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# Courtyard by Marriott Bloomington Normal vs Hampton Inn & Suites Bloomington-Normal

Both are in Bloomington (IL), 1.6 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · ★★★ · Greenbriar East
## [Courtyard by Marriott Bloomington Normal](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/courtyard-by-marriott-bloomington-normal-bloomington-il/)

- **Guest rating:** – ·

- **Location score:** 2.9

- **Score by category:** 4 of 14

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Hotel · ★★★ · Normal
## [Hampton Inn & Suites Bloomington-Normal](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/hampton-inn-suites-bloomington-normal-bloomington-il/)

- **Guest rating:** 7.5 ·  Good

- **Location score:** 4.0

- **Score by category:** 4 of 14

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1488718/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Too close to call

Each hotel leads in 4 categories. Your priorities decide. 1.6 km apart.

### Choose Hampton Inn & Suites Bloomington-Normal if you want

-   to walk to the sights (3.0 km / 4.3 km)
-   more restaurants on the doorstep (21 / 7)

### Why is Courtyard by Marriott Bloomington Normal better than Hampton Inn & Suites Bloomington-Normal?

1.  Later check-out (12:00 vs 11:00) (+1h)

### Why is Hampton Inn & Suites Bloomington-Normal better than Courtyard by Marriott Bloomington Normal?

1.  1.4 km closer to the city centre (−1.4 km)
2.  14 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m (+14)
3.  More walkable surroundings (walk grade 49 vs 29) (+20)

## All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

 

|  | Courtyard by Marriott Bloomington Normal | Hampton Inn & Suites Bloomington-Normal |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | – | 7.5 |
| Location | 2.9 | 4.0  (+1.1) |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.0  (+0.1) | 7.9 |
| Guest rating | – | 7.5 |
| Number of reviews | 1 | 7  (+6) |
| Google rating | 3.9/5 | – |
| Google reviews | 403 | – |
| Rank in Bloomington (IL) | bottom 37%  (+7%) | bottom 30% |
| Location |
| Location score | 2.9 | 4.0  (+1.1) |
| Distance to the centre | 4.3 km | 3.0 km  (−1.4 km) |
| To the airport | 5.4 km | 4.5 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 7 | 21  (+14) |
| To the nearest food shop | 210 m  (−620 m) | 830 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 1 | 1 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 1 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★ | ★★★ |
| Floors | – | 5 |
| Listed amenities | 9 | 8 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00  (+1h) | 11:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| LGBTQ+ friendly | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | – | ✓ |
| Free breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | – | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |

[Courtyard by Marriott vs Hampton Inn: which hotel brand is better?](https://stayversus.com/en/brands/courtyard-vs-hampton-inn/)

## Live prices around both hotels

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## Location

1.6 km apart

Courtyard by Marriott Bloomington Normal: city centre: 4.3 km, Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal (BMI): 5.4 km, 7 places to eat within 500 m.

Hampton Inn & Suites Bloomington-Normal: city centre: 3.0 km, Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal (BMI): 4.5 km, 21 places to eat within 500 m, 1 sights within 1 km.

## Courtyard by Marriott Bloomington Normal or Hampton Inn & Suites Bloomington-Normal: common questions

### Which is better, Courtyard by Marriott Bloomington Normal or Hampton Inn & Suites Bloomington-Normal?

They are evenly matched. Courtyard by Marriott Bloomington Normal is stronger in StayVersus score, rank in Bloomington (IL), to the nearest food shop; Hampton Inn & Suites Bloomington-Normal is stronger in number of reviews, location score, distance to the centre.

### Which is cheaper, Courtyard by Marriott Bloomington Normal or Hampton Inn & Suites Bloomington-Normal?

Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Hampton Inn & Suites Bloomington-Normal is closer: 3.0 km from the centre, against 4.3 km for Courtyard by Marriott Bloomington Normal.

### How far apart are Courtyard by Marriott Bloomington Normal and Hampton Inn & Suites Bloomington-Normal?

The two hotels are 1.6 km apart in a straight line.

## Compare now

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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