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Butler Basketball Hits the Courts with 2011/2012 Season

Wednesday, November 9, 2011 by Hilton Garden Inn Team

Butler University Bulldog fans, students and alumni are in for a real treat this basketball season. With the 2011/2012 season in full swing, there’s nothing better than getting in on the action of a live game. As one of the premiere Downtown Indy hotels and historic hotel Indianapolis locals and visitors love to frequent, the Hilton Garden Inn is ready for the basketball crowd with our special discount rates for Bulldog fans.

Find the Butler Men’s Basketball schedule for 2011-2012 below and begin planning your stay for the team’s home games in our luxury hotel accommodations Indianapolis visitors love:

November
Nov 2        Northern State
Nov 5        Franklin
Nov 12        Evansville (away)
Nov 15        Chattanooga
Nov 19        Louisville
Nov 21        Savannah State
Nov 23        Gardner Webb
Nov 27        Indiana (away)
Nov 29        Oakland City

December
Dec 3        Valparaiso
Dec 7        Xavier
Dec 10        Ball State (away)
Dec 17        Purdue
Dec 20        Gonzaga (away)
Dec 22        Stanford (away)
Dec 29        Green Bay
Dec 31        Milwaukee

January
Jan 6        Wright State (away)
Jan 8        Detroit (away)
Jan 13        Cleveland State
Jan 15        Youngstown State
Jan 19        UIC (away)
Jan 21        Loyola (away)
Jan 26        Milwaukee (away)
Jan 28        Green Bay (away)

February
Feb 2        Wright State
Feb 4        Detroit
Feb 9        Youngstown State (away)
Feb 11        Cleveland State (away)
Feb 14        Loyola
Feb 18        ESPN Bracket Busters
Feb 21        UIC
Feb 24        Valparaiso (away)
Feb 28        Championship 1st Round – tba

March
Mar 2        Championship Quarterfinals
Mar 3        Championship Semifinals
Mar 6        Championship Finals
Mar 13        NCAA Tournament 1st Four
Mar 15        NCAA Championship 2nd Round
Mar 22        NCAA Regional Semifinals - Finals
Mar 31        NCAA Final Four

Finish the Year off Right with Music Concerts & Events

Wednesday, October 19, 2011 by Hilton Garden Inn Team

Indy residents and visitors will enjoy the exciting music events and concerts scheduled from now until the end of the year, and to make the holiday season special for friends and family, why not take the time to experience a mini vacation right in area Downtown Indy Hotels?

Our Indianapolis hotel packages offer a real get away from everyday life so treat yourself to luxury accommodations at our historic hotel Indianapolis residents just love to visit for some much needed rest and relaxation. While you are here, take in one of the over 100 area concerts with family and friends. Below find just a few of the exciting events scheduled for November and December.

November Events

November 2nd    Elizabeth Cook with Tim Carroll at Birdys
November 3rd    Lotus at Vogue Theatre
November 4th    JJ Grey & Mofro at Vogue Theatre
November 5th    Rock it to a Cure! At the Egyptian Room
November 5th    Ray Davies at Vogue Theatre
November 6th    Five Finger Death Punch at Egyptian Room at Old National Centre
November 8th    Yonder Mountain String Band at Vogue Theatre
November 9th    Drumline Live at Murat Theatre
November 10th    Skrillex at Egyptian Room at Old National Centre
November 11th    Naturally 7 at Clowes Memorial Hall
November 11-12th    Diary of Black Men Theatrical Play at Murat Theatre
November 12th    Everlast at the Amber Room
November 19th    Cameo featuring Steve Arrington at The Venue Conference Center
November 19th    Amy Grant and Michael W Smith at Murat Theatre
November 19th    Ledisi at Egyptian Room at Old National Centre
November 21st     Furthur at Murat Theatre
November 22nd    Kid Rock at Egyptian Room
November 25th    The Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band at Vogue Theatre
November 26th    Jeff Dunham at Conseco Fieldhouse
November 26th    Anthony Hamilton at Murat Theatre

December Events

December 2nd    Straight No Chaser at Murat Theatre
December 6th    Chicago at Murat Theatre
December 9-10th    Rejoice at Clowes Memorial Hall
December 17th    Handel’s Messiah performed by Indianapolis Symphonic Choir at Clowes Memorial Hall
December 19th    Christmas with Mannheim Steamroller at Murat Theatre
December 28th    Jim Brickman at Murat Theatre

For more details about November and December concerts as well as ticketing information, visit livenation.com or ticketmaster.com box offices online. For hotel reservations visit us online.

