Motel 6-Normal, IL - Bloomington Area

Hotels
Motel6
5.9 (292 reviews)
1600 N Main St , Cardinal Court , us

Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Heating
Pets allowed
Facilities for disabled guests
Daily housekeeping
See all facilities

Review Highlights

Pros:
Affordable
Good location
Comfortable bed
Cons:
Dirty rooms
Insect issues
Poor service

Categories

Cleanliness
3.89
Numerous reviews mentioned dirty rooms, bad smells, and insects.
Service
6.86
Mixed sentiment; some staff were described as rude but others provided standard service.
Location
7.9
The location was generally favored due to proximity to interstates and convenience.
Room Quality
4.35
Negative sentiments about comfort and cleanliness of rooms.
Amenities
5.38
Several reviews mentioned lack of amenities like breakfast and toiletries.
Value for Money
8.34
Perceived as affordable, some guests felt they got what they paid for.
Food and Beverage
4.39
Lack of food service options, disappointment due to no breakfast.
Overall Experience
6.06
Mixed experiences overall; some good reviews for affordability and location.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-11 09:12

Property Description

Convenient Location
Situated less than 1 mile from Interstate 55 and a short 5-minute drive from Normal's center, Motel 6 Normal – Bloomington Area offers easy access to the area's attractions.

Comfortable Amenities
Each well-lit room features Cable TV, air conditioning, and complimentary local calls, ensuring a comfortable stay for guests.

24-Hour Reception and Parking
Guests can take advantage of the motel's round-the-clock reception service and parking facilities suitable for large vehicles, providing convenience and peace of mind during their stay.

Book your stay now at Motel 6 Normal – Bloomington Area for a convenient and comfortable lodging experience near Illinois State University and Central Bloomington.

Important information:

You must show a valid photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all special requests cannot be guaranteed and are subject to availability upon check-in. Additional charges may apply.

Please note that the minimum age to check in is 18 years old.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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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).

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. No extra charges.

  • 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.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in public areas and charges are applicable.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 10 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Location

Property Accessibility

Total Disability Score: 35.71
Public Area
  • Ramp: No
  • Entrance Leveled: No
  • Pet Friendly: No
Reception And Restaurant
  • Reception Hearing Accessible: No
  • Reception Wheelchair Accessible: No
  • Restaurant Wheelchair Accessible: No
Elevator
  • Elevator Audio Signals: No
  • Elevator Braille Numbers: No
  • Elevator Contrasting Buttons: No
  • Elevator Visual Signs: No
Show all accessibility features

Guest Reviews

5.9
Based on 292 reviews
Cleanliness: 3.89
Service: 6.86
Location: 7.9
Room Quality: 4.35
Amenities: 5.38
Value for Money: 8.34
Food and Beverage: 4.39
Overall Experience: 6.06
K
Kiona family_with_children us
1
Lastly it’s mold in the air conditioner
Pros:

The location is the only good thing this motel has going.

Cons:

Where to start???!! The staff is completely disrespectful and flat out rude The very first Night the first room was roach infested and the room I was moved across from was just on fire from electrical issues and my room was engulfed in flames and when I complained they tried to make my dog being there an issue when it say pets welcome

2026-06-30 via Nuitee
R
Roy solo_traveller us
5
2026-06-28 via Nuitee
R
Roy solo_traveller us
6
Cons:

NO SHAMPOO

2026-06-28 via Nuitee
A
Angela Oss solo_traveller us
1
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

The owner was very judgemental of myself and treated male guests 100 percent better.

2026-06-27 via Nuitee
E
Eric family_with_children us
5
2026-06-24 via Nuitee
T
Ted solo_traveller us
1
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

Wifi was terrible. TV reception awful. When I asked for someone to look at the TV the curly haired boy from the front desk accused me of breaking the TV. That place is filthy dirty.

