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The Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Bloomington-Normal Airport, IL provides a comfortable choice for family vacations or business trips. Situated next to Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal (BMI), our hotel offers a prime location between downtown Bloomington and Normal. We’re also a convenient home base if you’re visiting Illinois State University and Illinois Wesleyan University. Here on business? You can enjoy easy access to local businesses such as the State Farm headquarters.

Before heading to a show at Grossinger Motors Arena, start your day at our free, hot breakfast featuring our signature waffles. You can look up your concert tickets with the free Wi-Fi provided throughout the hotel. Get in your daily sweat session at our fitness center before heading to the heated indoor pool for a relaxing swim. Please inform the front desk when you want to schedule our free airport shuttle for arrival or departure.

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Sleep well on your room’s pillowtop mattress

Each of our 82 guest rooms and suites offers home comforts like a coffeemaker, a microwave, and a refrigerator. Sink into your room’s Serta® Elite 2000 pillowtop mattress and watch a little HBO before bedtime. There’s also free Wi-Fi if you prefer to browse the internet. Need more space for your family? Upgrade to a suite to enjoy additional amenities like a sleeper sofa.
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2 Queen Beds

  •  336 ft²
  • 2 queen
  • 5 adults
In our standard room, you can make snacks and store your favorite drinks thanks to a microwave and a refrigerator.

King Bed

  •  336 ft²
  • 1 king
  • 3 adults
After a CornBelters game, curl up on your plush mattress in our standard room and enjoy free Wi-Fi.

Studio Suite-King Bed

  •  384 ft²
  • 1 king
  • 3 adults
A large work desk, free Wi-Fi, and a coffeemaker make this studio suite perfect for business trips.

1 Bedroom Suite-King Bed

  •  384 ft²
  • 1 king
  • 3 adults
Upgrade to a one-bedroom suite for a private bedroom, a separate living room, and a sleeper sofa.

Reserve our meeting room for events of up to 35

Hold your next birthday party or business function at the Country Inn & Suites, which offers a flexible event space for up to 35 guests. Audiovisual equipment rentals can help your presentation shine, and our free Wi-Fi keeps you and your guests connected. Our knowledgeable team stands ready to see your event to success with helpful suggestions like catering recommendations.
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Things to do around Bloomington

The neighboring towns of Bloomington and Normal double the possibilities for fun during your visit. For some interstellar entertainment about 10 minutes from the hotel, visit the Illinois State University Planetarium, which brings the galaxy to Earth through interactive multimedia exhibits. You can tour the 19th-century David Davis Mansion and shop at the Eastland Mall before a minor league baseball game at The Corn Crib. Local must-see attractions include:

Children’s Discovery Museum

2.9 mi / 4.67 km from the hotel
It’s easy to spend hours at this family-focused attraction with three stories of hands-on educational exhibits relating to science, art, and engineering.

David Davis Mansion

2.35 mi / 3.78 km from the hotel
Originally the home of Abraham Lincoln’s campaign manager, Judge David Davis, this gorgeous 19th-century mansion boasts 36 rooms that reflect a warm, Victorian charm.

Ewing Cultural Center

1.58 mi / 2.55 km from the hotel
Take a tour of Ewing Manor or see a play at this center located on the Sunset Hill estate in Bloomington. During your visit, take a peaceful stroll through the lush gardens.

Grossinger Motors Arena

3.23 mi / 5.19 km from the hotel
Sports fans can have their fill of athletic excitement at this multipurpose venue, which is home to the Midway Marauders football team. The arena also hosts concerts and shows throughout the year.

Illinois State University

3.38 mi / 5.44 km from the hotel
With an enrollment of more than 20,000 undergraduate and graduate students from around the globe, ISU enhances the Bloomington area with a wide range of academic offerings and cultural experiences. Go for a campus visit or attend an athletic event.

Illinois Wesleyan University

2.87 mi / 4.62 km from the hotel
Stroll the campus of this beautiful university, which has been an educational fixture in the Bloomington-Normal community since 1850.
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Where to find the Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Bloomington-Normal Airport, IL

2403 E Empire Street, Bloomington, Illinois 61704-8200, United States

Located just east of downtown Bloomington, the Country Inn & Suites, Bloomington-Normal Airport, IL sits just off Highway 9 between downtown Bloomington and Normal. The hotel is one mile from Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal, and we offer a free BMI airport shuttle for easy transfers.

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