Plan a Holiday Family Getaway or Staycation This Year

Thursday, November 17, 2011 by Hilton Garden Inn Team
Oh the holidays. They are filled with fun, gifts, feasting and family, and of course, plenty of travel if you live far away from relatives and close friends!

Traveling during the holiday season can be quite the challenge especially if you plan on bunking in with family or friends. But if you are traveling to Indianapolis this year, why not plan on leaving behind the crowded family homes with multiple people trying to share the same bathroom and sleeping head to toe to find more bedroom space?

Join us here at the Holiday Garden Inn and really enjoy your time away from it all. Holiday family getaways are quite the treat especially when you are enjoying our warm and toasty indoor heated pool and hot tub while everyone else you know is fighting over room on the couch to play the latest video game or watch TV.

Meanwhile, you have your choice of downtown dinner locations to stave off hunger, catch a show or see the bright holiday lights decorating the downtown area. And when you return to your room, you can watch all the pay per view movies and play video games to your heart’s content on the big screen LCD flat panel TV. You’ll have all the extra space and luxury you need when on the family trip this year.

So what happens if you are a local? Try planning a little staycation and treat yourself to all the amenities our luxury hotel room Indianapolis location has to offer. There’s nothing like Downtown Indy hotels in the heart of the action to take your mind off the stress of holiday preparations and guests. Indianapolis hotel packages are available for holiday travel so give us a call or reserve your room online today.

Hilton Garden Inn Makes Guest Satisfaction a High Priority

Tuesday, November 15, 2011 by Hilton Garden Inn Team
If you are considering a trip to Indianapolis, you might be pleased to learn that of the many Downtown Indy hotels, there is one hotel that stands out for its service and customer satisfaction. The historic hotel Indianapolis visitors frequently choose is the Hilton Garden Inn. Our hotel’s luxury accommodations and professional service provide a warm home away from home atmosphere right in a convenient location close to area attractions that appeal to visitors of the city, and our 24 hour business center provides all the space and technology needed by our business guests.

Recently for the first time in the Hilton Garden Inn’s hotel brand 15 year history, J.D. Power and Associates ranked the hotel brand with top honors in European customer satisfaction in the category of guest rooms, hotel services and facilities as well as costs and fees. In particular, guests love our special Garden Sleep System® beds along with our ergonomically comfortable chair, the Mirra®. No doubt our free Wi-Fi available to all guests in all Hilton Garden Inn hotels is a definite incentive when choosing hotel accommodations as well. You can see the complete press release detailing the European J.D. Power award for highest guest satisfaction here:

For hotel reservations Indianapolis guests may go directly to our reservation site for more information.

Holiday Hotel Hotness!

Tuesday, November 15, 2011 by Lindsay Gill

TurkeyChristmas 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.

 Menorah

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 TreeBreakfast 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!

Light Up Your Holiday with Downtown Indy’s Circle of Lights

Monday, November 14, 2011 by Hilton Garden Inn Team
The holiday season is almost upon us, and there’s no better way to celebrate than with Downtown Indy’s Circle of Lights taking place November 25th, the Friday right after Thanksgiving.

Circle of Lights® presented by the Contractors of Quality Connection and Electrical Workers of IBEWThis larger than life event is sponsored by the Contractors of Quality Connection and Electrical Workers of IBEW 481 and expects a crowd of over 100,000. The free event kicks off with live entertainment and Santa’s very own workshop complete with candy treats, toy soldiers, elves, and of course, plenty of toys. Part of the show is televised and the lighting of the Indiana Soldiers and Sailors Monument occurs at 7:45 p.m. Central Standard Time. One lucky child is chosen from the statewide coloring contest to help flip the light switch with the Indianapolis mayor and Santa Clause.

The beautifully brilliant lights will display throughout the entire holiday season until early January. Families share in the spirit by making this a tradition each year so experience the magic of almost 5,000 lights adorning the Monument along with plenty of peppermint sticks, toy soldiers and sailors to complete the show.

Indianapolis hotel packages
are available at our Indianapolis Downtown Hotel Hilton Garden Inn. For our discount hotel Indianapolis rate, visit hgi.com, and enter code LITE11 when making your reservation. To learn more about the 2011 Circle of Light event, visit Indianapolis Downtown’s site.


Indy Karting Classic 2011 Zooming into Downtown Indy

Monday, November 14, 2011 by Hilton Garden Inn Team
Downtown Indy will be feeling the zoom as the Indy Karting Classic 2011 brings a little racing action to the city at the event scheduled for December 11th at the Conseco Fieldhouse.

ndy Karting Classic – 12/11/11Plenty of NASCAR fans and drivers will be rushing to the show as driver Tony Stewart has committed to attend the racing day event along with AJ Allmendinger of Richard Petty Motorsports.

