Hilton Garden Inn Indianapolis Downtown

The heat is on for Miami to keep up with the pace of Indy’s very own Pacers in the second round of the NBA Playoffs. Indianapolis natives are rooting for their hometown team to take this game series starting on Sunday, May 13th when the first game tips off in Miami. But Indy fans won’t have to wait too long before seeing their very own Pacers at home for game 3 and game 4.

The NBA Second Round Playoff Schedule is as follows:

Sunday, May 13th    Game #1    at Miami (loss)
Tuesday, May 15th    Game #2    at Miami
Thursday, May 17th    Game #3    at Bankers Life Fieldhouse
Sunday, May 20th    Game #4    at Bankers Life Fieldhouse

If needed:
Tuesday, May 22nd    Game #5    at Miami
Thursday, May 24th    Game #6    at Bankers Life Fieldhouse
Saturday, May 26th    Game #7    at Miami

Single game ticket sales to Round 2 games begin Monday, May 14th with limited availability. Home game tickets may be purchased through the Pacers Ticket Center or Ticketmaster.

Basketball fans will find hotel rooms still available at Downtown Indy Hotels. For hotel reservations Indianapolis Pacers fans may call our reservation hotline for luxury accommodations conveniently located near the Fieldhouse and all Downtown attractions.

With our Playoffs hotel deal Indianapolis residents will even find it refreshing to have their very own stay-cation weekend downtown just in time for the games without having to worry about driving home after a long day and night of celebration.

 

There’s definitely something magical about the Indiana Pacers making the 2012 NBA Playoffs, and it isn’t just because they are playing the Orlando Magic.

The first round of the series on Saturday, April 28th found the Pacers a little disheartened with Orlando winning 81 to 77, but their mighty comeback Monday night, April 30th with a 93 to 78 victory tied the series 1 to 1. It’s anyone’s guess who will bring in the win for Game 3 on the evening of May 2nd, but with the Orlando Magic having a home court advantage, the Pacers may be up to the challenge after their latest success on the court. 

Game 4 will also be hosted by Orlando on May 5th with the Pacers returning to Indianapolis for Game 5 on May 8th and Game 7 on May 13th. If you’re planning on being in Indy for the playoff games, tickets are still available for both Game 5 and 7 through Ticketmaster.

And our Indianapolis downtown hotel still has available rooms for those coming to see the Pacers live in the NBA Playoffs. For hotel reservations Indianapolis visitors may call our 24 hour reservation line at (317) 955-9700 or visit our online reservation system for last minute reservations.
 

Visiting downtown Indy hotels promises to bring great accommodations and close proximity to plenty of great activities for all ages. If you’re on a budget, you might think your options for entertainment will be limited. Fortunately, that couldn’t be farther from the truth. Give your budget a break with the following fun activities that also happen to be free for both residents and visitors alike.

• Take a free tour of the Indianapolis Childrens Museum of Indianapolis. Family nights happen the first Thursday evening of every month, and they also offer free admission on El Dia de Los Ninos, President’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Christmas Eve.
• General admission to the Museum of Art and Lilly House is free during the months of April through December. The Fairbanks Art and Nature Park offers 100 acres for walking and picnicking.
• Easley Winery offers free tours on the weekends, and the Mass Avenue Wine Shoppe features free wine tastings on Tuesdays.
• The Soldiers and Sailors Monument offers free visits to the Civil War Museum located in the monument’s basement from Friday to Sunday.
• Stroll through Downtown’s four cultural districts: the Canal & White River State Park, the Wholesale District, Indiana and Mass Avenues.
• The Indy City Market is open daily Monday through Saturday with plenty to see and do, and in the summer, the Farmer’s Market makes its debut each Wednesday from May to October and in the winter on Saturdays from November to April.
• Walking the Central Canal’s scenic pathway will take you near fine examples of contemporary architecture and historic churches along the Canal Walk.
• Circle Centre Mall offers plenty of opportunities for window shopping.
• The War Memorial Museum is the place to visit to view city memorials.
• The first Friday of every month, 35 art galleries associated with the Indianapolis Downtown Artists & Dealers Association sponsor an after party where visitors can meet local artists.

For more dozens of additional activities in Downtown Indy, visit the Indianapolis Downtown website to learn more about the schedule of events.

And for premiere accommodations in the heart of all the action, be sure to visit the Historic Hotel Indianapolis Hilton Garden Inn. Our Indianapolis hotel packages offer affordability, convenience and deluxe amenities.

