About us
The Bloomington-Normal Marriott targets corporate companies, associations, sports teams, weddings, social and non-for-profit organizations. More than 23,000 total square feet of flexible event space within the hotel. Spectacular 20,000 square foot ballroom that accommodates 2,000 guest. Connected to the historic Normal Theater for additional venue space and entertainment. Only hotel with a concierge floor and concierge lounge in Bloomington-Normal area. Attached covered parking garage. Adjacent to Illinois State University, near Illinois Wesleyan University and convenient to State Farm Insurance, COUNTRY Insurance and Financial Service, Advocate BroMenn and Mitsubishi Motors North America. Only 4-Diamond hotel between Chicago and St. Louis. Earn Rewards for meetings and events you hold with Marriott.
Venue Details
ChainMarriott Bonvoy
BrandMarriott Hotels
Built2009
Renovated2025
Total meeting space24,368 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms228
Venue typeHotel
Industry Ratings
AAA
Northstar
Awards
Industry awards
AAA Inspector's Best of Housekeeping Award (2021)
Booking.com Guest Review Award (2018)
Certified Green Hotel
Venue Highlights
Amenities
Room features and guest services
- Calls (local)
- Calls (toll-free)
- Concierge services
- Laundry service
- Luggage storage
- Room service
- View (urban)
- Voicemail box
Facilities
- Onsite catering
- Onsite gift shop
- Onsite restaurant
- Onsite security
- Pet friendly
- Rental car service
- Wheelchair accessible
Business services
- AV capabilities
- Business center
- Video conference
Recreational activities
- Health club
- Indoor pool
- Spa or salon
- Tennis courts
Transportation
- Airport shuttle
- Bus
- Taxi
- Train
Equipment
- Dance floor
- Loading dock
- Portable walls
- Staging area
AV capabilities
- AV equipment
- High speed internet (120 Mbps)
- Onsite AV staff
Room features and guest services
- Calls (local)
- Calls (toll-free)
- Concierge services
- Laundry service
- Luggage storage
- Room service
- View (urban)
- Voicemail box
Facilities
- Onsite catering
- Onsite gift shop
- Onsite restaurant
- Onsite security
- Pet friendly
- Rental car service
- Wheelchair accessible
Seasonal Availability
Do you want to know if your event is during the high or low season? Check the season availability for this hotel.Jan
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High season
Feb 01 - Apr 30Sep 01 - Nov 30
Shoulder season
May 01 - Aug 31Jan 01 - Jan 31
Low season
Dec 01 - Dec 31
Meeting rooms
Total meeting space
24,368 sq. ft.
Largest room
20,000 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
15
Second largest room
5,000 sq. ft.
Exhibit space
20,000 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
Total meeting space
24,368 sq. ft.
Largest room
20,000 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
15
Second largest room
5,000 sq. ft.
Exhibit space
20,000 sq. ft.
Explore Meeting Rooms
Find the perfect room with setup charts and interactive 3D floor plans.
Meeting space
Meeting room floor plans
Guest rooms
Total guest rooms
228
Single (1 bed)
114
Double (2 beds)
110
Suites
2
Tax rate
12%
Total guest rooms
228
Single (1 bed)
114
Double (2 beds)
110
Suites
2
Tax rate
12%
Location
Getting Here
Distance from airport
160 mi
Distance from airport 160 mi
Parking in the area
Parking in the area
Paid parking
( $14.00/day )
Bus parking
Local Attractions
Children's Discovery Museum
Museum
2 mins
Located in the heart of beautiful Uptown Normal, Illinois, the mission of the Children’s Discovery Museum is to inspire the love of learning through the power of play. Find three floors of hands-on exhibits, classes, and programs that actively engage both child and adult visitors in experiences that stimulate imagination, curiosity, and wonder. The Children’s Discovery Museum’s values: A safe, fun, inclusive and engaging environment. Variety of learning experiences that address all learning styles. Flexibility of thought, and adaptability of behaviors, to allow for meeting individual needs and wishes. A powerful play experience, and a passionate staff, to assist in the development of the whole child surrounded by healthy relationships, healthy families and a healthy community.
