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Reviews of Best Western Plus Bloomington East Hotel

2.5 out of 5
Best Western Plus Bloomington East Hotel
604 1/2 I.A.A. Drive, Bloomington, IL

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 414 out of 778 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 241 out of 778 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 78 out of 778 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 35 out of 778 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 778 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Kim

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would love to give a perfect review, but unfortunately, I can't. The gentleman who checked us in was wonderful. He was really sweet and very attentive. On the departure the woman behind the desk was so rude. My husband wanted to check out and get a receipt, and the woman behind the desk was on her phone and rolled her eyes when my husband was standing at the front desk. My husband said we were checking out, and she said sarcastically, "OK," and continued talking on her phone, clearly not talking to a customer. When my husband stood there waiting she said, "Yes?" My husband said, "I would like a receipt". She then told the person on the other line," Hold On." I gave my husband a receipt without a "Was everything ok with your stay? or Thank you for staying with us." Absolutely no comment from her. This is such poor business etiquette. Unfortunately, we take this into strong consideration when we return to a hotel. The hotel was very clean, the beds were comfortable, and breakfast was decent. The rooms were a little small, but because we were there just to sleep, it didn't matter. We would stay there more because both our sons go to ISU, and we visit from time to time. But because of this young lady's attitude and our disturbing her personal phone call during her work time, we will not be returning again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from General Manager on Apr 15, 2024
Thank you for the feedback! We apologize for the inconvience during your stay and we will handle it accordingly!

8/10 Good

Miki, Milan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
VERY tiny room w 2 queen beds.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from General Manager on Apr 10, 2024
Thank you for the feedback!

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Checkin was very smooth considering we made Expedia reservations 20 minutes prior to arrival. The room did not represent the Expedia rating very well. Built-in furniture looked a little beat up, the paint on epoxy on the tub had be walked-off down the middle making it look dirty, shower curtain had stains, which my wife said looked like blood. The caulking on the outside of tub was worn and looking like mold was forming. The barh towels and floor mat were either dirty or needed to be rewashed. However the beds were clean and comfy, the breakfast was good and the area seemed very safe.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from General Manager on Apr 10, 2024
Thank you for the feedback! We apologize for the inconvenience during your stay and will get them looked at.

10/10 Excellent

Wesley

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I liked everything wish the room had a microwave
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Response from General Manager on Apr 2, 2024
Thank you for the positive feedback! We apologize for the inconveniences during your stay and will get them worked on as soon as possible!

8/10 Good

kristin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was wonderful. Dedicated, in fact. We could hear the traffic from the main road all night. No one slept well. The rooms are very small. However, we appreciated the soft bed and warm breakfast. The price was also appreciated especially compared to other locations! Overall, i would stay again. Thanks 😊
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from General Manager on Apr 2, 2024
Thank you for the positive feedback! We apologize for the inconveniences during your stay!

8/10 Good

Joyce

Travelled with family
Was an awesome time
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from General Manager on Mar 25, 2024
Thank you for the positive feedback!

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from GM on Mar 22, 2024
Thank you for 5 stars!!!!!

8/10 Good

Griffin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024
Response from General Manager on Feb 26, 2024
Thank you for the positive feedback!

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Travelled with family
Found someone else’s dirty underwear in the closet
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from General Manager on Feb 26, 2024
Thank you for the feedback! We will look into the inconveniences stated and get them solved as soon as possible.

10/10 Excellent

Theresa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is the first time I have stayed in a Best western I Live in,it is very clean,staff was very friendly at check in I will stay again,I will recommend to family ,friends keep up the good work,oh yes the breakfast was excellent,they had a variety 👌🙏👍
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from General Manager on Feb 12, 2024
Thank you for the positive feedback!

10/10 Excellent

Dylan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nothing really specific. Ease of access with another entrance than the main lobby.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from General Manager on Feb 6, 2024
Thank you for the positive feedback!

10/10 Excellent

JOHN

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and very comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Response from General Manager on Feb 2, 2024
Thank you for the positive feedback!

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Response from General Manager on Jan 31, 2024
Thank you for the positive feedback!

