with staff members being very friendly and attentive. They went out of their way to assist us during our stay.
Location
8.0
The location was excellent for my needs, providing easy access to the college, shopping, and restaurants. Additionally, the area was very quiet, which I appreciated.
Dining
The breakfast ended early, which was a bit inconvenient for me. However, the food options were good overall and saved me from having to cook for a large group of family members.
Facilities
The hotel facilities were satisfactory, providing conveniences like dry cleaning and laundry services.
Robert
United States, June  2023
8.0/10

My stay at the hotel was fantastic. The rooms were spacious, quiet, and really clean, which made for a great night's sleep. The service was welcoming and helpful, though not super accommodating in some instances. The location was superb, close to everything we needed. The dining options were convenient, but not exceptional. Overall, a great value for the money.

Rooms
9.0
I stayed in a King Suite, which had two nice sized rooms. They were large, clean, and updated, providing a spacious and very clean environment. I slept really well as it was quite and comfy.
Service
7.0
The service was welcoming and helpful overall. The staff seemed genuinely concerned when I reported a fall I took in the bathroom. However, they weren't very accommodating in some instances.
Location
9.0
The location was fantastic, right next to Walmart and many restaurants, making it super easy to access everything we needed. It was extremely quiet and close to the college, which was very convenient for us.
Dining
7.0
The dining experience was extremely convenient for my purpose of staying here. The breakfast had hot foods, yogurt, fruit, cereals, and the signature cinnamon rolls, served at 8:30 a.m. It was nice, but not the greatest, offering the typical free breakfast you get at some hotels.
Facilities
8.0
Facilities were good, offering dry cleaning and laundry services, which added to the convenience of the stay.
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