101 E. Beaufort Street
Normal, IL, US 61761
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Historic Normal Theater
Historical landmark
1 min
The Normal Theater gives residents of Bloomington-Normal the classic cinema going experience. Through a diverse line-up of classic titles as well as modern independent, foreign, and documentary films, the theater showcases stories that resonate with all members of the community. Additionally, the theater hosts live events such as concerts, comedy shows, and lectures, to serve as a multi-faceted cultural destination in Uptown Normal.
209 North Street
Normal, IL, US 61761
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Illinois State University
University
2 blks
Located just 2 blocks from the Hotel sits the home of Redbird Nation, Illinois State University. ISU’s inviting campus features a beautiful quad and top of the line athletic and academic facilities. Illinois State is home to award winning programs in Nursing, Education and State Farm’s School of Business. Whether you’re attending a conference at ISU, cheering on the Redbirds in the MVC Conference, or visiting a student – make sure to call The Marriott Bloomington Normal home away from home.
Campus Box 2200
Normal, IL, US 61761
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The Shoppes at College Hills
Shopping
5 mins
Experience the best in shopping and dining. It all comes together at Shoppes at College Hills with over 30 stores, restaurants and services in one easy location. Target and Von Maur are anchors for this quaint shopping area.
314 S Towanda Avenue
Normal, IL, US 61761
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Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts
Theater
2 mi
The mission of the Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts is to create an environment where all forms of artistic expression are appreciated, encouraged and seen as a contribution to the quality of life in our community.
Today, the BCPA continues to adjust its diverse programming to appeal to a wide range of audience demographics. The BCPA presents national and international touring artists and, between classes, meetings, seminars, presentations, life events and more, holds over 500 events annually.
600 N East St.
Bloomington, IL, US 61701
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Central IL Regional Airport
Airport
5 mi
CIRA now has four major airlines serving eight destinations with connections world-wide! CIRA is operated by the Bloomington-Normal Airport Authority.
Three airlines — Allegiant, American, Delta and Frontier.
Eight nonstop destinations — Atlanta (ATL), Chicago (ORD), Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW), Minneapolis-St. Paul (MSP), Orlando-Sanford (SFB), Tampa / St. Pete (PIE), Denver (DEN) and Orlando International (MCO)
3201 CIRA Drive
Bloomington, IL, US 61704
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Braden Auditorium
Theater
2 blks
Braden Auditorium is well-known across central Illinois for its large 3,457 seating space with outstanding views and innovative stage design. Braden hosts Broadway shows, touring companies, concerts, ballets, conferences and much more!
Braden Auditorium is located inside the Bone Student Center on the Illinois State University campus.
100 N University St
Normal, IL, US 61790
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David Davis Mansion State Historic Site
Historical landmark
2 mi
The David Davis Mansion, completed in 1872, combines Italianate and Second Empire architectural features and is a model of mid-Victorian style and taste. Known as Clover Lawn, it was the home of David Davis, the friend, mentor and campaign manager for Abraham Lincoln. As President, Lincoln appointed Davis as United States Supreme Court Justice in 1862.
The full David Davis Mansion tour consists of an introductory video and a tour of the Mansion. The Mansion is open for tours Wednesdays through Saturdays, except holidays.
1000 Monroe Drive
Bloomington, IL, US 61701
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Escape Bloomington-Team Building
Recreation
4 mi
The #1 rated escape room game in Bloomington Normal, Illinois. Discover clues, crack codes, and solve puzzles with your friends, family, and coworkers.
4 Yount Drive
Bloomington, IL, US 61704
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Fairview Family Aquatic Center
Recreation
2 mi
The 45-acre park includes the recently renovated Fairview Family Aquatic Center, one of the best aquatic facilities in Central Illinois. The aquatic center features four pool areas, five slides, spray toy areas and a zero depth activity pool. The facility is open to the public from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day Weekend.
801 N Maint Street
Normal, IL, US 61761
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Anderson Aquatic Center
Recreation
1 mi
This 13-acre park includes the Anderson Aquatic Center, an outdoor water park containing three pools, diving board, two thrilling water slides, spray toys and a small slide for younger patrons. The facility is open from early June to August.
