Holiday Inn Bloomington-University Area, an IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Bloomington-University Area, an IHG Hotel puts you just a 5-minute drive from Indiana University Bloomington. Guests can take a dip in the seasonal outdoor pool or visit the fitness center for a workout. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.
Languages
English
At a glance
Hotel size
118 rooms
Arranged over 4 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Express check-in/out available
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out time is noon
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
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.
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 21
Children
Children (18 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
Pets
Pets allowed (up to 50 lbs per pet)*
Service animals welcome
Internet
Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) on weekday mornings 6:30 AM–9:30 AM
Room service (limited hours)
Traveling with children
Children stay free (see details)
What to do
Bicycle rentals nearby
Golfing nearby
Working away
Business center
2 meeting rooms
Conference space (2702 square feet)
Services
24-hour front desk
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Free newspapers in lobby
Luggage storage
Wedding services
Facilities
1 building/tower
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Television in common areas
Fitness center
Seasonal outdoor pool
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Braille/raised signage
Elevator
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Assistive listening devices available
Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible pool
Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
Wheelchair-accessible business center
Handrails in stairways
Closed captioned TV
Lever door handles
Well-lit path to entrance
Stair-free path to entrance
Room amenities
Be entertained
IPod docking station
32-inch flat-screen TV
Premium cable channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Free crib/infant bed
Free rollaway/extra bed
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Free local calls
More
Daily housekeeping
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 8.99 to 15.99 for adults, and USD 5.99 to 11.99 for children
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 75 per pet, per stay
Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)
The seasonal pool is open from May 31 to September 04
Policies
Construction is underway at a neighboring building and there may be noise disturbance from the construction work.
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).
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Cashless transactions are available.
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.
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, an IHG Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Holiday Inn Bloomington-University Area, an IHG Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Holiday Inn Bloomington-University Area, an IHG Hotel?
Yes, there's a seasonal outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Holiday Inn Bloomington-University Area, an IHG Hotel?
Yes, pets are welcome, with a maximum weight of 50 lbs per pet. There's a charge of USD 75 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at Holiday Inn Bloomington-University Area, an IHG Hotel?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Holiday Inn Bloomington-University Area, an IHG Hotel?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is noon. Express check-in and check-out and contactless check-out are available.
What is there to do at Holiday Inn Bloomington-University Area, an IHG Hotel and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities such as cycling and practice your swing at the nearby golf course. Enjoy amenities like a seasonal outdoor pool and a fitness center.
What's the area around Holiday Inn Bloomington-University Area, an IHG Hotel like?
Holiday Inn Bloomington-University Area, an IHG Hotel is a short 18-minute walk from Memorial Stadium and 8 minutes' walk from Cascades Park.
Holiday Inn Bloomington-University Area, an IHG Hotel Reviews
Reviews
8.0
Very good
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8.2/10
Cleanliness
8.6/10
Staff & service
7.2/10
Amenities
7.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.6/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
2/10 Poor
5 Jan 2025
Not a good experience
Hotel was not nice at all. Definitely ran down and cleanliness was bad. Will not be staying there again
Verified traveller
1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
23 Dec 2024
Did not realize that pets were allowed. I love dogs but there must have been one close to us. He kept barking starting around 5am. Almost as if no one was in the room with him. That only lasted one morning. The hotel shows it's age. Needs to be rejuvenated.
catherine
catherine, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
7 Dec 2024
Good place to stay
Last minute stay due to birth of first grandchild. Convenient to the hospital and reasonably priced. Breakfast is made to order and the service and food were great. Felt safe and didn't have any issues with the room.
Christine
Christine, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
6 Dec 2024
Guenet
Guenet, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
25 Nov 2024
Edrick
Edrick, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
18 Nov 2024
Nice stay
Staff was very friendly. We had a nice stay.
Verified traveller
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
10 Nov 2024
Upon checking in the room, there was leftover food in the refrigerator. There was no toilet paper on the roll.
Verified traveller
2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
6 Nov 2024
Megan
Megan, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
3 Nov 2024
Game day
Went for a football game with my husband.
Elizabeth
Elizabeth, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
28 Oct 2024
Beth
Beth, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
19 Oct 2024
I wasn’t even able to check into my hotel.
Wilber
Wilber, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
8 Oct 2024
Brian K.
Brian K., 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
5 Oct 2024
Avoid this hotel
Avoid this hotel at all costs. You will be better off staying in a tent in a public park.
It was parent’s weekend at IU and of course, I was price gouged and ended up paying 2 x what the room is worth. I expected a much better and polished experience for the additional amount I paid. This hotel is a complete disaster.
1. The hotel has an overall stench. It spells like gasoline and a chemical agent. It permeates the hallways and rooms.
2. Despite saying they offered it, they don’t provide maid service. When I inquired about it after being away from my room for 8 hours the front desk person said they may get around to it. They never got around to it on a two-night stay.
3. The bathtub did not drain. At all. When I told the front desk at 8am when I returned at 5pm in the afternoon the tub was still full. When I inquired at the front desk they had no record of my maintenance request. They said the morning person with whom I made my request never wrote down the request even though they had a maintenance person on site that day. Service isn’t really something they believe in.
I cannot reiterate enough - do not stay at this hotel.
Daniel
Daniel, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
4 Oct 2024
brandi
brandi, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
3 Oct 2024
Timothy
Timothy, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
1 Oct 2024
Staff was fantastic!
Pool was out.
Updated dining and bar area was nice.
Decor over all a little tired looking.
Plenty of space in our room.
Scott
Scott, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
1 Oct 2024
Ann
Ann, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
1 Oct 2024
Staff is so nice!!
Jodi
Jodi, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
30 Sep 2024
Visited my daughter at IU. Good location and nice staff, good cleaning crew... but my room has not been updated in years and just old looking. Room needed maintenance in areas. Overall it did the job.
Craig
Craig, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
29 Sep 2024
I was grossly overcharged during parents weekend for a motel like location. No amentities and there was a skeleton staff. They limited towels.and there was zero service. For $400/night I at least exoected that I could buy water, but they were even out of that! Dirty, old, and outdated pretty much sums it up!
Douglas
Douglas, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
29 Sep 2024
Our room smelled really bad and the whole property was very dated
Mark
Mark, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
27 Sep 2024
While the facility was very quiet, it was quite run down. The "gym" was missing a lot of equipment.
Gerald
Gerald, 1-night business trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
25 Sep 2024
Jennifer
Jennifer, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
23 Sep 2024
Was supposed to have a room with two queen beds. Instead was given a room with one king. Was told since i booked through expedia they would not accomodate me.
josh
josh, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
22 Sep 2024
Picked it because it is close to my kid’s apartment