VROOMAN MANSION B&B, Bloomington

Vrooman Mansion B&B - A historic Romanesque bed and breakfast with elegant suites, gourmet breakfasts, and indoor/outdoor event spaces

Vrooman Mansion B&B occupies a terra cotta Romanesque structure in Bloomington's residential Dimmitt's Grove neighborhood. The historic Bloomington hotel contains seven guest suites on the second floor of the main house, each decorated with period antiques and modern furnishings, plus two additional suites in the renovated Carriage House. Guests receive a full gourmet breakfast served between 8:00-9:30 a.m. in the original Scott/Vrooman family dining room, featuring seasonal ingredients such as pecan pumpkin waffles or BLT Eggs Benedict. The mansion offers 24-hour complimentary beverages and snacks, microfiber bathrobes, free high-speed Wi-Fi, and common areas including porches and a baby grand player piano. Located at 701 E Taylor Street on the southeast corner of Taylor and Clayton Streets, Vrooman Mansion sits just blocks from downtown Bloomington attractions and 6 miles from Central Illinois Regional Airport.

Pros

The Carriage House features heated floors, a stone-set wood-burning fireplace, and spa-quality bathroom fixtures

Multiple indoor and outdoor event spaces available for weddings, corporate retreats, and private gatherings for up to 100 guests

Located within walking distance of downtown restaurants, farmers' markets, and historic sites

The property includes outdoor spaces with a pergola, screened-in porch, and fireplace for enjoying wine or s'mores

Cons

Breakfast is not served in guest rooms, only in the main dining room or patio

The B&B's second-floor rooms require guests to climb stairs as there is no elevator