pets are welcome (fee). there's also an indoor saltwater pool, a business center, and an outdoor seating area with bbq grills and a fire pit, plus a coin-operated laundry and a fitness center. free perks include parking, a 24/7 coffee and tea station, and a breakfast buffet served in a streamlined dining area. modern studios and 1-bedroom provide complimentary wi-fi, kitchens and living areas, as well as pull-out sofas, flat-screen tvs, and desks with ergonomic chairs. set off us-45, this unfussy, contemporary all-suite hotel close to casual eateries is 11 minutes' walk from the university of illinois and 1 mile from the krannert art museum. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal 56 min
West Side Park (8 min) Grassy outdoor activity area with a pavilion & picnic tables, plus walking paths & a water fountain. University of Illinois Arboretum (6 min) Lush botanical garden & wedding venue featuring cherry trees & flowering plants. Japan House, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (7 min) William M. Staerkel Planetarium (15 min) Spurlock Museum (8 min) Museum with artifacts from ancient cultures & geographic areas, including ancient Egypt & East Asia. Busey Woods (14 min) 59-acres of native woodland with a raised boardwalk to view the birdlife & wildflowers. Main Quad (10 min) Grassy open space at the heart of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Hessel Park (15 min) A scenic path runs through this park, which boasts 50 tree species, sports courts, grills & more. Meadowbrook Park (7 min) Extensive area includes a farm, play structure, acres of restored prairie, several gardens & trails. Orpheum Children's Science Museum (8 min) Children's museum featuring interactive educational exhibits in a former vaudeville theater. Visit Champaign County (8 min) Shopping, art, lake, outdoor recreation, and camping Sholem Aquatic Center (10 min) Seasonal outdoor water park with rapids, falls, sprays, slides & pools plus a food stand. The Senior Memorial Chime of Altgeld Hall Tower (9 min) Sousa Archives and Center for American Music (6 min) Krannert Art Museum (5 min) Museum offering changing exhibits of works in a variety of media by contemporary international arts. |