8/10 Good

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I was traveling to Branson, taking some special food items for my family and needed a refrigerator overnight. I reserved a room that specifically had a fridge. I took everything down the long hallway to the elevator and up to the room only to find the refrigerator was not cold nor was it getting cold enough to keep the food safe over night. The staff said they could replace it in the morning which defeats my purpose of keeping the food safe. They were kind enough to let me keep it in their fridge until morning. Thank you for your service and helpfulness.
Response from General Manager on Jan 31, 2024
Thank you for the positive feedback!

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Business traveller
Nice clean place
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Response from General Manager on Jan 31, 2024
Thank you for the positive feedback!

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Response from General Manager on Feb 12, 2024
Thank you for the positive feedback!

8/10 Good

Terese, Champaign

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Response from General Manager on Jan 31, 2024
Thank you for the positive feedback!

2/10 Terrible

Kristine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Staff & service
Do not stay in room 220, whatever is next to the bed will knock all day and night long and you will not get any sleep. Property is great, especially for the price, just wish I could have slept.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Response from General Manager on Jan 9, 2024
Thank you for the feedback! We apologize for inconvenience you experienced during your stay and will get it looked at right away!

6/10 Okay

Lynda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The air in the room smelled slightly smoky.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Response from General Manager on Jan 9, 2024
Thank you for the feedback! We apologize for the inconvenience and will look into the issues stated!

10/10 Excellent

Gerald

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Response from General Manager on Jan 9, 2024
Thank you for the positive feedback!

10/10 Excellent

jill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was very clean, quiet and convenient
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Response from General Manager on Jan 2, 2024
Thank you for the positive feedback! We look forward to your stay again in the future!

6/10 Okay

Brittney

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Ehhh okay…
The staff were great! Very friendly. But it Wasn’t the nicest as far cleanliness. Our room on the 2nd floor was not cleaned fully. The bathroom had a contact from someone previously on the floor, multiple handles hanging lose, the pillows were odd and not even regular sized. Never seen that before. Over all it was an okay stay. The free breakfast was nice. That seemed very clean. Most likely will not return. But it was convenient for an overnight stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Response from General Manager on Dec 31, 2023
Thank you for the feedback! We apologize any inconvenience you may have had during your stay and will look into getting those fixed!

6/10 Okay

Davi

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Response from General Manager on Dec 31, 2023
Thank you for the feedback!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Business week
Great hotel. Convenient location to everything. I really appreciate the availability of EV charging!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023
Response from General Manager on Dec 19, 2023
Thank you for the positive feedback!

10/10 Excellent

Jere

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Response from General Manager on Dec 19, 2023
Thank you for the positive feedback!

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Response from General Manager on Dec 19, 2023
Thank you for the positive feedback!

6/10 Okay

Aaron

Business traveller
I got charged twice and still haven’t seen my refund
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Response from General Manager on Dec 14, 2023
Thank you for the feedback! If you can provide me with the check-in and check-out date I can look into it for you.

8/10 Good

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was good for a one night stay. Slightly congested area but close to many restaurants and shopping. The staff was very good, cordial and attentive to any needs. They allowed me to check in a bit early to get ready to go to my granddaughters event. Breakfast was included and was a hot breakfast with eggs, bacon, waffles, etc. Beds were comfortable the rooms were small but well kept. Recommend for a short stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Response from General Manager on Dec 12, 2023
Thank you for the positive feedback!

10/10 Excellent

Heidi

Travelled with family
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Response from General Manager on Dec 9, 2023
Thank you for the positive feedback!

10/10 Excellent

Paula, Republic

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy checkin and great suggestion for dinner.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Response from General Manager on Dec 9, 2023
Thank you for the positive feedback!

10/10 Excellent

jon

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Response from General Manager on Dec 9, 2023
Thank you for the positive feedback!

8/10 Good

Gary

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
could not check in before 3pm lots of shopping and resterants
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Response from General Manager on Dec 6, 2023
Thank you for the positive feedback!

8/10 Good

Katherine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel was in a convenient location for what we needed in the area. A few towels in our bathroom were stained so we threw those on the floor immediately, they should never have been in service. Some areas could use some attention and refreshing. Front desk and breakfast team are attentive and friendly, area is safe.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Response from General Manager on Dec 6, 2023
Thank you for the feedback! We apologize for inconvenience during your stay and will look into the issues stated.

