Located less than 10 minutes drive from central Normal and less than 3 miles from Illinois State University, this hotel features a tropical pool area A daily breakfast buffet is also provided Free Wi-Fi and cable TV are found in each wood-furnished room at Holiday Inn Express Hotel and Suites Bloomington-Normal University Area Some rooms also feature a whirlpool or a sofa bed Guests of the Bloomington-Normal Holiday Inn Express can enjoy the on-site hot tub A fitness room and a business centre are also available The annual Illinois Shakespeare Festival is 10 minutes drive from the hotel The red pandas of Miller Park Zoo are 15 minutes drive away