OverviewThis all-suite property is situated among shopping, restaurants and other hotels, within a 3-minute drive of Interstate 465. With downtown Indianapolis about a 25- to 30-minute drive away, this hotel is better suited for guests looking to explore the area by car.
This hotel is 100% smoke free and all suites include separate living rooms and bedrooms, two TVs with pay-per-view movies, a sofabed, an MP3 player, a mini-fridge, a microwave, a coffeemaker, an iron and ironing board, a hair dryer, free bottled water and individual climate control. This hotel also offers meeting suites, which feature an over-sized living room and board room. Accessible rooms, with a roll-in shower, are also available.
In-room Wi-Fi is available for an additional fee of $9.95 per 24 hours. Free parking is available on site and this hotel offers a free shuttle service to destinations within a 3-mile radius of the hotel. Pets are not permitted.
A free cooked-to-order breakfast is served from 6 am to 9 am on weekdays and from 7:30 am to 10:30 am on weekends. Free snacks and beverages are served every evening in the lobby. The on-site Ellington's restaurant serves lunch and dinner and is open Monday through Saturday. This hotel also has an on-site lounge and room service is available.
Other on-site amenities include a heated indoor pool, a hot tub, a fitness centre, a basketball court, a pool table, meeting and event space, a business centre, a 24-hour pantry market, an ATM, baggage storage, a free beverage area, coin-operated laundry machines, a gift shop, dry cleaning and safe deposit boxes.
The Indianapolis Museum of Art is a 15-minute drive away, while the Children’s Museum of Indianapolis is 20 minutes away by car. Indianapolis Motor Speedway is about a 25-minute drive away. Lucas Oil Stadium, the Banker's Life Fieldhouse, the Indianapolis Zoo and the NCAA Hall of Champions are all about 30 minutes away by car, in downtown Indianapolis. The Indianapolis International Airport (IND) is 30 to 40 minutes away by car. (All driving time estimates: Google Maps)
Verified by a font desk agent on September 13, 2013: Free breakfast hours and Wi-Fi fee of $9.95.
The GoodAmong the reviews used for this analysis, many guests seemed to enjoy their stays at this property.
Many guests described their rooms as clean, while a few reviewers added that their rooms were spacious, quiet and generally comfortable. Several reviewers found the beds comfortable.
Many reviewers praised the food served at the free breakfast, especially the cooked-to-order stations. Many guests also enjoyed the free snacks and beverages in the evenings.
The staff were frequently complimented for their friendly and accommodating service.
A few guests enjoyed the pool and hot tub area. One reviewer appreciated that the water was shallow enough for children, while another guest liked that there was an adult-only swim time.
A couple of reviewers enjoyed meals at the on-site restaurant.
The Bad
There were few concerns or complaints found for this hotel, among the reviews sourced for this editorial. However, many guests thought that the hotel in general and the guest rooms appeared dated. Reviewers specifically mentioned that the carpeting throughout the hotel appeared dirty and one guest found stained furniture in his room.
A couple of guests complained that the elevators were slow and old, while a couple of other reviewers complained about paying an additional fee of Wi-Fi ($9.95 per 24 hours).
Expedia.ca gave this hotel an average score of 4.3 out of 5, with 93% of 222 guests recommending the property.
TripAdvisor.ca ranked this hotel #23 out of 185 hotels in Indianapolis, with an average score of 4 out of 5, from 362 reviews.
The author called the hotel on September 13, 2013 to verify some information.