10/10 Excellent

Brittney

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Response from General Manager on Nov 29, 2023
Thank you for the positive feedback!

10/10 Excellent

J.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable bed, good breakfast, good location.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Response from General Manager on Nov 28, 2023
Thank you for the positive feedback!

8/10 Good

Molly

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very friendly! Excellent customer service. Overall, was a great stay! Didn't love the pillows (but rarely do), cable stations on the TV were very good (per my grandson who traveled with us). :) Breakfast also met our expectations!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Response from General Manager on Nov 28, 2023
Thank you for the positive feedback!

4/10 Poor

Colleen

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had booked a room with a king bed well in advance; at check in it was not available. The room was also in poor condition. Towel rack falling off the wall; shower adjuster fallen out of place; etc. Finishes in the room were done poorly & things were falling apart. The vending room was open to another room that was a mess; old mattress standing up & beer bottles sitting around. Overall a very creepy place.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Response from General Manager on Nov 28, 2023
Thank you for the response! We are sorry to hear about your stay and will look into the issues that have come forth!

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Response from General Manager on Nov 28, 2023
Thank you for the positive feedback!

8/10 Good

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Response from General Manager on Nov 28, 2023
Thank you for the positive feedback!

10/10 Excellent

Annette

Travelled with family and small children
The staff was very friendly and efficient. The breakfast was really good! Waffles, scrambled eggs, sausage, potatoes, muffins, toast and cereal. The coffee was great! Espresso and americanos. Mostly updates but still had some updating to go.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Response from General Manager on Nov 28, 2023
Thank you for the positive feedback!

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly person at check in and nice clean to. Bed and pillows are very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Response from General Manager on Nov 28, 2023
Thank you for the positive feedback!

10/10 Excellent

John

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
in town for a weekend event in Shirly Illinois. Helpful staff. Good breakfast, but a little short on options Sunday. Good location, many dining and shopping options nearby. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Response from General Manager on Nov 28, 2023
Thank you for the positive feedback!

6/10 Okay

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean hotel. Hard beds.
Pros: The hotel was very clean, and looked modern and updated. The room was beautiful and clean. The staff were very friendly and helpful. The location is close to mall, hospital and airport. Cons: The mattress was hard. The pillows on the bed were little squares, not normal sized bed pillows. The shower didn’t have good water pressure.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Response from General Manager on Nov 21, 2023
Thank you for the feedback! We strive hard to make sure our guests are well taken care of and will put your comments into suggestions

10/10 Excellent

Malia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No compliants at all, the room was very tidy, it was a nice little weekend vacation for myself, I unfortunately didn't take advantage of the gym or pool but I had a lovely experience none the less. I would stay here again in a heart beat.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Response from General Manager on Nov 12, 2023
Thank you for the amazing feedback! We are glad to hear about your stay and look forward to having you back!!

10/10 Excellent

Jenna

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Response from General Manager on Dec 5, 2023
Thank you for the positive feedback!

8/10 Good

Kathy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
For being a hotel, It was really good. The bed was just harder than I like, but I am extra sensitive.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Response from General Manager on Nov 11, 2023
Thank you for the positive feedback!

4/10 Poor

Jason

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Response from GM on Nov 8, 2023
Thank you for your feedback. We wish we knew more about the issues. Sorry about your experience.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed for work week
Good experience. Jason was great at the front desk. I really like that they have EV charging available.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
Response from General Manager on Nov 7, 2023
Thank you for the positive feedback!

8/10 Good

Chandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Response from General Manager on Nov 7, 2023
Thank you for the positive feedback!

6/10 Okay

Sarah

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
Room wasn’t cleaned efficiently after last guest!
The bathroom door to my suite was broken and would not stay closed and when We were looking for the remote for the sitting room area I thought I saw it sticking out from under the lounge chair so I reached down to grab it and it was a pair of socks from a previous guest. Was kinda gross I washed my hands immediately but was huat kinda put off by touching a strangers funky socks.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Response from General Manager on Nov 1, 2023
Thank you for the feedback! We are sorry to hear about you stay and will look into the issues!!!