Discount Hotel Indianapolis

Summer in downtown Indianapolis is the time for festivals.  There are many to choose from in the summer months: 500 Festival, Italian Street Festival, Let's Meet PBS KIDS in the Park, El Dia De La Familia, 4th of July, Indiana State Fair, Rib America Festival, Chinese Festival, Irish Festival, Fiesta Indianapolis, Jazz Fest and Vintage Indiana!

Vintage Indiana is located in Military Park in downtown Indianapolis.  Military Park is just five blocks from our three star hotel downtown Indianapolis.  This particular festival takes place on Saturday, June 4, 2011 and features Indiana wineries from all over the state.  Beginning May 1 you can purchase a ticket for only $22 which allows you to sample wine and food, listen to local musicians and check out artwork from 11am to 7pm.  Tickets will be available at Marsh Supermarkets and other vendors; check the website for details.

Designated drivers can even have a good time!  With more than just wine, and a $10 ticket, DD's can enjoy the festival and receive free soft drinks and purchase wine to take home (no sampling).  The event has a big draw each year and happens RAIN OR SHINE!  I've not been able to attend yet but plan on going this year.

If you want to make a night of it to relax after sampling all day, make your Indianapolis hotel reservations at our downtown Indy hotel.  You can walk back from Military Park, put your DD to work or take a $5 cab ride; tell the driver "Hilton Garden Inn Indianapolis Downtown, please!"

To get more out of your weekend, book our Wine Lovers' Package!  You'll receive a bottle of Easley Winery's Reggae Red, two Indy Wine Trail glasses, two bottles of water, valet parking, breakfast for two and 10% discount off any non-alcoholic merchandise at any of the seven Indy Wine Trail wineries.

Although originally an Irish holiday, Saint Patrick’s Day is celebrated in many cities in the United States.  In Indianapolis, just like in other cities in the US, the parade on March 17 is the highlight of the St. Patty’s Day celebration.

But 6 days before the parade, the Indy Sports Foundation has also lined up several Shamrock and green events in the city.  The 20th Annual Shamrock Run and Walk will take place at 9am on March 12 at Monument Circle.  This race is open to people of all ages and the participants are encouraged to wear green or Irish-inspired costumes.

Be on Ohio Street early on March 17 for the Greening of the Canal.  At 6 am, city officials and guests pour green dye into the canal.  This is followed by the Tent Party on Vermont Street at 10am.  Aside from featuring an Irish band and Irish foods, the tent party also includes the traditional awarding of the Irish Citizen of the Year.

The 31st Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade will be at 11:30 am, so you may just drop by the Tent Party before or after the parade.

To be able to participate in all the St. Patty’s Day events, be sure to be in downtown Indy early on March 17.  You may book a room for March 16 at our Newly Renovated Hotel Indianapolis so that you can easily come to the event venues the following day.  Monument Circle is just half a block away from our discount hotel Indianapolis.

Looking for great Indianapolis hotel packages?  Check out our website or call 317-955-9700 for more information.

You might be thinking, "What? It's not even Thanksgiving yet!"  However, when it comes to celebrating the New Year in Indianapolis - downtown hotels fill up quickly.

Besides, you might be one of those people that likes to plan ahead - or you might also know that you are coming to Indy for the Christmas holiday and would like to stay for New Year's - so even if you need a room for one night or for the entire time that you are here - if you book early, no doubt you will find great Indianapolis hotel packages, if you start looking now.

What are your New Year's Eve plans?  Do you have any yet?  Here is a quick list of events that are happening in the downtown Indianapolis area to bring in 2011:

• New Years Eve 2011 @ 10th Pub & Grille
• New Years Eve 2011 @ 2001 Bar
• New Years Eve 2011 @ 31 Bar & Grill
• New Years Eve 2011 @ Basey's Downtown Grill
• New Years Eve 2011 @ Arabian Room - Murat Shrine Club

If you're looking for more opportunities to bring in the New Year - you can check out Indianapolis New Year's Eve - a website that lists all the events that are happening in Indy on December 31, 2010.

One of the best ways to be safe on New Year's Eve is to find a hotel room within walking distance or even a short cab ride from the event that you're attending.  So, if you are considering hotel accommodations Indianapolis, then you will love our new renovated hotel Indianapolis.

