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The Vrooman Mansion Bed and Breakfast in Bloomington, IL.
The built-in safe bears Julia Scott's name in gold lettering. This safe was highly unusual because it signified Julia Scott's financial independence in an era long before women could even vote.
Partake in our banana berry yogurt granola split for your first course of breakfast.
Relax on the side porch of the Vrooman Mansion Bed & Breakfast.
The Rose Suite bathroom used to be the trunk room where staff would unload vistor's trunks off the English Lift.
Enjoy the Julia Vrooman Suite.
A full gourmet breakfast is served at the original Scott-Vrooman Family dining room table.
The eight foot stained glass windows greet you as you enter the main foyer.
The Carl Vrooman Suite has an attached private sitting room for you to also relax in.
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Address
701 East Taylor
Bloomington, IL 61701
USA - Phone+1-309-828-8816
- Fax+1-309-828-2596
- Toll free+1-877-346-6488
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Welcome to the Vrooman Mansion, a Bed & Breakfast Inn located in the heart of Bloomington/Normal, Illinois. The Vrooman Mansion is a historical estate situated in the quiet neighborhood of Dimmett's Grove and offers the utmost in privacy and luxury. This bed & breakfast allows guests to explore the fine restaurants, shops and attractions of central Illinois while providing a welcoming and comfortable home base. Guests can choose from a myriad of activities offered by the surrounding communities. Because of its central location, the Vrooman Mansion is a great place for friends and family to meet.
Rooms & Rates
Reviews
Score Breakdown based on 24 Reviews
4.7 out of 5- Guest room 4
- Services 5
- Value 5
- Cleanliness 5
- Dining 5
5 out of 5Bloomington's Best Kept Secret
July 23, 2012
I had never been to a b&b before, and always had an image of my grandma's house. BOY was I wrong. Here at Vrooman Mansion your every need is catered to. B&B's are more of a pampered luxurious stay, that can be as personalized as you would like them to be. And you also get to "live" in this amazing mansion where each room is different, and the refreshments are free. No fighting with pop/ice machines! To top it off, the most beautiful and delicious breakfasts I have ever seen/had!
5 out of 5best first time experiance
June 27, 2012
Nomally we stay at a motel on our trips from the gulf coast to central Wisconsin but this time we recieved a gift card for a bed and breakfast. The stay was so much more relaxing and enjoyable. It was like we made a friend in the middle of a long journy and we can't wait to see them again.
4.4 out of 5YUM!
April 08, 2011
Fantastic breakfast, funny innkeeper! Lots of history in the house to peruse. My husband and I came down just for one night to get away from the city. (We live in Chicago). I'm not a big cook, so we want to come back for the delish breakfasts alone!!!
4.8 out of 5Beauty in Bloomington
March 08, 2011
My husband and I stayed at the Vrooman Mansion for our wedding anniversary. The staff is extremely helpful and friendly. The mansion is beautiful--especially when it's decorated for Christmas--and we felt like royalty! The breakfast was delicious and lovingly prepared, even though we were the only couple booked that night. The mansion has an interesting history behind it. The original owners were patriots and philanthropists whose memory deserves to be kept alive. Be sure to stay at this fabulous bed-and-breakfast the next time you are in Bloomington, Illinois!
Location
Innkeeper Information
Innkeeper(s)
Kate Worden
The innkeepers speak:
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English
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Address
701 East Taylor
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Rooms & Rates
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Nightly Rate
$100 - $275
Letitia's Room
Letitia'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, upon availability.
- Maximum Capacity: 2
- Beds 1 Queen
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$100/$100Carl Vrooman Suite
This 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.
- Maximum Capacity: 4
- Bathroom Private Bath
- Beds 1 Queen
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$150/$150Julia Vrooman Suite
Our 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.
- Maximum Capacity: 3
- Bathroom Private Bath
- Beds 1 Queen
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$125/$125The Rose Suite
This 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.
- Maximum Capacity: 2
- Bathroom Private Bath
- Beds 1 Queen
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$115/$115Master's Chamber Suite
Feel 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.
- Maximum Capacity: 4
- Beds 1 Queen
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$115/$115Policy
Reservation Policy
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Check In: 4-6 pm Check Out: 10-11 am
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Deposit Amount Required: Credit card number needed to hold reservation
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Open All Year Round: Yes
General Policies
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Smoking Allowed: Limited
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Guest Pets Allowed: No
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Drinking Allowed: Yes
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Drinks Available: Yes
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Suitable For Children: Yes
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Childcare Provided: No
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Nightly Rate
$100 - $275
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Reviews
Score Breakdown based on 24 Reviews
4.7 out of 5- Guest room 4
- Services 4
- Value 4
- Cleanliness 4
- Dining 4
5 out of 5Bloomington's Best Kept Secret
July 23, 2012
I had never been to a b&b before, and always had an image of my grandma's house. BOY was I wrong. Here at Vrooman Mansion your every need is catered to. B&B's are more of a pampered luxurious stay, that can be as personalized as you would like them to be. And you also get to "live" in this amazing mansion where each room is different, and the refreshments are free. No fighting with pop/ice machines! To top it off, the most beautiful and delicious breakfasts I have ever seen/had!
