Hotels Near Indianapolis

Swimming the Whole Year Through at the IU Natatorium

Thursday, January 26, 2012 by Hilton Garden Inn Team

Indiana competitive swimming schedules are packed for a great 2012. The Indiana University Natatorium will be hosting quite a few swim events that residents and guests will want to dive into for a lot of family fun and friendly competition as youth and adults of all ages participate in the year’s swim meets and championships.

With the first month of 2012 more than half way through, swimmers still have the Brefeuf Invite on January 24th and the Circle City Classic scheduled for January 27th thru January 29th.

February
2/4        IUPUI Swim & Dive Meet
2/10-2/11    IHSAA Girl’s State Championships – Swimming & Diving
2/11-2/12    Indy Synchronized Swimming Senior Association Meet
2/17-2/19    Indy Dolphins Invitational
2/24-2/25    IHSAA Boy’s State Championships – Swimming & Diving

March
3/9-3/11        Senior State Championships – Indiana Swimming
3/16-3/18    State Age Group Championships – Indiana Swimming
3/21-3/24    NCAA Division III Championships – Combined
3/28-3/31    Grand Prix Meet – USA Swimming

April
4/28        Synchro Meet – Indiana Association
4/29        IUPUI Kid’s Triathlon

June
6/22-6/24    Summer Invitational – Indy Dolphins
6/30        Indy Swim Fit Firecracker Invite

July
7/11        Interclub Championships
7/13-7/15    Summer Sizzler – Southeastern Swim Club
7/26-7/29    Swim Fest – Indiana Swimming

August
8/5-8/11        US Open National Championships – USA Swimming
8/12-8/17    Junior National Championships – USA Swimming

October
10/5-10/6    IUPUI Swim & Dive Meet
10/19-10/20    IUPUI Swim & Dive Meet
10/27-10/28    GRIN Fall Classic and Indy Starz Diving Creepy Classic

November
11/2-11/4    Fall Invitational – Carmel Swim Club
11/9-11/10    House of Champions
11/30        IUPUI Swim & Dive Meet and House of Champions

December
12/1        IUPUI Swim & Dive Meet
12/1-12/2    House of Champions
12/7-12/9    Winter Invite – Indy Dolphins

Special Indianapolis hotel packages are available at the newly renovated hotel Indianapolis Hilton Garden Inn to swimmers, divers and families that are visiting the area. As one of the few downtown Indy hotels conveniently located less than 2 miles from the IU Natatorium, we make an ideal place to stay for participants to be near the events and also close enough to enjoy the attractions of Downtown Indy. Reserve your room today by visiting us online or giving us a call.

Downtown Indy’s Super Bowl Village Festival

Wednesday, January 25, 2012 by Hilton Garden Inn Team

Super Bowl XLVI is just days away, and Indianapolis visitors won’t want to miss the Super Bowl Village prior to the big day. This family friendly venue is completely free and offers 10 whole days of football festive fun in Downtown. Starting on January 27th through February 5th, Super Bowl Sunday, there will be entertainment, food, video game play and lots more for residents and visitors to enjoy.

This year’s rocking them is the Epicenter of Awesome and features unique events that can’t be seen anywhere else. Capital Avenue will host the longest zip line in the U.S. and two human “hamster wheels” will be rolling through in the Super Dash competition. Kids and adults alike will get their Kinect gaming on in an inflated dome while Food Network’s Ice Brigade hosts, Randy Finch and Derek Maxfield, provide live performances of ice sculpting.

And of course, there will be lots of tailgate action for everyone as ESPN broadcasts from the event. Learn more by visiting the Super Bowl Village site.

For hotels near Lucas Oil Stadium, the site of the Super Bowl game, visitors to the city are sure to find just the right accommodations from Downtown Indy Hotels ready to provide food and lodging to keep you going until Sunday’s game, the first Super Bowl ever played in Indy. Our Indianapolis Downtown Hotel puts you right near all the action so after a full day of football watching fun and partying at the Village, you’ll have a comfy room to kick back and relax in with full room service, high speed internet and pay per view movies and games. Make your reservations today by giving us a call or visiting us online.

Celebrate May with the Indy 500 Festival

Wednesday, January 25, 2012 by Hilton Garden Inn Team

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.