2026-06-24 via Nuitee
C
Courtney couple us
1
Never ever ever again so gross and smelly!! DONT WASTE YOUR MONEY
Pros:

NOTHING!!! It stunk SO SO BAD! NO CLEANING EVER

Cons:

They didn’t even restock our room for night two, the bed cover was stained and had others ppls hair on it!! Looked like some blood as well. Very very gross and I had to buy stuff at the store to make it tolerable! It STUNK

2026-06-24 via Nuitee
C
Chelsea couple us
1
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

Everything

2026-06-22 via Nuitee
K
Kelley solo_traveller us
1
You get what you pay for i guess
Pros:

The location was good

Cons:

They wouldn't let my teenagers stay in the original room since it was I've bed made me purchase a room for them. Wouldn't give us towels the second day and no housekeeping. Only I've key for an entire family. When we moved the yeah can there was car food under it. We were working 16 for days at a festival we just needed to lay our heads down n shower... Very rude! It was cheap, but I've stayed in cheap hotels where they are nice and accommodating.

2026-06-20 via Nuitee
M
Monica solo_traveller us
3
Expected Better...
Pros:

Location to the soccer tournament

Cons:

Everything about the motel. Was not a good experience as last year. The first morning the "small" stand up shower was clogged causing a flood in the bathroom. No water pressure from the shower. Bed was lumpy. Floor felt as if it had a thin layer of slime. 1 bad encounter with staff concerning my parking in the handicap spot when I have a yellow handicap plaquard....will not stay here again

2026-06-19 via Nuitee
B
Bruno couple us
6
2026-06-16 via Nuitee
C
Chrissy extended_group us
1
DO NOT STAY HERE ITS DIRTY, SMELLY, AND JUST NOT SAFE. but for cheap what do u expect
Pros:

Nothing is was horrible!

Cons:

It was beyond dirty there was god knows what on the ceilings, smoke detector was removed but the wires were there. The floor was sticky the hall was like a roller coaster and all you hear is doors and floors creaking. I would have been safer in a truck stop in my van.

2026-06-15 via Nuitee
S
Sara couple us
1
Pros:

Run down and the door didn't close in our room

2026-06-15 via Nuitee
W
Wright family_with_children us
1
Tv Didn’t Work And The Air Conditioning Was On A Timer wouldn’t stay cool in the room
Pros:

They Didn’t Have Breakfast

2026-06-14 via Nuitee
M
Mavis family_with_children us
5
2026-06-14 via Nuitee
B
Brandy couple us
1
Stay at your own risk
Pros:

It’s close to the college

Cons:

Dirt, grime, mold in the bathroom, stuff was peeling the streets were not changed. Smelled like smoke trust the list can go on!

2026-06-11 via Nuitee
B
Bishop solo_traveller us
7
Cons:

The week 17th to the 24th of June I am not able to reserve that week. For the last 3 months I've been paying every two weeks consistently and I have been told that there's something going on in town and that they are booked. I understand and I see the other hotels are booked for that same week or weekend. My issue is I have a non-smoking room there are other people here who have been here more than months more than months than I have and it seems like no one else is having to leave they are able to reserve their room over and over and over and over again and I am the one that can't do that I don't understand how do you tell a consistent customer who has had no issues at all that they cannot reserve the room and pay like they were help me understand that please. And I even spoke to the manager whoever he is or honor and he's saying there's nothing he can do which there has to be He's the manager understand somebody help me understand that.

2026-06-11 via Nuitee
E
Ellen solo_traveller us
2
It was very inexpensive, but I expected it to be a bit cleaner, and I will never stay there again.
Pros:

The staff at the front desk were nice.

Cons:

I saw a black bug crawling on the floor in the bathroom. It escaped into the floor before I could get it. When I got home, a black bug jumped out of my bag, There were only two pillows and the linen was mismatched and really thin. The shower floor was cracked so badly at first glance it looked like there was hair all over it. The shower door handle was sticky. The hallways reeked of pot. The AC in the hallway by the main desk was falling out of the wall. And I can't recall if it was an ice machine or a vending machine, but the floor rug under it was green with gunk. I could not find an elevator, and the stairwells were just filthy.

2026-06-11 via Nuitee
S
Shanarra solo_traveller us
1
2026-06-11 via Nuitee
B
Bishop solo_traveller us
7
2026-06-11 via Nuitee