Eastland Suites Hotel & Conference Center
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From Yes To I Do, Let Eastland Suites Spoil You!
Eastland Suites Hotel & Conference Center is a boutique wedding venue located in Bloomington, Illinois. We are your One Stop Wedding Shop and can do it all from your rehearsal dinner to your gift opening brunch. Eastland Suites Hotel & Conference Center can host up to 200 guests. Our hotel offers a unique outdoor ceremony space in our beautifully landscaped courtyard. We offer the service of having your own professional wedding planner to manage every detail of wedding ceremonies, receptions, bridal showers, rehearsal dinners, and engagement parties. Your wedding coordinator does all of the decorating for you, just bring your stuff in and watch your vision come to life. We also provide event items such as tables and chairs, décor, and a dance floor.
Amenities & Details
Ceremony Area, Handicap Accessible, Indoor Event Space, Liability Insurance, On-Site Accommodations, Outdoor Event Space, Reception Area, Wireless Internet
Guest CapacityUp to 250
Ceremony TypesCivil Union, Commitment Ceremony, Elopement, Interfaith Ceremony, Non-Religious Ceremony, Religious Ceremony, Second Wedding, Vow Renewal Ceremony
Venue Service OfferingsBar & Drinks, Bar Rental, Food & Catering, Planning, Service Staff, Transportation, Shuttle Service
SettingsBackyard, Ballroom, Hotel
Business AttributesPricing for Eastland Suites Hotel & Conference Center
| Option | Value |
|---|---|
| Starting Cost | Affordable |
| Cost Starting | |
| Price Range | $4,700 - $5,600+ |
| Couples Usually Spend | $5,150 |
| Peak Season Months | May-October |
| Peak Season Cost | $4,700 - $5,600+ |
| Peak Season Reception Cost | $5,500 |
| Peak Season Ceremony Cost | $650 |
| Peak Season Bar Service Cost | |
| OffSeason Months | January-February, November-December |
| OffSeason Cost | $4,700 - $5,600+ |
| OffSeason Reception Cost | $3,500 |
| OffSeason Ceremony Cost | $650 |
| OffSeason BarService Cost |
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View PricesEastland Suites Hotel & Conference Center Reviews
Erik T (other) 5 out of 5 Rating
our favorite part was the food, they really know how to feed a crowd at Eastland Suites! the room layout was EXACTLY what we had discussed and planned for, expertly executed. the only snag was the fella they put in charge of the event after dinner was a miserable person. he approached my bride, at the end of the night, stating there was a problem with payment, and we couldn't leave until the issue was resolved. mind you, we had paid in full, the director of events had told him that before she left, receipts were presented to him, and he still wasn't completely happy. so there we were, me, my bride, our planner/photographer, a groomsman and his wife, all trying (after a fantastic night of celebrating our wedding) to tell this guy and show him the cleared charges on our bank account, and he was not believing any of us. when he did finally come around and realize what happened, he didn't apologize, he didn't even turn around in his chair to tell us to have a good night, he basically dismissed us from his presence so we could get on with our evening. the issue is he went to my bride to explain how his mess up was now her problem. idc who you approach, idc if it's guests, obviously i would have preferred to handle his myself without adding stress to my bride, but you just don't go to the bride with any problems, especially this. maybe it just stands out because the rest of the event went so perfectly that this little issue turns into a big blemish, but it is the lone thing that prevents me from saying it was all perfect. if there is a handoff at your event to the same affect, please verify with both parties that this type of scenario will not happen to you.
Reviewed on 08-01-2024
our favorite part was the food, they really know how to feed a crowd at Eastland Suites! the room layout was EXACTLY what we had discussed and planned for, expertly executed. the only snag was the fella they put in charge of the event after dinner was a miserable person. he approached my bride, at the end of the night, stating there was a problem with payment, and we couldn't leave until the issue was resolved. mind you, we had paid in full, the director of events had told him that before she left, receipts were presented to him, and he still wasn't completely happy. so there we were, me, my bride, our planner/photographer, a groomsman and his wife, all trying (after a fantastic night of celebrating our wedding) to tell this guy and show him the cleared charges on our bank account, and he was not believing any of us. when he did finally come around and realize what happened, he didn't apologize, he didn't even turn around in his chair to tell us to have a good night, he basically dismissed us from his presence so we could get on with our evening. the issue is he went to my bride to explain how his mess up was now her problem. idc who you approach, idc if it's guests, obviously i would have preferred to handle his myself without adding stress to my bride, but you just don't go to the bride with any problems, especially this. maybe it just stands out because the rest of the event went so perfectly that this little issue turns into a big blemish, but it is the lone thing that prevents me from saying it was all perfect. if there is a handoff at your event to the same affect, please verify with both parties that this type of scenario will not happen to you.