100 South Maple
Normal, IL, US 61761
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Prairie Aviation Museum
Museum
5 mi
Prairie Aviation Museum is an all volunteer organization that has provided displays, static aircraft, education programs, air shows, group tours, and special aviation events for over 30 years. As an aviation and space museum, they honor military and civilian aviation. While visitors are quick to notice their displays, they love to tell the stories of the men and women who have contributed to the creation, development, expansion, and promise of aviation and space exploration.
2929 E Empire St.
Bloomington, IL, US 61704
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Nearby vendors
Philly Magic Tours
Multi-city
Philly Magic Tours is the company of Robert Malissa, Master Magician (sorry to sound so humble). We have the following offerings:
1- A comedy magic show that has headlined in theaters in Philadelphia and NYC. This show is a great fit for corporate events as it uses themes of corporate life, such as interviewing for an assistant, bring on interns into the show (that don't get healthcare) and appointing someone head of HR for the rest of the show.
2- Walk around sleight of hand magic. For cocktail hours, galas, and any mixers you might have.
3- The Great Philadelphia Comedy Magic Walking Tour. For groups visiting Philadelphia.
4-The Great Philadelphia Comedy Magic Bus and Walking Tour Hybrid. Great for senior groups that only want to do limited walking.
Activity
Hired Entertainment
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Kinzie Chophouse
Chicago
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Restaurant/Bar
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AV Chicago Show Ready Productions
Multi-city
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Logistics/Decor
Preferred staff
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414 Logistical Consultants, LLC
Multi-city
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Logistics/Decor
Transportation
Preferred staff
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Urban Kayaks on the Chicago River
Chicago
A Local’s Guide to Chicago Kayaking
Founded by two brothers and their life-long friend, Urban Kayaks gives visitors the chance to experience the Windy City from the water. As native Chicagoans and avid adventurers, our goal is to showcase our hometown in a fun and unique way. While kayaking, guests can interact with our knowledgeable and courteous staff members and even say ‘hi’ to the office’s resident pooches. We absolutely love Chicago and can’t wait to share more about the city that raised us.
“We’ve always dreamed of having the outdoors as our office. Now, with Urban Kayaks, we’re able to do what we love while being where we love.”
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Fogo de Chao - Oak Brook
Oak Brook
Planning your group event at Fogo de Chão, Oak Brook, IL is the easiest and most productive part of the meeting planning process. Located on 22nd Street adjacent to the Oakbrook Center, we proudly offer incredible service, world-class Brazilian cuisine, the best meeting and event spaces, and breezy patio space in the Chicago Metro Area to accommodate groups of all sizes and needs.
Our fourth location in the Chicago-area is on the corner of 22nd and Spring Rd. within the newly-developed Oak Brook Commons neighborhood among luxury apartments, multiple restaurants, high-end retail, innovative office spaces, and a one-acre public park. The restaurant features an open-air churrasco grill in the heart of the dining room where guests can watch our Gaucho Chefs practice the art of churrasco as they butcher and grill a variety of fire-roasted meats. The main dining room is anchored by a white Carrara Market Table and our signature bas-relief interpretation of Antonio Carigni’s O Lacador statue, the embodiment of the gaucho culture. The Oak Brook location also features an expansive patio for al fresco dining, soaring wine cases, a contemporary bar with lounge seating and dry-aged meat cabinets for in-house aging.
Catering
Restaurant/Bar
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Fogo de Chao - Schaumburg
Schaumburg
Our fifth Illinois restaurant is located in Schaumburg near the Woodfield Mall, a premier destination for businesses, retail, and dining. The location features a white Carrara Marble Market Table and an open churrasco grill showcasing our gaucho chefs demonstrating the culinary art of churrasco: expertly fire-roasting, butchering and serving meats tableside. The new location features unique design aesthetics including a stylish exterior, soaring windows, modern chandeliers, natural wood paneling and rich furnishing colors that pay homage to our Brazilian heritage.
Catering
Restaurant/Bar
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305 Transportation
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Impeccable Luxury Ground Transportation
305 Transportation, with corporate offices in Miami, Fla., combines over 15 years of experience providing the highest level of corporate sedan, executive limousine, van and coach services in more than 500 destinations worldwide.
With just one call, impeccable service, expertise and knowledge of the transportation industry are delivered to you allowing you to experience elite ground transportation services for all your travel needs.
Unique in our approach, 305 Transportation offers flexible, reliable and convenient local, national and international travel solutions and transportation options for secure, comfortable, and reliable service, both in the air and on the ground.
