Indy 500 fans love their racing action, and it wouldn’t be the Indianapolis 500 without all the celebrations that take place before, during and after race day. The 500 Festival ensures that May in the city is a fun time for everyone with events, parades and programs for the whole family to enjoy.
And nothing kicks off the season than a good old parade to get the blood pumping and fans cheering as a pageant of floats and marching bands stream by along with plenty of recognizable celebrities and a general feeling of celebratory good times before the world’s largest event. This year’s
500 Festival Parade is scheduled for Saturday, May 26th at noon in Downtown Indy, and for more information contact the ticket festival ticket office.
For those runners out there, the 500 Festival Mini Marathon is a regularly scheduled event. This year’s race is set for Saturday, May 5th. With sell outs year after year, the roster fills up fast so be sure to
register early.
Downtown Indy hotels also fill up quickly as well so to receive the best hotel deal Indianapolis guests and residents can expect, contact our historic hotel Indianapolis for special packages. As one of the premier
hotels near Indianapolis Speedway, our guests enjoy deluxe accommodations, luxury amenities and close proximity to all the city’s fun attractions. Visit us online today to reserve your room for the Indy 500 Festival.
With February just a short time away, are you planning a special Valentine’s Day for your sweetheart? Planning early will not only ensure that you have everything ready without delay, but it will also let him or her know that you spend a lot of time thinking about your love.
Why not spend your Valentine’s Day at the
historic hotel Indianapolis Hilton Garden Inn Downtown?
Our special romance package will give you two the private time away from it all so you can focus just on each other. Our luxurious room accommodations will have you relaxing in comfort with sparkling wine or cider chilling and waiting for your arrival. You’ll enjoy a refreshing swim in the pool or a sensuous soak in the whirlpool.
The Romance Package also includes a full breakfast for two at our gourmet restaurant or you can also exchange it for a dinner at participating Downtown Indy hotels instead. In fact, you might have so much fun and connection that you will want to linger a little longer with a late checkout or an extra overnight stay.
Perhaps instead for Valentine’s, you might want to enjoy a couple’s weekend with friends or even a little family time with the kids. Our Bed and Breakfast package is sure to bring a smile to every face and give everyone time to enjoy each other’s company away from everyday life. A day in the Indy city starts with a big, piping hot breakfast to get your vacation started touring and seeing the sights that Downtown Indy has to offer. This deal includes breakfast for up to four adults in the same room with kids 12 and under eating free. We even offer lazy breakfast room service until noon on weekends. Now how is that for a great getaway?
For
hotel reservations Indianapolis guests should call our reservation line at (317) 955-9700 or visit us online.
Indianapolis, it’s time to get your cheer and dance on when the one of a kind JamLive competition hits the stage at the Indiana Convention Center this coming March.
Cheer and dance teams from All-star clubs, schools, recreation groups and colleges are invited to enter the live competition where the red carpet treatment reigns supreme for all participants. Coaches and spectators receive free admission to watch the live event unfold with star quality atmosphere, introductions and live judging. Cheer and dance groups vie for awards and gifts, and champion levels will be streamed live online on JamLive.com on the day of the competition.
JamLive team registrations begin with early registration on January 17, 2012 and on time registration starting on February 16, 2012. The event will run March 17 to March 18, 2012. For more information regarding registration,
visit the JamLive site.
Travelers and visitors to the Indianapolis area will find conveniently located hotel accommodations at
Downtown Indy hotels. For the best hotel deal Indianapolis guests will want to stay at the Hilton Garden Inn. The
newly renovated hotel Indianapolis provides luxury accommodations that everyone can enjoy in comfort in preparation for the big competition. Group rates are available. Please call or email Lindsay at (317) 955-9700 or lgill [at] fhginc.com for more information.
Christmas seems like it gets here earlier and earlier every year and Thanksgiving is JUST around the corner! Before you know it you are taking out your menorah or Christmas tree, lighting that first candle and wrapping presents when you realize you forgot to search for that perfect hotel, one where your in-laws would really at home.
The Hilton Garden Inn Indianapolis Downtown is that perfect hotel. All decorated for the holiday season, our downtown Indy hotel staff wants your family to have a wonderful holiday season without being in your hair 24/7!