Likewise, if you book early enough, you can benefit from a hotel deal Indianapolis as well.

I met with Jillian's a couple weeks ago and was treated to lunch. Do you know Jillian's? It's that restaurant/bar/club/bowling alley/billiards room/arcade entertainment venue in downtown Indianapolis just a few blocks from the Hilton Garden Inn. The food was delicious! I had a chicken pasta dish and sweet tea. Just a heads up, if you haven't eaten there, you should really take the time to check it out. Their menu is varied and my contact recommends just about everything!

During my meeting, we discussed an idea to set up a new Indianapolis hotel package for all you guests out there. It will partner our downtown Indy hotel with entertainment and gift certificate from Jillian's to keep you occupied while there. Another hotel deal I'm working on is with the Indiana Repertory Theatre, or IRT. Stay and see a play, experience the Indy arts scene. Keep your eyes peeled for a couple new packages coming this August!

Don't forget about our other packages we're always selling. Our hotel packages are a great way to find a discount hotel room in Indianapolis paired with great goodies from local businesses or from our hotel.
Indianapolis Zoo Package
Circle Centre Shopping Package
Wine Lovers Package and
Romance Package
Just go to our website and check availability for your preferred staycation date and see which one fits you best!

Indianapolis is fast becoming a major destination for individuals and families looking for an enjoyable and affordable getaway! The beautiful, historic Hilton Garden Inn Indianapolis Downtown hotel is an ideal hotel to select when seeking exemplary discount hotel accommodations for your next Indianapolis visit In addition to our out of town guests, HGI is becoming ever popular with local residents looking for the perfect, yet inexpensive “staycation”! Many of our guests like our staff and amenities so much, they visit us again and again. This allows us to develop an ongoing rapport with these visitors, and most importantly it allows us to individualize our services even more, to better meet the needs of these guests.

When considering y our next getaway, be sure to call the Hilton Garden Inn – Downtown Indianapolis (317-955-9700) and inquire about your next great hotel deal located in the heart of the city!

***While in Indianapolis, you might want to consider visiting one or more of the following attractions:

The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis

The State Soldiers and Sailors Monument and Civil War Museum

Indianapolis Motor Speedway and Museum (Home of the Indianapolis 500)

Indianapolis Museum of Art

NCAA Hall of Champions

Indiana State Museum

Lucas Oil Stadium (Home of the Indianapolis Colts)

Downtown Indy’s Circle Centre Mall

Looking for something for the whole family to do in Indy?  Although this event isn't until September, it's something to plan for!  The 29th O'Reilly Auto Parts 4-Wheel Jamboree Nationals will take place September 17, 18 and 19 at the Indiana State Fairgrounds.  It's a fun 4x4 event the entire family can enjoy!  The event includes enthusiasts who come from all over to display their 4x4 trucks and race them the whole weekend.  There's vendors and sponsors there to visit as well.

You should check it out!  Of course, you know I'll recommend you make a weekend out of it and enjoy the rest of what Indy has to offer, which is quite a bit!  There might be a concert at the Murat Centre or a Colts home game at Lucas Oil Stadium.  Being one of the hotels near Indianapolis Speedway, you could take a few hours to tour the Hall of Fame Museum.

If you need Indianapolis hotel reservations while visiting, we have discount hotel rates for the 4-Wheel Jamboree online.  If you visit the event website, you'll find a great hotel deal for our newly renovated Indianapolis hotel!

Happy New Year and welcome to 2010!  There's going to be a lot happening this year!  The Colts have home field advantage for the playoffs and face off against the Baltimore Ravens this Saturday at Lucas Oil Stadium!  Being one of the hotels near Lucas Oil Stadium, our lobby is decked out with Fatheads, flags, bobble heads and our staff will surely be in Colts attire starting tomorrow!

We are officially one of Indianapolis' newly renovated hotels!  Only a few final touches remain before we're 100% complete.  Our restaurant, the Great American Grill, has been completely redone and has a very chic feel to it.  The guestroom beds, carpet and furniture have been replaced.  Lobby furniture is brand new and, as and Indianapolis meeting hotel, we have updated our meeting space as well!  Check our pictures out on our Facebook page and follow us on Twitter too!

