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Holiday Inn Bloomington-University Area by IHG

3.0 star property
Hotel with free parking, near Memorial Stadium

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Exterior
Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Meeting facility
Property amenity
Exterior
Holiday Inn Bloomington-University Area sits in central Bloomington, offering a practical base with an outdoor swimming pool and fitness center. Guests connect with in-room WiFi, utilize the business center and dry cleaning services, and consistently note the helpful staff.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Breakfast available
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet friendly

Room options

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Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Comm Access)

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room

Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

7.0 out of 10
Good
(34 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

7.8 out of 10
Good
(23 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Bloomington is home to Holiday Inn Bloomington-University Area by IHG. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Memorial Stadium or Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing.
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1710 N. Kinser Pike, Bloomington, IN, 47404

What's nearby

  • Memorial Stadium - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Indiana University Bloomington - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Wonderlab Science Museum - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Indiana University Auditorium - 4 min drive - 2.2 miles

Getting around

  • Indianapolis Intl. Airport (IND) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Circle K - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Rush Bowls - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Upland Brewing Company Brew Pub - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Lincoln Square Pancake House - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Bloomington-University Area by IHG

Hotel near Memorial Stadium
Located close to Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall and Cascades Golf Course, Holiday Inn Bloomington-University Area by IHG provides dry cleaning/laundry services, a gym, and a business center. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), express check-out, and express check-in
  • An elevator, 2 meeting rooms, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 118 rooms offer comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to perks like free WiFi. Guest reviews speak well of the clean rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Free infant beds and free extra beds
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Coffee/tea makers, daily housekeeping, and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Weekday cooked-to-order breakfast available 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: USD 8.99 to 15.99 for adults and USD 5.99 to 11.99 for children

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • 2,702 square feet of conference space
  • Business center

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lever door handles
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
  • iPod dock

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Guests booked in breakfast included rate plans receive breakfast for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Breakfast fees apply for additional guests.
Guests booked in dinner included rate plans receive dinner for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Dinner fees apply for additional guests.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 75 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Up to 50 lbs per pet

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 18 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 8.99 to 15.99 for adults, and USD 5.99 to 11.99 for children
  • Pet fee: USD 75 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

The seasonal pool will be open from May 31 to September 04
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Construction is underway at a neighboring building and there may be noise disturbance from the construction work
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Holiday Inn Bloomington
Holiday Inn Hotel Bloomington
Bloomington Holiday Inn Express
Holiday Inn Express Bloomington Hotel Bloomington
Holiday Inn Bloomington Hotel
Bloomington Holiday Inn
Holiday Inn Bloomington - Airport South MN, North America

Frequently asked questions

Does Holiday Inn Bloomington-University Area by IHG have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool.

Is Holiday Inn Bloomington-University Area by IHG pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 75 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Holiday Inn Bloomington-University Area by IHG?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Holiday Inn Bloomington-University Area by IHG?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Holiday Inn Bloomington-University Area by IHG?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Holiday Inn Bloomington-University Area by IHG located?

Situated in Bloomington, this hotel is within 2 mi (3 km) of Memorial Stadium, Cascades Golf Course, and Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall. Indiana University Bloomington is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) away.

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Reviews

Holiday Inn Bloomington-University Area by IHG Reviews

7.8

Good

8.0

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

8.4

Staff & service

7.4

Eco-friendliness

7.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 340 out of 919 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 301 out of 919 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 134 out of 919 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 80 out of 919 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 64 out of 919 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

LaVon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very affordable stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location was great
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean hotel and convenient for all locations I was headed at IU.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Manuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gym equipment was in excellent condition and everything worked :) Staff was friendly. Location is very convenient and parking was good.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness
Some of the common areas where a little worn, above average for an included hotel breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Amy

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
This hotel got the job done and was surface clean. However, it's showing its age with very stained carpets throughout the building, a rusted bathroom light fixture, and a broken toilet.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mandy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and accommodating staff. Great value!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Erin

Liked: Staff & service
Carpet throughout hotel was very dirty.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

roni

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Worst experience I have ever had in a hotel. It was absolutely filthy the carpet the drapes, the tiles everywhere in the bathroom the entire place is covered in filth we had to leave.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Bibrak Qamar

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff. The place needs refurbishing.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Betsy

Disliked: Cleanliness
Our room had water leaking from the ceiling in the shower.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Theresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, although needed new carpet. The bathtub held water when taking a shower. A good room for the price we paid.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Decent stay for price. Not the Hyatt and not the RedRoof. Would be ideal place for football games due to proximity.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Older property but nicely kept
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Melissa

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was hot and not very clean
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Chester

Liked: Staff & service
Good
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Katherine

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, rugs need updating
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose Marcio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice space and nice staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Durgashish

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Clean property and liked everything, but was late for breakfast by 2 minutes and missed the breakfast that I had paid for.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Sue

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
It was right by campus. Very convenient!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Tejal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
For the price I paid I did not expect anything more than what I experienced.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean & Quiet!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Pleasant and convenient

Pleasant, well-situated on the edge of the IU campus convenient to university and town. Bed was large and comfy, staff was friendly and competent.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

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