16. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Indianapolis City Centre
City: Indianapolis, IN
Category: Accommodations
Telephone: (317) 822-6400
Address: 410 S. Missouri St.
Description: Conveniently located just 1 block south of the Indiana Convention Center and Lucas Oil Stadium, this six-story hotel features 108 guest rooms, including suites and kitchenettes and some whirlpool rooms. A shuttle service is available for the immediate downtown area. On-site amenities include an indoor pool, whirlpool, and fitness center. Complimentary hot breakfast is provided.
17. Homewood Suites by Hilton Indianapolis-Downtown
City: Indianapolis, IN
Category: Accommodations
Address: 211 S. Meridian St.
Description: Enjoy the comforts of home at Homewood Suites, featuring a fully equipped kitchen with full-size refrigerator, microwave, and two TVs. The 92 suites also offer sitting areas. On-site amenities include an indoor pool and spa, fitness center, business center, meeting rooms, complimentary laundry facilities, and 24-hour shop for snacks and sundries. Homewood Suites offers a complimentary hot breakfast buffet daily, with eggs, bacon, sausage, fruits, cereals, and homemade Belgian waffles. Mon through Thurs evenings feature a complimentary Welcome Home reception, where guests can enjoy a light meal, salad bar, and beverages, including beer and wine.
18. Hyatt Regency Indianapolis
City: Indianapolis, IN
Category: Accommodations
Telephone: (800) 233-1234
Description: Located in the heart of downtown Indy and connected by skywalk, the Hyatt Regency Indianapolis offers easy access to Circle Centre Mall, the Indiana Convention Center, and other attractions. A dramatic 21-story lobby atrium welcomes guests to the newly renovated hotel, which features 497 lovely guest rooms. Amenities include iPod docking stations, a generous work desk with executive chair, and the comfy Hyatt Grand bed. Guests can work out any time of day in the 24-hour state-of-the-art gym or take a dip in the indoor pool. Restaurant choices include fine dining at the rotating Eagle’s Nest above the Hyatt, the only revolving restaurant in Indiana. Or try the hotel’s newest dining spot, One South.
City: Indianapolis, IN
Category: Accommodations
Address: 350 W. Maryland St.
City: Indianapolis, IN
Category: Accommodations
Address: 10 S. West St.
21. The Looking Glass Inn
City: Indianapolis, IN
Category: Accommodations
Telephone: (317) 639-9550
Address: 1319 N. New Jersey St.
Description: A Free Classic–style mansion, the Looking Glass Inn was built in 1905 by Elizabeth Gates, the widow of a wholesale grocery merchant. The inn is located in the heart of the city’s Old Northside, an area that was home for principal leaders of Indianapolis at the turn of the century. Opened to guests in Feb 1999, the inn offers six rooms with Victorian charm. The home also has two sister properties within blocks of The Looking Glass—Stone Soup Inn and The Villa Inn.
22. Nestle Inn Bed & Breakfast
City: Indianapolis, IN
Category: Accommodations
Telephone: (877) 339-5200
Address: 637 N. East St.
Description: Located in historic Chatham Arch, the Nestle Inn Bed & Breakfast is within walking distance of popular Mass Ave (Massachusetts Avenue) with its dining, nightlife, and art galleries. Sports fans are also minutes away from the Pacers, Colts, and Indians. The inn offers four guest rooms and one suite. All have private baths, TV, phone, and wireless Internet. Common areas include a parlor, library, lobby, and a second-floor seating area. A snack bar, microwave, and refrigerator are also for guest use. Guests enjoy a delicious full breakfast in the 1896 Victorian home.
City: Indianapolis, IN
Category: Accommodations
Address: 340 N. Alabama Street
City: Indianapolis, IN
Category: Accommodations
Address: 40 W. Jackson Place
25. Residence Inn by Marriott Downtown on the Canal
City: Indianapolis, IN
Category: Accommodations
Telephone: (800) 331-3131
Address: 350 W. New York St.
Description: Offering the comforts of home to travelers, the Residence Inn by Marriott Downtown on the Canal features 134 suites on five floors. As the name notes, the inn is located on the downtown canal. Suites are spacious, with a full kitchen and separate areas for sleeping and working. The hotel is a smoke-free facility. A complimentary buffet breakfast is a welcome way to start the day, and a manager’s reception allows guests to relax. The inn offers an indoor swimming pool, Jacuzzi, exercise room, and recreation/game room.
26. Sheraton Indianapolis City Centre Hotel
City: Indianapolis, IN
Category: Accommodations
Telephone: (888) 627-8186
Address: 31 W. Ohio St.
Description: This 378-room hotel on historic Monument Circle offers great downtown views and is within easy walking distance of the Convention Center, Lucas Oil Stadium, Conseco Fieldhouse, and Circle Centre Mall. Amenities include the Sheraton Sweet Sleeper bed, ergonomic desk chairs, work desk, and flat-screen TVs. On site are an outdoor pool and exercise room, as well a Starbucks Coffee Shop, Churchill’s Bar & Grill, and Ethan’s, known for its popular weekday Monumental Pasta Bar, where diners can create their own pasta favorites. The hotel is a smoke-free facility.
27. Springhill Suites by Marriott Downtown Indianapolis
City: Indianapolis, IN
Category: Accommodations
Telephone: (317) 573-6536
Address: 607 W. Washington St.
Description: Part of the massive $425 million Marriott Place Indianapolis project, SpringHill Suites by Marriott Downtown Indianapolis will feature 156 rooms. Once completed, the hotel will be connected to the JW Marriott Downtown Indianapolis, which will serve as a downtown tourism anchor. Scheduled to open in Feb 2010, the hotel will offer complimentary continental breakfast, an exercise/fitness room, gift shop, indoor swimming pool, and business center. Located on a seven-acre site overlooking White River State Park, the hotel will be handy to many major attractions.
28. Staybridge Suites Indianapolis City Centre
City: Indianapolis, IN
Category: Accommodations
Telephone: (317) 536-7500
Address: 535 S. West St.
Description: Located adjacent to Lucas Oil Stadium (home of the Indianapolis Colts), this extended stay hotel features 113 suites with fully equipped kitchens, living rooms with sleeper sofas, plus a flat-screen TV and DVD player. On site are a 24-hour exercise/fitness room, gift shop, indoor swimming pool, hot tub, guest lending library, and business center. Guests can enjoy complimentary hot breakfasts as well as evening receptions.
City: Indianapolis, IN
Category: Accommodations
Address: 1304 N. Central Ave.
30. University Place Conference Center and Hotel
City: Indianapolis, IN
Category: Accommodations
Telephone: (800) 627-2700
Address: 850 W. Michigan St.
Description: University Place is located right where its name says—on the campus of a university, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis to be exact. The 278-room upscale hotel features a 30,000-square-foot high-tech conference center, 28 meeting rooms, exhibition hall, and parking garage. The property also includes restaurants, lounge, food court, and gift shop. Complimentary shuttle service is offered to downtown attractions, which are about five minutes away, and to the airport, about 15 minutes away. A skywalk connects the hotel to the IUPUI Sports Complex, including the IU Natatorium pools, and the IU Medical Center.