Get the Party Started with the Tonic Ball

Tuesday, October 18, 2011 by Hilton Garden Inn Team

November is sure to be the hottest month for music with the 10th annual Tonic Ball on Friday, November 18th at Fountain Square Theater. Listen to the music made famous by Michael Jackson, David Bowie and R.E.M. all in one night jammed packed with live band entertainment all supporting a worthy cause.

The Tonic Ball raises funds to help raise funds to support Second Helpings, a charity dedicated to feeding Indy’s hungry. This incredible organization takes food that would normally be thrown out by restaurants, grocers and distributors and prepares it in their kitchen in order to distribute meals to the needy. Over 3,000 meals are delivered to missions, day care facilities and senior centers 6 days a week. Not only does Second Helpings serve food, they also created a culinary training program so those in need can also be trained for good jobs and gain employment in the food industry.

Tickets are on sale now for the Tonic Ball, but hurry because they sell out fast.

For hotel accommodations Indianapolis visitors will find the historic hotel Indianapolis Hilton Garden Inn to be conveniently located to the Tonic Ball and other desirable downtown attractions. Find the best Indianapolis hotel packages available for luxury accommodations, fine dining, swimming pool and exercise center at our location. Visit us online to make your reservation today.

Check out why you won’t want to miss the Tonic Ball in the following video.

Downtown Indy Gearing Up for Spooky Halloween Fun

Monday, October 17, 2011 by Hilton Garden Inn Team

With spooky festivities gearing up for a lot of horrific fun as the countdown begins toward the scariest October day of all, all Indianapolis residents should prepare for frightful times in the days leading up to Halloween. Downtown Indy is preparing for all Hallowed Eve with some exciting events sure to scare the socks right off of both young and old.

Run Like Hell
For 3 long miles goblins, ghouls and zombies will be on the chase for the best Halloween costume in the city as participants come dressed in their Halloween best for a fun race in the Run like Hell event at White River Park near the old Washington Street Bridge in downtown. Special prizes are awarded for best costume in a number of different categories with a bonus bounty of snacks and drinks for everyone who joins the race.

Historic Ghost Walk
For a haunted ghost walk or tour of ghostly hot spots, visitors will have a chilling experience visiting places where spirits haunt, killers lurk and scary tales came to pass throughout the city’s history. Historic Indiana Ghost Walks and Tours leads this family fun event into downtown Indy’s hauntingly historic past.

The Shining
Indianapolis Museum of Art presents The Shining on DVD. Buy tickets to see director Stanley Kubrick’s masterpiece of terrifying horror for Friday, October 28th at 7 p.m.

Children’s Museum Haunted House
Join the Indianapolis Children’s Museum for the Vampire Vacation, a family friendly haunted house with spooky scenes from famous locations around the U.S. Rated in the top ten of haunted houses by Rand McNally, this Halloween destination is sure to please all ages.

Downtown Indy hotels offer convenient locations right near all the Halloween action. For the best Indianapolis hotel packages, call us here at the Hilton Garden Inn Indianapolis downtown hotel for affordable luxury accommodations or make your reservations right online.

Take a Modern Trip Back in Time at the Hilton Garden Inn Indianapolis Downtown

Thursday, September 29, 2011 by Hilton Garden Inn Team

Lovely historic architectural detail of the hotel letter box

Professional photographers recently came to the hotel to take pictures of the extensive renovation to our historic 1915 building. In case you didn't realize, the Hilton Garden Inn Indianapolis Downtown Hotel is listed on the National Register of Historic Places so staying with us is like taking a little luxurious, modern journey back in time.

As the most recent newly renovated hotel Indianapolis downtown offers, there are exciting features that guests and visitors to the area will appreciate. Besides adding all new furniture, carpeting and electronics, our interior colors were also changed to create a relaxing and trendy atmosphere. Travelers can find food and comfort after their long journey. Business people can socialize and have meetings while visitors to the area can tour and admire the historic features that make our hotel so unique.

