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.

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.
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.
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ESPN SportsTravel Photo Gallery)
The drums are beating in preparation for the Drum Corps International World Championships to be held this August 2011 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Competitive drums and bugle corps will descend upon downtown Indy to stage championship performances during this energetic event to be held August 10th through August 13th.
Here are the DCI World Championship events as scheduled this August:- DCI Open Class Individual & Ensemble – August 10, 2011 at the Indiana Convention Center
- DCI Kickoff Party & Hall of Fame Induction – August 10, 2011 at Historic Union Station
- DCI World Championship Prelims – August 11, 2011 at Lucas Oil Stadium
- DCI World Championship Semifinals – August 12, 2011 at Lucas Oil Stadium
- DCI World Championship Finals – August 13, 2011 at Lucas Oil Stadium
To purchase tickets for this exciting event or to obtain more information about the music competition, be sure to visit the
Drum Corps International website.
Drum Corps members are chosen from high school and college age students through a competitive process requiring extensive evaluation, review and qualifications. Those who are invited to join this honorable corps tour throughout the summer performing in events nationwide. The DCI mission is to develop leaders through self-discipline, dedication and teamwork.
When visiting Indianapolis for this championship competition,
hotel accommodations Indianapolis for the downtown area within walking distance of the event can be made at our Star Hotel Downtown Indianapolis, The Hilton Garden Inn. We offer great
Indianapolis Hotel packages for the whole family to make your stay in Indianapolis a comfortable pleasure.
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.
If 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.
Are you planning your family reunion and are looking for the place to hold the reunion, but you also want to make it more special and more fun for everyone?
Have you considered holding your family reunion at one of the
Downtown Indy hotels?

The reason why it's a great idea to hold your family reunion at our hotel is because we are near many of the great attractions in Indianapolis including:
- Lucas Oil Stadium
- Indianapolis Convention Ceter
- Murat Center
- Conseco Fieldhouse
- Indianapolis Speedway
We also have large conference rooms and ballrooms that you can take advantage of for your family reunion. We can set up dinners, lunches, buffets and more in these rooms to make for a memorable family reunion. You might consider playing ice breaker games, storytelling, setting up craft tables for the kids, watching family videos on a big screen, doing a family talent show, doing family skits, making a quilt, having a pie eating contest or even a white elephant exchange for some extra fun.
Our star hotel Downtown Indianapolis was recently renovated and therefore has deluxe accomodations with spacious rooms. We also offer great group travel discounts, so be sure to reach out to us if you are looking for
group hotel packages.
Motorsports Fans will be seen flocking to the Lucas Oil Stadium again on January 29 for the weekend’s Monster Jam. Organized by the Feld Motor Sports, this event features monster truck racing and freestyle driving competition.
Different trucks and vehicles compete in each Monster Jam event. This information is posted on the Monster Jam website as soon as the truck schedule is released to the public.
There are also other motor sports elements that fans should watch out for. These include the Quad Wars, Arena Truck Competition, and Thrill Acts. The events that usually last for two and a half hours entertain both adults and kids who are fascinated at what these trucks can do.
Speaking of children and adults, there are no children's ticket prices at Feld Motor Sports events. But kids under two years old can come in for free provided that they sit on their parent’s lap. For more information on tickets and their prices, visit the Lucas Oil Stadium ticket office or visit ticketmaster.com.
While in Indianapolis, be sure to treat your family to a relaxing night at the Hilton Garden Inn Indianapolis, after all we are one of the hotels near Lucas Oil Stadium. The hotel has family friendly rooms with amenities that offer comfort for parents and their kids.
Visit our Historic Hotel Indianapolis or call 317-955-9700 for more information about our Indianapolis hotel packages.
The Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis will be host to a high-adrenalin Supercross event on March 12. After Atlanta (Feb 26) and Daytona (Mar 5), this will be the third weekend that the event will be held in the Eastern Region.
Although Monster Energy Supercross Racing is also aired on SPEED and CBS, nothing beats watching the action live as it happens.
Ticket prices are at $10, $25, $35 and $45. Those who would like to come to the private autograph session with the riders may buy the VIP experience tickets, which cost $75. If you are planning to watch the event, be sure to buy your tickets now in order to get the best seats and prices. Tickets are $5 higher on the date of the event.
Who says you can’t watch a SuperCross event with your kids? When purchasing tickets from Ticketmaster, ask for seats in the family section for an alcohol-free and child-friendly atmosphere.
