OverviewLocated roughly a 9-minute drive from Indianapolis's city centre and a 6-minute drive from the nearest Interstate 65 on-ramp, the Candlewood Suites Indianapolis Downtown Medical District is suitable for business or vacation travellers who require well-priced short- or long-term accommodations with extended kitchen amenities and easy highway access.
Each of the hotel's air-conditioned guest rooms and suites offers free Wi-Fi, cable TV, a coffeemaker, a full kitchen (including cooking utensils and a dishwasher), a desk, a living area with a sofabed, a DVD player and a dining table. Studios and one- and two-bedroom suites are available.
Hotel amenities include a fitness centre, two conference rooms, a business centre, a convenience store, free guest laundry, BBQ facilities and free parking. A free area shuttle is also offered (please contact the hotel for details). The hotel is wheelchair accessible and pets are permitted for an additional $75 per pet, per stay.
Kindred Hospital and Riley Hospital are both within a 3-minute drive of the hotel, while the Indianapolis Motor Speedway is roughly 6 minutes away by car. Circle Center offers shopping about a 7-minute drive away and Indianapolis International Airport (IND) can be found a 20-minute drive away. (All distances and travel time estimates: Google Maps)
Verified with a front desk agent: Free Wi-Fi, free parking, pets permitted for $75/pet/stay, wheelchair accessible. (Call Date: September 21, 2013)
The GoodThe majority of the reviews sourced for this analysis were positive, with much praise going to the hotel's rooms, value and staff.
The hotel's accommodations were praised by numerous reviewers. They described their rooms as spacious, well equipped, clean and quiet, with comfortable beds. A few guests had complaints about their rooms, however (see below).
Many guests were pleased with the hotel's value. They described the rates as affordable, reasonable and economical, and cited the full kitchens as contributing to the hotel's overall worth.
Several lodgers complimented the hotel's staff, and characterized them as helpful, knowledgeable and friendly. One patron remarked, "From the men at the front desk, to the guys who drove the shuttle, everyone here was great. They seemed to enjoy working here, and treated you as you would want to be treated".
The Bad
While the majority of reviews consulted for this analysis were positive, there were a few complaints about the location and the rooms.
A few guests were disappointed with the hotel's location. They described it as remote and "off the beaten path", and reported there were no restaurants or grocery stores within walking distance. These lodgers recommended the hotel for those with a vehicle or those visiting the area's medical centres.
Although the majority of reviewers were pleased with their clean and spacious accommodations, a few guests had complaints. They reported a lack of toiletries, worn towels and noise transfer from the hallways and elevator.
Expedia.ca guest reviews rated the hotel 4.4 out of 5 with a 96% recommendation rate from 123 reviews.
TripAdvisor.com guest reviews ranked the hotel #74 of 185 Indianapolis hotels with an average rating of 4 out of 5 from 75 reviews.
Booking.com guest reviews rated the hotel 8.5 out of 10 from 23 reviews
The author called the hotel on September 21, 2013 to verify some information.
