Indiana Memorial Union — Local services in Bloomington

IU has a Beautiful Campus and this is in the center of the main limestone architecture portion. It's definitely worth taking a stroll through and checking out all the rooms and stops you can. It is often busy and parking nearby is mostly paid or IU permits only but most don't need to drive because of all the easy access, smooth and pretty well lit pathways. Even the brick paths are well leveled and smooth around Campus! Just remember to park in the IMU Pay Lots (No it's not free, but it's cheaper the the ticket you're likely to get for parking in an spot you shouldn't) and not on the curbs in the circle for very long. IU is beautiful...

I have the opportunity to stay while training for a new position. Wonderful accommodations. Good food options in the building too so I never left during my stay. I would have journeyed into Bloomington with someone, I simply chose not to. Starbucks in the building too so a two thumbs up for me. Starbucks coffee in the room as well. My view was nice and all my meetings were on the main floor. It's a beautiful hotel and lovely campus. There is so much to see around campus. Adjacent to IMU is this fabulous church and cemetery as well. Gorgeous historic furniture inside. Simply and amazing place to visit...

The IMU is, in many ways, the centrepiece of the Indiana University campus. Dining halls and hotel rooms, a Starbucks coffee and a basement cafeteria, an auditorium and a truly impressive study hall area, like a living room in a typical house, if you happened to be King Henry VIII.

I would recommend relaxing in the study hall, which is usually none too crowded or taking your coffee to enjoy out on the solarium patio.

Pro Tip The short hallway to the main floor central restrooms (near the hotel escalators) is festooned with amazing old photos. There is a candid shot of a young Elvis,...