A Brilliant Bloomington Stay
Pet-friendly boutique hotel and conference center off I-55

Whether business, vacation, or a celebration brings you to central Illinois, you’ll appreciate the iconic design, warm ambience, and Midwestern charm of Chateau Hotel and Conference. Just off I-55, three miles from Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal (BMI), our modern, non-smoking hotel offers extensive amenities for productivity and relaxation as well as a friendly 24/7 front desk staff to assist with anything you need. 

Wake up well-rested in one of our 177 well-appointed guest rooms and suites, featuring free high-speed WiFi, a flat-screen HDTV with streaming capability, mini-refrigerator, and plush bedding. Enjoy a free buffet breakfast of scrambled eggs, sausage or bacon, waffles, and more and dig into global favorites using the freshest ingredients at our Fusion Crunch bar and restaurant. Prioritize your wellness with a 24/7 fitness center, heated indoor pool, hot tub, and sauna and take advantage of a comforting library area complete with a roaring fireplace. If you’re hosting a meeting, wedding, or celebration, we offer nine spectacular venues—including a convention center, ballroom, and banquet facility—that can accommodate up to 530 conference or banquet guests. Rounding out your stay are conveniences like free parking, a 24/7 snack shop, and guest laundry facilities. Small dogs and cats are welcome for an extra nightly fee.

Situated 131 miles southwest of Chicago, our convenient location is surrounded by a variety of dining options and is just minutes from the Shoppes at College Hills and Eastland Mall. Catch an Illinois State University basketball game at Redbird Arena, attend a concert at Grossinger Motors Arena, or go for a scenic hike or bike ride along the expansive Constitution Trail. 

Offers

Amenities

A Boutique Retreat

Wellness facilities, global cuisine, and ample event space await

Nestled in the charming city of Bloomington, driving distance from Chicago, Chateau Hotel and Conference Center provides an inspiring destination for business and leisure travelers. Our non-smoking, pet-friendly hotel off I-55 is three miles from Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal (BMI) and offers plenty of free parking. You’ll be warmly greeted by a member of our 24/7 front desk staff and directed to one of our 177 thoughtfully appointed guest rooms or suites featuring free WiFi, a flat-screen HDTV with streaming capability, and plush bedding. Maintain your daily workout routine with a 24/7 fitness center and heated indoor pool, relax in the hot tub, sauna, and cozy library with fireplace, and stay satiated with a free buffet breakfast, global restaurant with room service, and 24/7 snack shop. Host an important meeting or unforgettable celebration for up to 530 conference or banquet guests with nine impressive venues, including a ballroom, banquet facility, and convention center. You’re welcome to bring a small dog or cat for an extra nightly fee. 

Local Area

Discover the Area

Play on the lake, go shopping, and visit museums

Make the most of central Illinois during your stay at Chateau Hotel and Conference Center. Go boating and fishing on Lake Bloomington, wander the campus of Illinois State University, or enjoy shopping and dining at Eastland Mall and the Shoppes at College Hills. History buffs can tour the 19th century home of a former Supreme Court justice at the David Davis Mansion or peruse the exhibits on local history at the McClean County Museum of History while culture enthusiasts will love attending a music performance at the Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts or seeing a classic film at the Normal Theater, an art deco movie theater. If you’re here with the family, harvest corn and feed the cows at the Children’s Discovery Museum and see Sumatran tigers and tamar wallabies at the Miller Park Zoo. Golfers should pack their clubs and head to the lush greens of the Den at Fox Creek Golf Course and Ironwood Golf Course.

Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts

Bloomington Ice Center 

Children’s Discovery Museum 

Constitution Trail

David Davis Mansion

Den at Fox Creek Golf Course

Downtown Bloomington Farmers’ Market

Eastland Mall 

Ewing Cultural Center

Funks Grove Nature Spaces

Grossinger Motors Arena

Illinois State University 

Ironwood Golf Course

Lake Bloomington

Lil Beaver Brewery

McClean County Museum of History

Miller Park Zoo

Normal Theater

Prairie Aviation Museum

Redbird Arena

Shoppes at College Hills 

Sugar Creek Art Center

Rooms

Rooms That Redefine Comfort

Well-appointed accommodations prioritize work and relaxation

After a busy day, you’ll love retreating to one of our 177 non-smoking guest rooms or suites, creating a serene space with sleek furniture and soothing neutrals. Wrap up work with free high-speed WiFi at the well-lit desk with ergonomic chair and unwind with a delicious meal from room service as you stream your favorite shows on the flat-screen HDTV. Drift off to sleep on a plush pillow-top mattress and brightly start your day in the tranquil bathroom appointed with complimentary bath products and a hair dryer before enjoying a free breakfast. All accommodations also feature a mini-refrigerator, microwave, coffee/tea maker, table and chairs, ironing amenities, and air conditioning. Bring along your dog or cat (25 pounds or less) for an extra nightly fee. 

Dining

Global Cuisine

Enjoy a free buffet breakfast, restaurant, and 24/7 snack shop

Whether running to meetings or soaking up the sights, Chateau Hotel and Conference Center will keep you satiated with a delicious dining experience. Get energized every morning with our free buffet breakfast of scrambled eggs, sausage or bacon, waffles, cereal, fruit, pastries, and more. End a productive day at Fusion Crunch, our on-site bar and restaurant serving a selection of global fare prepared using the freshest ingredients—or order the entrées right to your door courtesy of room service. We also offer a convenient 24/7 snack shop offering tasty snacks and refreshing beverages. 

Meetings And Events

Meet in Bloomington

Host business gatherings of any kind at our full-service hotel

Plan a private executive meeting, team-building corporate retreat, innovative conference, celebratory gala, or other corporate affair at Chateau Hotel and Conference Center. Our hotel’s iconic design and warm ambience create the ideal environment for ideation, innovation, and collaboration. We offer nine flexible well-lit venues, or 9,000 square feet of flexible space, that can accommodate up to 530 conference or banquet guests. Delicious catering keeps attendees energized while free high-speed WiFi and the latest technology ensure a seamless execution of speeches, presentations, and teleconferences. Let our experienced meeting planners coordinate all the details, so you can focus on the business at hand. 

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