Since pictures speak louder than words, here are a few that will demonstrate the beautiful ambiance and historical features found only in the best downtown Indy hotels such as our Hilton Garden Inn. Make sure to also visit our Facebook page to view new photos as we add them, and of course, if you are in the Indianapolis area, come for a stay in our comfortable hotel accommodations Indianapolis guests appreciate because of their deluxe amenities and convenient location near all the area attractions, events and restaurants.

1915 stairway and bannister – notice the intricate detailing

March on Down to Downtown Indy with Music for All

Wednesday, September 28, 2011 by Hilton Garden Inn Team

Get ready for marching this fall in early November as the Music for All brings their 2011 Grand National Championships to Downtown Indy. Yamaha presents this national championship for high school marching bands, and this year more than 90 bands will work hard to compete for the title over 3 days, November 9th to November 12th, at Lucas Oil Stadium in downtown Indianapolis.

The marching band that wins this prestigious title also has the honor of receiving an invitation to play at the 2013 Rose Parade in the Tournament of Roses. For Indiana music lovers, this is a great time to visit the downtown area to see marching and music at its finest. Also featured in the same week is the 2011 convention of the Percussive Arts Society so you will also be able to hear drums, keyboards and all sorts of other percussion instruments played at the same time.

So for a musical extravaganza that will be a feast for marching feet, take a trip to Downtown Indy in early November for a visit you won’t soon forget. For hotels near Lucas Oil Stadium, you will be find comfortable, deluxe amenities at our Historic Hotel Indianapolis guests and visitors love to visit. The Hilton Garden Inn is one of the premier Downtown Indy Hotels convenient to Music for All event and other popular area attractions. Call us today to reserve your stay: 317.955.9700.

Lady Victory Returns to Monument Circle

Tuesday, September 20, 2011 by Hilton Garden Inn Team

Lady Victory Photo Credits: http://www.wishtv.com/dpp/news/local/marion_county/lady-victory-set-to-return-to-monument-circle

All Indy citizens and visitors will be happy to know that the historic Lady Victory bronze sculpture, which left our city in April, has now returned home.

This 1893 sculpture needed extensive reconditioning and repair. It was removed from Downtown and renovations were completed earlier than it's original anticipated date of October. The Indiana War Memorial Commission oversaw the renovation process.

The historic piece was once again open for public viewing on September 6th. It is now expected to grace our city for at least another 100 years, but this time in a new spot at the Soldiers and Sailors Monument in Monument Circle. The 38 foot tall sculpture was originally placed in 1893 to honor the military vets from Indiana.

As one of the few Downtown Indy hotels with an amazing view of the historic sculpture, visitors to the city will want to reserve our historic hotel Indianapolis rooms to take advantage of our close proximity to Monument Circle. Our hotel is conveniently located to all Downtown fine dining and attractions including Lady Victory. For hotel reservations Indianapolis visitors and guests can call us at 317-955-9700 or visit our website.

Lady Victory Returns to Monument Circle

Wednesday, September 14, 2011 by Lindsay Gill

Lady Victory, the 38' tall bronze sculpture who has sat on top of the Soldiers and Sailors Monument since 1893, returns to her spot overlooking the city, 284 feet above ground. Victory was removed in the spring time and split into four pieces so she could be restored to her original grandeur. Crews tried to place her atop the Monument last Tuesday through Friday but Mother Nature would not cooperate with unfavorable wind conditions.

The job isn't over yet. Victory, who is also known as Miss Indiana, still has to be finished, waxed and buffed. Not that kind of wax! She will be finished by crews working on scaffolding to finish her off with bronze finisher, patina and clear coat to restore her golden brown color before adding the wax protectant. It' just like having your car repainted!

Lady Victory was standing in the northwest quad of Monument Circle for four days before workers attempted putting her back up. This was the first time in 117 years people could get close to her. Traffic just around the Circle from our three star hotel downtown Indianapolis was backed up while residents and visitors stopped to take photos. None of mine turned out very well.

Our historic hotel Indianapolis has 12 guest rooms which overlook Monument Circle and Lady Victory. They peak around the Chase building until you get higher up and look over Chase. Make your hotel reservations Indianapolis with us and request a "22 room" for the view. They're usually in high demand, so we don't guarantee them, but you can always step out of our doors and look up if you don't get the room. We're that close.