Our hotel accommodations Indianapolis feature over-sized guest rooms with a complimentary refrigerator and microwave. Your family will have all the comforts of home while not sleeping on your sofa. Each of our guest rooms also includes complimentary Wi-Fi and local calls.
For families with children, you might suggest Aunt Harriett and Uncle Harry reserve one of our Indianapolis hotel packages, like the Circle Centre Shopping Package. This particular hotel deal Indianapolis includes a $100 American Express gift card to use anywhere AmEx is accepted. They will also receive a gift bag full of gifts from Simon Malls and coupons to use while shopping. Finally, the package includes breakfast for two in the hotel’s Great American Grill!
We have other Indianapolis hotel packages available if they’d like to consider our Bed n 
Breakfast deal or another money-saving option. Tell your family to call our friendly Front Desk reps at 317-955-9700 or to book online today.
Tip: Our rates during holidays are usually quite low compared to the rest of the year! SHH! Don’t tell anyone, this is just between us. ALSO, you can earn Double HHonors Points or a free night stay certificate before December 31st with four stays!
Celebrating it's 49th year, the
Circle of Lights® presented by the Contractors of Quality Connection and Electrical Workers of IBEW is one of the most beloved traditions of downtown Indy.
This year's event will take place the day after Thanksgiving, on Friday, November 25, 2011. The actual light up will happen at about 7:45pm.
Decorations for the event include T26 larger-than-life toy soldiers and sailors, along with 26 peppermint sticks. There will also be 52 garland strands with 4,784 colored lights! Talk about a spectacle!
In addition to the decorations, there will also be live entertainment - selected from state wide auditions and national acts. This is a great event for families and for couples. In fact, over 100,000 people are expected to be there to celebrate the event.
Are you looking for the perfect event to propose to your sweetheart? This might just be it!
Whether you are from Indy or are coming to visit and experience the Circle of Lights, you might be interested in a
hotel room Indianapolis. We have a hotel deal Indianapolis for the Circle of Lights that includes breakfast and a great view from the hotel's entrance. Go to
www.hgi.com and us Group Code
Lite11.
The
2011 Indianapolis LBGT Film Festival presented by Indy Pride will be November 11-13, 2011.
Here's a run down of what's on tap for the festival this year:
November 11, 2011- 7:30 - Opening Announcements
- 8:00pm - Premier Night Comedy Shorts - Cried Suicide, 52 and Hollywood to Dollywood
November 12, 2011- Events run from 12:30pm to 8:45pm and films are shown in The Toby and the Deboest Lecture Halls. There will be Youth Shorts, Gay Shorts and Lesbian Shorts.
November 13, 2011- Events run from 12 noon to 4:45. There will be another series of short films featured on Sunday.
If you want a more detailed schedule of the events of the 2011 Indianapolis LBGT Film Festival, be sure to visit their website where you can see the
2011 Schedule.
You can also
buy 2011 Indianapolis LBGT Film Festival tickets online. A full festival pass is just $60 and a premier party pass is $40.
Are you coming to Indy for the event this year? If so, you might be looking for a
hotel deal Indianapolis. If you are looking for
hotel reservations Indianapolis, then you might want to check out the Hilton Garden Inn in downtown Indy.
The performing arts take center stage this season with the
Madame Walker Theater Center and its wealth of events slated to be the talk of the town in Indianapolis. All ages will enjoy performers in every genre as they take the stage to bring enlightening fun to audiences this fall.
Offering over 80 years of performances to the Indianapolis area, the theatre brings local, national and international talent to the stage for the entire community to enjoy. Upcoming events for the fall season include:
Bilal – August 12 at 9 p.m.This performance kicks off the performing season with a soulful, Grammy nominated singer who offers a combination of jazz, hip-hop, soul and blues for audience enjoyment.
Tye Tribbett Live in Concert – August 20 at 7:30 p.m. Famed gospel singer brings worship and entertainment to the stage.
Freda Payne’s Tribute to Ella Fitzgerald – September 16 at 7:30 p.m.Once in a lifetime show by international recording artist sure to regale Ella Fitzgerald fans with her talented performance.
Embracing the Storm, a Stage play – September 17 at 2 p.m.A theatrical stage play highlighting how one family deals with abuse.