Whether you come to Indianapolis for work or pleasure, the Circle City is one of those places that will leave you with fond memories and a yearning to come back again real soon. There’s nothing visitors to the city enjoy more than a night out on the town, and with so many options for night life, you’ll need a few extra days to finish with business and get on to the fun parts!

Lively areas in downtown ready and waiting for a fun night out include the Wholesale District, Mass Ave, Indiana Avenue and Fountain Square.

The Wholesale District in the heart of downtown Indy provides live entertainment that you won’t want to miss. Located within this popular area is the Slippery Noodle Inn, well known for after hours fun as well as being the oldest established bar in the area (1850). The whole downtown area is full of piano bars, blues lounges and trendy establishments with good food, drinks, music and dancing.

Families also don’t have to miss out on the nightlife activities. The Circle Center Mall offers TILT, an electronic screen adventure, and Fountain Square is home to a bowling alley, theatre and old fashioned diner. The IMAX Theater at Indiana State Museum offers plenty of movies in 2D and 3D surround sound for everyone to enjoy.

When it comes to staying for the weekend or an extended holiday, the Hilton Garden Inn Conference Hotel Indianapolis is a favorite among all Downtown Indy hotels.

We offer Indianapolis hotel packages that include affordable pricing and specials that you can’t get anywhere else. Give us a call today to plan your next stay in Downtown Indy.

Eat, drink and be merry when you visit the Tomlinson Tap Room brewery just a short distance from our Indianapolis Downtown hotel. In fact, you’ll find plenty of drinking and food delights at the Indianapolis City Market where the popular Tap Room is located.

This neighborhood pub crafts the finest Indiana brews right on the premises so you will know you are getting the fresh and distinctive taste straight from the maker’s tap. While the brewery serves some snacks, they also allow guests to bring their own from the numerous food places in the City Market.

Visitors will enjoy the convenient location of our historic hotel Indianapolis Downtown.  We’re close to all the events as they happen at the Convention Center, Airport, Speedway, area universities such as Indiana and Butler as well as Lucas Oil Stadium.

Our Indianapolis hotel packages include affordable rates for deluxe accommodations along with room service, fitness center, pool and hot tub. With over 6,500 square feet of conference space, your group will have all the room needed for successful meetings and events. Call us today to book your rooms or group travel (317) 955-9700.

This June brings an event that families will just love. That’s when PBS Kids in the Park will return again to Military Park to bring live entertainment, exciting games, popular PBS characters and lots of fun to kids of all ages.  

This free family event offers meet and greet sessions with favorite characters from PBS kids shows. Children will see these TV characters come to life with opportunities to meet such favorites as the Cat in the Hat, Clifford, Elmo and Curious George. The event is scheduled for 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, June 9th. Additional details about the event are located on the WFYI Indianapolis Public Television website.

Special Indianapolis hotel packages at our historic hotel Indianapolis are available for the PBS event. A special block of rooms are reserved from June 8th through June 10th so visitors can stay nearby and enjoy all the attractions that Downtown Indy has to offer. The PBS Kids in the Park hotel special includes breakfast for 4 and a membership to WFYI Public Television. Learn more about our hotel deal Indianapolis rates by giving us a call at (317) 955-9700.

If the Indy 500 is on your travel agenda this coming Memorial Day weekend, then you’ll definitely want to plan to see a little of Downtown Indy while you’re here. Of course with it being Memorial Day, there’s not better place to visit than the numerous city memorials in Downtown to honor our fallen heroes.

Some of the most place memorials to visit include:

• Admiral Raymond Spruance Memorial Basin – honoring Indianapolis Navy officer for his success in the Battle of Midway, 1942.
• American Legion Mall – home to memorials for World War II as well as the Korean and Vietnam wars.
• Colonel Eli Lilly Civil War Museum – Relive the Civil War at this museum located at the Solders and Sailors Monument lower level.
• Congressional Medal of Honor Memorial – recognizes those who have received this highest military honor.
• Firefighters Memorial – Tribute to those who died in the 1890 Indianapolis fire.
• Indiana Law Enforcement & Firefighters Memorial – honors those police and firemen who have lost their lives in the line of duty.
• Indiana Soldiers and Sailors Monument – dedicated in 1902 in tribute to the soldiers and sailors of Indiana who served during the Civil War and Spanish & American War. Recently restored and returned to its downtown home in September 2011.
• Indiana War Memorial & Museum – Honors those who fought in the Korean and Vietnam Wars as well as WWI and WWII.
• Project 911 Indianapolis- in remembrance of those killed during 9/11/2011.
• University Park – part of the Indiana War Memorial Plaza and one time drilling grounds for Union troops.
• USS Indianapolis Memorial – to honor the fallen of this Navy Ship, the last to sink during WWII in 1945.
• Veterans Memorial Plaza – honors Indiana veterans.

