Amazing Space owns up to its name! Conveniently located in the heart of central Illinois, this…read morebrand new banquet hall has the capacity to serve a variety of groups and venues. Planning an event has never been easier as the established owner is committed to accommodating all the needs of his clients and providing an unforgettable experience. Classy and eloquent, this grand facility can hold intimate and/or lavish gatherings in style! The professional sound system and phenomenal acoustics set the perfect musical mood for all your precious memories. Trust your special events in the capable hands of the incredible staff at Amazing Space Banquet Hall, while you simply step on in and bask in the magic! G. Patrick-Bloomington, IL

From the owner: Bloomington Illinois' Top Voted Banquet Hall Amazing Space…read moreis located in Central Illinois, offering supreme banquet services with a level of elegance you can't find anywhere else. Leave all set-up in our hands, allowing your event to be entirely hassle free; after all, this is your banquet. Reach out to us today through our contact form or via telephone and speak to a knowledgeable member who will work with you on coordinating the event of a lifetime

The staff was amazing! There was a snow storm and they were very understanding and helpful! Would…read moredefinitely recommend

We used Palace Events for our wedding and were very happy with how everything turned out! Our…read morewedding reception was held in a machine shed, so we needed some elegant decor to dress it up. Palace Events provided drapery, lighting and a chandelier, which created the perfect setting! Courtney was the coordinator we worked with and she was polite and very organized. She also was proactive in seeing an issue with the lighting and fixed it before I had to mention anything. In addition, we used their Standard Photo Booth and were so glad we did! Sam was easy to work with and created the perfect photo design for our wedding! There were many options, including videos and GIFs--our guests had a blast with it! Overall, we're very pleased with Palace Events and are happy we used them for our wedding! *Professional photography by Miranda Malliet Photography

Beautifully cared for b'n'b with all the charm of days gone by and wonderful breakfast, super…read morefriendly staff

We arrived at 5:30 PM and were greeted immediately at the door. The gentleman who met us (Brian),…read moregave us a full tour of the historic house and grounds - and even played the piano for us! We enjoyed snacks and drinks right outside our room. We sat out on the covered porch on the side of the house and enjoyed the setting sun. In the morning, we were treated to a gourmet breakfast. We stayed in the Carl Vrooman suite; had 3 rooms. One was "standard", with a comfortable bed, the second was a sitting room with Carl's desk and a couch; then a separate bath with clawfoot tub. Everything was very "period". It was quiet, clean, and easy access to restaurants in Bloomington. We bounced a dinner idea off Brian and he heartily agreed - and it was great! Left at 9:00 the next morning, refreshed and happy.

very clean, staying is a step back in time experience, very quiet, kind staff, parking good as we…read moreneeded spots for truck with trailer. room was renovated. slippery bathtub which we mentioned to staff. Would stay again. Good experience for the price point.

On first glance this looked like a nice place. The exterior had a faux-chateau look, the lobby was…read morespacious, there was a bar, a restaurant, a pool, etc. Sounds good so far, right? Upon arriving in our room - again first glance was okay. But there was a large flickering light fixture in the bathroom, and when we visited relatives in another room the same thing was happening there. Not a deal breaker, but oddly annoying - though not as annoying as the barely lukewarm shower in the morning. Oh yeah - no bathroom exhaust fan either. WHY DON'T ALL HOTEL BATHROOMS HAVE AN EXHAUST FAN? For heating/cooling there was no 'constant fan' option in our room (though our relative's room DID have that feature), which meant overnight the a/c went ON AND OFF loudly on an irregular basis, usually just went we briefly dozed off. And when it was off you could hear every door slam, people talking in the hallway, doors slamming, and people running back and forth down the hall. That is until the a/c went briefly on again. Loudly. We asked the front desk for a fan (to use as some kind of white noise device) but they didn't have one. Pillows were flat and hard, only compounding what was easily the worst night sleep (or lack thereof) I have ever had in a hotel. And I have stayed in a few skeevy joints. The hotel bar apparently closed early on the night we wanted to stop in for a cocktail, so we missed out on that. The whole 'closing early' thing is also a pet peeve of mine. We were told we could not bring our own cocktails down to the lobby, though there was a large table of boisterous teenagers playing poker - so I guess that was ok but not four adults sharing a quiet drink. The room keys were very temperamental - working sometimes and not others. We were told when signing in not to keep keycards near credit cards or they wouldn't work (never had that issue other places, but whatever). Even keeping the key in a separate and empty shirt pocket did not prevent the wonky access issues, which required a few visits to the front desk to have the keycard 'fixed'. Complimentary breakfast was ok, though our party did have some disagreements on the food quality. In all fairness it was about what I was expecting. Short version: noisy, uncomfortable, noisy, and uncomfortable. I can't stress how horrible the overnight stay was here. Sure - your mileage may vary but you have been warned.