The Hilbert Circle Theatre will be host to some great shows this season.  I'm particularly interested in the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra's presentation of The Music of Pink Floyd!  Of course being a concert fanatic, I'm very excited to see what other venues will present this year.  We're the closest hotel to Murat Centre, so why not stay with us when you come to your next show?  Don't forget about the Pacers and those performances at Conseco Fieldhouse to which we're one of the the closest hotels.

Big things will be happening in 2010!  Oh...ladies and gentlemen, Valentine's Day is rapidly approaching!  So when you get engaged, be sure to call our wedding hotel when you're looking for a place to host your rehearsal dinner, small ceremony or reception or simply need a discounted hotel room block for your group's travel!

Happy New Year from the Hilton Garden Inn Indianapolis Downtown!

Need a mini get away?  How about coming to an Indianapolis Downtown Hotel like the Hilton Garden Inn.  Book a night and go see an Indiana Pacers game. We are one of the Hotels Near Conseco Fieldhouse, by only being two blocks north you can easily walk there in 5 mins.  If you need any tickets feel free to call the hotel for suggestions. If you need an Indianapolis Group Travel discount, don't hesitate to contact our sales office for a price break.  Being a Newly Renovated Hotel we want to make sure you know about our new Garden Sleep System beds.  They adjust on the side to fit your comfort needs. 
Check out the Pacers' Schedule down below!

Things are heating up in Indianapolis! Our General Manager, Mike Campbell and our Director of Sales, Christian decided to help a very important client stay cool in the summer heat. Last Friday they took an ice cream cart full of cold treats. They even dressed for the occasion in the old time Good Humor uniform. To say the least…our clients were thrilled! The team at the Hilton Garden Inn Indianapolis Downtown loves having fun and we are not afraid to think outside of the box.    Great job guys!

Has it been a long day at work?  Need something refreshing?  Come to the American Grill and check out our new drink menu.  We offer amazing selection of wines and an array of specialty martinis.  How does a Dreamsicle sound, or a Raspberry Truffle?  Yes, these are martinis.  You don't want to drink on an empty stomach so ask for our new dinner menu.  Our culinary staff is here to service you.  Come in between now and September 30, 2009 and mention our blog to receive a 10% discount.

When you have an event to plan and you want something different? Call us, we can make any event memorable. 
 

...Everywhere I look around!  Love is in the air, every sight and every sound!

I can't believe I haven't blogged about this yet!  I receive many phone calls from soon-to-be brides and grooms, friends of the couple, planners, mothers and fathers.  They look for blocks of discount hotel rooms and hotels near the Murat Centre or Mavris, Scottish Rite, The Rathskeller or Fountain Square Theatre or ceremony or reception site.  They want menus for rehearsal dinners and brunches.  Almost every weekend throughout the year, the Hilton Garden Inn is host to many friends and family members of the soon-to-be Mr. and Mrs.

There are many Indianapolis wedding hotels from which to choose.  Of the downtown Indianapolis hotels, I think we are a great choice!  Of course, I am biased, but it's a charming historic hotel in Indianapolis, and soon to be newly renovated hotel!  Our great location, history, friendly staff, comfy rooms and catering capabilities make us a great option!  With that said, I thought I might offer some of my own planning tips for our Indianapolis wedding hotel:
 

• If your reception serves alcohol, choose a hotel close to the reception location.  Guests will appreciate the short walk or cheap cab ride back.  If not, consider providing a shuttle for your guests.  I can give you some choices.
• Have your rehearsal dinner or day-after brunch in the hotel!  You will be able to get a great deal on a private room for your meal(s) when you have a room block in the hotel.
• Research the hotel online before you call.  Many times I get calls asking to accommodate 250 or 300 guests for a reception - too large for us.  I hate telling someone that we can't do it, and they waste precious planning time.
• Gift bags are a big hit!  Thank your guests for sharing in your union by making gift bags for them.  We will deliver them out at check-in!
• Why not take advantage of the hotel for your bachelor or bachelorette parties?  Indianapolis group travel rates are available for you!