Lovers of karting will enjoy watching the action unfold at this family fun event, and those who want to get in on the action still have time to submit entries to drive. Drivers are placed into roster classes based on age including:
  • Kid Kart for ages 5 to7,
  • Yamaha Sportsman Heavy for ages 8 to 12,
  • Yamaha Junior Heavy for ages 12 to 15,
  • Yamaha Supercan Heavy for ages 15 and older and
  • TaG Seniors for ages 15+.
For more information about participating in the event, visit the Classic’s webpage or like them on Facebook.

For Downtown Indy hotels near Conseco Fieldhouse, you need look no further than the historic Hotel Indianapolis locals and visitors enjoy when planning a short weekend or long vacation stay, the Hilton Garden Inn. With luxury accommodations, restaurant, fitness center all wrapped into one comfortable stay, the hotel is conveniently located to all the downtown action. Make your reservations today before rooms are full and plan on attending the Indy Karting Classic 2011 this December.

2011 Indianapolis LBGT Film Festival

Wednesday, November 9, 2011 by Hilton Garden Inn Team
Indy LGBT Film FestivalThe 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.

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.

10 Things To Do Without a Super Bowl Ticket, #10-6

Friday, September 30, 2011 by Lindsay Gill

As you might have guessed, hotels are sold out, restaurants will be packed and to get to Super Bowl XLVI the normal person may have to sell an organ or their soul.  I'm sure to be on call 24/7 and sleeping in the office that weekend.  Luckily, we just ordered new, comfortable (I hope) chairs.  Ha!

There are plenty of other ways to get involved with the Super Bowl in downtown Indianapolis starting right now!  A list created by the Super Bowl Host Committee gives us the top ten things we can do to be involved in the BIG GAME without a ticket!

10. Fight breast cancer with Indy's Super Cure

Indy has partnered with the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Tissue Bank at IU Simon Cancer Center.  You can contribute financially, become a tissue donor to increase the diversity of breast tissue samples received to help fight cancer and/or volunteer at the Komen Tissue Bank.  Tissue donation events will be taking place up to and including the week of Super Bowl XLVI.

The Hilton Garden Inn Indianapolis Downtown management team is participating in this.  Our green hotel Indianapolis is very proud to be a part of this challenge.  You can sign up as an individual or an organization.  You track green activities on, at least, a weekly basis.  Activities such as planting a tree, reducing your shower time, choosing for alternate transportation and opting for reusable shopping bags are tracked.

8. Knit, crochet or weave Super Scarves
Blue and white, handmade scarves will be presented to all volunteer staff.  If 8000 scarves are made, excess scarves will be given to front line hospitality employees who will provide SUPER SERVICE for our city's guests!
It's pretty simple.  Plant a tree - you can track it in 1st & Green or volunteer with Keep Indianapolis Beautiful to participate in a planned tree planting.  Trees provide so many benefits to the environment and, let's face it, they're pretty.  Function & form, form & function.  Our downtown Indy hotel usually participated with Keep Indianapolis Beautiful each year for a downtown cleanup.
6. Participate in neighborhood cleanups to leave a lasting legacy

This project is focused around the near east side of Indy.  The idea is to leave a lasting impression of this civic project well beyond the Super Bowl.

We may not be able to help you with hotel reservations Indianapolis for Super Bowl XLVI, but you can always get involved in other ways.  I'm just excited to be working and living downtown during this event!

March on Down to Downtown Indy with Music for All

Wednesday, September 28, 2011 by Hilton Garden Inn Team
Music for AllGet 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.

Take a Bite out of Homelessness with Salvation Army Apple Fest

Tuesday, September 27, 2011 by Hilton Garden Inn Team
Salvation Army Apple FestAs part of The Salvation Army’s campaign to end homelessness in Indianapolis, the Apple Fest is coming to downtown this October. Appropriately themed with the idea that homelessness really bites, the event is sure to bring awareness, entertainment and a lot of great eating to downtown Indy in Monument Circle on Thursday, October 6th.

In partnership with Emmis Communications, the Apple Fest will feature Bandwagon performing live classics and top 40’s music during lunch time and a variety of family fun events will take place to raise needed funds for helping the homeless in the community. The Salvation Army estimates that about 7,500 Indianapolis citizens are homeless and most are comprised of families unable to afford basic shelter for parent and children. Twenty five percent or 1,500 of the Indy homeless are children. 

Until the event starts in October, be sure to visit the Apple Fest website and find out what you can do to help. When you bring a filled Bite Back food drive box to the event, you’ll receive a free apple cobbler dessert.  Also, Coats for Kids will be collecting coats for children to help them during the cold winter months, and when you donate kids’ coats, you’ll also receive a free cobbler as well.

For Downtown Indy Hotels, the Hilton Garden Inn offers visitors to Indianapolis hotel packages that are affordable and convenient to the Homelessness Bites events and other local area attractions. To make advance hotel reservations Indianapolis visitors should call us at (317) 955-9700.