Downtown Indy Brewery Brings in the Gold for Best Tasting Beers

Tuesday, January 24, 2012 by Hilton Garden Inn Team

Americans love their beer, and when it comes to sampling the best tasting brews, there’s

nothing like the Great American Beer Festival to find out which American breweries are making the best beers for sipping (or chugging) enjoyment. And for those planning a trip to Downtown Indy, there’s one brewery that you won’t want to miss for great tasting, award winning ales.

The Sun King Brewing Company, located in the heart of downtown, is locally known for crafting some of the finest brews around, and for 2011, they proved their quality by winning several medals in the Great American Beer Festival.
Sun King Brewing Company’s Gold Medals

Buffalo Slumber, a strong ale made in the Belgian style
Ring of Dingle, a classic dry stout in Irish style
Java Mac, a coffee beer
Wee Muckle, scotch ale

Silver Medals for Sun King

Popcorn Pilsner, an all American pilsner
Wee Pogue, a beer aged in wood barrels
Bourbon Barrel Johan, a strong beer aged in wood barrels

With a total of eight medals under their belt in the 2011 competition, Sun King is definitely a place for Indianapolis residents and visitors to stop for their tasting hours on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. See the Sun King site for more information.

For Downtown Indianapolis Hotels near the brewery, our newly renovated Hotel Indianapolis Hilton Garden Inn is just the spot for taking in the sights and sounds of Downtown Indy along with some great tasting beer from Sun King Brewing Company. To make hotel reservations Indianapolis guests can call us at (317) 955-9700 or visit us online for rates and availability.

Reserve Your Room Now for the American Coatings Show and Conference 2012

Thursday, January 12, 2012 by Hilton Garden Inn Team

The American Coatings Show will really be laying it on thick when they come to Downtown Indianapolis this May. The show and conference will run from May 7th to May 10th and will feature 328 exhibitors at the Indiana Convention Center.

For the latest trends in paint and coatings, the Show serves as a learning forum for attendees, who receive vital information from experts in the coating industry. The conference also offers significant industry developments with regard to materials, lab, production, test and measurement equipment. With plenty of opportunities for business while there, show participants will also be able to view the latest in adhesives, coatings, sealants, paints and chemicals for construction to name just a few offerings.

For hotels near the Indianapolis Convention Center, Indiana residents and visitors alike will want to check out the newly renovated Hotel Indianapolis Hilton Garden Inn. Our Indianapolis hotel packages offer affordability and convenience to Downtown attractions so that guests to the area can also see all the sites and sounds of our amazing Downtown area while in the city for the show and conference.

Reserve early to make sure rooms are available for the May event by calling us at (317) 955-9700. Special group rates can be found right online for companies sending their representatives to the American Coatings Show 2012.

Let’s Play Ball at the Downtown Indy Pastime Tournaments Baseball

Monday, January 9, 2012 by Hilton Garden Inn Team

America’s favorite pastime doesn’t get any better when you can enjoy all the youth baseball action in beautiful Downtown Indianapolis. The 2012 Pastime Tournaments season promises to be exciting with qualifying teams from all over the United States making their way to the Pastime Tournaments National Championships in their area.

This year’s tournament schedule for Indianapolis starts in May and ends September 30th. Be sure to reserve your Downtown Indianapolis hotels well in advance of your game day. The historic hotel Indianapolis Hilton Garden Inn puts you close to everything fun to do in Downtown as well as near the park when it’s time to play ball. For the best Indianapolis hotel packages, give us a call to book your room today (317) 955-9700.

13U
May 18 to May 20    Midwest Elite
June 14 to June 17    Freedom Classic

14U
May 31 to June 3    Midwest Open Invitational
June 7 to June 10    Midwest Elite
June 7 to June 10    Crusader Open Invitational
June 14 to June 17    14U World Series Midwest Region Qualifier
June 21 to June 24    Crusader Elite (14U and 15U)
June 28 to July 1    Wood Bat Classic
June 28 to July 1    Freedom Classic
July 19 to July 22    Midwest Tournament of Champions
July 26 to July 29    Wood Bat National Championships

