Minier is a small farming village in Tazewell County, Illinois. Not known for its tourism, Minier is a community with few amenities or points of interest. The H.A. Peine Memorial Library, a handful of churches and Minier Lanes Bowling Alley are the only spots of note in the village. Given its remote location, the nearest hotels are a 25-minute drive away, where a collection of chain venues sit on the western outskirts of the city of Bloomington.
The Holiday Inn Express in West Bloomington is 18 miles from the village of Minier. Located close to I-55 and I-74, the Normal-Central Illinois Regional airport and Bloomington Amtrak station, the hotel is also in a good location for business travelers. The Interstate Center, State Farm Insurance Corporate Headquarters, U.S. Cellular Coliseum and Mitsubishi Motors Center are all located within five miles of the Holiday Inn Express. At the hotel, guests enjoy free use of a fitness facility, indoor swimming pool, high-speed Internet access and parking, while the Holiday Inn's "Smart Start" breakfast is also complimentary. Alternative eateries within walking distance of the hotel include Italia's Pizza Parlor, Fiesta Ranchera Mexican and Yen Ching Express Chinese restaurants.
Situated a 25-minute drive east of Minier, the Fairfield Inn and Suites is also close to the Heartland Community College, Illinois State and Illinois Wesleyan university campuses. As a result, this hotel's peak time is during graduation. Complimentary breakfast aside, no other food or drink is available at the hotel. Lucca Grill, serving Italian, Swingers American Grille and a Bob Evan's restaurant are all located within half a mile of the Fairfield Inn. Travelers looking for an alternative can put together a picnic and enjoy the fresh Illinois outdoors and have an al fresco dining experience in nearby O' Neil Park. After a day out in Bloomington, guests can relax in the comfort of their rooms, which feature high-speed Internet, refrigerators, microwaves and cable televisions.
The city of Bloomington was voted by Golf Digest magazine as "5th Best American City for Golf" in 2005 and 2006. Local courses include the Den at Fox Creek and Prairie Vista, each within a 10-minute drive of the Hampton Inn. The hotel is a 25-minute drive from Minier. Hotel guests can avail themselves of an indoor swimming pool and fitness center on-site, while a trademark "On The House" breakfast is available each morning. Travelers who have to leave the premises early can grab a free "Hampton On The Run" meal to take away. Breakfast is the only meal served at the Hampton Inn, however, but guests can walk into downtown where Jimmy John's Gourmet Sandwiches, Michael's American and Beningo's Italian restaurants can be found.
The Comfort Suites Hotel in Bloomington is just under 20 miles away from Minier. The Bloomington Children's Discovery Museum and Miller Park Zoo--ideal for a family day out--can be reached within 10 minutes by car, while the David Davis Mansion, four miles from the hotel, offers a cultural activity. On site, guests enjoy a free copy of USA Today with their complimentary breakfast, while access to both a fitness center and a seasonal outdoor swimming pool is available. Monical's Pizza, Avanti's Italian and First Wok Asian restaurants are all located within walking distance of Bloomington's Amtrak station, four miles from the hotel.
