Located in Bloomington, Red Roof Inn Bloomington - Normal/ University is in the historical district, within a 5-minute drive of Grossinger Motors Arena and Illinois Wesleyan University. .This hotel is 1.8 mi (2.8 km) from Miller Park Zoo and 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Illinois State University.
What's nearby
Grossinger Motors Arena - 3 min drive
Illinois Wesleyan University - 3 min drive
Miller Park Zoo - 3 min drive
Illinois State University - 5 min drive
Carle BroMenn Medical Center - 5 min drive
Getting around
Uptown Station - 11 min drive
Bloomington, IL (BMI-Central Illinois Regional) - 15 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 2 min walk
Culver's - 4 min walk
Taco Bell - 6 min walk
Cracker Barrel - 5 min walk
Western Tap - 3 min drive
About this property
Red Roof Inn Bloomington - Normal/ University
Hotel with free breakfast, near Grossinger Motors Arena
Red Roof Inn Bloomington - Normal/ University offers 85 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature hair dryers and blackout drapes/curtains. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations.
Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones; local and long-distance calls are complimentary (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.
Stay in one of 85 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature hair dryers and toothbrushes and toothpaste. Conveniences include blackout drapes/curtains, as well as phones with free local calls.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, a television in a common area, and a vending machine.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM.
Featured amenities include express check-out, a 24-hour front desk, and coffee/tea in a common area. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 6:00 AM and 9:00 AM.
Languages
English, Hindi
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and public transport
Free self-parking on site
Motorhome/coach/lorry parking on site
Extended parking on site
Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
Food and drink
Free continental breakfast available daily 6:00 AM–9:00 AM
Coffee/tea in a common area
Family friendly
Free cots/infant beds
Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
Conveniences
Vending machine
Guest services
24-hour front desk
Daily housekeeping
Accessibility
If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
This property does not have any lifts
Braille signage
Handrails in stairwells
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
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Designated smoking areas
Shared microwave
TV in lobby
Room amenities
Bedroom
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Bed sheets
Blackout drapes/curtains
Free cots/infant beds
Heating
Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
Bathroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shampoo
Shower/bath combination
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels
Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
Entertainment
32-inch flat-screen TV
TV channels
Premium channels
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Access via exterior corridors
Connecting rooms available
Free local calls
Free long-distance calls
Phone
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
This property allows guests 18 or over to check in with valid military ID.
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 15 per pet, per night (maximum USD 105 per stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 80 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 17 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property
Payment types
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
Deposit: USD 50
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
Pet fee: USD 15 per pet, per night (maximum USD 105 per stay)
Service animals are exempt from fees
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, debit cards, and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Daily housekeeping is included for stays of 6 nights or less. Limited housekeeping is provided for stays of 7 nights or more.
Pets must be declared at check-in. Guests bringing 1 pet will not be charged pet fees. The listed pet fee in the Fees section applies only if guests bring 2 or more pets. Pets must be leashed in public areas of the property. Guests are expected to clean up after their pet.
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
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
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Red Roof Inn Bloomington - Normal/ University Reviews
Reviews
6.6
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
This hotel is rundown and needs a lot of work. Our shower did work very well because only about half the water was transferred to the showerhead when we pulled the water outlet switch. The room was also not as clean as we would expect and we found a couple of dead bugs in the bathroom and sink.
Could use some updates, dead bolt would not work, toilet wasn't flushed drinks from previous guest left in the refrigerator, towels were stained and there where bugs crawling around. will not ever return to stay
I was told if i wanted hot water to start. Then i was given the key go and inspect the room. We went smelled bad the ceiling tile missing, just bad. Aftet calling a few places eveything was booked due to parent week for ISU. We had to suck it up and stay just to sleep a few hours. Will never stay at any red roof locations.
Bad experience! No hot water, ice machine broken, toilet was wobbly. Asked 3 times for a few extra pillows, for my bad back. Never got them, ended up sleeping in my van for half the night. We won’t be back!
It was horrible however I had no choice because I waited to
Last minute to book for daughter college activities.
Noemi
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
2/10 Terrible
VICTOR
Travelled with family
15 Sept 2024
Disliked: Amenities
It consists of two buildings for guests, one had no hot water, the other was infested with cockroaches. When I arrived and saw the above I canceled my reservation.
We were unable to stay at this hotel. Upon check-in we were asked if we wanted hot water. Never have I ever been asked this question when staying ant an hotel. Apparently their hot water broke that day. We were not willing to stay in a room, at an inflated price due to parents weekend at ISU, without hot water. The desk attendant was very nice and said we could cancel our reservation but we’d need to also cancel it through Expedia. When I called Expedia (which was a whole fiasco) I was told that I would have to pay the penalty, which was the cost of the room, and not get a reimbursement because I was outside of the cancellation window. Once again I explained that the property didn’t have hot water and given a phone number to call, only to find when I called it was the same number I had already called. I was appalled that Expedia’s response to the hotel’s issue and was not accommodating. So if the property burned down and I didn’t cancel beforehand I would be subject to paying the price of my room? I DID find a much more understandable Expedia representative through the virtual chat. They apologized for the conditions at the hotel and worked with me to get a refund. It should take 24-48 hours so it’s not guaranteed yet. I will NEVER use Expedia again after this incident. We ended up driving back home late at night as we didn’t have a place to stay and hotels were booked because of parents weekend.
This place was absolutely terrible. Room was not like it was on portrayed in the hotel pictures. Room looked dirty with stains all over the place, holes in wall and dead bugs and webbing on the window. Breakfast was supposedly included but not available.
Lucy
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
2/10 Terrible
Tait
Business traveller, Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Air did not work. Outside parking lot in disrepair.
Kimera
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
8/10 Good
Deanna
Travelled with partner
21 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Great location for easy on/off. Lots of restaurants nearby. I stop for a good rest and hot shower, which I did not get…the mattress is extremely uncomfortable and I tossed and turned all night. They have good water pressure but when you turn on the shower all you get is a trickle. The room was clean with new furniture, but the bathroom was subpar. I wouldn’t go back-definitely not worth the money spent