Bloomington, Ind., is in the central part of the "Hoosier State," and it is home to the University of Indiana. All of the University of Indiana Hoosiers' athletic programs, including football and basketball, take place in Bloomington, and the town offers nearby lodging for fans and alumni. This city also has a vibrant arts scene in the Bloomington Entertainment and Arts District, also known as BEAD, with venues such as the Buskirk-Chumley Theater.
The Courtyard in downtown Bloomington is only a five-minute walk from the campus of the University of Indiana. Business travelers will find Courtyard a convenient lodging place, since it is next door to the Bloomington Monroe County Convention Center. This complex has 24,000 square feet of meeting space that includes 10 meeting rooms. The convention also provides catering, which can accommodate businessmen or groups in between meetings. The hotel features an indoor swimming pool and whirlpool tub. Guests who want to take advantage of the BEAD area of Bloomington should consider the "Comedy Attic" package, which includes the room rate and two tickets for shows at the Comedy Attic comedy club.
Courtyard Bloomington
310 S. College Ave.
Bloomington, IN 47403
812-335-8000
marriott.com
The Holiday Inn Express in western Bloomington is only a 10-minute shuttle ride to the Monroe County Airport, and it features amenities such as an indoor swimming pool and fitness center. Families or couples can take advantage of the "Pizza Delivery Package," which includes the room rate and a large-sized pizza with a liter of soda. The hotel is only a 10-minute drive from the University of Indiana and Wapehani Park. This recreation area, in southwestern Bloomington, provides over five miles of trails for mountain bike riding.
Holiday Inn Express and Suites Bloomington Hotel
117 S. Franklin St.
Bloomington, IN 47404
812-334-8800
bookbloomington.com
Situated in eastern Bloomington, the Summerhouse Inn is a hotel that resembles a fishing lodge resort, and it goes further to pronounce this theme by featuring a courtyard area with a sunken boat sandbox for children, outdoor swimming pool, picnic area with barbecue grills and a fire pit. Off-site fishing and opportunities are available at Lake Monroe in Hoosier National Forest, less than 20 minutes away. Shopping and dining opportunities are available at the College Mall, which is less than two miles from the hotel.
A Summerhouse Inn
4501 E. 3rd St.
Bloomington, IN 47401
800-371-0934
asummerhouseinn.com
The Grant Street Inn is a bed-and-breakfast establishment in downtown Bloomington, less than a mile from the university campus. The bed-and-breakfast offers a gourmet breakfast prepared by the staff every morning, and the 24 guest rooms features antique-style furniture, whirlpool tubs, private porches and fireplaces. Room rates increase during the fall weekends for Indiana Hoosiers football games and graduation weekends in December and May. Pets and children under 12 years of age are not allowed, which provides a relaxing stay for couples. Local dining is available at downtown Bloomington's Fountain Square Mall and Restaurant Row area.
Grant Street Inn
310 N. Grant St.
Bloomington, IN 47408
800-328-4350
grantstinn.com