15U
May 31 to June 3    Midwest Elite
June 7 to June 10    Crusader Open Invitational (15 U and 16 U)
June 14 to June 17    Midwest Open Invitational
June 21 to June 24    15U World Series Midwest Region Qualifier
June 21 to June 24     Irish Elite (15U and 16U)
June 21 to June 24    Crusader Elite (14U and 15U)
June 28 to July 1    Wood Bat Classic (15U and 16U)
July 5 to July 8    Wood Bat National Championships
July 12 to July 15    Freedom Classic
July 26 to July 29    Mike Walsh Memorial Tournament (15U and 16U)

16U
June 7 to June 10    Crusader Open Invitational (15U and 16U)
June 21 to June 24    Midwest Elite
June 21 to June 24    Irish Elite (15U and 16U)
June 28 to July 1    Midwest Open Invitational
July 12 to July 15    Wood Bat National Championships
July 19 to July 22    Midwest Tournament of Champions
July 26 to July 29    Mike Walsh Memorial Tournament (15U and 16U)

17U and 18U
May 31 to June 3    LIDS Bulls (17U)
June 7 to June 10    18U World Series Midwest Region Qualifier
June 14 to June 17    Irish Elite
June 14 to June 17    Midwest Elite (18U)
June 28 to July 1    Wood Bat Classic
June 28 to July 1    Freedom Classic (17U)
June 28 to July 1    Freedom Classic (18U)
July 5 to July 8    Super Select Showcase
July 18 to July 22    18U National Championships
July 26 to July 29    Super Select Showcase (16U and 17U)
Sept 22 to Sept 23    Fall Prospect Wood Bat at Valparaiso
Sept 29 to Sept 30    Fall Prospect Wood Bat at University of Notre Dame

For a complete listing of schedules, cost, locations and to register, visit the Pastime Tournaments site to learn more.

Downtown Indy Hotels Gearing Up for the Indy 500

Wednesday, December 28, 2011 by Hilton Garden Inn Team

Downtown Indy hotels are making preparations for the influx of visitors to Indianapolis for the Indianapolis 500 scheduled for May 27, 2012. Tickets are on sale for the event now, and hotels near Indianapolis Speedway are booking up fast for this fun event for the whole family.

Be sure to call our hotel for Indianapolis hotel packages to this traditional racing event. In fact, visit the Indy 500 website to receive a deluxe package for a three night stay at our hotel from Friday, May 25th to Monday, May 28th. The package includes tickets to the Indy 500, Saturday's Driver's meeting, motor coach police escorted transfers to the race, welcome gift and program as well as breakfast and other goodies during your stay.

While visiting Downtown Indianapolis, also make a holiday for the whole family by also stopping by area attractions that interest all ages. Several museums and historical attractions are nearby along with the zoo, theatre and plenty of fine dining. And don't forget the extras at the hotel for relaxing and getting away from it all. The Hilton Garden Inn has an indoor heated pool and spa, fitness center and restaurant to make your stay complete. When you want a little privacy, your room features high speed internet, on demand movies and a hospitality center with fridge and microwave. Room service is also only a call away.

Make your reservations to join city residents and visitors to attend the racing event of the year. Visit our online reservation center or give us a call to book your hotel package today.

Women's Big Ten Basketball Coming to Indy March 2012

Tuesday, December 27, 2011 by Hilton Garden Inn Team

Big Ten Basketball is coming to Indianapolis March 2012 when the Women's teams face off in a four day battle to earn the conference bid for the NCAA Tournament. Sports fans will want to reserve their choice of Downtown Indy hotels now before rooms are sold out. For hotels near Conseco Fieldhouse, there is one that stands out among the rest, the Historic Hotel Indianapolis Hilton Garden Inn.

Conveniently located to all the basketball action fun, guests will also want to take advantage of our heated indoor swimming pool and hot tub while staying at the hotel for the tournament. Our luxury accommodations also include complimentary internet for those who still need to stay in touch with the office along with room service, in room hospitality center and fitness center to stay in shape while you're here.

Different formatting is scheduled for the Women's Big Ten Conference this year. With Nebraska joining the conference, the first two tournament days will feature four games. The actual tournament bracket results will be available on the final season day, Sunday, February 27th. To learn more about the scheduled event and reserve your tickets, visit the Big Ten Conference website.

