Holiday Inn Express & Suites Bloomington by IHG

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near Indiana University Bloomington

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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
  • Place, James C Muller Park Nature and Hiking Area
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Twin Lakes Sports Park
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Jump-N-Joey's
    ‪16 min walk‬

Room options

Suite, Multiple Beds

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

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

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

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

Standard Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin 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, Jetted Tub

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

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About the area

Bloomington

In Bloomington .Within 2 miles (3 km) of this Bloomington hotel, you'll find Jump-N-Joey's and Park Square Park. Twin Lakes Sports Park and James C Muller Park Nature and Hiking Area are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • James C Muller Park Nature and Hiking Area - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Twin Lakes Sports Park - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Jump-N-Joey's - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Will Detmer Park - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Park Square Park - 4 min drive - 3.2 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

3-star hotel near Indiana University Bloomington
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Bloomington by IHG offers its guests an indoor pool and a fitness center. There's a snack bar/deli on site. Free breakfast is served daily, and guests can also enjoy a free manager's reception. Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet.

Business amenities include a 24-hour business center and meeting rooms. Event space at this hotel measures 2408 square feet (224 square meters) and includes conference space. A vending machine, multilingual staff, and a picnic area are also featured at the business-friendly Holiday Inn Express & Suites Bloomington by IHG. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Bloomington hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 102 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • 2408 sq ft of conference space
  • 224 sq m of conference space
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Deli
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Conference space
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Front-desk safe
  • Convenience store
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • No smoking on site
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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 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

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 center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

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

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

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

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 following facilities or services will be unavailable from October 17 2025 to November 14 2025 (dates subject to change):
  • Fitness facilities
The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from November 9 to December 31:
  • Swimming pool
The property will be renovating from September 4 2025 to January 31 2026 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Business center
  • Dining venue(s)
  • 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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per night.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, and Carte Blanche. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your 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. 462 out of 830 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 243 out of 830 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 67 out of 830 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 35 out of 830 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 830 reviews

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Yaneisha

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I can't believe this property is renting rooms. It's in horrible condition. The carpets are stained, the tub has rust, broken objects are in the room, and mold surrounds the pool. I trusted the reviews and did not learn that this place was under construction until I booked a room. I will be posting this on Google with photos (since learning unfavorable reviews never get approval and stay in pending status).
Stained carpet
Broke door
Stained carpet
Nasty
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Pam

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

STEVE

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
The location was convenient with several choices to eat within walking distance. The front desk staff was rude at check in.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Kendall

Travelled with family
The room was no
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryne

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Mike

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joye

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Cindy

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities
Under construction. Definitely needs updated.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Barbara

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Overall decent for price, could use updates

The first floor was under construction, understandably it looks all torn up. They did a good job of keeping the area clean despite the construction. The room is dated and the hallway was hot and muggy and carpet in the hallway was stained. The toilet looked dirty but I think it was stained. The floor and grout was aged and dirty looking. But the shower was clean and worked fine. The pool was decent but aging (stained tiles, water damage walls). Oh and my in room coffee maker didn’t work. The saving grace was the clean and comfortable bed, and quiet room. Also the staff was very friendly and efficient with check in and check out, and asked me if everything was okay. Breakfast was decent. The stay was overall comfortable and met my needs but the room was pretty run down (not something the staff could have done anything about in the moment). I hope the renovations are continued beyond the lobby and into the rooms, then it will be a much nicer hotel. It is decent for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

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

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

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

10/10 Excellent

Gordon

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great the room was clean a lot of space very nice suite. The staff were great and went out of their way to help when I had trouble with my card.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

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

Great Hotel

Staff was very friendly, our room was clean and comfortable. The breakfast was delicious.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Chris

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Shanon

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

10/10 Excellent

Loretta

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

8/10 Good

Hazel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Travelled with family
The staff was very friendly and accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

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