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.

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!

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


First Floor Elevator Lobby

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.

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.

ESPN SportsTravel Lucas Oil StadiumThe 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
Marsh Symphony On The PrairieLots 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.


Indianapolis Museum Of Art Summer Night Film Series

Friday, June 10, 2011 by Hilton Garden Inn Team
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.
Indianapolis Museum Of Art Summer Night Film Series
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.

Italian Street Festival

Friday, June 10, 2011 by Hilton Garden Inn Team
The corner of East St and Stevens St in downtown Indianapolis will be buzzing with activity on the 10th and 11th of June. It’s time for the annual Italian Street Festival! Check into the Hilton Garden Inn, the newly renovated hotel Indianapolis and join in the fun.

What all can you expect over these two days?
  • Over 25 different Italian meats, salads, pastas and desserts.
  • Live music and dancing.
  • Games for everyone!
  • On the 11th i.e. Saturday at noon, adjacent to the festival grounds, the IHSI bocce league’s top 16 Spring League teams will compete on the courts at Lacy park in a tournament.
  • Later on Saturday, a colorful Italian religious procession will take place.
If you want to take in the Italian Street flavor in downtown Indy, make your hotel reservations Indianapolis and dive in. Of course, this is not the only event you can look forward too. When you drop in at Hilton Garden Inn, one of the hotels near Indianapolis airport, our staff will keep you updated about the latest events you can attend and what you check out around downtown.

Irrespective of what you love: sports, music, films, adventure, nightlife or shopping – you’ll find it all here. So what are you waiting for? Get in touch with us soon.

Concerts On The Canal

Friday, June 10, 2011 by Hilton Garden Inn Team
Indianapolis Group TravelThe 2011 Concerts On The Canal series is the reason behind the huge number of people thronging the Kruse Family Stardust Terrace at the History Center in downtown Indianapolis every Thursday night. The series features artistes such as Peace Train, Actors Theatre of Indiana, Greg Bacon and the Indianapolis Jazz Orchestra.

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

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

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

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

Sports – You Name Them, Indianapolis Has Them!

Friday, June 10, 2011 by Hilton Garden Inn Team
Downtown Indianapolis is a very happening place these days. There’s something for everybody here. No wonder hotels near Indianapolis airport are in such great demand. Whether you are a shopaholic, a foodie, an adventure seeker, an arts enthusiast, a party hopper or a sports buff, you’ll have choices aplenty to keep you happy and occupied during your stay in Indiana.

Speaking of sports, if you or your high school or college sports team is looking for hotels near Lucas Oil Stadium, Hilton Garden Inn (that’s us) is the perfect fit. We're near Conseco Fieldhouse, Victory Field (Baseball fans, this one’s for you’ll), Pepsi Coliseum (Hockey!), Indianapolis Motor Speedway (auto racing), White River State Park and Military State Park.

Irrespective of whether you are into basketball, biking, bowling, karting, fishing, golf, skating, hiking or simply running, you are sure to find venues in downtown Indy where your choice of sport is played with gusto. And if you are dropping in to check our pro-sports teams and wish to get hotel accommodations Indianapolis has us.

Visit our website to get a better idea of what our hotel has to offer. If you’d like to check out all sports and recreation spots in Indianapolis, drop by visitindy.com.

Summer in Indianapolis

Friday, May 20, 2011 by Lindsay Gill
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!

Like Hilton Garden Inn? Show It On Facebook!

Saturday, May 7, 2011 by Hilton Garden Inn Team

Hilton Garden Inn Indianapolis on FacebookIf you’ve stayed at Hilton Garden Inn anywhere in the world, you’d know that the service we offer is unsurpassed. Of course, when it comes to our newly renovated hotel Indianapolis location, we are far above par than other hotels near Indianapolis airport.

