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Bloomington-Normal Marriott Hotel & Conference Center

201 Broadway Avenue, Normal, IL, USA, 61761
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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

3D Event Space
Cvent Photo-realistic 3D Event Spaces give planners the ability to realize their vision down to the finest detail.

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

Need dates

Priority windows that venues prefer for hosting events

Dec 15, 2025 - Dec 31, 2025

Seasonal Availability

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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.

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Meeting space

Meeting room floor plans

Jesse Fell A
Broadway Avenue Executive Boardroom
Redbird Ballroom A & B
Redbird Ballroom G
Redbird Ballroom E
Redbird Ballroom A

Guest rooms

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
Parking in the area
Paid parking
( $14.00/day )
Bus parking

Local Attractions

Children's Discovery Museum
Museum
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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
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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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BroMenn Health Services
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COUNTRY Insurance & Financial Services
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Eastland Mall
1615 E Empire St
Bloomington, IL, US 61701
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Heartland Community College
1500 West Raab Road
Normal, IL, US 61761
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Illinois Wesleyan University
1312 Park Street
Bloomington, IL, US 61701
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Uptown Gifts
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Miller Park Zoo
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OSF St.Joseph Hospital
2200 East Washington, Bloomington, IL 6
Bloomington, IL, US 61704
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Bloomington-Normal Marriott Hotel & Conference Center Frequently Asked Questions

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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. 
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