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Holiday Inn Bloomington - Normal by IHG

3.0 star property
Hotel with free parking, 9-minute walk to Illinois State University

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Holiday Inn Bloomington - Normal is centrally located in Bloomington, offering an indoor pool for relaxation after city exploration. Guests value the helpful staff, free in-room WiFi, and on-site shopping. The hotel also offers dry cleaning and laundry services for longer stays.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Housekeeping
  • Pool

Room options

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Standard Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Standard Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(17 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub (Communications)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Roll-in Shower (Communications)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible Bathtub (Communications)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Roll-in Shower (Communications)

Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Roll-in Shower (Communications)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard King Room With Communications Accessible Roll-in Shower

  • Sleeps 2

Standard King Room

  • Sleeps 2

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4

Comm Access King Standard Room with Tub

  • Sleeps 2

Comm Access Queen Standard Room with Roll in Shower

  • Sleeps 2

Comm Access Queen Standard Room with Tub

  • Sleeps 2

Standard Queen Room With Sofa Bed

  • Sleeps 4

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About the neighborhood

Map
8 Traders Cir, Normal, IL, 61761

What's nearby

  • Illinois State University - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Redbird Arena - 4 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • Illinois Wesleyan University - 7 min drive - 3.2 miles
  • Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts - 9 min drive - 4.3 miles
  • Grossinger Motors Arena - 10 min drive - 4.7 miles

Getting around

  • Uptown Station - 9 min drive
  • Bloomington, IL (BMI-Central Illinois Regional) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Love's Travel Stop - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Circle K - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Bloomington - Normal by IHG

Hotel near Illinois State University
Take advantage of a free roundtrip airport shuttle, shopping on site, and a hair salon at Holiday Inn Bloomington - Normal by IHG. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An indoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), express check-out, and express check-in
  • Luggage storage, free newspapers, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 158 rooms include comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to perks like free WiFi and free bottled water.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • 50-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Refrigerators, free infant beds, and coffee/tea makers

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free roundtrip airport shuttle from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; USD 8 to 15 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Indoor pool
  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

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

Business services

  • Business center
  • Conference space
  • Meeting room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 6 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (41 inch wide door)
  • Handrails in stairways (39 inches high)
  • Lever door handles
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (34 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 5 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 4 AM
Contactless check-in available
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

This property offers transfers from the airport; guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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 not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 8 to 15 per person

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, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
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

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Radisson Normal

Frequently asked questions

Does Holiday Inn Bloomington - Normal by IHG have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

Is Holiday Inn Bloomington - Normal by IHG pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

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

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 4 AM.

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

Check-out is at noon.

Does Holiday Inn Bloomington - Normal by IHG provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a free airport shuttle.

Where is Holiday Inn Bloomington - Normal by IHG located?

Located in the heart of Normal, this hotel is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Illinois State University and within 3 mi (5 km) of Redbird Arena and Normal Theater. Children's Discovery Museum and Ironwood Golf Course are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Holiday Inn Bloomington - Normal by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 524 out of 935 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 259 out of 935 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 103 out of 935 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 935 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 935 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and the staff was courteous. Enjoyed the stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were so nice, convenient to the campus!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shanice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was nice n clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Gabriela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place close to everything close to the expressway free breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adrienne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy Checkin. Nice room. Wonderful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Corrine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The heater blew all night making our room a little warm. Otherwise, the stay was great
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Brayden

Liked: Staff & service
Marsha at the front desk lady and the cook this morning was the best part of our stay!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

cynthia

Great room and staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lydia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, decent food, good for the rate it’s set at
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean all staff friendly food good
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Evelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was clean, quiet great stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Michele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First time. Would stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms. Bathroom clean. Staff friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phyllis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy highway access and staff was helpful and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly staff and extremely clean
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice, clean, and quiet property. Pleasant and helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lon

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Reception staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good but expensive
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was friendly and helpful. The room was nice and the bed was comfortable. It was quiet and easy to find.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brittany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is the second time staying here because it's such a great hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ofelia

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

10/10 Excellent

Lauri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was just as expected. I would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great 2 night stay. Did have several incidents of TV not working. Staff came 4 times and finally got TV to work properly. Was impressed with staff
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location was right for our travel plans, and the Staff were especially friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
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