Red Roof Opens in Bloomington, IL
This converted 94-room property features free Wi-Fi
August 25, 2011 - Red Roof®, a leader in economy lodging, announces the opening of its property in Bloomington, Illinois. Owned by Jay Patel, the hotel is located at 1905 W. Market Street, immediately off of exit 160 on I-55-I/74.
This converted 94-room property features free Wi-Fi. Additional features at this location include free gourmet coffee and USA Today® in the lobby, voicemail and cable TV (including HBO®) and micro-fridges are available in all Superior and Business King rooms.
“Red Roof has remained true to the philosophy of One Brand. One Focus.™ for more than 30 years,” says Jay Patel, owner, Red Roof-Bloomington. “Now that we are part of the Red Roof family, we look forward to providing our guests a savings without sacrificing any of the comfort of home while on the road.”
Red Roof recently opened properties in Amarillo, TX; Cookeville, TN; Newport, TN; Denver, PA; Kentland, IN; Monee, IL; Knoxville, TN; Wichita Falls, TX; Kingsport, TN and Columbus, OH; with plans to open several additional properties this year.
“Red Roof is a brand on the move,” says Andrew Alexander, president, Red Roof. “We are constantly thinking about how we can continue to appeal to existing customers and entice new travelers who come through our doors as they travel across the country.”
Bloomington is located in McLean County, approximately 40 miles east of Peoria and 50 miles west of Champaign. Bloomington is easily accessible from any city, with access from Interstates 39, 55 and 74, as well as daily Amtrak services and flights through the Central Illinois Regional Airport.
Downtown Bloomington boasts the Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts, the McLean County Museum of History and the U.S. Cellular Coliseum. Bloomington is also home of Illinois State University and Illinois Wesleyan University.
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