Reviewed on 08-01-2024
ernst jacobsen (other) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 08-10-2022
I photograph weddings all over Illinois and Eastland Suites is one of my favorites offering a unique combination of the picturesque courtyard for smaller ceremonies, large suites (perfect for the bridal party getting ready!) as well as a well-run catering team offering awesome service. Overall an excellent wedding venue in Bloomington, Illinois. Highly recommend.
Reviewed on 01-02-2023
Wedding Date 08-10-2022
I photograph weddings all over Illinois and Eastland Suites is one of my favorites offering a unique combination of the picturesque courtyard for smaller ceremonies, large suites (perfect for the bridal party getting ready!) as well as a well-run catering team offering awesome service. Overall an excellent wedding venue in Bloomington, Illinois. Highly recommend.
Reviewed on 01-02-2023
Carly Sherman (bride) 2 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 06-12-2019
New Staff since past reviews: When my husband and I booked, we were working with one catering manager. She left shortly after and they hired someone new. From the start, Alex rubbed me the wrong way. She fought back on even simple things like where I wanted to set up the gift table. In the weeks leading up to the wedding, we were trying to schedule a meeting. I said I could come in any day after 4:45. She said she leaves the office before then - didn't I have a lunch break I could come in on? Excuse me? You work in hospitality! Luckily I work in town and I was able to skip lunch that day to make this meeting, but my husband works 30 min away in Heyworth. He couldn't be there because he would have spent his whole lunch break driving. We also booked the 25 person shuttle bus through ES. On the wedding day, the driver called our suite to check if we still needed the ride at noon. I said yes, we were nearly ready, just running a few minutes behind. In the 20 min from that phone call to when we walked outside, the driver left. I was squeezed into a car in my big ballgown to get to the church and start the first look while my bridal party and parents waited outside in DECEMBER trying to get someone to send a bus. My photographer coudn't believe it. She said anyone in this business knows that sometimes weddings run a bit behind. Same thing happened after the ceremony. No shuttle. My groom and I had also expected to use the complimentary limo to get to the reception. Guess what else ever showed! For the 2nd time that day I was crammed into a car in my beautiful dress while my groom sat in back with our photographer. Our videographer drove us but we had lost so much time waiting we didn't have time to stop for a photo op in Uptown Normal like we had planned. When I got to ES, I found that some of my guests had still not found their seat because half of the escort cards had not been put out and the table numbers were mixed up. I had put all placecards in envelopes clearly labeled with table number, so how did half of table 8 guests end up at table 13? They spent most of cocktail hour searching for their placecard with their phone flashlight in the low light. Also, three tables didn't have favor bags. One of my guests had to ask a server about it. Server was great and found a box of them, but I worry that other guests didn't get theirs because they were too shy to ask. The next day the serving staff and Mike helped us load up all gifts and decor that they had packed up and stored for us overnight - so nice! But when we called later to ask about the top layer of our cake, the person at the front desk was very snippy with us. Said yeah, we had to come get all our stuff that we had just left here. We told her that we had been told we could leave it there, that we had already picked up our stuff, but no one had mentioned the cake so we had forgotten about it until now. When we went in to get it we mentioned the transportation situation, and were told that in order to use the complimentary limo we had to sign a contract, and it was our fault that we didn't because how were they supposed to know we intended to use it? The limo pick up time was clearly in the day-of timeline I provided to Alex, and she never said a word about it. Our day was great in spite of Eastland Suites, not because of it. Book with caution, and only if you can be organized enough to beat their chaos!! The serving staff and Mike in sales were great, the management not so much.
