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Vrooman Mansion B&B

Vrooman Mansion B&B

701 E Taylor St
Bloomington, IL 61701-5425
United States of America
Innkeeper(s): Robin

(309) 828-8816
(877) 346-6488

 

Circa 1869. Located in the heart of Bloomington/Normal, Illinois, this historic estate is situated in the quiet neighborhood of Dimmitt's Grove. Exquisite décor and furnishings include rich textiles, oak wood accents, as well as stained glass and leaded beveled glass windows in the foyer. Gather in one of the spacious common areas that include the music room, fireside parlor, safe room and library. Offering privacy and luxury with pampering amenities, each themed guest suite represents part of the legacy of the Bloomington family who once lived in the red brick Italianate home. Wake up to indulge in a satisfying gourmet breakfast in the dining room. Leisurely explore the nearby area by antiquing in downtown and browsing the farmer's market on a sunny Saturday morning. Take a wine-tasting tour of the local vineyards.

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Vrooman Mansion B&B



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Rates

$100 to $275

Payment types accepted include Personal Checks, Master Card, Discover, American Express, Travelers Checks, Visa and Cash.

Events Hosted

  • Honeymoons
  • Meetings
  • Family Reunions
  • Romantic Getaways
  • Seminars
  • Weddings
  • High Tea
  • Private Dinner Parties

Available Food Service

  • Early Coffee/Tea
  • Full Breakfast
  • Vegetarian Breakfast
  • Afternoon Tea Upon Request

Other Activities

  • Antiquing
  • Art Galleries
  • Bicycling
  • Canoeing/Kayaking
  • Fishing
  • Hiking
  • Horseback Riding
  • Live Theater
  • Museums
  • Parks
  • Shopping (Local Crafts)
  • Skiing Cross Country
  • Tennis
  • Water Sports
  • Wineries

On-Site Spa Services

  • Massages

Innkeeper(s)

Robin

Rooms

This property has 5 total guest accommodations with private bath and 1 cottage.

Amenities In Room

  • Air Conditioning
  • Bath Amenities
  • Bathrobes
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Hair Dryer
  • Reading Lamps
  • Wireless Internet Access

Amenities On Site

  • Computers
  • Copy Machine
  • DVD
  • Fax
  • Fireplace
  • Library
  • Parlor Games
  • Phone
  • Television
  • VCR

Business Traveler Amenities

  • Desk
  • FAX On-site
  • Flexible Check in/out Times
  • Gym Nearby
  • Hair Dryer
  • Internet Access
  • Iron/Ironing Board
  • Off-site Dry Cleaning Services
  • Television
  • Wireless Internet Access

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Vrooman Mansion B&B

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Location: City/Urban and Country.


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About Our Rooms

Carl Vroomans Suite

Carl Vroomans SuiteThis spacious, masculine suite has a bedroom with queen-size bed and fireplace, an adjoining private sitting room with queen-size sofa bed and a private attached bathroom. The adjacent sitting room, where Carl and Julia would often enjoy afternoon tea, features a large window seat overlooking the original Carriage House and a peaceful park-like view of the Lincoln Oak Memorial and the south lawn. The private attached bathroom has a claw-foot slipper tub, perfect for soaking your cares away.

Rates: $150 - $150

 

Julia Vroomans Suite

Julia Vroomans SuiteOur most popular room, the Julia Vrooman Suite boasts a very bright, sunny atmosphere. Overlooking the back lawn and garden, the large windows of the Julia Vrooman Suite also offer a filtered view of the tree-lined street to maintain your privacy. Julia Vrooman's charm and grace is evident in this room featuring a queen-size bed, European carved antique furniture, fireplace and modern attached private bathroom with cultured marble shower.

Rates: $125 - $125

 

The Rose Suite

The Rose SuiteThis charming European-style bedroom was originally a guest room in the Scott's home. The adjoining trunk room, originally used to house guests' baggage after it had been brought up to the second floor by an English Lift, has been converted into an attached private bathroom. The original bath fixtures include a wooden rail claw-foot tub and shower combination. This lovely room overlooks the original home of Eli Barber, the man responsible for the building of the mansion.

Rates: $115 - $115

 

Masters Chamber Suite

Masters Chamber SuiteFeel like royalty when you stay in this grand Victorian room. The Master's Chamber has been replicated to its original décor. Furnishings include a very large mirrored armoire, queen-size bed, a full-size sofa and marble top dresser. The bathroom, located across the hall, is original to the home including its bath fixtures, a claw-foot tub and shower combination with a large sunflower showerhead and pull-chain "water chamber". Based on availability, this bathroom can be reserved for your exclusive use for an additional fee.

Rates: $115 - $115

 

Letitias Suite

Letitias SuiteLetitia's Suite provides detailed elements of century-old artistic craftsmanship. Letitia's Suite is decorated with vintage clothes and hats and a collection of hatpins. The adjoining common sitting room has a desk and TV, which can be made exclusive for the guests of Letitia's Suite for an additional fee. The bathroom, which is located down the hall and original to the home, includes such bath fixtures as a claw-foot tub and shower combination with a large sunflower showerhead and pull-chain toilet. For an additional fee, it can also be reserved exclusively for your use, though this option is based on availability.

Rates: $100 - $100

 

Innkeeper Note

The large guest rooms of the Vrooman Mansion Bed and Breakfast Inn have been tastefully decorated with antique period furniture for your comfort and enjoyment. Each suite in this historic bed and breakfast inn has its own theme and represents a part of the noble Bloomington family that graced the home in years gone by. Spend a night in one of the suites and enjoy the luxury of down pillows, micro-fiber robes, soft fluffy towels, and high quality bed linens, then wake up to a full gourmet breakfast. We provide free Wi-Fi, complimentary soft drinks, bottled water, and snacks for the duration of your visit. Vrooman Mansion is a wonderful alternative to conventional Bloomington/Normal, IL hotels. Come be our guests; one of our lovely rooms is sure to please you.

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- One Night Free: This property will honor the Free-Night certificate found in Bed & Breakfasts and Country Inns published by American Historic Inns. The certificate is valid for ONE NIGHT FREE with the purchase of one night.

The dates this property will honor the certificate are Anytime, subject to availability

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