Executive Travelers, Corporate Travelers, Event Planners, Travel Agents and Leisure Travelers all look to the leader in global transportation services for their chauffeured transportation needs. 305 Transportation is driven to provide consistently superior service that will exceed your every expectation. By always going the extra mile and delivering exceptional attention to detail 305 Transportation ensures that you travel safely, comfortably and confidently.
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Summer House Chicago
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Restaurant/Bar
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Bloomington-Normal Marriott Hotel & Conference Center Frequently Asked Questions
Explore frequently asked questions from the Bloomington-Normal Marriott Hotel & Conference Center regarding Health and Safety, Sustainability, and Diversity and Inclusion
Sustainable Practices
Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated Bloomington-Normal Marriott Hotel & Conference Center's sustainability or social impact goals/strategy.
Please visit Marriott.com/Serve360 for Marriott International's sustainability & social impact strategy and 2025 goals information.
Does Bloomington-Normal Marriott Hotel & Conference Center have a strategy that focuses on the elimination and diversion of waste (i.e. plastics, papers, cardboard, etc.)? If yes, please elaborate on your strategy of elimination and diversion of waste.
Yes, Paper,Newspaper,Cardboard,Aluminum,Other Metals,Plastic,Glass,Cooking Oil,Food Packaging,Landscape Waste
Diversity and Inclusion
For US hotels only, is Bloomington-Normal Marriott Hotel & Conference Center and/or parent company certified as a 51% diverse owned business enterprise (BE)? If yes, please indicate which one of the following you are certified as:
No response.
If applicable, could you please provide a link to Bloomington-Normal Marriott Hotel & Conference Center's public report on their commitments and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion?
https://www.marriott.com/diversity/diversity-and-inclusion.mi
Health and Safety
Were practices at Bloomington-Normal Marriott Hotel & Conference Center developed based on health service recommendations from public governmental entities or private organizations? If Yes, please list which organizations were used to develop these practices.
Yes, Marriott cares greatly about every guest's experience and takes hygiene and sanitation very seriously. Marriott has established strict standards of cleanliness for all of its hotels that either meet or exceed public health department regulations.
Does Bloomington-Normal Marriott Hotel & Conference Center clean and sanitize public areas and publicly accessible facilities (i.e. meeting rooms, restaurants, elevator banks, etc.)? If yes, describe any new measures that are taken.
Yes, Marriott cares greatly about every guest's experience and takes hygiene and sanitation very seriously. Marriott has established strict standards of cleanliness for all of its hotels that either meet or exceed public health department regulations.
Please explain, if applicable, the carbon offsetting options you offer to corporations.
The corporate sustainability team can help to offset customers' carbon footprints by contacting Sustainability@marriott.com.
Please provide, if applicable, an e-mail address for a contact who can address any follow up questions relating to sustainability and social impact goals and initiatives.
sustainability@marriott.com
Has your hotel taken steps to reduce single-use plastics, such as removing plastic straws (except upon request for guests with disabilities), stirrers and cotton buds? If yes, please provide detail as to the steps you have taken to reduce single use plastics?
Yes, Eliminated straws and stirrers; provide bottled water and other bottled beverage alternatives; implemented large format bath amenities
Does your hotel generate (onsite) or purchase (offsite) renewable energy (beyond your utility's standard offerings)? If yes, please describe your practices for generating or purchasing renewable energy.
Does your hotel engage in activities to protect & restore the natural environment in which it is located (i.e. trees planted, coral reef restored, etc.)?
Will your hotel be imposing any additional fees for cleaning services? If yes, please specify those fees.
No
Are specific cleaning/disinfection routines in place for pillows, duvets and their covers, headboard, bathrobe etc.? If yes, please describe.
Yes, Hotels following MI Cleaning Protocals
Please include a link to your public report on community impact if applicable.
Please visit Marriott.com/Serve360 for the latest progress on Marriott International's community engagement efforts.
Please provide any other comments you wish to make regarding your efforts/initiatives to obtain certification in these programs.
https://www.marriott.com/diversity/diversity-and-inclusion.mi
Please provide, if applicable, an e-mail address for a contact who can address any follow up questions relating to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
WEGD@marriott.com
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