Reviewed on 10-12-2019
Wedding Date 06-12-2019
New Staff since past reviews: When my husband and I booked, we were working with one catering manager. She left shortly after and they hired someone new. From the start, Alex rubbed me the wrong way. She fought back on even simple things like where I wanted to set up the gift table. In the weeks leading up to the wedding, we were trying to schedule a meeting. I said I could come in any day after 4:45. She said she leaves the office before then - didn't I have a lunch break I could come in on? Excuse me? You work in hospitality! Luckily I work in town and I was able to skip lunch that day to make this meeting, but my husband works 30 min away in Heyworth. He couldn't be there because he would have spent his whole lunch break driving. We also booked the 25 person shuttle bus through ES. On the wedding day, the driver called our suite to check if we still needed the ride at noon. I said yes, we were nearly ready, just running a few minutes behind. In the 20 min from that phone call to when we walked outside, the driver left. I was squeezed into a car in my big ballgown to get to the church and start the first look while my bridal party and parents waited outside in DECEMBER trying to get someone to send a bus. My photographer coudn't believe it. She said anyone in this business knows that sometimes weddings run a bit behind. Same thing happened after the ceremony. No shuttle. My groom and I had also expected to use the complimentary limo to get to the reception. Guess what else ever showed! For the 2nd time that day I was crammed into a car in my beautiful dress while my groom sat in back with our photographer. Our videographer drove us but we had lost so much time waiting we didn't have time to stop for a photo op in Uptown Normal like we had planned. When I got to ES, I found that some of my guests had still not found their seat because half of the escort cards had not been put out and the table numbers were mixed up. I had put all placecards in envelopes clearly labeled with table number, so how did half of table 8 guests end up at table 13? They spent most of cocktail hour searching for their placecard with their phone flashlight in the low light. Also, three tables didn't have favor bags. One of my guests had to ask a server about it. Server was great and found a box of them, but I worry that other guests didn't get theirs because they were too shy to ask. The next day the serving staff and Mike helped us load up all gifts and decor that they had packed up and stored for us overnight - so nice! But when we called later to ask about the top layer of our cake, the person at the front desk was very snippy with us. Said yeah, we had to come get all our stuff that we had just left here. We told her that we had been told we could leave it there, that we had already picked up our stuff, but no one had mentioned the cake so we had forgotten about it until now. When we went in to get it we mentioned the transportation situation, and were told that in order to use the complimentary limo we had to sign a contract, and it was our fault that we didn't because how were they supposed to know we intended to use it? The limo pick up time was clearly in the day-of timeline I provided to Alex, and she never said a word about it. Our day was great in spite of Eastland Suites, not because of it. Book with caution, and only if you can be organized enough to beat their chaos!! The serving staff and Mike in sales were great, the management not so much.
Reviewed on 10-12-2019
Nicole Satchwell (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 17-03-2018
Easy to work with, everything was explained clearly and price was great. I would highly recommend!
Reviewed on 30-06-2018
Wedding Date 17-03-2018
Easy to work with, everything was explained clearly and price was great. I would highly recommend!
Reviewed on 30-06-2018
Kelcie Brasel (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 22-07-2017
Great venue! Whole staff took great care of us!
Reviewed on 25-08-2017
Wedding Date 22-07-2017
Great venue! Whole staff took great care of us!
Reviewed on 25-08-2017
Bevin Cowie (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 15-10-2016
We could not have been happier with Eastland Suites. We had about 160 guests at our wedding.First of all, do the wedding package! We saved money compared to my sister's wedding (where they purchased catering, decor, lighting, and alcohol separately) and all our decor, food, drinks AND even the cake were handled expertly by Eastland. Cake in their wedding package is done by Janet's Cakes & Catering, and it was delicious!We delivered our centerpieces and special items (guestbook, family photos, gift/card table decorations) to Eastland the day before the wedding, and they did all the decorating. My husband and I were able to pick up our neatly boxed things the following Monday. I cannot stress enough how phenomenal this is. If you have ever tried to clean up after a reception drunk (or hungover the next day) you know how fantastic this is. If you haven't, take my word for it, this service is something you NEED on your wedding day.All the Eastland staff, Ashley Walter & Liz Coon in particular (our coordinators) were delightful to work with. They were flexible with us in planning a bar package that fit our budget but was also good for our guests. When we arrived after the ceremony, they had saved a plate of hors d'ouevres for us, had a vase ready for my bouquet, and immediately took our drink orders (hallelujah!). Liz even handled politely ushering some of our guests to the *correct* table, after they set up shop at the wrong one. How nice I didn't have to do that. The event was seamless and stress free.
