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Homewood Suites by Hilton Bloomington

1399 South Liberty Dr., Bloomington, Indiana, 47403
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1399 South Liberty Dr., Bloomington, Indiana, 47403
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  • Suite, Accessible, Non Smoking
    Suite, Accessible, Non Smoking
    Suite, Accessible, Non Smoking

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    Suite, Accessible, Non Smoking

    1 King Bed, 540 sq feet
    FreeBreakfast Free Breakfast
    FreeParking Free Parking

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    Room Highlights

    Layout of Suite, Accessible, Non Smoking - Separate sitting area
    Internet - Free WiFi and wired internet access
    In Room Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with premium channels and pay movies
    Food and Beverages - Kitchen with refrigerator, stovetop, microwave, and dishwasher
    Bed Type and Features - Pillowtop bed, premium bedding, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets
    Restrooms & Showers - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer
    Extra Features - Free local calls, double sofa bed, and iron/ironing board; free cribs/infant beds available on request
    Pleasure - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
    Accessibility - Closed-captioned TV
    Non-Smoking

    Amenities and Features

    • AC
    • Bath Towels Provided
    • Bathroom (Private)
    • Blackout drapes-curtains
    • Coffee and tea maker
    • Complimentary cribs/infant beds
    • Complimentary local calls
    • Complimentary toiletries
    • Complimentary Wifi
    • Complimentary wired Internet
    • Desk
    • Dishware, Cookware and utensils
    • Dishwasher
    • Flat panel TV
    • Full-sized freezer/refrigerator
    • Hair dryer
    • Housekeeping (Daily)
    • Iron - ironing board
    • Kitchen
    • Laptop friendly workstation
    • Microwave
    • Non Smoking
    • Pay movies
    • Phone
    • Phone accessibility kit
    • Pillow-top mattress
    • Premium bedding
    • Room Linens provided
    • Room service - Restricted hours
    • Shampoo
    • Shower only
    • Sitting area (Separate)
    • Soap
    • Sofa-bed
    • Sofa-bed size
    • Stovetop
    • Toilet paper
    • Toothbrush and toothpaste available on request
    • TV
    • TV - Cable Service
    • TV - Closed captioned
    • TV - Premium channels
    • TV size: 32
    • Wheelchair accessible
  • 1 Bdrm Ste 2 Queens NoSmk
    1 Bdrm Ste 2 Queens NoSmk
    1 Bdrm Ste 2 Queens NoSmk
    1 Bdrm Ste 2 Queens NoSmk

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    1 Bdrm Ste 2 Queens NoSmk

    2 Queen Beds, 589 sq feet
    FreeBreakfast Free Breakfast
    FreeParking Free Parking

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    Room Highlights

    Layout of 1 Bdrm Ste 2 Queens NoSmk - Bedroom, living room, and sitting area
    Internet - Free WiFi and wired internet access
    In Room Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with premium channels and pay movies
    Food and Beverages - Kitchen with refrigerator, stovetop, microwave, and dishwasher
    Bed Type and Features - Pillowtop bed, premium bedding, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets
    Restrooms & Showers - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, and hydromassage showerhead
    Extra Features - Free local calls, double sofa bed, and iron/ironing board; free cribs/infant beds available on request
    Pleasure - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
    Accessibility - Closed-captioned TV
    Non-Smoking

    Amenities and Features

    • AC
    • Bath Towels Provided
    • Bathroom (Private)
    • Blackout drapes-curtains
    • Coffee and tea maker
    • Complimentary cribs/infant beds
    • Complimentary local calls
    • Complimentary toiletries
    • Complimentary Wifi
    • Complimentary wired Internet
    • Desk
    • Dishware, Cookware and utensils
    • Dishwasher
    • Flat panel TV
    • Full-sized freezer/refrigerator
    • Hair dryer
    • Housekeeping (Daily)
    • Hydro-massage showerhead
    • Iron - ironing board
    • Kitchen
    • Laptop friendly workstation
    • Microwave
    • Non Smoking
    • Pay movies
    • Phone
    • Phone accessibility kit
    • Pillow-top mattress
    • Premium bedding
    • Room Linens provided
    • Room service - Restricted hours
    • Separate bedroom
    • Shampoo
    • Shower-tub combination
    • Sitting area (Separate)
    • Soap
    • Sofa-bed
    • Sofa-bed size
    • Stovetop
    • Toilet paper
    • Toothbrush and toothpaste available on request
    • TV
    • TV - Cable Service
    • TV - Closed captioned
    • TV - Premium channels
    • TV size: 32
  • Studio Ste 1 King No Smoking
    Studio Ste 1 King No Smoking
    Studio Ste 1 King No Smoking
    Studio Ste 1 King No Smoking
    Studio Ste 1 King No Smoking