For hotels near Indianapolis Speedway and all the memorials, there’s no better location when choosing between Downtown Indy hotels than our Indianapolis Downtown hotel Hilton Garden Inn. We offer deluxe amenities, room service, fitness center and pools so that when you return from your day (and night) out on the town, you can rest in comfort and luxury. Book your rooms today for Memorial Day weekend by calling us at (317) 955-9700.

 

The summer season of The Lawn at White River State Park promises to be a hot one filled with plenty of outdoor summer concerts to satisfy music lover’s appetites for great music. The recently announced 2012 summer concert line up at the park draws thousands to experience the beautiful setting along with the best in summer music…rain or shine.

May 4th    Rise Against
July 3rd    Uncle Sam Jam and Demi Lovato
July 7th    Umphrey McGee – G. Love and Special Love Sauce
July 12th    OAR – Rebelution
July 29th    Florence & the Machine – The Walkmen
Aug 12th    The Last Summer on Earth Tour 2012
Aug 14th    Unity Tour 2012 with 311, Slightly Stoopid and the Aggrolites
Aug 24th    Rhythm Revue Tour 2012 with The Dukes of September
Sep 30th    The Avett Brothers

Learn more information about these events along with where to purchase tickets by visiting the Farm Bureau Insurance Lawn at White River State Park website.

For hotel accommodations Indianapolis residents and visitors to Downtown will love our historic hotel Indianapolis Hilton Garden Inn. Located right in the heart of downtown, you’ll be close to the summer concerts in the park as well as fine dining and entertainment. Find out more about our Indianapolis hotel packages by visiting us online today.

As the saying goes, “all good things must come to an end,” and last week Indy’s own favorite star quarterback, Peyton Manning, was released from his position with the Indianapolis Colts. While the 4 time MVP is being courted by plenty of other NFL teams – namely the Broncos, Cardinals, Dolphins and Titans, Indy fans will surely miss the winning seasons and funny commercials that made him so beloved.

So while Manning decides which team to join, that doesn’t mean that Lucas Oil Stadium won’t be rocking when the Colts come back for next season. With Stanford standout, Andrew Luck, as quarterback, fans are sure to enjoy some legendary action when he hits the turf.  Of course, this is all speculation as the draft won't happen until the last weekend in April.  But Colts fans are crossing their fingers for a new start quarterback to replace Manning and assist in rebuilding a thinning team.

So NFL fans will want to get their Indianapolis Colt tickets early and plan on watching the new quarterback in action. Downtown Indy hotels are filling up quickly for the new season with excited fans planning to come out and support their team. As one of the premier hotels near Lucas Oil Stadium, the Hilton Garden Inn will keep you close to the all the football action with luxury rooms, fun amenities and nearby area attractions to keep you entertained and well fed in between games.

Plan on booking your reservations early at our historic hotel Indianapolis fans love, and enjoy the video memory below of Indy Colts’ number 18 in one of his fantastic commercials that will keep everyone laughing long after he has left our beloved city.
 

NASCAR fans are sure to love Indianapolis this summer when the Brickyard 400 hits the tracks in the 2nd highest paid race besides the Daytona 500.  Scheduled for the hot and steamy weekend of July 26 to July 29, 2012, the racecar tires will really be blazing as NASCAR drivers hit the track in four races over three days.

With millions of fans hitting the streets of Downtown Indy, room accommodations will be filling up fast. For the best Indianapolis hotel packages, our Hilton Garden Inn Downtown is offering Brickyard 400 group room blocks at very affordable rates for teams, fans and families coming to the city for this exciting racing event.

Indianapolis group travel arrangements with our special room block rates can be obtained by contacting Camille Lauer, Corporate Sales Manager by phone at (317) 405-5709 or by email at clauer@fhginc.com.

With our convenient location right in the heart of Downtown, guests will be close to all the attractions that make Indy a favorite of locals and visitors from all across the globe. So whether you’re visiting for the race, on business or just to get away from it all, our Indianapolis Downtown hotel is sure to make your stay extra special.
 

Where can you find black tie, formal gowns, gourmet food and wild animals all together in one place? Why at Zoobilation, of course.