Have you loved your stay at any of Hilton Garden Inn's locations? If yes, then you might want to show your love by liking Hilton Garden Inn on Facebook. Liking us will not only make you eligible for several contests that we have running, it will also allow you to interact with several other Hilton lovers.

For instance, recently we had a “Like Us for Points promo” on Facebook, wherein Facebookers could simply click the Like button and take advantage of 250 Hilton Honors points – points that are coveted by every Hilton regular.

You should also check out our Wall on Facebook – it is a very happening place. There is a lot of interaction always going on there between people who are regular visitors to Hilton Garden Hotels, people who had their first experience with Hilton and those who are going to vacation or drop by a Hilton hotel in the near future. Peep in and you’ll love the active discussions we have there.

Coming back to Indianapolis, if you are wondering whether Hilton Garden Inn is one of the hotels near Murat Centre – we are. We are also close to the speedway, the Lucas Oil Stadium and the Convention Centre. Come drop by and we’ll give you a reason to like us on Facebook.


Circle Centre Shopping Package Gets More Lucrative

Friday, May 6, 2011 by Hilton Garden Inn Team

Circle Centre Shopping Shopping has been attributed many adjectives – stress reliever, mood uplifter, wardrobe upgrader, woman’s best friend and the list goes on. However, there’s one adjective that no one would associate with shopping – money saver. Money spender – yes. Money saver – no! And yet, that is exactly what you end up doing when you choose our Circle Centre Shopping Package.

One of the few hotels near Indianapolis Airport, Hilton Garden Inn is a hot favorite with people from every walk of life – vacationers, families, to-be-weds, corporate officers and shoppers. Our Circle Centre Shopping Package had always been a favorite of many die hard shoppers. Now, there’s more reason for shopping enthusiasts to choose this package and give downtown Indy a visit. Here’s why – we’ve slashed our price for this package to $199 from $219. This price reduction is on till November.

Amongst all Indianapolis hotel packages, this package has found favor with many. What all do we offer as part of this package? Deluxe hotel accommodations, Indianapolis’s Circle Centre Mall’s shopping coupons, a welcome amenity bag from Simon Mall, a Simon Mall American Express gift card worth $100 and breakfast for two at the Great American Grill!

So what are you waiting for? Pack your bags and drop into our star hotel, downtown Indianapolis to enjoy the shopping delights Indy has to offer.

The Perfect Location For A Conference – Hilton Garden Inn

Friday, May 6, 2011 by Hilton Garden Inn Team

Weddings, reunions, get-togethers, holidays – Hilton Garden Inn Indianapolis has been host to events aplenty. But, it’s not casual events and fun outings alone that attract people to our hotel. Our conference hall has witnessed its share of formal conferences and meetings.

So if you are looking for a conference hotel Indianapolis has us to offer. There are many reasons why you should choose to host your meeting at Hilton Garden Inn. Firstly, we are one of the few hotels near Indianapolis airport and therefore transportation is very convenient for the members participating in the conference or meeting.

Secondly, we have a conference hall that has just the right setting to promote brainstorming and successful, productive interactions. Thirdly, we have excellent facilities to enhance presentations during your conference including projectors of all conceivable kinds, microphones, speakers, 32” television with DVD and VCR facilities, wireless internet…you name it, we have it.

In addition to providing excellent conference facilities, we also have unmatched food, cold beverages, professional decorations including floral arrangements and banners for the conference, awesome accommodations and an ever-ready staff.

Once you've made your hotel reservations, Indianapolis will not remain a conference location alone. There’s a lot happening in downtown Indy these days. Once your meeting is done, you can take a walk down the streets, do some shopping, attend a sports event, visit a museum or do one of several other things that Indy has to offer. Who said conferences can't be fun?

Sidewalk Café Season’s Here

Friday, May 6, 2011 by Hilton Garden Inn Team

Warm weather, sunny days, soothing breezes and wonderful sights – downtown is the place to be. Add awesome food to the list and you know the sidewalk café season has arrived. Rooftops to patios, it's time to dine outside the interiors and bask in the sunshine as you take in the hustle and bustle around you.