5 out of 5best first time experiance
June 27, 2012
Nomally we stay at a motel on our trips from the gulf coast to central Wisconsin but this time we recieved a gift card for a bed and breakfast. The stay was so much more relaxing and enjoyable. It was like we made a friend in the middle of a long journy and we can't wait to see them again.
4.4 out of 5YUM!
April 08, 2011
Fantastic breakfast, funny innkeeper! Lots of history in the house to peruse. My husband and I came down just for one night to get away from the city. (We live in Chicago). I'm not a big cook, so we want to come back for the delish breakfasts alone!!!
4.8 out of 5Beauty in Bloomington
March 08, 2011
My husband and I stayed at the Vrooman Mansion for our wedding anniversary. The staff is extremely helpful and friendly. The mansion is beautiful--especially when it's decorated for Christmas--and we felt like royalty! The breakfast was delicious and lovingly prepared, even though we were the only couple booked that night. The mansion has an interesting history behind it. The original owners were patriots and philanthropists whose memory deserves to be kept alive. Be sure to stay at this fabulous bed-and-breakfast the next time you are in Bloomington, Illinois!
4.2 out of 5Just blocks away from my old college apartment
January 12, 2011
Just blocks away from my old college apartment was a gem of the prairie. The Vrooman Mansion delivered everything the pictures promised -- Victorian elegance, hostoric prominence, a breakfast beyond compare, and a great place to relax for the evening. The Vrooman is not that far from my home, but its elegance is worlds away.
4.0 out of 5Great B&B
January 01, 2011
We stayed for 2 days & had a great weekend get away!..Our room was the Rose Room..we arrived w/ the wine and cheese tray awaiting for us!.The hostess were very accommodating & went out of their way for us..We were able to roam around & experience the mansion for ourselves!Would def. go back w. the rest of the family!!
5 out of 5Vrooman Mansion was an amazing experience
November 21, 2010
For a quick and relatively unplanned getaway after a long week at work, my boyfriend and I took off for Bloomington-Normal for some badly needed R and R. The Vrooman Mansion was recommended by a friend. The staff was amazingly friendly, knowledgeable and helpful and pulled out all the stops in making our stay as comfortable, romantic, and relaxing as they could have. From greeting us by name to arranging for massages in our room to a magnificent breakfast in bed to permitting late check-out, the Vrooman staff was top notch. The mansion itself was breathtaking -- filled with history, luxury, and stories. There is no doubt we will be back again and feel lucky this diamond is located just an hour away. We highly recommend this to any others finding themselves anywhere in downstate Illinois or needing a getaway. What a gem!
4.8 out of 5best breakfast we've ever had
September 19, 2010
We selected this inn as a convenient location for our evening drive to Springfield IL. Despite a late arrival we still got the house tour... a museum-quality historic home. Sleeping rooms are not just charming and immaculate, but blessedly quiet with luxurious sheets. We've stayed in many B&Bs across the country and have never had such a gourmet breakfast. J. Greer Glen Ellyn IL
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Location
Location Type
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Small town
City - Bloomington
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Directions to property:
Airport
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Bloomington, IL (BMI-Bloomington-Normal)
Area Attractions
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Antique Shopping
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Concert venue
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Gourmet/Fine Dining
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Historical interests
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Lake
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Live Music
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Movie Theater
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Museum
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National/State parks
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Nature area
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indoor rock climbing facility
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Outlet Stores
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Performing Theater
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Picnic area
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Religious Services
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River
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Winery
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Zoo
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Bicycle riding trails
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Billiards
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Boating
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Canoeing
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Cross-country ski trails
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Fishing
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Golfing
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Hiking trails
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Horseback riding
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Hunting
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Kayaking
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indoor rock climbing
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Shopping
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Sight-seeing
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Tennis courts
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Water sports
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Amenities
Type:
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Bed and Breakfast
Property highlights
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Antiques/decor
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Business travel
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Gourmet food
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Group events
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Honeymoons
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Luxury
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Nature
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Peaceful getaway
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Romantic escape
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Weddings
On-site
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Board games
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Computer
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Conference Rooms
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Copier
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DVD Player
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In-room internet
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Desk
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Fax Machine
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Internet Service
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Library
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Piano
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Satellite/Cable TV
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TV
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Telephone
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VCR
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Videos
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Washer/dryer
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Wedding Facilities
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Wi-Fi
Guest room(s)
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Air conditioning
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Alarm clock
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Amenities Basket
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Bath robes
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Ceiling fans
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Fireplace
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Hairdryer
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Breakfast
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Type: Full
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Time Served: 7:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
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Serving Location: On side porch,Dining Room
Complimentary Perks
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Non-alcoholic Beverages
Special meal options
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Low fat
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Restrictive
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Vegetarian
Additional food services
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snacks
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