This outdoor taste extravaganza sponsored by the Indianapolis Power & Light Company is the large black tie fundraiser in the country with benefits going to the Indianapolis Zoo conservation and research efforts. The zoological journey begins in the lush tropic paradise where guests can enjoy flocks of tropical birds and plants. Money raised in this charitable event also helps pay for the care and feed of animals and plants at the zoo.

Guests enjoy a little feeding of their own with over 50 restaurants in attendance to provide delectable tastes for the foodie in everyone.  Ticket sales opened on February 1st for the June 8th event. Reserve your table or purchase premium tickets by phoning (317) 630-2188 or visiting the Indianapolis Zoo website.

There’s nothing better than making a weekend of the gala festivities by staying in our Indianapolis Downtown Hotel. You and a loved one will be close to the event and other area attractions so make the weekend special for a little one on one time while also benefiting the animals.

And this year, our very own Great America Grill will be a featured vendor so guests can sample their specialties at the zoo event and also while enjoying their stay in our historic hotel Indianapolis location.
 

After the exciting Super Bowl festivities of 2012, Indianapolis is the place to be. Mayor Greg Ballard on the eve of this famous football weekend discussed the event with Fox Business in the following video: Indianapolis Mayor on Super Bowl Impact

With expectations that the city could see an average of $200 million or more in profits from the festival, Indianapolis spent about $12 million on creating the Super Bowl village and additional monies on preparing the city for the onslaught of football fans.

As the 12th largest city in the United States, Indianapolis and downtown in particular provides plenty of hotels near Conseco Fieldhouse. And, with all the attention many meeting planners, travelers and even locals are coming to the realization that Indianapolis is one of the best places to host group meetings, conventions and weddings. From Murat Centre to Lucas Oil Stadium, the choice of attractions such as theatre, fine dining and sports make Downtown a happening place for every event imaginable.

As the premier conference hotel Indianapolis travelers choose, the Hilton Garden Inn Downtown provides all the necessary amenities to make groups quite comfortable for meetings with over 6,700 square feet dedicated meeting space and luxury room accomodations to make guests feel right at home.

In addition, of all the Indianapolis wedding hotels in downtown ours with the historical beauty to make every bride and groom’s day something special. Find out more about our group and wedding packages by giving us a call at (317) 955-9700.
 

Meeting and wedding planners are in for a real treat this April at the preferred conference hotel Indianapolis residents and visitors favor time and time again, the Hilton Garden Inn Downtown.

For the entire month of April when you book a block of rooms for a wedding, meeting or conference, you can earn some pretty useful rewards:

• Reserve a $3,000 room block, and you’ll earn a $100 Gift Card
• Book a $6,000 room block and receive a Kindle Fire
• For a $9,000 room block reservation, enjoy a 2 night stay in Chicago

Our luxury Indianapolis meeting hotel features 6,700 square feet of meeting space flexible enough to meet any group’s needs. Complimentary Wi-Fi, flat panel TVs with digital satellite and in room hospitality make every guest feel right at home.

Business travelers will appreciate our free fitness center for the chance to work out and then relax in our steaming hot tub. Our complimentary business center has all that’s needed to work when away from the office, and after a long day, plenty of food and libations are available in our full service restaurant and bar.

So when you are making plans for Indianapolis group travel, you need look no further than the Hilton Garden Inn. Your group will experience an action packed downtown location with all the luxury amenities to keep everyone satisfied….and a nice gift card, Kindle or 2 night stay too!

Give one of our sales representatives a call for more information or to book your group today at (317) 955-9700.
 

In late September, the 4th annual IUPUI Regatta will take place.  The IUPUI Regatta hosted by  the Student Organization for Alumni Relations, the IUPUI Alumni Council, and the Central Indiana Chapter of the IUAA is a canoe relay race on the Downtown Canal.   IUPUI students, alumni, and faculty/staff form teams to participate in the relay race every year.

The teams created race against others in their respective categories - students, alumni, and faculty/staff.

The final race is against the winners of the students, alumni, and faculty/staff categories.  The final winning team gets a spot on the IUPUI Regatta Cup trophy.

The regatta is much more than just a regatta.  It is an ideal family event because it features a community carnival with fun, food, and music.

The 4th Annual IUPUI Regatta will take place on Saturday, September 22 2012 from 10:30 AM to 05:00 PM.  This year's regatta is presetned by Herff Jones.  If you have any questions about the event or would like to participate, contact the IUPUI Regatta at regatta@iupui.edu.