Hotel Room IndianapolisThere's nothing like eating a good satisfying meal in the heart of downtown Indy, while the sun casts a warm glow at everything around. The people in Downtown are all for having some summer fun this season and with more than sufficient parking space, you can join us too! Here’s a listing of some sidewalk cafes that you should check out in Indianapolis:

  • 14 West Restaurant: Ask for a patio seat!
  • BARcelona Tapas: Situated right in the heart of Indy.
  • Bazbeaux Pizza: Awesome food.
  • Canal Café and Terrace At Indiana State Museum: Spacious, family-friendly and with a view to die for.
  • Champions Sports Bar: It’s laid back atmosphere lends itself to a perfect outdoor dining experience.
  • Champps Americana: Catch all the action here – and we don’t mean only sports, for this café is located in Circle Centre.

Be sure to check all downtown cafes here.

If you are dropping into Indy to bask in the aromas floating around here and are looking for hotel accommodations Indianapolis has a lot to offer. Hilton Garden Inn is one of the best hotels near Indianapolis airport. Go on, book a hotel room, Indianapolis awaits!

Indy Is Great! – All The Reasons People Love Indianapolis

Sunday, May 1, 2011 by Hilton Garden Inn Team

From a small city to a big one, from a quaint, non-happening place to one that sports a nightlife that other cities would envy – Indianapolis has come a long way. It has something for everybody. Excellent architecture, wonderful museums, shopping hotspots, a rocking nightlife, friendly people and fantastic hotels – is it any wonder that so many people are choosing downtown Indy as their holiday retreat?

Visitindy.com recently posted a video that featured amongst many other visitors, celebs like Patrick Dempsey, Peyton Manning and Gene Simmons and they all love Indy. Whether they were in town for a vacation, a conference, a convention or just visiting someone, all those captured on video only had good things to say about the city.  Check out this video below:

While sports enthusiasts gushed that Indy is the best sports town around, the nightlife was adjudged “the best” by club hoppers. Visitors also praised the way the city has been laid down and the ease with which they could get around. With sufficient hotel accommodations Indianapolis has managed to steadily increase the number of visitors it entertains.

If you are considering dropping into Indy for a weekend and are looking for hotels near Indianapolis Airport or conference hotels, Indianapolis has the Hilton Garden Inn that offers an atmosphere conducive not only to conferences, but also weddings, reunions, vacations and everything in between. Come and live the good life – the downtown way!

Hospitals Near Downtown Indy Hotels

Monday, April 18, 2011 by Hilton Garden Inn Team
Are you looking for a place to stay, hold a conference, a wedding, or any event that you have been planning?  Are you hoping to find a place that not only offers great services but is also just a few blocks away from almost every park, stadium, university, and school in town? 

Visit our green hotel Indianapolis and take advantage of our great hotel packages offered.

Aside from being near at convention centers, universities, and stadiums, we are also the perfect place because we are near some of the most well known hospitals and children's hospitals in Indianapolis.  So if you have a loved one that is a patient and you need somewhere to stay, our hotel is ideal because we are just a few blocks away from many well-known hospitals.

Indianapolis mapHere are some of the hospitals near the Downtown Indy hotels:
  • Kindred Hospital-Indianapolis
  • Riley Hospital for Children at IU Health'
  • IU Health University
  • IU Simon Cancer Center
  • IU Health Methodist
  • St. Vincent Indianapolis Hospital
  • St. Francis Indianapolis Hospital
  • Community Hospital-East
  • Larue D Carter Memorial Hospital
  • St. Vincent Women's Hospital
Whether you have a loved one having a procedure done or who has a long term hospital visit ahead of them, you will love the fact that our hotel is nearby so that you have a clean and comfortable place to come home to.

If you'd like to see more of our downtown Indy hotel, you can do so by visiting our website