For those visitors seeking
Indianapolis hotel packages and a lovely night on the town, the
newly renovated hotel Indianapolis Hilton Garden Inn has affordable rates for attendees of Madame Walker Theater events. Comfortable accommodations and amenities within walking distance to restaurants and area attractions makes our hotel an ideal place to stay in down town Indianapolis. Call us to reserve your room today.
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 a
vailability)
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!
When you give downtown Indy a visit, you will be spoiled with choices when you look for things to do. Book one of the
hotels near Indianapolis airport (Hilton Garden Inn is one of them) and get ready for a relaxing, yet fun-filled week or weekend as the case may be.
While not much happens on week days elsewhere, downtown Indy’s quite different. There’s something happening here every day of the week. This summer,
Indianapolis Museum Of Art is the place to be on Friday nights.
Every Friday from the 3rd of June to the 26th of August, the IMA will screen a movie in its spectacular outdoor amphitheater. Initiated way back in 1976,
the Summer Night Film Series has screened 283 films ranging from black and white classics to modern hits. This year’s film schedule includes amongst others, Clerks, Poltergeist, Grease and Labyrinth. You can either book your tickets online or onsite. The movie starts at 9.00 pm.
At our newly renovated hotel Indianapolis we’ll tell you about all that’s happening around downtown, so you have something to enjoy all the time. On Friday evening you can leave the hotel with food, non-alcoholic beverages, blankets and bug repellants and head to the IMA for an evening of relaxed fun.
Get in touch with us for the
best hotel deal Indianapolis. We look forward to meeting you.
The
Indianapolis International Film Festival is coming up next month! It begins July 14 at the Indianapolis Museum of Art, located about four miles north of our downtown Indy hotel. This is the eighth year of the Indy Film Fest and it's become one of the Midwest’s fastest-growing and most-watched film festivals..."
Films will be exhibited from filmmakers around the country and around the world. I'm particularly excited to see "Clerks"! Remember my blog about the list of things I want to do in Indy this summer? Well, an outdoor movie at the
Indianapolis Museum of Art is one of them and luckily I can combine "Clerks" outdoor movie at the IMA with the Indy Film Fest!
You can even get a sneak preview of the festival's films and events on Thursday, June 16. From 6-9pm at
Sun King Brewery, the Festival will show some trailers. Enjoy a pint of Sun King's tasty craft beer, food provided by Scratch Food Truck, music and more.
Our Hilton Garden Inn Indianapolis Downtown has partnered with the Festival to help sponsor this year's events. We have offered a very special rate from July 14-24 of $99 for any person wanting to stay the night. You can make your Indianapolis hotel reservation by booking online at
http://bit.ly/IndyFilmFest2011. Of course you can ALWAYS call our friendly, funny and helpful hotel staff to book your Indianapolis hotel room at 317.955.9700.
We look forward to having you stay with us!! Book your hotel deal Indianapolis today!
Summer is almost here! I know the staff of the our downtown Indy hotel loves this season. Being so close to Monument Circle and one of the hotels near Conseco Fieldhouse and the Murat, we have quick access to so many events going on!
I have recently made a list of some things I'd like to do with my guy this summer. Some I've experienced, some I have not. Let me list some off for you and we'll get some ideas flowing!
- Attend a film at the Indianapolis Museum of Art
- Outdoor, summer evening films. The Sandlot, Zoolander, Mommie Dearest and more!
- Revisit the Indianapolis Zoo
- They've added some animals since my last visit.
- Bicycle the Monon/Central Canal
- I have a cruiser now so little hills kill me. But it looks so nice to chill out and maybe stop at Huddle Frozen Yogurt on 86th Street for a cool treat!
- Go to a concert at The Lawn
- I already plan on seeing Umphrey's McGee, The Black Keys and The Avett Brothers there. If you've read some of my posts, music = life.
- Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra's Marsh(R) Symphony on the Prairie
- Another I miss year after year. I'm determined to visit Conner Prairie this year for some symphonic renditions of popular music.
- Rib America Festival
- This is one of the best weekends downtown. Four days of music, sun, and of course some of the best bbq in the country! you might catch me there every day. See my upcoming blog about this event and check out our Indianapolis hotel package for an amazing deal!!