Be sure to follow the events of the IUPUI Regatta through IUPUI Regatta's Twitter and also see photos of the event from years past on the IUPUI Regatta Facebook page.

Do you need to find hotels near Indianapolis' downtown?  You will love our historic hotel Indianapolis, which is located in the heart of downtown and within walking distance of the downtown canal.

Is there a group of you coming in?  Be sure to reach out to us for a group hotel deal Indianapolis.

More than likely, if a family member is graduating from Butler University or IUPUI and if you have a large group that is coming in for the celebration, then you might be looking into a hotel deal Indianapolis.

We have blocked out a group of rooms for those of you that plan on attending the Butler Commencement, and you can read more about the Butler Commencement Weekend 2012 through our reservation site.  Act quickly because these rooms fill up fast.  In fact, rooms are available until April 27 or until the block sells out, whichever is first.

You can get 2 double beds or 1 king bed from $99/night.  If you have special arrangements or needs, we can help with those as well.

Both Butler and IUPUI will have their Spring 2012 Commencement on Saturday, May 12, 2012.  Below are direct links to each university's websites, so that you can check out more of the details of the day:

Butler Spring Commencement 2012
IUPUI Spring Commencement 2012

Please feel free to check out our newly renovated hotel Indianapolis to see if it meets your group's needs.  We have several Indianapolis hotel packages that you all can take advantage of to make the most of your visit to Indy and to celebrate that college graduation in style.

We are excited to announce that we recently made history by achieving the most water saved in business category through 1st & Green.  You can check out the results on the leader board on 1st & Green's website.

We were able to save nearly 150,000 gallons of water - which is quite a triumph for a hotel.  Of course, we have to thank our guests too - without them it would not have been possible.

1st & Green is a web-based program that allows different groups and individuals to participate in a challenge to see who can save the most water and carbon. 

Groups were allowed to register in five categories:

• businesses
• non-profits
• government
• schools K-12
• other groups

This year's challenge ran through the 2012 Super Bowl and the idea was to help offset the environmental impact of the 2012 Super Bowl.

Here's a photo of our Director of Sales, Mitch Divens, accepting award:

Also important to mention, we came in 5th place for carbon emission savings - we saved 1862 carbon units.

When you are looking for a green hotel Indianapolis, you will find one at the Hilton Garden Inn in downtown Indy.  Whether you are looking into Indianapolis group travel or Indianapolis wedding hotels, we can help you plan to not only save money, but also to save the environment. 

Every February, Americans take time to celebrate Black History Month.  In Indy, there are some great events and places that celebrate African American heritage and culture that you can still catch before month's end. 

Here's a quick list:

• Indiana Avenue - Located west of downtown, Indiana Avenue is an area that highlights Indianapolis’ rich African-American heritage.
• Crispus Attucks Museum - located at 1140 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Street, the museum features treasures from the first all-black high school in the state of Indiana.
• Madame Walker Theatre Center - this historic theatre is hosting Soul Food Friday on Feb. 24th. The lunch features independent African-American caterer/restaurant with music.  You can also attend the theatre's event, Jazz on the Avenue on Feb. 24 in the Ballroom for live jazz and cocktails. Call 236.2099 or visit www.madamewalker.com for more information.
• Art & Soul at the Indianapolis Artsgarden - the Artsgarden has several more events going on.  You can check them out on their February calendar.
• Indiana State Museum - Check out the exhibit REPRESENT: Art by African-Americans now – July 15.
• Indiana Black History Challenge - sponsored by The Indiana Historical Society and Indianapolis-Marion County Public Library, children are invited to investigate famous African-American Hoosiers and their contributions to society now – Feb. 29.

Be sure to check out the Indianapolis Downtown website to learn more about Black History Month events.

Do you of any additional events that are going on in the Indianapolis area? 

If you are thinking of coming to Indy to attend any of these events and need a hotel deal Indianapolis, then you might be interested in checking out our newly renovated hotel Indianapolis.

ANNOUNCEMENT:

As of today, February 8, 2012, the parking rates at the Hilton Garden Inn Indianapolis Downtown have increased to the following:

Self-parking: $18 per car, per night
Valet parking: $25 per car, per night

Both parking options still include unlimited in and out privileges when you charge it to your hotel room Indianapolis.

We don't like increasing our parking rates, however, we work with third party garages and their price increases affect our rates.  We have been thankful to provide some of the least expensive hotel parking of all the downtown Indianapolis hotels for the entire time we've been open and we continue that trend even with the increase.