After all the rush, wind down to a relaxing view of the city at the Hilton Garden Inn Indianapolis - a great Historic Hotel Indianapolis. It is one of the hotels near Lucas Oil Stadium. Each room has a refrigerator, microwave oven, coffee maker, TV with cable channels and PPV movies, as well as high-speed Internet access.
Be sure to book a hotel room Indianapolis as soon as you buy your SuperCross ticket. Call 317-955-9700 to make hotel reservations Indianapolis.
Indianapolis is a city that has the modern features of a highly urbanized area with the calm appeal of a small town. This great combination makes it perfect for a quiet yet romantic Valentine's Day date.
Treat a music, sports or arts lover to an event at the Conseco Fieldhouse, Lucas Oil Stadium and Convention Center, Murat Theater, Victory Field, or the Indianapolis Museum of Art.
Take a nature lover on a date at the Indianapolis Zoo or the White River State Park. Looking for a great Valentine's Day gift? Check out the shops at the Circle Center Mall.
Cherish this special day together with your loved one as you enjoy a room package at our historic hotel Indianapolis. It is within a few blocks from the city’s key destinations so you will not run out of things to do on Valentine's Day.
We offer a number of Indianapolis hotel packages, here are just a few:
The Hilton Garden Inn’s Romance Package offers deluxe accommodations, a bottle of cider or sparkling wine, desserts, and an American Breakfast Grill breakfast for you and that special person in your life.
Our Wine Lovers Package is also popular choice. It includes valet parking, deluxe accommodations, a bottle of Easley Winery Reggae Red, breakfast and a special token from Indy Wine Trail.
Two romantic packages make a memorable evening in Indianapolis. Call 317-955-9700 to make your hotel reservations Indianapolis. You may also visit hiltongardenindianapolis.com for other packages.
If you're an Indianapolis Colts fan, or if your team has the task of playing against Peyton Manning and company, then no doubt, you're more than likely looking for
hotels near Lucas Oil Stadium.

Of course,
Lucas Oil Stadium hosts a lot more than just the Indianapolis Colts. Here's a quick look at the events taking place in the coming months at The Stadium:
- Fri Nov 26 - Nov 27 2010 IHSAA State Football Championships
- Sun Nov 28 2010 Indianapolis Colts vs. San Diego Chargers
- Tue Nov 30 2010 International Motorsports Industry Show Reception
- Wed Dec 1 2010 Beck's Hybrids Christmas Extravaganza
- Wed Dec 1 2010 GER & D 2010 Team Meeting
- Fri Dec 3 2010 Midwest ISO Holiday Party
- Sun Dec 5 2010 Indianapolis Colts vs. Dallas Cowboys
- Fri Dec 10 2010 Indianapolis Housing Agency's Year End Celebration
- Sun Dec 19 2010 Indianapolis Colts vs. Jacksonville Jaguars
- Sun Jan 2 2011 Indianapolis Colts vs. Tennessee Titans
- Sat Jan 29 2011 Monster Jam
- Fri Mar 4 - Mar 6 2011 Indianapolis Home & Flower Show
- Sat Mar 12 2011 Supercross
- Thu Mar 24 - Mar 26 2011 Fire Department Instructors Conference (FDIC)
As you can tell from this list, there are a number of events taking place and therefore you might be interested in knowing about
hotels near Indianapolis' Lucas Oil Stadium - so that you have a great place to stay - or a great place for your group if you are organizing
Indianapolis Group Travel.
If you are looking for
Indianapolis hotel packages that go along with any of the events listed above, please do not hesitate to contact us
here, or call us at 317-955-9700.
Lucas Oil Stadium is located at 500 South Capitol Ave in Indianapolis, IN 46225.
Located in the heart of Downtown, the Hilton Garden Inn is one of the closest hotels to Lucas Oil Stadium, the Indianapolis Convention Center, and Conseco Fieldhouse, and is adjacent to the tallest skyscraper in the city. Not the place you'd think to find one of the greenest hotels in Indianapolis.
However, just this month, the Hilton Garden Inn Indianapolis Downtown received a 4 Green Keys designation by Green Key Global.
We are the first hotel in Downtown Indianapolis awarded with this certification and the second in the city of Indianapolis. This is obviously something we are very proud of, but doesn’t represent the end of our continuing practice of adopting and developing new opportunities to enhance our sustainable operation.Green Key Global is a international organization (US and Canada) that ranks hotels on 9 areas of sustainability (energy conservation, water conservation, solid waste management, hazardous waste management, indoor air quality, community outreach, building infrastructure, land use, and environmental management). This encompasses all facets of our business from our hotel meetings to our hotel sleeping rooms.