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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-circleAll 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 RepairLady 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!

Victory HoistedLady 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.

Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra’s Opening Night GalaThe 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.

Get Your Sillies with Yo Gabba Gabba Live Appearing at Butler University

Friday, September 9, 2011 by Hilton Garden Inn Team
Indy, it’s time to get your silly on with Yo Gabba Gabba Live show presented by Kia Motors. Nick JR’s popular television show is now going live, and will be in Indianapolis at the Clowes Memorial Hall of Butler University on Sunday, September 18th. With two show times at 3 p.m. and 6 p.m., your kids are going to have the time of their lives, and with the great Gabba party package features available, they will have first class seats and bonuses they’ll be talking about all year long.

Yo Gabba Gabba Live!Each Gabba party pack receives one ticket for seating in the first 15 rows and a private VIP pass for the after party. The package also includes free gift shopping and photo opp with all the Gabba friends as well as a hosted party patrol for all the VIPs.

Yo Gabba Gabba takes dancing to a whole new level as hip hop legends Biz Markie and Leslie Hall come on stage with DJ Lance Rock and all your favorite Gabba characters. High energy fun with music, dancing and singing will take center stage for toddlers, pre-school kids and family. For tickets, visit Clowes Hall online ticketing booth.

Indianapolis hotel packages for visiting family and friends are available at the Hilton Garden Inn Star Hotel Downtown Indianapolis. Our discount hotel Indianapolis downtown offers deluxe accommodations with luxuriously appointed rooms, fitness center, wireless internet, heated pool and room service.  The hotel is conveniently located within walking distance to downtown area attractions and just a short drive from favorite Indy hotspots. Give us a call to reserve your room today at (317) 955-9700 or visit our hotel package site online.

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.

Embark on Wellness Journey at 2011 Health Conference

Wednesday, August 24, 2011 by Hilton Garden Inn Team
2011 Speaking of Women’s Health ConferenceThis year, embark on a wellness journey with the 2011 Speaking of Women’s Health Conference scheduled for Friday, September 6th at the Indiana Convention Center. This year’s event promises to offer friendly fun and entertainment sure to bring awareness to vital precepts of living healthy for women.

Inspirational speakers, special sessions targeted to specific needs and dozens of available screenings for women’s health along with good food and prizes will motivate women to get moving and actively taking control of their lives and health.

There is no end to the fun and educational benefit for attendees from this all day event. In addition to guest speakers and breakout sessions, each guest will receive a gift bag commemorating the event and free screenings for blood pressure, BMI, hearing and skin analysis.

Breakout sessions include a ten tips theme for such subjects as understanding depression, living a full life, career and meal plans, budgeting, fun and fitness exercise, relationship issues, eating healthy and great hair.

Make sure to plan in advance for your hotel accommodations Indianapolis area by reserving your room at the newly renovated Hotel Indianapolis Hilton Garden Inn.  There is nothing like this luxury conference hotel Indianapolis where guests can expect full service that features a fitness center and healthy dining as well as being within walking distance of downtown attractions. Rooms are going fast in this hot area of downtown so give us a call to secure your reservations and plan on enjoying an educational and relaxing day focusing on your needs at this upcoming conference.

September Heating up with Fiesta Indianapolis Celebration

Tuesday, August 23, 2011 by Hilton Garden Inn Team
September 17th promises to be a Latin fiesta like no other. No, it’s not Cinco de Mayo, but it will certainly be hot (muy caliente!) at the Fiesta Indianapolis, the premiere Latino celebration for 2011. September is National Hispanic Heritage Month and what better way to celebrate your inner Latino or Latina than with a fun filled day of music, dance and lots of food.

The fiesta is sponsored by La Plaza whose mission is to bring together resources for area Latino families in need of educational, health and social service programs. Empowerment and building bridges within the local Hispanic community takes a village of committed locals and visitors to help the growing needs of Latino families in the area. This non-profit organization needs area volunteers to come out and show their support by helping with the event. Please contact Miriam Acevedo Davis, the Executive Director, at (317) 890-3292 ext. 40 for more information.

For affordable hotel accommodations Indianapolis visitors will enjoy staying at the Hilton Garden Inn. Our hotel is conveniently located in the downtown area where you can easily walk to area attractions and restaurants. Our Indianapolis hotel packages feature room service, fitness center, high speed wireless and all your favorite movies on HBO viewed on our in room flat panel TVs. You will also feel right at home with our in room pantry, microwave, coffee and refrigerator. Plan your visit to Fiesta Indianapolis and reserve your hotel reservations Indianapolis right online or by phone at 317-955-9700.

Fall Season Kick Off at the Madame Walker Theater Center

Tuesday, August 16, 2011 by Hilton Garden Inn Team
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.

Madame Walker Theatre CenterOffering 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.