CASCADES INN - Bloomington IN 2601 N Walnut Street 47404

2601 North Walnut St., Bloomington, IN 47404 United States

Near Indiana University Bloomington

Call to book 1-800-219-2797

Group Sales: 1-800-906-2871

Cascades Inn offers a variety of amenities including a bar/lounge, parking, WiFi/Internet, laundry facilities, and an electric car charging station.

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Reviews

"I love the location"

I love the location. It's so close to restaurants, the college and downtown. I also love that it's right next to the park. There is a lovely patio area.

Michael B. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room)

Verified Review, stayed from Mon Nov 03 to Sat Nov 08 2025 at a $90.79 average nightly rate.

"It was great very clean and everyone was nice"

Very Satisfied

Beverly H. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room)

Verified Review, stayed from Sun Oct 26 to Mon Oct 27 2025 at a $73.99 average nightly rate.

"Clean comfortable beds, friendly staff !"

Very Good

Judy W. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room)

Verified Review, stayed from Mon Jul 21 to Wed Jul 23 2025 at a $75.99 average nightly rate.

"Very nice, pleasant."

Room was clean, beds were comfortable, nice lighting. The courtyard was very pretty. Overall nice experience.

John M. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room)

Verified Review, stayed from Sat Aug 23 to Sun Aug 24 2025 at a $122.98 average nightly rate.

"Room and service."

Loved the bed and shower was excellent. Prices reasonable and good continental breakfast. My favorite hotel.

Harold W. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room)

Verified Review, stayed from Sat Jul 26 to Sun Jul 27 2025 at a $91.61 average nightly rate.

"My Review"

Overall, everything was fine; however, the A/C in the first room I had stopped working one night, making sleep difficult. Also, the last night I was there, in a different room, the smoke alarm chirped loudly several times and the red light flashed three different times over the course of an hour, starting about 1:30am until about 2:50am today (Sunday). I couldn't sleep. I told the front desk about it this morning when I checked out.

James L. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room)

Verified Review, stayed from Sat Jun 28 to Sun Jun 29 2025 at a $96.99 average nightly rate.

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Property Description

Located in Bloomington, Cascades Inn is on the riverwalk, within a 5-minute drive of Indiana University Bloomington and Memorial Stadium. This motel is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Cascades Park and 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall.

At Cascades Inn, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge.

Make yourself at home in one of the 85 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Cable television is provided for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature designer toiletries and hair dryers.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Memorial Stadium - 0.9 mi
Bhc Meadows Hospital - 1.3 mi
Mathers Museum - 1.5 mi
Wonderlab Museum of Science - 1.6 mi
Indiana University Health Center - 1.7 mi
Bloomington Convention Center - 1.9 mi
Wylie House Museum - 2.1 mi
Bloomington Hospital - 2.1 mi
Mech Tech Bloomington Hospital - 2.2 mi
Monroe County Airport (BMG) - 5.4 mi

Featured amenities include express check-out, a library, and coffee/tea in a common area. Planning an event in Bloomington? This motel has 1615 square feet (150 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 2 meeting rooms. Limited parking is available onsite.

Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as a fireplace in the lobby. Additional features at this motel include a picnic area, gas grills, and a reception hall.

Cascades Inn is a family-friendly retro-motel in a nice quiet location. Within walking distance to Big 10 Indiana University Memorial Stadium and Assembly Hall, and only 1.5 miles from historic downtown Bloomington Indiana and 20 minutes from Lake Monroe. We have free off-street parking and plenty of room for boats and RVs Easy access from all directions: I-69, State Road 37, State Road 46, State Road 45 and College and Walnut Streets. We pride ourselves on super-clean rooms with triple sheeted beds. 32" Flat Screen LG TVs and FREE high speed Wi-Fi in every room. Kids stay free! We are in the process of renovating the Cascades Inn, courtyard, and exterior. Every room available for reservation has been newly renovated. The reception and breakfast areas (lobby, dining room, and bar) are closed, except for event bookings for up to 80 people.