A Four Green Keys designation is described by Green Key Global in this way: “A hotel that has shown national industry leadership and commitment to protecting the environment through wide ranging policies and practices. Mature programs that involve management, employees, guests, and the public have shown substantial and measurable results.
If travelling green is important to you, and you need hotel accommodations Indianapolis, then we invite you to stay with us or check out our environmental statement above.
Indianapolis is fast becoming a major destination for individuals and families looking for an enjoyable and affordable getaway! The beautiful, historic Hilton Garden Inn Indianapolis Downtown hotel is an ideal hotel to select when seeking exemplary discount hotel accommodations for your next Indianapolis visit In addition to our out of town guests, HGI is becoming ever popular with local residents looking for the perfect, yet inexpensive “staycation”! Many of our guests like our staff and amenities so much, they visit us again and again. This allows us to develop an ongoing rapport with these visitors, and most importantly it allows us to individualize our services even more, to better meet the needs of these guests.
When considering y our next getaway, be sure to call the Hilton Garden Inn – Downtown Indianapolis (317-955-9700) and inquire about your next great hotel deal located in the heart of the city!
***While in Indianapolis, you might want to consider visiting one or more of the following attractions:
The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis
The State Soldiers and Sailors Monument and Civil War Museum
Indianapolis Motor Speedway and Museum (Home of the Indianapolis 500)
Indianapolis Museum of Art
NCAA Hall of Champions
Indiana State Museum
Lucas Oil Stadium (Home of the Indianapolis Colts)
Downtown Indy’s Circle Centre Mall
Wow! it is hard to believe that the Big Ten Tournament is about to start again; it just seemed like yesterday our downtown Indianapolis hotel was playing host to some of the most notable teams in the Big Ten Conference. This year is extra special as the city of Indianapolis takes center stage in the NCAA Tournament. With the selections and seedings being announced right here in Indianapolis before the Tournament, as well as the Final Four with the Championship game being played at Lucas Oil Stadium downtown, there is sure to be a buzz in and around our city for the next couple months.
With all the action and excitement located just blocks away from the Hilton Garden Inn, there is an opportunity to be part of March Madness as it transcends into downtown Indianapolis. There are a very limited amount of spaces available for the women’s as well as the men’s Big Ten Tournament, so don’t delay and make your reservations today! We are one of the hotels near Conseco Fieldhouse, at only two blocks which is a very convenient walk to all the action, and near Indianapolis Airport. So when you’re searching for downtown Indianapolis hotel accommodations, and cheer on your team, join us at the Hilton Garden Inn Indianapolis Downtown! Although the Final Four is not available, don’t miss the chance to be a part of this historic year in the Big Ten Conference as well as the NCAA Final Four!
Looking for something for the whole family to do in Indy? Although this event isn't until September, it's something to plan for! The 29th O'Reilly Auto Parts 4-Wheel Jamboree Nationals will take place September 17, 18 and 19 at the Indiana State Fairgrounds. It's a fun 4x4 event the entire family can enjoy! The event includes enthusiasts who come from all over to display their 4x4 trucks and race them the whole weekend. There's vendors and sponsors there to visit as well.
You should check it out! Of course, you know I'll recommend you make a weekend out of it and enjoy the rest of what Indy has to offer, which is quite a bit! There might be a concert at the Murat Centre or a Colts home game at Lucas Oil Stadium. Being one of the hotels near Indianapolis Speedway, you could take a few hours to tour the Hall of Fame Museum.
If you need Indianapolis hotel reservations while visiting, we have discount hotel rates for the 4-Wheel Jamboree online. If you visit the event website, you'll find a great hotel deal for our newly renovated Indianapolis hotel!
The Hilton Garden Inn Indianapolis Downtown is the most newly renovated hotel in Indianapolis downtown. These changes make us one of the best hotels near Indianapolis Convention Center and Lucas Oil Stadium. As of today all projects are complete. The project required some great coordination by the housekeeping, maintenance, and front desk staffs to ensure that our guest service did not suffer during the renovation. We accomplished this by keeping any work well away from any guests that might be staying in the hotel at the time this work was completed. The results of the renovation are terrific. The designer took our comments about ensuring our desire to continue giving great hotel accommodations Indianapolis.