For reservations, contact us through our Hilton online reservation service or give us a call at (317) 955-9700.

Big Ten Men’s Basketball Coming to Indy March 2012

Monday, December 19, 2011 by Hilton Garden Inn Team

If you want to attend the Big Ten Men’s Basketball Conference, then now’s the time to reserve your hotel accommodations Indianapolis before Downtown Indy hotels are completed booked. As one of the most luxurious hotels near Conseco Fieldhouse, the Hilton Garden Inn Indianapolis Downtown will have you near all the action while staying in style and comfort.

The 2012 Big Ten Men’s Tournament starts the second week of March so planning for your Indy stay ahead of time will help you beat the crowds. Our hotel is conveniently located to all the area attractions so you’ll probably want to see some of the sights by touring the downtown area and dine in some of Indy’s fine restaurants while you’re here.

For more information about the men’s basketball conference, you can visit their tournament site so you can stay updated with dates and teams. Tickets will be available through Ticketmaster, all Big Ten university ticketing offices, the Conseco Fieldhouse or by calling (800) 745-3000 to reach Ticketmaster offices.

Our deluxe rooms offer complimentary high speed internet, in room hospitality center, room service and more. Call to reserve your room today (317) 955-9700.

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.

Plenty 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.

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, #5-1

Friday, September 30, 2011 by Lindsay Gill

Ways to participate in Super Bowl XLVI without a ticket, ideas 5-1:

5. Check out the new Chase Near East side Legacy Center and Indianapolis Youth Education Town

The NFL supports the development of a Youth Education Town in each city. This leaves a lasting legacy for the youth and families in the area. Indy's Super Bowl will focus on Arsenal Tech High School. You can see the webcam of the center's pr ogres here.

4. Stay Connected with Super Bowl XLVI

Sign up for newsletters and updates leading up to the Big Game. Keep in touch with 1st & Green, Super Service and more! Keep in touch with our hotel as well! Find the Hilton Garden Inn Indianapolis Downtown on Facebook and Twitter!

3. Encourage kids to be active with the NFL Play 60 Challenge

You've probably seen the commercials. This program is geared toward schools, but you can certainly apply its principles to your neighborhood, after-school care, kids, etc. The challenge to to get kids outside and playing actively for 60 minutes a day at school and home. Let's help prevent childhood obesity! Our Indianapolis meeting hotel staff is considering starting up a workout program a couple evenings a week. The cookies at the Front Desk continue to put pounds on all of us! Ha!

2. Celebrate "all things football" in Super Bowl Village

Georgia Street is under construction to turn into a great pedestrian-only boulevard in the heart of downtown Indianapolis. It will lead directly to the NFL Fan Experience in the convention center. We are one of many hotels near the Indianapolis Convention Center even at six blocks away. NFL will be represented with all 32 franchises surrounded by bars, nightlife, great dining and live music!

1. Be your own pro-football star at the NFL Experience

An interactive theme park dedicated to football? Yes, please! Memorabilia. Kids' football clinics. Autograph sessions. More. More! MORE!! The most exciting thing? TICKETS ARE AFFORDABLE FOR THE NORMAL PERSON!

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.

9. Join the 1st & Green Challenge

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!

7. Plant one of the 2,012 trees by 2012

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!

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.

Big Ten Football Championship in Indy 2011-2015

Wednesday, August 3, 2011 by Lindsay Gill

On June 6, 2011 the Big Ten announced the Big Ten Football championship will be held in Indianapolis at Lucas Oil Stadium 2012-2015. Indianapolis was already selected to host the inaugural championship on December 3, 2011 at Lucas Oil. This comes as a big win for the city as we will begin trading the Big Ten Men's and Women's Basketball Championships with Chicago. The games will take place in Chicago in 2013 and 2015.

The Hilton Garden Inn Indianapolis Downtown is on the hotels near Lucas Oil Stadium. It's about seven blocks from our hotel and about a ten minute walk. If you are looking for a three star hotel downtown Indianapolis, we still have rooms available for Friday and Saturday, December 2 and 3 for the Big Ten Football Championship. Make your hotel reservations Indianapolis today by visiting our website or calling 317-955-9700. Or for Indianapolis group travel, we may have a discount available for your group of ten or more rooms. Call Lindsay at 317-405-5710 to check group reservations availability.