Local Attractions

Cascades Inn is only a half mile from Big 10 Indiana University Memorial Stadium, Assembly Hall, soccer, tennis, baseball, and track complexes and the north entrance to Indiana University. 3 golf courses within a half mile. Historic downtown Bloomington is only a mile and a half, with block after block of great restaurants and bars, shops and museums. Cascades Inn backs onto Cascades Park, Bloomington's oldest park and bike and pedestrian trail, which connects throughout the city and county, and Griffy Lake Nature Preserve. We are within 20 minutes of Lake Monroe, McCormick's Creek State Park, Morgan-Monroe State Forest, Yellowwood State Forest, Brown County State Park, and Hoosier National Forest, with hiking, biking, boating, kayaking, and horseback riding. Along with a myriad of great local craft brewpubs, local wineries, and distilleries in Bloomington, Cascades Inn is only 10 minutes from Oliver Winery and Butler Winery.

Details / Other Expenses

Check-In 3:00 PM - midnight

Check-Out 12:00 PM

Year of Last Renovation: 2017

Floors: 2

Rooms: 34

Corridors: All Rooms Have Exterior Hallways

Non Smoking Rooms: 34

Handicap Rooms: 0

Suites: 0

Room Windows: Windows Don't Open

Cleaning Frequency: Daily

Meeting Rooms: 1

Dist. to Food/Bars: 0.3 Mi

Dist. to 24hr Restaurant: 0.3 Mi

Dist. to Nearest Gym: 1.0 Mi

Ownership: Cascades Inn Inc

Nightly Parking: 0.00

Total Taxes: 12.00%

Total Misc Fees: $0.00 USD

Cancellation: Cancellation up to 30 days before check-in without penalty

Check-In Instructions:

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
Tax ID - 0152360085
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and outdoor lighting
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

Amenities / Features

At least 80% of all lighting comes from LEDs
Barbecue grill(s)
Bicycle parking available
Bicycle rentals nearby
Books
Canoeing nearby
Cave exploring/spelunking nearby
Check In: 3:00 PM - midnight
Check Out: 12:00 PM
Coffee/tea in common areas
Conference space
Conference space size (feet) - 1615
Conference space size (meters) - 150
Double-glazing on all windows
Eco-friendly cleaning products used
Eco-friendly toiletries
Ecotours nearby
Electric car charging station
Evening entertainment
Express check-out
Fireplace in lobby
Fishing nearby
Free reception
Front desk (limited hours)
Front entrance ramp
Garden
Gas grill
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horse riding nearby
Kayaking nearby
LED light bulbs
LGBTQIA+ friendly
Library
Marina nearby
Meeting rooms
Motor boating nearby
Mountain biking nearby
No accessible shuttle
No cribs (infant beds) available
No elevators
Number of accessible parking spaces - 4
Number of bars/lounges - 1
Number of meeting rooms - 2
Number of restaurants - 1
Off-street parking
Outdoor entertainment area
Outdoor furniture
Parking (limited spaces)
Personal motor watercraft nearby
Pets not allowed
Picnic area
Professional property host/manager
Property does not offer onsite COVID-19 testing
Property does not require health documentation at check-in
Reception hall
Rock climbing nearby
Sailing nearby
Scooter/moped rentals nearby
Skydiving nearby
Swimming nearby
Terrace
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Vending machine
Walkway to water
Water skiing nearby
Water-efficient showers only
Water-efficient toilets only
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair accessible parking
Wheelchair accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Windsurfing nearby
Ziplining nearby

Green Sustainability

• Recycling bins • LED lighting • Water & Energy Conservation • Integrated Pest Management, which reduces and eliminates the use of pesticides • Use green materials in renovations wherever possible • Local foods for continental breakfast (when provided) • Locally owned and community focused

Airport & Shuttle Info

Cascades Inn is on the near north side of Bloomington, only 45 minutes from Indianapolis International Airport. Airport shuttle has regular runs to Bloomington.

Sorry, no airport shuttle available.

Local Shuttle Info: Bloomington is home to Nationally-recognized Bloomington Transit and IU Transit. We have many shuttle and bus services to Indianapolis. The area is also served by E2 Taxi, White Cab, and Uber. Bloomington is also a Platinum rated Bike Friendly Community with miles of bike and pedestrian trails throughout the city and county.