Reviewed on 04-11-2016
Wedding Date 15-10-2016
We could not have been happier with Eastland Suites. We had about 160 guests at our wedding.First of all, do the wedding package! We saved money compared to my sister's wedding (where they purchased catering, decor, lighting, and alcohol separately) and all our decor, food, drinks AND even the cake were handled expertly by Eastland. Cake in their wedding package is done by Janet's Cakes & Catering, and it was delicious!We delivered our centerpieces and special items (guestbook, family photos, gift/card table decorations) to Eastland the day before the wedding, and they did all the decorating. My husband and I were able to pick up our neatly boxed things the following Monday. I cannot stress enough how phenomenal this is. If you have ever tried to clean up after a reception drunk (or hungover the next day) you know how fantastic this is. If you haven't, take my word for it, this service is something you NEED on your wedding day.All the Eastland staff, Ashley Walter & Liz Coon in particular (our coordinators) were delightful to work with. They were flexible with us in planning a bar package that fit our budget but was also good for our guests. When we arrived after the ceremony, they had saved a plate of hors d'ouevres for us, had a vase ready for my bouquet, and immediately took our drink orders (hallelujah!). Liz even handled politely ushering some of our guests to the *correct* table, after they set up shop at the wrong one. How nice I didn't have to do that. The event was seamless and stress free.
Reviewed on 04-11-2016
Kate (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 30-08-2014
Eastland Suites in Bloomington was great! We had our reception there. Ashley set everything up--all parts of the center pieces, place cards, gift table, etc. Plus, they cleaned everything up the night of the wedding and put it by the door for us to pick up the next day. My husband and I also got a free room. All our guests were very impressed with the full kitchen in all the suite rooms. I would recommend Eastland Suites!
Reviewed on 16-09-2014
Wedding Date 30-08-2014
Eastland Suites in Bloomington was great! We had our reception there. Ashley set everything up--all parts of the center pieces, place cards, gift table, etc. Plus, they cleaned everything up the night of the wedding and put it by the door for us to pick up the next day. My husband and I also got a free room. All our guests were very impressed with the full kitchen in all the suite rooms. I would recommend Eastland Suites!
Reviewed on 16-09-2014
Anna Christianson (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 04-04-2014
From the first contact, Eastland Suites was great to work with. We chose them due to the conference room not being attached to the hotel and the pricing being very reasonable. We got many compliments on the venue. We dropped off the decorations two days before the wedding and they did all the set up and tear down! You can't put a price on that. All the servers and workers treated everyone with such respect. I'm still impressed. The room fit 200 people very comfortably for the whole night. If I had to plan my wedding again, I would still pick Eastland Suites.
Reviewed on 09-07-2014
Wedding Date 04-04-2014
From the first contact, Eastland Suites was great to work with. We chose them due to the conference room not being attached to the hotel and the pricing being very reasonable. We got many compliments on the venue. We dropped off the decorations two days before the wedding and they did all the set up and tear down! You can't put a price on that. All the servers and workers treated everyone with such respect. I'm still impressed. The room fit 200 people very comfortably for the whole night. If I had to plan my wedding again, I would still pick Eastland Suites.
Reviewed on 09-07-2014
Beth (bride) 2 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 28-09-2013
I looked into having my reception here and it seemed way overpriced.
Reviewed on 02-11-2013
Wedding Date 28-09-2013
I looked into having my reception here and it seemed way overpriced.
Reviewed on 02-11-2013
Lauren Westhusing (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 24-08-2013
Eastland Suites was great, we had a wonderful reception and the staff was very friendly. We were able to get the limo and party shuttle service through them as well, which took us to/from the church to the photo locations. We never got the opportunity to eat but everyone said the food was good! Ashley and her staff set up everything from the food stations, cupcakes, bar signs, guest book area and candy buffet to the bathroom decor. All we had to do was bring in what we wanted displayed and they handled the rest with a smile.
