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Motel 6 Normal, IL - Bloomington Area

2.0 star property
Motel near Illinois State University in Normal

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Property amenity
Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets
Lobby
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Reviews

6.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Pet friendly

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1600 North Main Street, Normal, IL, 61761
  • Place, Illinois State University
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Redbird Arena
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Normal Theater
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bloomington, IL (BMI-Central Illinois Regional)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Smoking

  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Smoking

  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the neighborhood

Normal

Close to airport.Stay at this Normal motel and you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Illinois State University and 2 miles (3 km) of Redbird Arena. Normal Theater and Children's Discovery Museum are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Illinois State University - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Redbird Arena - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Normal Theater - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Illinois Wesleyan University - 6 min drive - 2.8 miles
  • Grossinger Motors Arena - 9 min drive - 4.3 miles

Getting around

  • Uptown Station - 4 min drive
  • Bloomington, IL (BMI-Central Illinois Regional) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Love's Travel Stop - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Circle K - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Motel 6 Normal, IL - Bloomington Area

Motel near Illinois State University in Normal
There's a snack bar/deli on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. Motel 6 Normal, IL - Bloomington Area also features a vending machine and RV/bus/truck parking. Self parking is free.

This Normal motel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 97 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Deli
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • No smoking on site
Motel 6 Normal, IL - Bloomington Area offers 97 air-conditioned accommodations with blackout drapes/curtains. Televisions come with premium cable channels.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck parking on site

Food and drink

  • Snack bar/deli

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 46-inch TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Free local calls
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free
  • Maximum 2 pets

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean@6 (Motel 6)
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, and Carte Blanche. Cash is not accepted. 
    Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean@6 (Motel 6).

We should mention

  • Children stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Motel 6 Normal, IL - Bloomington Area to the airport?

Motel 6 Normal, IL - Bloomington Area is 7.4 mi (13-min drive) away from the Bloomington, IL (BMI-Central Illinois Regional) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Motel 6 Normal, IL - Bloomington Area?

As of Dec 13, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Motel 6 Normal, IL - Bloomington Area on Dec 14, 2025 start from $51.34, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Motel 6 Normal, IL - Bloomington Area have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Motel 6 Normal, IL - Bloomington Area.

Does Motel 6 Normal, IL - Bloomington Area offer free breakfast?

Motel 6 Normal, IL - Bloomington Area does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Motel 6 Normal, IL - Bloomington Area?

No, there is no casino at this motel.

What time is check-in at Motel 6 Normal, IL - Bloomington Area?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 AM.

Is there free parking at Motel 6 Normal, IL - Bloomington Area?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Motel 6 Normal, IL - Bloomington Area have a pool?

Motel 6 Normal, IL - Bloomington Area does not have a pool.

Does Motel 6 Normal, IL - Bloomington Area have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Motel 6 Normal, IL - Bloomington Area to downtown Normal?

Motel 6 Normal, IL - Bloomington Area is 1.1 mi away from Normal.

Motel 6 Normal, IL - Bloomington Area Reviews

Reviews

6.4
Rating 10 - Excellent. 51 out of 163 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 26 out of 163 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 163 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 163 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 45 out of 163 reviews

6.0/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

4.6/10

Amenities

5.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Don

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Don

Traveled with pets
Liked: Staff & service
Nice for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ray

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The most disgusting hotel I have ever been in. This property and their management are stealing from anyone who rents rooms here. My room was filled with roaches and spiders. The sheets were filled with semen and blood stains. The comforter had hair on it. I had checked in earlier in the day to ensure I had not lost the room due to high occupancy in the area. Unfortunately I had not actually gone into the room till much later. When I entered the roaches scattered across the room. Upon further inspection of the bed, I found it to be a hazmat situation. I was not in the room for more than 10 minutes before I went to the front desk to check out. The front desk clerk asked for photos. She then for some reason went to the room to, I guess verify my claim. She came back with a guy would said they would not refund me. Claiming I had used the room and I was responsible for it's condition. This was absolutely absurd and was flat out wrong. Not only are these room unsanitary, they don't even have fire alarms which should immediately be cause for this hotel to close. It's a shame that Motel 6 would allow for this operator to operate on their behalf. Travelocity should kick this hotel off their list of hotels they sell on behalf.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jill

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was dirty, both mirrors filthy. "Recently Renovated " signs up...they white washed painted everything! Even the shower pan, So large peels of paint sloughing off and clogging the drain, flooding the bathroom floor. Dirty parking lot with lots of trash on ground. Sketchy people in lot late at night, clerk is behind glass box for a reason?!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janice

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Luiz

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dirty room especially the bathroom had leftover stuff from the last guest! The entire hotel smells like cigarettes.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Lauren

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
No house cleaners
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janice

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice

Very nice compared to other affordable hotels!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Rosemary

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

ANTIONETTE

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The room could have been swept. Also I know that there is smoking in some rooms however there is a smoke smell in the halls.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

David, Bloomington

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
In all my years of extensive travel, this was the worst experience of all! I checked in with police watching video footage, police in hallway, then the last straw was hairs and eyelashes on the pillows and in the sheets when pulling back covers. By the time I got my things in, had to ask for towels etc. I was at the facility approximately 2 1/2 hours when I found the hairs. I checked out with argumentative actions at desk. They kept $30 of my money because I was there for over 15 minutes. The desk clerk stated I was there for over 5 hours which was not even possible with the timing of my flight getting in after 7 pm 45 minutes away. And I was checking into another hotel at 11:30pm. I reached out to Mitel 6 corporate but got the 15 minute rule from them. I will never stay in such a place again.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Terrell

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

dave

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Ryan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
The rooms are kind of updated. One spot that definitely is NOT updated was the bathroom (minus the flooring). The fixtures were probably 40 years old but still worked fine. I did find a couple of random hairs left behind but I paid $56 a night. Other than that, the room was clean. The common areas look pretty rough and smell strongly of cigarette smoke, but it's not a big deal as you're in them for like 30 seconds coming in and out your room. They also allow pets with no extra fee, which is a big plus since not many hotels in the area offer that. It's not a great place to stay but it's cheap, adequate, and fit my needs. I would stay here again if it came up. Just manage your expectations relative to the price you pay. It's not going to be as nice as a place that costs $200 a night, so don't expect it to be.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Richard

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
First 3 rooms had no working tv. Bed was very uncomfortable and shower walls had peeling paint
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Gary

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

david

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
People friendly...room clean and quiet
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Audrey

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Horrible
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Julie

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Worst stay of my life. See the pictures. I ended up not staying when I found the hair in the bed. No apology no offer to give me another room… So I left.
Random items on the floor of the room
No towels in my room when I arrived
Random items on the floor of the room
Random items on the floor of the room
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Kaylee

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Donna

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025