7 Best Hotels With Free Breakfast In Bloomington, Illinois - Updated 2024

Nicole
Contributing Writer
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The city of Bloomington is located in central Illinois and is just a drive away from other midwestern cities, including Chicago and St. Louis. There are a wide range of attractions to enjoy. If you’re a history buff, you might be interested to learn that Abraham Lincoln was once an attorney in the area. You can learn more about this at McLean County Museum of History, which also has a re-creation of a historic log cabin. For those who like to take a leisurely stroll in a new city, head to Downtown Bloomington. Pop into some of the shops, enjoy a meal at a restaurant, or stop by the farmers’ market for fresh produce. And to have the energy to explore all that Bloomington has to offer, you will need a filling breakfast. So, keep on reading because we’ve put together the best hotels with free breakfast in Bloomington, Illinois.

We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and access to complimentary breakfast. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on November 20, 2024.

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1. Eastland Suites Hotel & Conference Center (from USD 113)

Eastland Suites Hotel & Conference Center offers a free buffet breakfast each morning of your stay. This is a great way to fill up with a comforting meal before hitting the city each day.

In addition to the free breakfast, the hotel also offers a free manager’s reception and a bar. There is also a microwave and coffee and tea makers in each room. The hotel also offers free Wi-Fi and parking, as well as a free roundtrip airport shuttle.

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Eastland Suites Hotel & Conference Center

Address: 1801 Eastland Dr
5.01 km (3.2 mi) from Miller Park Zoo

Parking Pets allowed Meeting/banquet facilities Bar 24-HOUR FRONT DESK Fitness centre Golf course (within 3 km) Garden

2. Comfort Suites Bloomington I-55 and I-74 (from USD 84)

A delicious buffet breakfast is served up each morning at Comfort Suites Bloomington I-55 and I-74, and guests are welcome to help themselves for free. Waffle lovers can rejoice, as the hotel is known for them. Do note that breakfast is served from 6am to 9am each day.

In addition to the free breakfast, the hotel also boasts an outdoor pool open seasonally and a gym. Wi-Fi is available in all rooms and public areas, and there is free parking on site.

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Comfort Suites Bloomington I-55 and I-74

Address: 908 Maple Hill Rd
3.16 km (2.0 mi) from Miller Park Zoo

3. Holiday Inn Express Bloomington West, an IHG Hotel (from USD 98)

Breakfast is served from 6am to 9:30am each day at Holiday Inn Express Bloomington West, an IHG Hotel. You’ll be able to kickstart your morning with a buffet breakfast, so you’ll have enough energy to explore the area. Rooms include a fridge, microwave, and coffee maker, so you can heat up leftovers or heat up meals at other mealtimes.

Other amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool and a gym that’s open 24 hours. The hotel is family-friendly, with cribs and rollaway beds available.

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4. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Bloomington-Normal Airport, IL (from USD 84)

If you’ll be staying at Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Bloomington-Normal Airport, IL during the week, then you can enjoy a hearty buffet breakfast each morning. The lobby also has free coffee and tea available to guests all day.

Rooms at the hotel include a microwave, fridge, and coffee maker. Plus, family-friendly equipment, such as cribs, are available, and the hotel offers free parking and an airport shuttle.

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Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Bloomington-Normal Airport, IL

Wheelchair accessible Visual Aid: Braille

Address: 2403 E Empire St
6.12 km (3.8 mi) from Miller Park Zoo

5. Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham Bloomington (from USD 78)

When you stay at Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham Bloomington, you can start each morning by heading to the buffet breakfast. It’s the perfect way to fuel up for a busy day. If you’ll be at the hotel at other meal times, you’ll also find a restaurant, where you can enjoy another meal. There’s also a lounge, where you can sip a drink at the end of the day.

The hotel boasts a casino on-site if you’re the gambling type. To refresh, head to the indoor pool.

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Hawthorn Extended Stay by Wyndham Bloomington

Wheelchair accessible Visual Aid: Braille

Address: 1 Lyon Ct
2.35 km (1.5 mi) from Miller Park Zoo

6. Quality Inn & Suites Bloomington University Area (from USD 75)

Quality Inn & Suites Bloomington University Area has been recently refurbished, which means you can enjoy their free buffet breakfast in their updated breakfast room.

Each room at the hotel includes a microwave and fridge, so you can bring leftovers back to your room if you’ve eaten out. The hotel is pet-friendly, which means your furry friend can join you on your trip. There is free Wi-Fi to help keep you connected and free parking.

Stayed at this property?

Quality Inn & Suites Bloomington University Area

Wheelchair accessible Visual Aid: Braille

Address: 1803 E Empire St
5.11 km (3.2 mi) from Miller Park Zoo

7. Parke Regency Hotel & Conf Ctr., BW Signature Collection (from USD 92)

When you stay at Parke Regency Hotel & Conf Ctr., BW Signature Collection, you can start each day off with a hot buffet breakfast. There’s also a restaurant on-site if you’ll be at the hotel during other meal times.

And there’s a great range of other amenities to enjoy. Try your luck at the casino or get a workout in at the gym. If you’re travelling for work, there is a computer station and seven meeting rooms. There is also a free airport shuttle.

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Parke Regency Hotel & Conf Ctr, BW Signature Collection

Address: 1413 Leslie Drive
9.25 km (5.8 mi) from Miller Park Zoo

Parking Restaurant Meeting/banquet facilities Bar 24-HOUR FRONT DESK Fitness centre Non-smoking rooms Airport shuttle

Great hotels with breakfast in Bloomington

The city of Bloomington has a great range of hotels that serve free breakfast. There’s no shortage of buffet breakfasts to try out. So, go ahead and book one of these best hotels with free breakfast in Bloomington, Illinois.

Any must-sees we missed? Tell us about them in the comments section or write a post here to help out fellow travelers!
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Nicole is an American expat living in London, England. When she moved from the midwest to London in 2012, it was her first time leaving the US. She has traveled steadily since then, making trips...Read more

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