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    Studio Ste 1 King No Smoking

    1 King Bed, 450 sq feet
    FreeBreakfast Free Breakfast
    FreeParking Free Parking

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    Room Highlights

    Internet - Free WiFi and wired internet access
    In Room Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with premium channels and pay movies
    Food and Beverages - Kitchen with refrigerator, stovetop, microwave, and dishwasher
    Bed Type and Features - Pillowtop bed, premium bedding, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets
    Restrooms & Showers - Private bathroom, shower, and hydromassage showerhead
    Extra Features - Free local calls, double sofa bed, and iron/ironing board; free cribs/infant beds available on request
    Pleasure - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
    Accessibility - Closed-captioned TV
    Non-Smoking

    Amenities and Features

    • AC
    • Bath Towels Provided
    • Bathroom (Private)
    • Blackout drapes-curtains
    • Coffee and tea maker
    • Complimentary cribs/infant beds
    • Complimentary local calls
    • Complimentary toiletries
    • Complimentary Wifi
    • Complimentary wired Internet
    • Desk
    • Dishware, Cookware and utensils
    • Dishwasher
    • Flat panel TV
    • Full-sized freezer/refrigerator
    • Hair dryer
    • Housekeeping (Daily)
    • Hydro-massage showerhead
    • Iron - ironing board
    • Kitchen
    • Laptop friendly workstation
    • Microwave
    • Non Smoking
    • Pay movies
    • Phone
    • Phone accessibility kit
    • Pillow-top mattress
    • Premium bedding
    • Room Linens provided
    • Room service - Restricted hours
    • Shampoo
    • Shower only
    • Soap
    • Sofa-bed
    • Sofa-bed size
    • Stovetop
    • Toilet paper
    • Toothbrush and toothpaste available on request
    • TV
    • TV - Cable Service
    • TV - Closed captioned
    • TV - Premium channels
    • TV size: 32
  • Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking
    Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking
    Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking
    Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

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    Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

    2 Queen Beds, 589 sq feet
    FreeBreakfast Free Breakfast
    FreeParking Free Parking

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    Room Highlights

    Layout of Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking - Separate sitting area
    Internet - Free WiFi and wired internet access
    In Room Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with premium channels and pay movies
    Food and Beverages - Kitchen with refrigerator, stovetop, microwave, and dishwasher
    Bed Type and Features - Pillowtop bed, premium bedding, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets
    Restrooms & Showers - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer
    Extra Features - Free local calls, double sofa bed, and iron/ironing board; free cribs/infant beds available on request
    Pleasure - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
    Accessibility - Closed-captioned TV
    Non-Smoking

    Amenities and Features

    • AC
    • Bath Towels Provided
    • Bathroom (Private)
    • Blackout drapes-curtains
    • Coffee and tea maker
    • Complimentary cribs/infant beds
    • Complimentary local calls
    • Complimentary toiletries
    • Complimentary Wifi
    • Complimentary wired Internet
    • Desk
    • Dishware, Cookware and utensils
    • Dishwasher
    • Flat panel TV
    • Full-sized freezer/refrigerator
    • Hair dryer
    • Housekeeping (Daily)
    • Iron - ironing board
    • Kitchen
    • Laptop friendly workstation
    • Microwave
    • Non Smoking
    • Pay movies
    • Phone
    • Phone accessibility kit
    • Pillow-top mattress
    • Premium bedding
    • Room Linens provided
    • Room service - Restricted hours
    • Shampoo
    • Shower only
    • Sitting area (Separate)
    • Soap
    • Sofa-bed
    • Sofa-bed size
    • Stovetop
    • Toilet paper
    • Toothbrush and toothpaste available on request
    • TV
    • TV - Cable Service
    • TV - Closed captioned
    • TV - Premium channels
    • TV size: 32
    • Wheelchair accessible
  • 1 Bdrm Ste King No Smoking
    1 Bdrm Ste King No Smoking
    1 Bdrm Ste King No Smoking
    1 Bdrm Ste King No Smoking
    1 Bdrm Ste King No Smoking