Photos courtesy of www.wibc.com

Indy Symphony Orchestra Celebrates Opening Night Gala

Monday, September 12, 2011 by Hilton Garden Inn Team

Where do conductors, fine music and adoring fans gather together for a thrilling night of charismatic entertainment? Why the Opening Night Gala of the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra of course! Join Conductors Krzysztof Urbanski and Jack Everly on Sunday, September 18th at 6 p.m. as they lead a night of music that will ignite the passionate fires within as never before.

The symphony will also host their special Happy Hour with Time for Three so symphony goers will not want to miss this extraordinary evening. The performance will feature favorite compositions written by John Stafford Smith, Tchaikovsky, Glinka, Everly, Bernstein, Berlin and Monti. In addition to their performances, the Indy Symphony offers various student programs and workshops. The organization pioneered the Arts Everyday feature for 2300 elementary school students every year. Funds raised help to educate and bring the arts to inner city youth. For ticketing information, be sure to call the Symphony Box Office at (317) 639-4300. Group discount information can be obtained from Jeff Johnson at (317) 231-6788.

For hotel reservations Indianapolis visitors and guests will enjoy the historic hotel Indianapolis Hilton Garden Inn right in downtown where all the action is conveniently located within walking distance. The hotel features deluxe accommodations, wireless internet, in room hospitality, indoor heated pool and spa and on site fitness center. Hilton HHonors program members can also earn points from their stay. If you need Indianapolis group travel rates or special shopping or getaway vacation packages, please call the hotel at (317) 955-9700 for more information.

Indy Running Events to Raise Awareness and Funds for Charities

Wednesday, September 7, 2011 by Hilton Garden Inn Team

Whether you enjoy walks, runs, triathlons or marathons, these activities encourage active lifestyles for staying healthy and fit. Indiana’s own Tuxedo Brothers event management firm sponsors various athletic events throughout the year that take fitness to a whole new level by helping participants have fun in healthy activities they enjoy while at the same time raising funds for worthy causes.

This fall brings a lot of exciting events that walkers, runners and even those who support various charities can actively participate in to bring awareness to these causes and help them financially at the same time. For the full schedule of events, you can see Tuxedo Brothers website here. Here are a few highlights for the rest of 2011:

September 17    Dick Lugar Run and Walk at Butler University in Indianapolis
September 18    Fishers Area Sprint Triathlon at Fishers High School in Fishers
September 24    Ovarian Cancer Run/Walk at City Market in Downtown Indianapolis
September 25    Beyond the Badge at Crown Hill in Indianapolis
October 1        Hit the Bricks at Zionsville High School
October 1        Wine at the Line at Mallow Run Winery in Bargersville, Indiana
October 8        Spotlight on Nursing in Downtown Indy
October 22    Heart of Indiana at Celebration Plaza in Downtown Indy
October 28    Run Like Hell at White River State Park in Indianapolis
October 29    Pleasant Run Run at Historic Irvington in Indianapolis
November 5    Indianapolis Monumental Marathon in Downtown Indy
November 19    Outback Scramble at Eagle’s Crest in Indianapolis
November 24    Drumstick Dash in Broad Ripple Area
December 10    Jingle Bell Run in Downtown Indy at the Conseco Fieldhouse
January 21, 2012    Bop to the Top in Downtown Indy at the One America Building

With so many events scheduled, friends and family visitors will want to find affordable Indianapolis hotel packages so they can participate or attend to watch you run or walk for charity. One downtown Indianapolis hotels that visitors and locals love is our very own Hilton Garden Inn. In our luxury hotel accommodations Indianapolis visitors find comfort and affordability, and with our close proximity to events and area attractions, we are conveniently located to everywhere visitors want to be in the city. Give us a call to reserve your hotel stay today: (317) 955-9700.

Hotel Deal Indianapolis Holiday Parties

Monday, August 1, 2011 by Lindsay Gill

Christmas in July? Yes, please! Now is the time of year when all you planners out there are thinking toward planning holiday parties for your company, organization or family. The heat index yesterday was 113 degrees in downtown Indianapolis, so to cool down a bit I'm thinking of winter also. But let's not rush it...