Already we are getting very positive feedback from frequent guests about the enhancements made to the décor as well as our conversion to the GSS bedding system. In addition to replacing the carpeting throughout the entire building, we added a new soft seating chair and ottoman that compliments the existing décor as well as being a comfortable place to watch the big game on our LG flat panel televisions.

I am by no means a great photographer, and these photos don't do the changes justice. The most dramatic change is to our lobby and restaurant . As an important historic hotel of Indianapolis, we had to ensure that the changes were in keeping with the great flavor of the Fletcher Trust Building. The new colors compliment the historic flavor of the building while adding a new design element . The restaurant design enhancements have opened up the area to a more relaxed atmosphere. Whereas the feel of the restaurant was classic and established, maybe even a little boring before, the new semicircular booths, additional flat panel TVs, and lighting enhancements give the area a trendier atmosphere that is more fun to hang out in.

Let me know what you think, or better yet stop in and see for yourself.
Celebrate the Big Game Downtown with the Hilton Garden Inn! What better place to be than in the heart of downtown Indianapolis while the Indianapolis Colts face off against the New Orleans Saints! Check out this great Indianapolis hotel deal: Enjoy deluxe accommodations in our newly renovated hotel and breakfast for two for only $99 on Sunday, February 7. If you want to bring a couple more people to share the room, we will include breakfast for four for only $109!
Our Great American Grill and bar will be open for dinner to serve up some tasty food and drinks while you watch the game in the grill or have room service delivered to your guest room. If you want to bring your own food and drinks to your room, all guest rooms include a complimentary microwave and refrigerator.
There’s nothing wrong with a little competition…chat it up with your friends, Tweet scores and update Facebook while watching the game by using our complimentary wired and wireless high-speed internet in your guest room, our lobby or bar and grill!
You can also make a weekend out of it; these special rates are available Friday through Sunday that weekend. The Nuclear Cowboyz freestyle motocross riders will be downtown on Saturday, February 6. Being one of the hotels near Lucas Oil Stadium, you can there in a matter of minutes.
Call us today at 317.955.9700 and ask for “The Big Game” rate! Or go to our website to reserve your room online by entering group code GAME.
See you at the Hilton Garden Inn for the Big Game!! GO COLTS!!
Happy New Year and welcome to 2010! There's going to be a lot happening this year! The Colts have home field advantage for the playoffs and face off against the Baltimore Ravens this Saturday at Lucas Oil Stadium! Being one of the hotels near Lucas Oil Stadium, our lobby is decked out with Fatheads, flags, bobble heads and our staff will surely be in Colts attire starting tomorrow!
We are officially one of Indianapolis' newly renovated hotels! Only a few final touches remain before we're 100% complete. Our restaurant, the Great American Grill, has been completely redone and has a very chic feel to it. The guestroom beds, carpet and furniture have been replaced. Lobby furniture is brand new and, as and Indianapolis meeting hotel, we have updated our meeting space as well! Check our pictures out on our Facebook page and follow us on Twitter too!
The Hilbert Circle Theatre will be host to some great shows this season. I'm particularly interested in the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra's presentation of The Music of Pink Floyd! Of course being a concert fanatic, I'm very excited to see what other venues will present this year. We're the closest hotel to Murat Centre, so why not stay with us when you come to your next show? Don't forget about the Pacers and those performances at Conseco Fieldhouse to which we're one of the the closest hotels.
Big things will be happening in 2010! Oh...ladies and gentlemen, Valentine's Day is rapidly approaching! So when you get engaged, be sure to call our wedding hotel when you're looking for a place to host your rehearsal dinner, small ceremony or reception or simply need a discounted hotel room block for your group's travel!
Happy New Year from the Hilton Garden Inn Indianapolis Downtown!
Wow! Another great season. Are you a lucky season ticket holder? We are one of the hotels near Lucas Oil Stadium. Celebrate a win and book one of our Indianapolis hotel packages. The Hilton Garden Inn offers one of the best hotel accommodations in Indianapolis. Go Blue!
We are also a newly renovated hotel in Indianapolis. We have installed the new Hilton GSS bed for a restful night's sleep...there's no better way to end the day. (after we win...of course!)
We also know that in Indianapolis the "home team" isn't just about sports. Indianapolis looks out for the environment as well. If you are looking for a hotel that thinks green...you are in luck! We are one of the few Green hotels in Indianapolis. We are not just talking about recycling we have amazing solar panels in our roof top.
Whether its a game, a special occasion, or just a night away. Think of the Hilton Garden Inn Indianapolis Downtown.