The more expensive hotels are downtown, but many moderate and budget hotels are in the surrounding area. Most downtown hotels offer weekend or theme packages. Throughout the city, chains dominate. In addition to the choices below, we recommend Embassy Suites (tel. 800/EMBASSY; www.embassysuites.com): either the downtown location, with a sky bridge connection to Circle Centre, 110 W. Washington St. (tel. 317/236-1800); or the one on the northwest side, off Michigan Road near I-465, 3912 Vincennes Rd. (tel. 317/872-7700). Both feature suites with coffeemakers, wet bars, refrigerators, and microwaves. For a moderately priced downtown hotel, try Hampton Inn Indianapolis -- Downtown, 105 S. Meridian St. (tel. 800/426-7866 or 317/261-1200). Housed in a 1920s National Historic Landmark building, this hotel offers two-room suites and king rooms with whirlpool tubs in addition to the usual doubles.
For a bed-and-breakfast alternative that's near downtown but sports a local charm, check into The Villa Inn, 1456 N Delaware St. (tel. 866/626-8500 or 317/916-8500; www.thevillainn.com). The property offers six rooms starting from $200 a night, a full spa, and a charming restaurant.
Near the airport, Days Inn, 5860 Fortune Circle W. (tel. 800/DAYS-INN or 317/248-0621), is your standard budget motel, with a restaurant, bar, small workout room, and outdoor pool. A special park-and-fly program is available. Another good airport choice is the Holiday Inn, 2501 S. High School Rd. (tel. 800/465-4329 or 317/244-6861), right on the airport grounds and 10 minutes from downtown. The noted Chanteclair restaurant is here (a bit overpriced), along with a health club and indoor pool; some units have small terraces or whirlpools.