Our staff has a great offer for holiday parties at our downtown historic hotel Indianapolis. Don't wait to book your holiday party in our beautiful Benjamin Harrison Ballroom or on the spacious second floor mezzanine. This Indianapolis hotel package offers the following:

10% discount on per person food items
Complimentary event space rental
Bartender fee waived

Also, if you arrange to have your hotel accommodations blocked at our three star hotel downtown Indianapolis, you will also receive the following:

Discount hotel Indianapolis rates when blocking a group room block
One complimentary suite night for every 15 paid rooms nightly (based on availability)

To arrange your 2011 holiday party at our newly renovated Indianapolis hotel, please call your Sales Manager or Celia Belden, Catering Sales Coordinator at 317-405-5711 or cbelden@fhginc.com.

Happy Holidays from the Hilton Garden Inn Indianapolis Downtown!

Indianapolis Women's Half Marathon & 5K

Friday, July 29, 2011 by Lindsay Gill

2011 marks the inaugural race Indianapolis Women's Half Marathon & 5K. The start line is on the north side of Monument Circle, just one half block away from our downtown Indy hotel. The race then heads north on Meridian, west on Michigan to tour the IUPUI campus, east back to downtown and then south around Monument Circle. The course continues north on Pennsylvania Street, east on 38th past Indiana State Fairgrounds and south on Fall Creek Parkway. Connecting with Delaware Street, runners will head south with a quick jaunt through the historic Lockerbie neighborhood passing some great Indy landmarks and then finish up on Market Street at the Indianapolis City Market.

Phew! I'm tired just typing all of that!

The Hilton Garden Inn Indianapolis Downtown is very proud to be the official headquarters hotel of the race and to be a part of this great event!! The Indianapolis Women's Half Marathon & 5K will have many great events in our newly renovated hotel Indianapolis, too. We will host the packet pickup and onsite registrations, the pasta dinners and fashion shows, too. There will be exhibits from St. Francis Women's Health, Paul Mitchell Salons and more.

This race benefits the non-profit organization Girls on the Run. Girls on the Run, according to the blurb on the IWHM5K website, "promotes physical, emotional, social and intellectual development in 3rd through 8th grade girls. The girls complete the 12-week program with a stronger sense of identity, greater self-confidence, a healthier body image and a better knowledge of what it means to be a member of a team and a community."

The Indianapolis Women's Half Marathon & 5K has been so popular this year already! In early July our special discount hotel Indianapolis rate for the race sold out! Not to worry, you can make reservations at our sister hotel, the Hilton Indianapolis. They are equidistant from the start line, on the same street as our Hilton Garden Inn Indianapolis Downtown and just a few blocks from the finish line! You can make your reservations at the Hilton online or call 317-972-0600.

If you can't run this year but still want to be a part of the event, please check out volunteer opportunities to assist the runners!

Penrod Arts Fair 2011

Thursday, July 28, 2011 by Lindsay Gill

Welcome to "Indiana's Nicest Day!" The Penrod Arts Fair is the nation's largest single day arts fair "features over three hundred artists, six stages of entertainment, more than 50 arts-related non-profit organizations, and an extensive children’s area." And guess what? All this culture is AFFORDABLE!

The Penrod Arts fair will take place on the exquisite grounds on the Indianapolis Museum of Art this September 10th from 9am until 5pm. It is a celebration of Indianapolis area local artists and musicians. Proceeds go to provide grants for Indianapolis area arts and community organizations.

If you are interested in attending the Penrod Arts fair and seeing some architectural art, please come visit our historic hotel Indianapolis in downtown Indy. The Hilton Garden Inn Indianapolis Downtown is located just a few miles south of the Indianapolis Museum of Art. Our building was completed in 1915 and was Indy's first skyscraper. Our downtown Indy hotel has guest rooms available on September 10th if you'd like to book your hotel accommodations Indianapolis and stay with us that night.

Have fun at the Penrod Arts Fair this year! Tickets are available online at the IMA, Marsh Supermarkets, Hubbard & Cravens and Borders.

Drum Corps International World Championships in Indy this August

Wednesday, July 20, 2011 by Hilton Garden Inn Team

The drums are beating in preparation for the Drum Corps International World Championships to be held this August 2011 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Competitive drums and bugle corps will descend upon downtown Indy to stage championship performances during this energetic event to be held August 10th through August 13th.

