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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Bloomington - Normal by IHG

2.5 star property
Hotel in Normal with free breakfast and a fitness center

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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Bloomington - Normal offers a warm reception with amenities like a spa tub, gym, cozy lobby with fireplace, free WiFi, and full breakfast. Guests praise the helpful staff.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot Tub
  • Gym
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

Room options

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Showing 11 of 11 rooms

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Suite, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed
Premium bedding
5 bedrooms
  • 48 sq m
  • 5 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 Bedroom, Accessible (Communications, Accessible Tub)

1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Accessible (Communications, Accessible Tub)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications, Accessible Tub)

1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(29 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Top Floor)

1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Top Floor)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Room

1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Room (Specialty)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible (Communications)

1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed
Premium bedding
10 bedrooms
  • 48 sq m
  • 10 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
1715 Parkway Plaza Dr, Normal, IL, 61761

What's nearby

  • The Shoppes at College Hills - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Shepard Park Dog Park - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Illinois State University - 5 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • OSF HealthCare - 5 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Illinois Wesleyan University - 6 min drive - 2.6 miles

Getting around

  • Uptown Station - 8 min drive
  • Bloomington, IL (BMI-Central Illinois Regional) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Raising Cane’s - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Circle K - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Bloomington - Normal by IHG

Hotel near Illinois State University
Take advantage of free full breakfast, a terrace, and dry cleaning/laundry services at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Bloomington - Normal by IHG. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. In addition to a fireplace in the lobby and a gym, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • An indoor pool along with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • A computer station, meeting rooms, and multilingual staff
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby, luggage storage, and a front-desk safe
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 86 rooms have comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to perks like air conditioning and separate dining areas.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Separate dining areas, refrigerators, and microwaves

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Separate in-room dining area

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Business center
  • Computer station
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 4 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (36 inch wide door)
  • Lever door handles
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • 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 gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom

More

  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
  • Pay movies

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Separate dining area

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 25.00 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 25.00 per pet, per day
  • 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, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)

We should mention

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

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Frequently asked questions

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

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

Is Holiday Inn Express & Suites Bloomington - Normal by IHG pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 25.00 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

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

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM. After-hours check-in is not available.

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

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Holiday Inn Express & Suites Bloomington - Normal by IHG located?

Situated in Normal, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of The Shoppes at College Hills and Shepard Park Dog Park. OSF HealthCare and Children's Discovery Museum are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Reviews

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Bloomington - Normal by IHG Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.8

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.4

Eco-friendliness

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 335 out of 650 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 191 out of 650 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 63 out of 650 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 39 out of 650 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 650 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Umesh

Liked: Cleanliness
sourdough bread and avacado can be a best option for vegetarians
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Sissy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Wifi was terrible and the cleaning staff was trying to get in room before check out and even knocking while sign on door
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Across street from Walmart Super center
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristilynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Darrin at the front desk was esleciothiughtful and helpful. Hotel was very nice and clean. Breakfast was good. Other staff also friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deidre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The jacuzzi was broke but clean and comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Renee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good trip nice stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

KR

The room I stayed waa newly renovated. Breakfast is great. The bed is so comfortable. Friendly service and very clean. The hotel is close to lots of restaurants and store like Walmart. It is less than 10min drive to ISU. I love it.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Worked to help get some belongings back that I had left behind.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Found a few ants in our room but otherwise everything was wonderful
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Terrible toilet paper!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay!!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy access and helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice stay for one night.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfy Beds and Great Breakfast 👍
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean. Friendly close to everything.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Michelle

It was ok
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diana L

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean,happy staff, good breakfast, comfortable bed, clean room.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alycia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property and staff were wonderful.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location for travel, restaurant of choice nearby.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cristina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and friendly staff!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel is currently being renovated, but construction did not take away from my trip. My room was 10 out of 10 clean and quiet. My only complaint is that Saturday and Sunday morning housekeeping started making rounds and knocking on doors at 8:30 in the morning, which is too early for me.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Centrally located and very nice.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Roxanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Perfect

Friendly staff at check-in. Clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Easily accessible and in close proximity to restaurants, gas stations and shopping areas.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Battsetseg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast at the hotel was better than average.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
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