- Visit the Indianapolis Motor Speedway
- It's race weekend but I'll be out of town for a four-day music festival in Illinois. So...maybe I'll visit for Brickyard 400 or Red Bull Indianapolis GP is my only chance of the year. We are one of the downtown hotels near Indianapolis Speedway...so it's not too far from work!
- Rock & Roll BBQ
- A new event to Indy at Victory Field. Country music and rock & roll with more bbq! I think this is 4th of July's answer to Labor Day's Rib Fest. Music and food? I'm IN! What about you? We still have the availability for you to make your Indianapolis hotel reservations and attend this first year event!
Well, those are some of the things I want to do in Indy this year. Other things I'd like to do are out of city/state: That four-day music festival this weekend, Phish in Ohio next weekend, camping in Hoosier National Forest, road trip to Florida to see my parents....it'll be a good summer.
What do you like to do in and around Indy in the summer? Share some of your faves!
Here's another
money-saving tip from Lindsay!
Did you know we have some special offers on HGI.com? If you are planning Indianapolis group travel, we can help you save some cash! On lower-demand dates, we have special discounts available for a block of ten rooms or more per night. Save even more when you book a meeting, group meal or other even in our Indianapolis meeting hotel.
Some of the savings are up to 30%, some rates go as low as $89 for your hotel reservations Indianapolis! Celia, our Catering Sales Coordinator, has also added deals for meeting rooms. Her deals are complimentary meeting room rental, food discounts and additional Hilton HHonors Points!
If you're looking for a conference hotel Indianapolis, please visit our Hilton Garden Inn Indianapolis Downtown. Check out our
GROUP VALUE DATES information page for details. From there, you can submit a request for proposal so we can check availability for you immediately.
We look forward to working with you!
It's almost time for summer! And what happens in summer around here? Well, among many other things, one of my favorite events! Marsh presents WFYI
Let's Meet PBS KIDS in the Park! The date is Saturday, June 11 in Military Park in downtown Indianapolis. This event begins at 10am and ends at 4pm. We are one of the hotels near Military Park at only five blocks and we are proud to once again be the official hotel of Let's Meet PBS KIDS in the Park for the third consecutive year!
To keep the trend with our great Indianapolis hotel packages, we have another awesome hotel deal Indianapolis for you and your family! Stay Friday night with us and enjoy a very special VIP event in the hotel with craft activities by WFYI, milk and cookies, story time and sing along and a meet-n-greet by a PBS KIDS character! Enjoy our indoor pool and hot tub and then a super sleep in our comfy beds. You can make reservations by calling the hotel directly at
317-955-9700. A limited number of rooms are available and Saturday night rooms are also available.
WFYI is giving this VIP package away as a gift with a $150 pledge. To support WFYI and make your pledge, call
317-715-2009. There are also a limited number of these rooms available so act quick!
Don't forget to stop by the Hilton Garden Inn Indianapolis Downtown tent for a chance to win an overnight stay at the hotel with breakfast included, games for the kiddies and general information. See you there!
Gone are the days of the 75 cents an hour parking in downtown, Broad Ripple and Mass Ave. Though we've been quite lucky considering the price to park at a metered spot in these areas hasn't changed in three decades, it still puts a little sting at the thought of yet another price increase. ParkIndy has begun installation of the new parking meter caps.
No more parking for 75 cents an hour. No more free parking after 6pm. And no more free parking on Saturdays. On one hand it will be more convenient for those of us who don't carry cash to pay the meter with a debit or credit card. The deal is supposed to bring jobs to Indy. The city is supposed to benefit from this.
On the other hand, there is this article. I'll leave it up to you to decide.
Having worked at the Front Desk of our fine Hilton Garden Inn Indianapolis Downtown, I know what it's like to search for affordable parking downtown. I used to drive 30 miles to work before searching for a meter for 15 minutes. Then, working 3pm until 11pm, I would only have to pay $2.25 to park. For the same team members on the same shift today, it will cost them $6. Day shift will be $8.
Forget the garages near our downtown Indy hotel! If you want a monthly parking option! $90 to $160 for a non-reserved spot plus gas and food. It adds up. I understand the city's attraction to this deal...but I'm still waiting on someone to lower prices or offer personal value instead of increasing cost and decreasing value.