Here are the DCI World Championship events as scheduled this August:

DCI Open Class Individual & Ensemble – August 10, 2011 at the Indiana Convention Center
DCI Kickoff Party & Hall of Fame Induction – August 10, 2011 at Historic Union Station
DCI World Championship Prelims – August 11, 2011 at Lucas Oil Stadium
DCI World Championship Semifinals – August 12, 2011 at Lucas Oil Stadium
DCI World Championship Finals – August 13, 2011 at Lucas Oil Stadium

To purchase tickets for this exciting event or to obtain more information about the music competition, be sure to visit the Drum Corps International website.

Drum Corps members are chosen from high school and college age students through a competitive process requiring extensive evaluation, review and qualifications. Those who are invited to join this honorable corps tour throughout the summer performing in events nationwide. The DCI mission is to develop leaders through self-discipline, dedication and teamwork.

When visiting Indianapolis for this championship competition, hotel accommodations Indianapolis for the downtown area within walking distance of the event can be made at our Star Hotel Downtown Indianapolis, The Hilton Garden Inn. We offer great Indianapolis Hotel packages for the whole family to make your stay in Indianapolis a comfortable pleasure.

Indiana State Fair, August 5-21, 2011

Thursday, June 16, 2011 by Lindsay Gill

The Indiana State Fair is fast approaching! Taking place this year between August 5 and 21, the fair is located, as always, at the Indiana State Fairgrounds (ISF). Our Historic Hotel Indianapolis Downtown is located just five miles from the ISF.

This year the State Fair has some new things added to the roster of things to do and see! Let's check some of them out:

"Wilkommen to Germany" Exhibit
New Midway rides and reduced prices
Fido 500 - Weiner/Mini-Dog races
Pioneer Village 50th Anniversary
Indiana 4-H Foundation 50th Anniversary
Mini-Indy Races (Quarter Midgets)

Admission to the Indiana State Fair is $8 but discounted $7 tickets are available at Walmart, CVS, Indiana Farm Bureau, Marten House Hotel and of course the ISF Box Office.

It's not just an event to see some livestock; some great concerts will take place just north of our downtown Indy hotel. This year Sugarland, Janet Jackson, Big Time Rush, Train, Maroon 5, Lady Antebellum and more will be there!

Go check out this year's Indiana State Fair! If you need Hotel Accommodations in Indianapolis, please think of us! We have a pool for the kids, a bar for the adults, free Wi-Fi for everyone and some of the cheapest parking for a Downtown Indy Hotel.

Why Government Officials Choose To Stay With Us?

Monday, June 13, 2011 by Hilton Garden Inn Team

When you think of downtown Indiana, you should think of fun, relaxations, sports, adventure, music, nightlife, good food and politics. Yes, politics. If you are a government official who’ll be dropping by Indy to report at the Federal Building, the State Capitol or the Courthouse, you’ll find perfect hotel accommodations Indianapolis at Hilton Garden Inn.

We’ve been host to several groups of government officials and not without good reason. We are located right in the center of downtown Indianapolis and near the Indianapolis airport. Our prime location ensures that we are close to the three buildings that interest government officials the most: the Federal building, the State Capitol and the Courthouse.

Imagine the amount of time you, as a government official, could save if you set up base at our historic hotel Indianapolis for your stay here. If you’d like to take some time out from your schedule to take in the sights and sounds of Indy, we are the most time convenient option you’ve got, since we are close to most other non-official buildings as well.

So the next time you need to drop by the State Capitol, do check in at Hilton Garden Inn and give us a chance to make your visit a little less hectic.

Concerts On The Canal

Friday, June 10, 2011 by Hilton Garden Inn Team

The 2011 Concerts On The Canal series is the reason behind the huge number of people thronging the Kruse Family Stardust Terrace at the History Center in downtown Indianapolis every Thursday night. The series features artistes such as Peace Train, Actors Theatre of Indiana, Greg Bacon and the Indianapolis Jazz Orchestra.

If you're going to be dropping by downtown Indy on Thursday, this is one event you should make time for. Don’t worry about hotel accommodations Indianapolis as we'll take care of you.

For the Concerts on the Canal, you are allowed to bring your own food and non-alcoholic beverage to the concert. Alcoholic beverages have to be purchased and consumed at the site. If you are not into bringing your own food, fret not. Hoaglin To Go operates a café, outdoor grill and cash bar there.