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    1 Bdrm Ste King No Smoking

    1 King Bed, 540 sq feet
    FreeBreakfast Free Breakfast
    FreeParking Free Parking

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    Room Highlights

    Layout of 1 Bdrm Ste King No Smoking - Bedroom, living room, and sitting area
    Internet - Free WiFi and wired internet access
    In Room Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with premium channels and pay movies
    Food and Beverages - Kitchen with refrigerator, stovetop, microwave, and dishwasher
    Bed Type and Features - Pillowtop bed, premium bedding, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets
    Restrooms & Showers - Private bathroom, shower, and hydromassage showerhead
    Extra Features - Free local calls, double sofa bed, and iron/ironing board; free cribs/infant beds available on request
    Pleasure - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
    Accessibility - Closed-captioned TV
    Non-Smoking

    Amenities and Features

    • AC
    • Bath Towels Provided
    • Bathroom (Private)
    • Blackout drapes-curtains
    • Coffee and tea maker
    • Complimentary cribs/infant beds
    • Complimentary local calls
    • Complimentary toiletries
    • Complimentary Wifi
    • Complimentary wired Internet
    • Desk
    • Dishware, Cookware and utensils
    • Dishwasher
    • Flat panel TV
    • Full-sized freezer/refrigerator
    • Hair dryer
    • Housekeeping (Daily)
    • Hydro-massage showerhead
    • Iron - ironing board
    • Kitchen
    • Laptop friendly workstation
    • Microwave
    • Non Smoking
    • Pay movies
    • Phone
    • Phone accessibility kit
    • Pillow-top mattress
    • Premium bedding
    • Room Linens provided
    • Room service - Restricted hours
    • Separate bedroom
    • Shampoo
    • Shower only
    • Sitting area (Separate)
    • Soap
    • Sofa-bed
    • Sofa-bed size
    • Stovetop
    • Toilet paper
    • Toothbrush and toothpaste available on request
    • TV
    • TV - Cable Service
    • TV - Closed captioned
    • TV - Premium channels
    • TV size: 32
  • Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking
    Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking
    Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking
    Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking
    Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

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    Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

    1 King Bed, 450 sq feet
    FreeBreakfast Free Breakfast
    FreeParking Free Parking

    Book Online OR Call to Book

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    Room Highlights

    Internet - Free WiFi and wired internet access
    In Room Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with premium channels and pay movies
    Food and Beverages - Kitchen with refrigerator, stovetop, microwave, and dishwasher
    Bed Type and Features - Pillowtop bed, premium bedding, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets
    Restrooms & Showers - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, free toiletries, and a hair dryer
    Extra Features - Free local calls, double sofa bed, and iron/ironing board; free cribs/infant beds available on request
    Pleasure - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
    Accessibility - Closed-captioned TV
    Non-Smoking

    Amenities and Features

    • AC
    • Bath Towels Provided
    • Bathroom (Private)
    • Blackout drapes-curtains
    • Coffee and tea maker
    • Complimentary cribs/infant beds
    • Complimentary local calls
    • Complimentary toiletries
    • Complimentary Wifi
    • Complimentary wired Internet
    • Desk
    • Dishware, Cookware and utensils
    • Dishwasher
    • Flat panel TV
    • Full-sized freezer/refrigerator
    • Hair dryer
    • Housekeeping (Daily)
    • Iron - ironing board
    • Kitchen
    • Laptop friendly workstation
    • Microwave
    • Non Smoking
    • Pay movies
    • Phone
    • Phone accessibility kit
    • Pillow-top mattress
    • Premium bedding
    • Room Linens provided
    • Room service - Restricted hours
    • Shampoo
    • Shower-tub combination
    • Soap
    • Sofa-bed
    • Sofa-bed size
    • Stovetop
    • Toilet paper
    • Toothbrush and toothpaste available on request
    • TV
    • TV - Cable Service
    • TV - Closed captioned
    • TV - Premium channels
    • TV size: 32
  • Studio, Accessible, Non Smoking
    Studio, Accessible, Non Smoking

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    Studio, Accessible, Non Smoking

    1 King Bed, 540 sq feet
    FreeBreakfast Free Breakfast
    FreeParking Free Parking

    Book Online OR Call to Book

    855-516-1090
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    Check savings and offers

