Is The Walnut Street Inn pet-friendly?

Yes, this guest house allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total). There's a deposit of USD 30.00 per stay and a fee of USD 30.00 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at The Walnut Street Inn?

Self parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at The Walnut Street Inn?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 6 AM. After-hours check-in is not available.

Where is The Walnut Street Inn located?

Located in Downtown Bloomington, this guesthouse is within a 10-minute walk of Monroe County Courthouse and Wonderlab Science Museum. Indiana University Bloomington and Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall are also within 2 mi (3 km).

The Walnut Street Inn Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

About the neighborhood

Located in Downtown Bloomington, a neighborhood in Bloomington, The Walnut Street Inn is in the entertainment district. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall.

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10/10 Excellent

Shoshana

May 20, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Spacious, clean, great location. No hassle/no contact check-in. Pleasant stay.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

May 9, 2022

Stayed 1 night in May 2022

8/10 Good

barbara

May 2, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Unique place to stay. Very easy to get to and lots of neat things in the area. Easy walk to everything. Much better to any chain. on the outskirts of the city or to any expensive place downtown.

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Taylor

May 2, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

I was only in town for a night, but the inn was the perfect convenient spot for my stay. The check in instructions were easy to follow, and the room was spacious and relatively quiet given the location. My only complaint is that the towels and bedding smelled a little musty, like they were folded while still damp. Other than that, it was a great, convenient, well-located place. I would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Olivia

May 1, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

2/10 Terrible

Virgil

Apr 23, 2022

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

This was the worst hotel experience I’ve ever had. First, the “inn” is a small building on a very busy street. Very hard to find, and parking is very difficult. There is no staff on site, no elevator, very steep stairs, and no fire escape that I could find. The wifi didn’t work. I called the hotel (since there is no staff there) and spoke with Tiffany, who told me she “manages the hotel from home because “I’m busy taking care of six kids, I will try to get there in a few hours to check the wifi”. When I explained that I needed to get online for a meeting, she said “then you should go to a coffee shop”. If this wasn’t bad enough, the room I had faced a very busy intersection – cars were literally 30 feed from my window, honking at each other day and night. The “inn” is downtown, with lots of restaurants and bars around it, so there is noise nearly all day and night. The hotel’s approach to this problem: they provide earplugs for guests. The stay-at-home-mom/manager refused to give me a refund (“because we require seven days notice for refunds”) and was extremely unpleasant to speak with. Additionally, there is no elevator and the stairs are very steep. I have a hip problem and walking up and down the stairs was difficult. Parking is in a dirty and scary alley, and most of the spaces are full (don’t know whether they’re hotel guests or not). I wouldn’t want to be going to the alley late at night, and the inn conveniently doesn’t mention tha

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

CIARA

Apr 23, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Excellent space!

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Apr 15, 2022

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Erica

Apr 14, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

I adored this property. It was so conveniently located, so quaint, and a great value for the price. They had a nice common area and I kept hoping others would emerge from their rooms so we could enjoy it together! It was a little hard to find, since the signs are so tiny. The parking was also tricky, since you have to basically drive into an alley to find it, but so nice to have free parking available! I would definitely stay here again and have already recommended it to others.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Walter

Apr 7, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Perfect for travelers looking to experience the heart of Bloomington.

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Norma

Apr 1, 2022

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities

I absolutely loved my stay here. I was in town for a friends wedding and stayed in the Walnut room, the place was perfect.

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jenni

Mar 28, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

The best hidden gem in Bloomington within walking distance of everything we love to do.

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stacy

Mar 22, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

It was a wonderful stay. We really appreciated being close to everything downtown!

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Mar 17, 2022

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Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Mar 16, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Unique styling just as in the image. It was the exact room (I think they are all different). The room was very chilly when I arrived (freezing temperature outside), but there were three space heaters that very quickly warmed the room and were more than enough. The bed was a comfortable memory foam, but the pillows were cheap. A sitting chair, desk, and couch were also in the room. The bathroom was spacious and a mini refrigerator was included also. It is a small boutique hotel with only several rooms and two secure entrance at street level. The rooms are upstairs and there was no staff present while I was there. Entrance to the building and your room is extremely easy with a code emailed to you. Location was downtown restaurant/bar area and within walking distance to campus. I would definitely stay here again if I am in Bloomington.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Molly

Mar 16, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Such a sweet space, and downtown Bloomington is great!

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shelley

Mar 14, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Mary

Mar 7, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

This is a very charming and convenient place to stay in Bloomington. The room is spacious, clean and has lots of little thoughtful details. My only issue was the street noise at night from the local bars. Earplugs are provided, but I’m not comfortable wearing them. It quieted down after 2am. We did enjoy the convenience of being right in the town square.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Alan

Mar 5, 2022

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Mar 4, 2022

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

ashley

Mar 3, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

We loved that everything was so convienent. The parking spaces are small but free and close so that was nice. It was nice to just have a code to enter the building and room without having to check in at a front desk. The room was was very spacious and clean.

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

4/10 Poor

Troy

Feb 5, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Disliked: Staff & service

The location is great, but I'm not sure I will return. The heat wasn't adequate to warm my room and their solution was to put 3 space heaters in the room, which I'm not sure is safe. The room hovered between 59-64 degrees. If you're not there in the winter, this probably won't be a problem. The door facing 6th street didn't work about half the time and I had to enter my code multiple times to get it to open. Not fun when you're carrying luggage in. The comforter had paw prints on it, so while everything looked clean, I had to wondered how that was missed. The cost was reasonable, but there are other options nearby (both locally owned and chains) that are similarly priced with a better experience.

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Jan 30, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Austin

Jan 27, 2022

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Loved all of it, pricing, location and room. I wish more of the square had rooms for rent.

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

Steven

Jan 26, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

IU game

Very old, very clean, very quaint. I couldn't believe how shabby downtown Blooming is becoming. Graffitti on the walls and trash on the sidewalks.

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

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