If you’d be visiting downtown Indy on any of the upcoming Thursdays and wish to attend this event, you can reserve your seats online or by calling the Welcome Center at (317) 232 – 1882. To get to know more about Concerts On The Canal and the lineup of performers through August, check out the Indiana Historical Society’s website.

There’s a lot you can do in Indianapolis throughout the week. Take that much needed vacation and give downtown Indy a try. Turn to us if you are looking for a hotel room near Indianapolis airport. As one of the most popular downtown Indy hotels, Hilton Garden Inn has everything you’d want including well-furnished rooms, awesome food and an excellent staff. We look forward to seeing you here.

Enjoy A Wonderful IRT Season in Indy!

Saturday, April 30, 2011 by Hilton Garden Inn Team

Do you enjoy World Class Theatre? Then you'll love that you can take advantage of live theatre and the arts right here in Indy.

Looking for great Indianapolis hotel packages so that you can enjoy the historic Indiana Repertory Theatre for its 39th season?

The Hilton Garden Inn Indianapolis Downtown has quite the package lined up - it includes tickets to any of the IRT's professional productions for the 2010-2011 season. Also enjoy breakfast in the hotel's Great American Grill.

If you are interested in taking advantage of this offer, then please forward inquiries about IRT's season and tickets to Daniel Hoffman at dhoffman@irtlive.com or 317-916-4836.

All tickets are subject to availability, and reservations must be made two weeks prior to the show. Cancellations must be made two days prior to arrival.

Special Offer Dates: Sep. 20, 2010 - Sep. 20, 2011

Rates: From 179/night USD

Here are some of the IRT events that are in store:

The Gospel according to James - available from April 1 to April 10, 2011
Bonderman Symposium - April 11, 2011
The 39 Steps - from April 20 to May 14, 2011
The Body Electric - from May 19 to May 22, 2011

Don't miss the chance to experience all of these wonderful plays live!

Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. Biennial Grand Chapter Meeting July 5-11, 2011

Tuesday, March 8, 2011 by Hilton Garden Inn Team

In any organization, a centennaial year is of grand importance. This year Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. celebrates 100 years of achievement and is having their 80th Grand Chapter Meeting in Indy from July 5-10, 2011.

Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity was founded on January 5, 1911 on the campus of Indiana University. Since then the organization has grown tremendously "uniting college men of culture, patriotism and honor in a bond of fraternity."

No doubt if you are a Kappa Alpha Psi brother, you are planning on company to Indy to celebrate 100 years of Kappa. If you are looking for hotels near Indianapolis where you can stay during the meeting, then you want to check out our green hotel Indianapolis as an option.

The Official Centennial Celebration Kick-off Events are held from Jan. 4th-9th, 2011. Here is a quick list of the events that are planned for this exciting occassion:

Fireside Chats and Historical perspectives from Kappa IU Icons
Welcome Dinner hosted by Bloomington (IN) Alumni Chapter
Wine and Cheese Social
Kappa Centennial Kick-off Ceremony
Official Pilgrimage/Kappa Trail
Centennial Luncheon hosted by Alpha Chapter
Wreath Laying Ceremony at the Founders Graves
Centennial Founders’ Day Banquet & Celebration

Please feel to reach out to us if you are looking for a hotel deal Indianapolis while you bond with and enjoy the company of your Kappa brothers.

WWE Raw at Conseco Fieldhouse - March 27, 2011

Monday, February 28, 2011 by Lindsay Gill

WWE Raw - Road to WrestleMania is returning to Indianapolis on Sunday, March 27! Tickets start at only $15 and go up to $65...pretty affordable in today's economy, if you ask me. I've been to many a concert at Conseco Fieldhouse and though it's not my favorite venue in town, I've sat in the nosebleeds and could still see just fine! (No, really. If I walked up three rows I could touch the ceiling.)

If you haven't read any of my prior posts, we are one of the two closest hotels near Conseco Fieldhouse. This means you and your buddies, or kids, or parents, or family can walk just two blocks south from our hotel and be in the center of the action! We have Indianapolis hotel reservations available for you right now. If you book our Bed and Breakfast deal online, you will receive a discount off of your room and our full American Breakfast buffet in the hotel's Great American Grill. Make your downtown Indy hotel reservations today by calling 317-955-9700.

For more information on WWE Raw and who will be showing up near our historic hotel Indianapolis, check the WWE website for details.