    Room Highlights

    Internet - Free WiFi and wired internet access
    In Room Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with premium channels and pay movies
    Food and Beverages - Kitchen with refrigerator, stovetop, microwave, and dishwasher
    Bed Type and Features - Pillowtop bed, premium bedding, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets
    Restrooms & Showers - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer
    Extra Features - Free local calls, double sofa bed, and iron/ironing board; free cribs/infant beds available on request
    Pleasure - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
    Accessibility - Closed-captioned TV
    Non-Smoking

    Amenities and Features

    • AC
    • Bath Towels Provided
    • Bathroom (Private)
    • Blackout drapes-curtains
    • Coffee and tea maker
    • Complimentary cribs/infant beds
    • Complimentary local calls
    • Complimentary toiletries
    • Complimentary Wifi
    • Complimentary wired Internet
    • Desk
    • Dishware, Cookware and utensils
    • Dishwasher
    • Flat panel TV
    • Full-sized freezer/refrigerator
    • Hair dryer
    • Housekeeping (Daily)
    • Iron - ironing board
    • Kitchen
    • Laptop friendly workstation
    • Microwave
    • Non Smoking
    • Pay movies
    • Phone
    • Phone accessibility kit
    • Pillow-top mattress
    • Premium bedding
    • Room Linens provided
    • Room service - Restricted hours
    • Shampoo
    • Shower only
    • Soap
    • Sofa-bed
    • Sofa-bed size
    • Stovetop
    • Toilet paper
    • Toothbrush and toothpaste available on request
    • TV
    • TV - Cable Service
    • TV - Closed captioned
    • TV - Premium channels
    • TV size: 32
    • Wheelchair accessible
  • Suite, Two King Beds, Non-Smoking
    Suite, Two King Beds, Non-Smoking
    Suite, Two King Beds, Non-Smoking
    Suite, Two King Beds, Non-Smoking
    Suite, Two King Beds, Non-Smoking

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    Suite, Two King Beds, Non-Smoking

    2 King Beds, 540 sq feet
    FreeBreakfast Free Breakfast
    FreeParking Free Parking

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    Room Highlights

    Layout of Suite, Two King Beds, Non-Smoking - 2 bedrooms, living room, and sitting area
    Internet - Free WiFi and wired internet access
    In Room Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with premium channels and pay movies
    Food and Beverages - Kitchen with refrigerator, stovetop, microwave, and dishwasher
    Bed Type and Features - Pillowtop bed, premium bedding, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets
    Restrooms & Showers - 2 bathrooms, bathtub or shower, and hydromassage showerhead
    Extra Features - Free local calls, double sofa bed, and iron/ironing board; free cribs/infant beds available on request
    Pleasure - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
    Accessibility - Closed-captioned TV
    Non-Smoking

    Amenities and Features

    • AC
    • Bath Towels Provided
    • Bathroom (Private)
    • Blackout drapes-curtains
    • Coffee and tea maker
    • Complimentary cribs/infant beds
    • Complimentary local calls
    • Complimentary toiletries
    • Complimentary Wifi
    • Complimentary wired Internet
    • Desk
    • Dishware, Cookware and utensils
    • Dishwasher
    • Flat panel TV
    • Full-sized freezer/refrigerator
    • Hair dryer
    • Housekeeping (Daily)
    • Hydro-massage showerhead
    • Iron - ironing board
    • Kitchen
    • Laptop friendly workstation
    • Microwave
    • Non Smoking
    • Pay movies
    • Phone
    • Phone accessibility kit
    • Pillow-top mattress
    • Premium bedding
    • Room Linens provided
    • Room service - Restricted hours
    • Shampoo
    • Shower Or Bathtub
    • Sitting area (Separate)
    • Soap
    • Sofa-bed
    • Sofa-bed size
    • Stovetop
    • Toilet paper
    • Toothbrush and toothpaste available on request
    • TV
    • TV - Cable Service
    • TV - Closed captioned
    • TV - Premium channels
    • TV size: 32

ABOUT THE HOTEL

About Homewood Suites by Hilton Bloomington Hotel

Hotel Location & Nearby Attractions

With a stay at Homewood Suites by Hilton Bloomington in Bloomington, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Indiana University Bloomington and Jump-N-Joey's. This hotel is 3.1 mi (4.9 km) from IU Health Bloomington Hospital and 3.2 mi (5.1 km) from Wonderlab Science Museum.