(Photo courtesy of ESPN SportsTravel Photo Gallery)

IndyFringe Festival Brings the Unconventional to Life in August

Wednesday, July 20, 2011 by Hilton Garden Inn Team

There’s a lot of meaning to the word fringe. It can be a decorative border of thread or cord, an outer edge or even something that is not part of the mainstream, unconventional. The upcoming IndyFringe Festival likes to see itself as a little of the outer edge of theater entertainment, outside of the mainstream and ready to bring the unconventional to life.

Indiana residents and visitors will be thrilled to learn that the 6th Annual Indyfringe Festival promises to make August one show stopping spectacle. With 280 shows over a 10 day period, guests will meet diverse theatre artists creatively entertaining and educating the Indy masses.

The event will be hosted in 7 different theatres including Theatre on the Square Stage II, the Theatre on the Mainstage, The Phoenix, The Phoenix Mainstage, Comedy Spotz and the IndyFringe Theatre. All attendees need to do is pick a show and prepare to be entertained. All one hour shows perform back to back with 30 minute interval breaks to allow stage take down, setup and for guests to move to attend other stage shows.

For visitors seeking affordable Indianapolis hotel packages to attend the IndyFringe Festival, the newly renovated hotel Indianapolis Hilton Garden Inn offers special rates for those vacationing in the area or just wanting hotels near Indianapolis Airport for traveling convenience. The hotel provides luxury accommodations with room service and fitness center to keep your tummy full late night when returning from the theatre and your body fit to keep you ready for the 10 days of IndyFringe fun.

Open Wide for Devour Downtown’s Delectable Sips and Bites

Tuesday, July 12, 2011 by Hilton Garden Inn Team

Open wide and prepare yourself to taste the wonderfully delectable sips and bites this summer at the Devour Downtown event on August 8th to August 21, 2011. This showcase promises to be Indy’s largest food and drink extravaganza to date.

With over 45 restaurant and bar participants, area residents will have their pick of tastes from every type of food including American, Mexican, Asian and more. Many of the restaurants will offer reservations right online, and special 3 course pricing will be available for most dining menus.

Devour Downtown - Hotel Reservations Indianapolis

The Devour Downtown event will offer a two week opportunity to experience downtown dining at its finest. So if you’ve been waiting to try a restaurant that might not be in your entertainment budget, this is prime time to experience upscale dining with extremely affordable pricing. You might find new favorite spots for dining and socializing that you would have otherwise missed.

More information about the kickoff event that raises money for the Second Helpings charity will be posted on the Devour Downtown website soon. Second Helpings organization works to help eliminate hunger in the local community. Also be sure to check back for the participating restaurant menus and event information at the site.

For those visiting the Indianapolis area and needing a convenient discount hotel Indianapolis, the Hilton Garden Inn features affordable luxury conveniently located near all the downtown restaurants and drinking establishments that are part of the event. You can make Hotel Reservations Indianapolis online at our site or give our Star Hotel Downtown Indianapolis a call at (317) 955-9700.

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.

Marsh Symphony On The Prairie

Monday, June 13, 2011 by Hilton Garden Inn Team

Lots of people have lots of reasons to give downtown Indy a visit. Music lovers have one more: the Marsh Symphony On The Prairie. This summer from the 25th of June till the 3rd of September, an awesome line up of performers will greet visitors at Conner Prairie.

Scheduled mostly on Fridays, these performances are sure to attract huge crowds. Artists include the likes of American Landscapes, The Music of Billy Joel & Elton John featuring Michael Cavanaugh and Big Bad Voodoo Daddy. If you are music enthusiast, this is one performance lineup you wouldn’t want to miss.

And when you plan your visit to downtown Indy around the dates of these performances and look for hotels near Indianapolis airport, get in touch with us at Hilton Garden Inn. Our newly renovated hotel Indianapolis is “the” place to stay if you wish to enjoy the best. Fun loving staff, awesome food and regular updates on what else you can check out downtown besides the Symphony performances – we assure you of all that and more.

So when can we expect you to give us a visit? Tickets to the Symphony are already on sale. You can check out more about the program, the venue and other related information through their site.