Stay tuned while I try to help keep the change in your pocket by offering our Indianapolis hotel packages, tips on free things to do downtown and offers of contests on our Facebook page for free stays and food. It's not much, but it's something. And guess what? When you stay with our green hotel Indianapolis, you can park for $14 a night...unlimited in and out privileges. No waking up at 7am after a night on the town to feed the meter.
One of the fun things about being in a sorority or a fraternity is that you get to attend some really great parties and events. With Spring around the corner, love is in the air and everyone is getting excited about getting out and about after being couped up all winter.
Whether you are in a fraternity or a sorority, your Spring formal is an important event and therefore it's important to choose a venue that is not only convenient but is also in a
newly renovated hotel Indianapolis.
If you are in charge of your Spring formal this year, then you might check out our
green hotel Indianapolis because our Benjamin Harrison Ballroom and James Whitcomb Riley rooms may be available.
Our Brand New Benjamin Harrison Ballroom features upscale and sophisticated meeting and event space. Our experienced and professional sales and banquet staff can create an unforgettable experience for all your brothers and sisters!
The best thing about booking your Spring formal at our hotel is that you don't have to worry about your fraternity brothers or sorority sisters driving home - you can go ahead and book hotel rooms. If you are planning on buying a bunch of our hotel rooms - then we are happy to offer a
hotel deal Indianapolis. That way, you can be guaranteed that everyone will be safe that evening and all traveling will be done by foot rather than automobile.
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 - 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.
What are you plans for June 20th – 24th? If you still have not finalized anything, it would be great to come to the National Congress of Christian Education in Indy.
On Wednesday, June 22, the keynote speaker at the Congress President's Banquet will be Donna Brazile. Donna will be speaking at the Hyatt Regency Indianapolis. If you are interested in attending this portion of the event, then you have to order tickets by May 2, 2011. General admission tickets are $50 and VIP seats are $110. You can download a ticket form online.
If you are looking for a hotel deal Indianapolis, while you are in Indy for the convention, then you will definitely want to check out our newly renovated hotel Indianapolis because it is one of the hotels near Indianapolis Convention Center - which is where the National Congress of Christian Education is being held.
Hundreds of delegates from all over the country will be attending the National Congress of Christian Education.
There are different hotel packages to choose from and depending on whether you will be attending the entire convention or just a day, there's a room for you. Please get in touch with our reservation department to set up a room for you during your stay.
Are you going to be coming to the Congress? Have you been before? Can you tell us a little bit about it and what goes on? Share your experience with our readers by leaving a comment below.
Calling all Gleeks! "Glee Live! In Concert!" will stop through Indianapolis on Thursday, June 2,
2011. The stage show will feature 13 of the cast members singing and dancing to some of the most popular songs from seasons one and two. Will your favorite cast members be performing in downtown Indianapolis? Here are the actors/characters who will be making an appearance:
Lea Michele (Rachel), Cory Monteith (Finn), Amber Riley (Mercedes), Chris Colfer (Kurt), Kevin McHale (Artie), Jenna Ushkowitz (Tina), Mark Salling (Puck), Dianna Agron (Quinn), Naya Rivera (Santana), Heather Morris (Brittany), Harry Shum, Jr. (Mike), Chord Overstreet (Sam) and Darren Criss (Blaine)
I am a Glee fan and in honor of this show, I have decided to offer all you Gleeks out there a special rate. With tickets starting at $64.55, including all those pesky fees, I figured those of you looking for Hotels Near Conseco Fieldhouse would enjoy a break on your Indianapolis hotel reservations rate. We are located only two blocks (less than a 5 minute walk) north of Conseco Fieldhouse, one of the closest hotels to the venue.
Here's the deal: I have only 10 rooms set aside at a special [deep] discount hotel Indianapolis rate. When those sell out, I will set aside 10 more rooms at a higher rate and when those sell out...well, you get the point. Get yours before it sells out and the rate increases!
How to make your reservations at our downtown Indy Hotel:
1. Call us at 317-955-9700 and ask for the Glee1 rate.
2.Click here to make your hotel reservations.
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