Reviewed on 28-08-2013
Wedding Date 24-08-2013
Eastland Suites was great, we had a wonderful reception and the staff was very friendly. We were able to get the limo and party shuttle service through them as well, which took us to/from the church to the photo locations. We never got the opportunity to eat but everyone said the food was good! Ashley and her staff set up everything from the food stations, cupcakes, bar signs, guest book area and candy buffet to the bathroom decor. All we had to do was bring in what we wanted displayed and they handled the rest with a smile.
Reviewed on 28-08-2013
Lindsay Blair (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 10-11-2012
Eastland Suites was an amazing choice for our wedding reception. Everything was absolutely perfect from the planning with their coordinator, to the decor, to the food, to the service, and even the pickup & tear down. Every single person was beyond helpful and knew exactly their role and executed it perfectly!
Reviewed on 27-11-2012
Wedding Date 10-11-2012
Eastland Suites was an amazing choice for our wedding reception. Everything was absolutely perfect from the planning with their coordinator, to the decor, to the food, to the service, and even the pickup & tear down. Every single person was beyond helpful and knew exactly their role and executed it perfectly!
Reviewed on 27-11-2012
Katie Nelson (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 19-05-2012
Eastland Suites was amazing. They have packages where they set up the entire reception for you. They were accommodating and friendly and easy to work with. The food was delicious. I would highly recommend them to everyone!
Reviewed on 27-05-2012
Wedding Date 19-05-2012
Eastland Suites was amazing. They have packages where they set up the entire reception for you. They were accommodating and friendly and easy to work with. The food was delicious. I would highly recommend them to everyone!
Reviewed on 27-05-2012
Melanie Stratton (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 10-03-2012
Eastland Suites was wonderful! They were so helpful and were willing to do whatever to make the evening a success. The food was delicious and the room was amazing!! I love the staff and everything else about that place!!
Reviewed on 27-03-2012
Wedding Date 10-03-2012
Eastland Suites was wonderful! They were so helpful and were willing to do whatever to make the evening a success. The food was delicious and the room was amazing!! I love the staff and everything else about that place!!
Reviewed on 27-03-2012
Jordan Anglen (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 23-07-2011
Kim was wonderful to work with and helped out so much in the planning. I was worry free on my special day!
Reviewed on 28-08-2011
Wedding Date 23-07-2011
Kim was wonderful to work with and helped out so much in the planning. I was worry free on my special day!
Reviewed on 28-08-2011
Caitlin Cotton (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 27-05-2011
the catering director at eastland suites in bloomington, il is absolutely wonderful to work with. she took care of every last detail of our reception and had the ballroom looking beautiful! she made my vision come to life. i don't know what i would have done without her help. all of the staff at the hotel was very friendly and accommodating. they went out of their way to make sure everything was perfect...and it was! we received nothing but compliments from our guests regarding the food at the reception and the hotel rooms and staff.
Reviewed on 22-06-2011
Wedding Date 27-05-2011
the catering director at eastland suites in bloomington, il is absolutely wonderful to work with. she took care of every last detail of our reception and had the ballroom looking beautiful! she made my vision come to life. i don't know what i would have done without her help. all of the staff at the hotel was very friendly and accommodating. they went out of their way to make sure everything was perfect...and it was! we received nothing but compliments from our guests regarding the food at the reception and the hotel rooms and staff.
Reviewed on 22-06-2011
Abigail Boyd (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 13-09-2008
The staff the hotel setup the location;If you have more than 200 people the space would feel very crowded and closed in. In the candle light the room looks great otherwise it's just a box shape really.
Reviewed on 30-10-2008
16 Reviews, with a Rating of 4.63 out of 5.0Wedding Date 13-09-2008
The staff the hotel setup the location;If you have more than 200 people the space would feel very crowded and closed in. In the candle light the room looks great otherwise it's just a box shape really.
Reviewed on 30-10-2008
Contact Info for Eastland Suites Hotel & Conference Center
| Contact | Value |
|---|---|
| https://www.facebook.com/eastlandsuitesbloomington | |
| X (Twitter) | Eastland Suites Hotel & Conference Center |
| Eastland Suites Hotel & Conference Center | |
| Website | www.eastlandsuites.com |
| Phone | (309) 662-5533 |
| Address | 1801 Eastland Dr, Bloomington, IL, 61704 |
| esbevents@eastlandsuites.com |
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