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Scholars Inn

801 N. College, Bloomington, IN 47404
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Nashville, TN
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12 reviews 12 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 June 2013 NEW

We picked the Scholars Inn for a weekend visit because it was within walking distance of downtown and IU and only slightly more expensive than the chain hotels - even less than some. I'll agree with IndianaHope that it's not quite as nice as the Grant Street Inn (or as quiet), but the price is lower and we had a... More

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Indiana, United States
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25 reviews 25 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 January 2013

My husband and I try to get away to a B&B at least twice a year, but it had been many years since we last stayed at the Scholar's Inn Bed & Breakfast. Our previous visit, in 1999, had been wonderful, so we went back full of hope. First, the weather did not cooperate; we had to cancel and reschedule... More

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Angola, Indiana
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8 reviews 8 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 December 2012

Great old house---old, of course, means there may be inconveniences like steep steps or a bathroom in the hall. But that's part of what makes an old house B&B interesting. The living room is lovely and for Bloomington it offers guaranteed parking! Not as luxurious as Grant Street B&B but cozier. The Scholar's Inn has great food if you can... More

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St louis MO
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64 reviews 64 reviews
35 hotel reviews
Reviews in 32 cities Reviews in 32 cities
40 helpful votes 40 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 October 2011 via mobile

I wanted to love the Scholars Inn. It's charming, great location, staff friendly and helpful, very clean, pillows and bed very comfortable and breakfasts exceptional. However, it is important to know before you go that this is a very old house. The steps are steep and the walls are thin - I was woken up in the middle of the... More

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New Albany, Indiana
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17 reviews 17 reviews
9 hotel reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 August 2011

Whenever we need a quick weekend away, my spouse and I relax in Bloomington--and the best place we've found is the Scholar's Inn! I wish I wasn't so bad with names, because the woman who runs the Inn is one of the most pleasant & accommodating innkeepers I have ever encountered. On out last visit in April, she really made... More

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Evansville, Indiana
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 July 2011

Recently stayed at the Scholar's Inn and had a marvelous time. Before we even checked in we were able to negotiate a great deal on one of the best suites, since no one else had booked any of the rooms for the weekend. Once we got there, the woman who helped us was very accommodating and friendly. The house was... More

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Bloomington
1 review
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 June 2009

Scholar's Inn was fabulous. The comfy soft down bed spreads in pure white were like magic when I laid my head down into the same soft unbelievably perfect pillows. I think my husband was talking when I fell asleep, but I was out so fast I can only remember glimpses of dreams that took me years away to some other... More

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Northern Kentucky
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37 reviews 37 reviews
25 hotel reviews
Reviews in 28 cities Reviews in 28 cities
24 helpful votes 24 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 June 2009

Loved this B&B and its next-door restaurant. Check out the picture of our room, which was only $99 and included a wonderful breakfast served on the adjoining patio. Our room was immaculate, the pillow-top king-size bed was wonderful, and the decor was charming . The restaurant was a bit expensive but very, very good. We give this B&B our highest... More

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New Brunswick, Canada
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15 hotel reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
33 helpful votes 33 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 September 2008

Beautiful historic home with lovely rooms. Spotlessly clean. Well located for visit to university and downtown shopping. Very friendly welcome and great breakfast!

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Louisville, KY
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 July 2008

I just returned from an overnight stay at the Scholars Inn. I went up with 3 of my high school friends. The staff at the Scholars Inn was extremely nice and the breakfast was excellent. The Inn could use some updating and the upstairs was a little too warm as it was July. One drawback is that the Inn is... More

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Also Known As:
Scholars Hotel Bloomington
Scholars Hotel
Address: 801 N. College, Bloomington, IN 47404
Region: United States > Indiana > Bloomington
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Ranked #6 of 8 B&Bs / Inns in Bloomington

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