Breakfast Information

Light continental breakfast dependent on group booking.

Pet Friendly?

Pets are not allowed

Internet / WiFi

Fast, free 50 meg Wi-Fi in all rooms and common areas.

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes: Refundable incidentals deposit: USD 250 per accommodation, per stay We have included all charges provided to us by the property. Rollaway bed fee: USD 20.0 per day The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Up to 3 children 16 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
Contactless check-out is available.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Contactless check-out is available

Cashless transactions are available

Suggested AI Generated Itinerary

Day 1

Breakfast The Runcible Spoon - A popular breakfast spot offering a variety of dishes. Located 0.8 miles from Cascades Inn.

Lunch Farm Bloomington - A farm-to-table restaurant serving fresh and seasonal dishes. Located 1.5 miles from Cascades Inn.

Dinner Uptown Cafe - A cozy restaurant known for its delicious American cuisine. Located 1.2 miles from Cascades Inn.

Activity Indiana University Art Museum - Explore a diverse collection of artworks from various cultures. Located 1.3 miles from Cascades Inn.

Day 2

Breakfast Bloomington Bagel Company - Enjoy freshly baked bagels and a variety of spreads. Located 0.9 miles from Cascades Inn.

Lunch The Owlery - A vegetarian restaurant known for its tasty sandwiches and salads. Located 1.4 miles from Cascades Inn.

Dinner Lennie's - A local brewpub offering a wide selection of craft beers and delicious pizzas. Located 1.1 miles from Cascades Inn.

Activity WonderLab Museum - A hands-on science museum with interactive exhibits for all ages. Located 0.7 miles from Cascades Inn.

Day 3

Breakfast Cafe Pizzaria - A local favorite known for its delicious breakfast options. Located 1.3 miles from Cascades Inn.

Lunch The Tap - A lively gastropub serving a variety of craft beers and tasty pub food. Located 1.2 miles from Cascades Inn.

Dinner FARMbloomington - A farm-to-table restaurant offering a unique dining experience. Located 1.5 miles from Cascades Inn.

Activity Wylie House Museum - Explore the historic home of Indiana University's first president. Located 1.6 miles from Cascades Inn.

Frequent Questions

FAQs about Cascades Inn

What time is check in?

Check in time is 3:00 PM - midnight based on the hotel's local time. Early check in may be available if requested at the front desk on the day of check-in.

What time is check out?

Check out time is 12:00 PM based on the hotel's local time. Late check out may be available if requested at the front desk during your stay.

How many rooms does Cascades Inn have?

There are 34 rooms in the property.

Is there any meeting space at Cascades Inn?

Yes, they have 1 meeting room that can support various table layouts.

What kind of breakfast is at Cascades Inn?

Light continental breakfast dependent on group booking.

How much does internet cost?

Fast, free 50 meg Wi-Fi in all rooms and common areas.

Is there shuttle service at Cascades Inn?

Cascades Inn is on the near north side of Bloomington, only 45 minutes from Indianapolis International Airport. Airport shuttle has regular runs to Bloomington.

Meeting Space

Meeting Rooms and Banquet Rooms at Cascades Inn

Below are the meeting, banquet, conference and event spaces at Cascades Inn.

Feel free to use the Cascades Inn meeting space capacities chart below to help in your event planning. Hotel Planner specializes in Bloomington event planning for sleeping rooms and meeting space for corporate events, weddings, parties, conventions, negotiated rates and trade shows.

Banquet

84/--

Classroom

Theater

113

Reception

101

Regist. Desk

101

Room Details

The Cascades Inn Sycamore Room can hold up to 80 people. It has wood floors with a raised floor adjacent to the large floor to ceiling windows that line the north wall. The room is 1100 square feet. Space can be expanded to hold another 50 people in the adjoining Maple Room. The Lobby Lounge area is also accessible by event goers free of charge, including Lounge with fireplace, library, and Kid''s Corner. Tables and chairs are provided in the price quoted, as well as tablecloths. There are no kitchen facilities.

Room Type:General Meeting Room

Power Outlets:10

Windows:9

Natural Light?:Yes

Obstructions?No

Built In Screens?No

Built In Stage?No

Built In A/V?No

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