The Ewing Manor was part of the "Christmas at the Mansions Tour." The manor itself is amazing! The…read moreChannel-Norman Architecture is stunning, especially the spiral staircase. The manor is decorated for Christmas throughout and made it even more spectacular! The history of the manor is interesting and primarily featured Hazel Buck Ewing's life. She was an equestrian and the stables were part of the tour. In each room a docent shared interesting factoids and historical facts about the manor. The cutting edge technology for the time period was also promoted, such as the concrete beams made to look like wood, and the "automatic" horse watering troughs. The manor was actually lived in until 1969, but was decorated for the holidays in 1930's style. The tour is a one night event and could easily become a holiday tradition.

From the owner: Ewing Cultural Center specializes in providing a unique venue for weddings, business meetings and…read moreshowers. Known as "Ewing Castle" by many locals, this picturesque historic home is an excellent setting for a fairytale wedding. A short drive from Chicago, it is an ideal destination wedding location for central and northern Illinois.

A beautiful and peaceful place to host any event! Not only is the barn itself wonderfully…read moredecorated, but the whole property is gorgeous and really gives off a wholesome, country vibe. 10/10 would recommend!

This place was really good but my judgement all the way until we got our food was mixed. Very good…read moreYelp reviews but we were able to walk in and be seated immediately on a Friday night. The menu was several pages but only one page with food, drinks were the remainder. We got the dipper appetizer and I had the Sassy Chicken Thighs. Both were good and the thigh was boneless. My wife had the loaded potato salad, asparagus, and broccoli which she enjoyed. My son had the Steak Sliders with the potato salad which he really enjoyed. I suppose when the chef can master a menu there's no need for multiple pages. I misjudged and would definitely come back if I'm in town again.

Great atmosphere, and great food at Mystic Kitchen tonight. A couple things that you really need to…read moretry for yourself. The spiced apple Margarita was delish, tasted just like apple pie. The Salty Caesar Flatbread was exceptional, romaine, herb chicken, bacon, tomatoes, mozzarella, and parmesan all piled on a flatbread, you just have to try it. The Shaved steak sliders were topped with a horseradish aioli and really didn't need the au jus but it was a nice addition. And leave room for dessert because the Blueberry Cobbler was also something that you have to try. Served perfectly warm with just a small scoop of ice cream. Kitchen was a little slow with some of the dishes but it was a great meal and a great experience.

I had an excellent stay here for a work event during the summer. I checked in on a Thursday and out…read moreon Saturday. All of the front desk employees were excellent. They were very friendly, helpful, and provided good directions to local small businesses for food and beverages. The location was also walking distance to ISU campus which was nice for my event. My room was spacious, very cool on a hot summer day, and well kept. The only challenge was that parking was across the street which could be a challenge if you had a lot of luggage- but it was fine with my one bag. Overall, I felt that the entire hotel seemed bright and new. Breakfast each morning was included and was nice with a good variety of options. There is also a Starbucks in the hotel, though I did not use it this time. I will absolutely stay here again if I have another event!

I was in the area to visit my boyfriend's Alma mater, and we decided to stay here because he got a…read moregood deal. We had a great experience. I liked how they had free breakfast - nothing fancy but multiple options which was nice. The room was spacious and clean. There is a pool, but it was unfortunately closed. There's also a fitness room, but we didn't check that out. Nice place to stay if you're visiting ISU.

My daughter got married there last weekend. It was gorgeous!!! Dorothy was so helpful. She helped…read moreus decorate and get everything ready in a short period of time. If it wasn't for her we wouldn't have been able to get everything ready in time. Our families loved it and was very impressed. It was the prettiest barn I have seen for a wedding. We highly recommend having your wedding there.

This barn was absolutely adorable! We had our daughters Sweet 16 party here and she loved it! The…read morebarn was clean, the lighting was sparkly and both the event coordinators, Deb and Dorothy, go out of their way to provide excellent help with your event. There was plenty of parking, areas to set up tables and lots of room to dance! This was a wonderful party at a beautiful location and can't wait to have another reason to hold a party there again!

This place is beautiful inside and outside. The place was clean, and the chandelier looked amazing…read morewith my decore. you are able to create an ambiance in the space. The communication was amazing. Very respectful owners and nice people. Any questions I asked were responded to quickly, and when I needed to meet with the owners, they were available. My only problem was time. I wished I could have stayed until 12:00 p.m. Other than that, the place is A1 in my book.

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