Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Bloomington-Normal University Area by IHG

Hotels
Holiday Inn Express
9 (214 reviews)
1715 Parkway Plaza Drive , Bloomington , us

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Convenient location
Clean rooms
Good breakfast
Cons:
Broken amenities
Inconsistent service
Poor room quality

Categories

Cleanliness
8.45
Cleanliness was mentioned positively in a few reviews, but issues were noted in relation to poorly maintained rooms and reports of unavailability of amenities.
Service
9.42
General sentiments were divided; while some staff members were praised, others were criticized for being unhelpful.
Location
10
Location was praised for convenience, being close to Walmart.
Room Quality
8.91
Rooms were reported to be clean but poorly constructed, with specific complaints about the hot tub and overall room quality.
Amenities
6.44
Multiple amenities were reported as unavailable or broken, leading to significant dissatisfaction.
Value for Money
9.4
The price was perceived as high considering the lack of amenities and reported issues.
Food and Beverage
9.95
Breakfast was positively noted, reflecting a good quality offering.
Overall Experience
9.45
Mixed overall experience with both positive and negative comments.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 05:48

Property Description

Tropical Pool Area
Escape to paradise right at the hotel with a tropical pool area, perfect for relaxation and fun under the sun.

Modern Amenities
Enjoy the convenience of free Wi-Fi and cable TV in every wood-furnished room, ensuring a comfortable stay at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Bloomington-Normal University Area.

On-Site Recreation
Indulge in the on-site hot tub, keep up with your fitness routine at the fitness room, and stay productive at the business centre during your stay.

Experience the perfect blend of comfort and convenience at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Bloomington-Normal University Area. Book now for an unforgettable stay!

Important information:

A valid photo ID and credit card are required at check-in. Special requests are subject to availability, can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: BMI

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 17 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 6 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

Location

Guest Reviews

9
Based on 214 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.45
Service: 9.42
Location: 10
Room Quality: 8.91
Amenities: 6.44
Value for Money: 9.4
Food and Beverage: 9.95
Overall Experience: 9.45
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Sophia family_with_children us
7
Pros:

I like the location, also the bed was comfy.

Cons:

Our room was the first floor this time, it had a musty smell.

2026-04-28 via Nuitee
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Stephanie solo_traveller us
9
2026-04-20 via Nuitee
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Linda couple us
8
2026-04-06 via Nuitee
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Roshaunda couple us
10
The indoor pool and hot tub was relaxing and the breakfast was really good
Pros:

It was nice

Cons:

The hot tub

2026-03-22 via Nuitee
K
khinton couple us
9
Great place to stay.
Pros:

Clean, updated, friendly staff.

Cons:

Tv blacked out during a movie.

2026-03-18 via Nuitee
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Johnson family_with_children us
10
2026-03-10 via Nuitee
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John solo_traveller us
7
Good except for the bug
Pros:

Nice staff when checking in , good breakfast

Cons:

There was a small bug in my bathroom

2026-02-24 via Nuitee
R
Rebecca couple us
10
2026-02-23 via Nuitee
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Ashley couple us
9
2026-02-13 via Nuitee
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Stephanie couple us
9
Always a great stay, our go to hotel in Bloomington!
Pros:

Loved the renovation, we have stayed a few times while it was going on and to see it finished was cool.

Cons:

There were only a couple things. When we arrive there seemed to be a meeting going on in the lobby and it made us a little uncomfortable. In the shower there is nowhere to put my person items. Also the lighting in our room, 327 was very dark.

2026-01-22 via Nuitee
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Valerie couple us
10
2026-01-20 via Nuitee
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Michael family_with_children us
10
Pros:

Room was clean; bed was comfy; location is convenient; and breakfast was good. Al at a value price.

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Colleen family_with_children us
8
Pros:

Hotel was newly renovated, bed was comfortable, pool was clean, hot tub could of had a little more water, breakfast was good, the staff was nice and the prices in the snack area were fair rather than over priced. Will definitely stay there again.

Cons:

Could of had a little more water in the hot tub and a longer timer.

2026-01-18 via Nuitee
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David family_with_children us
8
Pros:

The breakfast was good. We also liked that there is an electric car charger there. That was helpful for our plugin hybrid. I would encourage more hotels to install more units like this in the future.

2026-01-16 via Nuitee
M
Meghan family_with_children us
9
2026-01-15 via Nuitee
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Crisler couple us
9
great
Pros:

I thought the breakfast was a great deal and a nice bonus.

Cons:

na

2026-01-11 via Nuitee
J
Jessica couple us
5
I probably won’t stay here again
Cons:

I did not like the fact that a staff member told me I could only get until 12pm for a late checkout but then as I was walking in the lobby to my car that same night he told another guest they can check out at 130 pm smh. Very strange and unfair

2026-01-01 via Nuitee
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Veronica family_with_children us
9
2025-12-30 via Nuitee
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Holly family_with_children us
7
Pros:

The front desk staff

Cons:

The other staff..breakfast lady was NOT friendly and hadn't checked out and the maid comes in room HATE THAT!!

2025-12-21 via Nuitee
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Pepijn couple nl
7
2025-10-12 via Nuitee