Popular Hotel Amenities and Features

Don't miss out on the many recreational opportunities, including an indoor pool, a spa tub, and a 24-hour fitness center. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and a fireplace in the lobby.

Business, Other Amenities

Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, express check-in, and express check-out. Planning an event in Bloomington? This hotel has 388 square feet (36 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and a meeting room. Free self parking is available onsite.

Restaurants, Bars, Lounge & Dining options

Take advantage of the hotel's room service (during limited hours). A complimentary buffet breakfast is served on weekdays from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Renovations

The following facilities are closed on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday:
  • Spa tub
The following facilities are closed on Friday and Saturday:
  • Spa tub

Hotel Accommodations and Guest Rooms

Make yourself at home in one of the 82 air-conditioned rooms featuring kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers and stovetops. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding, and all rooms are furnished with double sofa beds. Wired and wireless internet access is complimentary, and flat-screen televisions with cable programming provide entertainment. Conveniences include desks and microwaves, as well as phones with free local calls.
Pet Policy for Homewood Suites by Hilton Bloomington
If you are thinking of bringing your pet and want to know if pets are allowed at Homewood Suites by Hilton Bloomington, please read the hotel pet policy. Sometimes the hotel may charge pet fees or have weight limit on pets. The pet policies of Homewood Suites by Hilton Bloomington are listed below.

Pets allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Service animals are allowed

Only dogs and cats are allowed

Maximum number of pets per room 2

Additional Hotel Details
  • Professional property host/manager
  • Property follows a brand or regulatory agency's sanitization guidelines CleanStay (Hilton)
  • Contactless check-out is available
  • LGBTQ friendly
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Property follows sanitization practices of SafeStay (AHLA - USA)
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Contactless check-in is available
  • Essential workers only - NO
  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

HOTEL LOCATION

Nearest airport and around Homewood Suites by Hilton Bloomington
- Bloomington, Indiana Hotel

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Jump-N-Joey's - 1.8 km / 1.1 mi
IU Health Bloomington Hospital - 5 km / 3.1 mi
Wonderlab Science Museum - 5.1 km / 3.2 mi
Monroe County Courthouse - 5.3 km / 3.3 mi
Cook Family Health Center - 5.3 km / 3.3 mi
Monroe Convention Center - 5.4 km / 3.4 mi
Iu Health Southern Indiana Physical - 5.5 km / 3.4 mi
Indiana University Bloomington - 6.6 km / 4.1 mi
Indiana University Auditorium - 6.9 km / 4.3 mi
Cascades Park - 7.1 km / 4.4 mi
IU Opera and Ballet Theater - 7.6 km / 4.7 mi
Butler Winery & Vineyard - 7.6 km / 4.7 mi
Memorial Stadium - 7.6 km / 4.7 mi
Cascades Golf Course - 8 km / 5 mi
Assembly Hall - 8.4 km / 5.2 mi

The preferred airport for Homewood Suites by Hilton Bloomington is Indianapolis Intl. Airport (IND) - 73.9 km / 45.9 mi

EXPLORE NEARBY ATTRACTIONS, ACTIVITIES AND LOCAL EXPERIENCES

Monroe Lake
Largest lake in Indiana, offering boating, fishing, and beautiful natural landscapes (10.6 miles from the hotel location)
Address: 4850 S State Road 446, Bloomington, IN 47401
Bloomington Community Farmers Market
Vibrant local market offering fresh produce, local goods, and live entertainment (5.5 miles from the hotel location)
Address: 401 N Morton St, Bloomington, IN 47404
WonderLab Museum of Science, Health and Technology
Interactive science museum offering exhibits and programs for children and adults (5.7 miles from the hotel location)
Address: 308 W 4th Street, Bloomington, IN 47404
Tibetan Mongolian Buddhist Cultural Center
Cultural center offering insights into Tibetan and Mongolian cultures, with beautiful gardens and traditional temple (8.1 miles from the hotel location)
Address: 3655 Snoddy Rd, Bloomington, IN 47401
Oliver Winery
One of the largest wineries in the U.S., known for its beautiful setting and wide range of wines (8.9 miles from the hotel location)
Address: 200 E Winery Rd, Bloomington, IN 47404

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