Holiday Inn Express & Suites Bloomington by IHG

3.0 star property

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Free daily buffet breakfast
Lobby sitting area
Reception
Exterior
Indoor pool

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Gym
  • Laundry
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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117 S. Franklin Road, Bloomington, IN, 47404
  • Memorial Stadium
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Wonderlab Science Museum
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Indiana University Bloomington
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Jetted Tub

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Hearing Accessible

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, Multiple Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Hearing Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(14 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed, Hearing Accessible

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible (Roll-In Shower)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(40 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the area

Bloomington

With a stay at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Bloomington by IHG in Bloomington, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Indiana University Bloomington and Jump-N-Joey's. .This hotel is 11.3 mi (18.2 km) from Lake Monroe and 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from James C Muller Park Nature and Hiking Area.

What's nearby

  • Memorial Stadium - 4 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Wonderlab Science Museum - 4 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall - 5 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Indiana University Bloomington - 6 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Indiana University Auditorium - 7 min drive - 6.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Culver's - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Texas Roadhouse - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Cracker Barrel - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Bloomington by IHG

Hotel in Bloomington with free breakfast and a fitness center
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Bloomington by IHG offers 102 accommodations with video-game consoles and safes. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels and pay movies. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool and a fitness center.
Make yourself at home in one of the 102 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Wired and wireless internet access is complimentary, while video-game consoles and cable programming provide entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.
Enjoy recreational amenities such as an indoor pool and a fitness center. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, a television in a common area, and a picnic area.
Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli serving guests of Holiday Inn Express & Suites Bloomington by IHG. Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held on select days. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served on weekdays from 6:00 AM to 9:30 AM.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a 24-hour business center, and express check-out. Planning an event in Bloomington? This hotel has 2408 square feet (224 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served between 6:00 AM and 9:30 AM on weekdays. A complimentary manager's reception is offered on select days.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available 6:00 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
  • Free manager's reception (select days)
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Indoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room cot
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

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

Business services

  • 2,408 square feet of conference space
  • 24-hour business centre
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Picnic area

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
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
  • Pay films
  • Video game console

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

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

Policies

Check-in

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

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from September 4 2025 to December 31 2025 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Business center
  • Dining venue(s)
  • Front desk
  • Lobby
  • Meeting facilities
Renovation work will only be conducted during business hours on weekdays. Every effort will be made to minimize noise and disturbance.
The following facilities are closed on Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday:
  • Hot tub
The following facilities are closed on Tuesday and Wednesday:
  • Hot tub

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 available for USD 10.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per night

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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector

We should mention

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

Property is also known as

Bloomington Holiday Inn Express
Holiday Inn Express Bloomington
Holiday Inn Express Hotel Bloomington
Holiday Inn Express Bloomington Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Suites Bloomington
Inn Express Bloomington

Reviews

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Bloomington by IHG Reviews

8.8

Excellent

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 455 out of 814 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 237 out of 814 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 66 out of 814 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 35 out of 814 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 814 reviews

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Sheri

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chassity

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Daniel

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Staff was excellent and very friendly. Breakfast buffet was decent. Rooms are a bit worn and could use some updating but they are comfortable enough and everything worked.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kali

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We got to the room and the bedding on both beds were dirty. There were streaks on the toilet- DISGUSTING! The hot tub was extremely dirty, it made us all itch and we had to immediately take showers. Will not be returning.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Jay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Only one of the 2 elevators was operational in a 6 story booked hotel which made getting to and from the room a long venture
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Krystine

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The whole property is very ran down. But still was clean, good service and everything worked. Just everything looks so worn and needs a fresh coat from stains on carpets in hallway, room and lobby to swimming area had stained floors, water leaks and stains on walls and chairs falling apart. Made me feel uncomfortable especially traveling with kids.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Josh

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room and nice, relaxing getaway
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We only stayed overnight on two seperate occasions, but this was a very nice play to stay in Bloomington. The staff was super friendly and helpful, and the room was clean with everything functioning properly.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Carrie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very nice and responsive. When we drove in the parking lot there was a tornado warning. They got us inside and to the basement right away! Breakfast was great too! Lots of options but the biscuits and gravy were the best!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

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

6/10 Okay

Sonali

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Room interior was very outdated and coffee machine was not working at all
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

maria

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Billy

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

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

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

Great experience!

Very clean, quiet and very comfortable! Staff was very friendly and helpful. Breakfast was delicious and plentiful!! We’d definitely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Lorien

A Little Let Down

It was okay. The room was a sad, worn out version of the one displayed on their website. The sleeper sofa was in desperate need of a re-stuff and reupholstering. There were MANY stains on the carpeting in the room. The bathroom was fairly clean, but there were multiple hairs attached to some of the towels. We had also requested a room away from other guests, and did not receive that request fulfilled. It was a little disappointing in quality considering the price I paid.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Janet

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

robert

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff in check in was excellent
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarra

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

Weekend getaway

Location was close and convenient to our needs. We felt safe in the area
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Terrance

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property was clean and well-maintained. Lobby and dining areas were comfortable and well-stocked. Room was clean, toilet and shower were clean and functional.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Josue

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Kristine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was fine.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025