Star Hotel Downtown Indianapolis

So you've perused all the downtown Indy hotels you could find and have decided on us. If you're from out of town, you may be using a rental coach or relying on our local public transportation. Either way, we want to make your stay as pleasant as possible. Because of this, we want to keep you informed about our policies regarding parking. This will help to ease any stress you have while on your vacation (and we undoubtedly want to keep that at a minimum; after all, you're on vacation).

If you've taken advantage of our Indianapolis group travel options, you may have rented a bus to transport everyone more easily. In order to gain access to our onsite parking meters, you need to apply for a parking permit at least 14 days in advance. This application will be passed on to the City of Indianapolis by one of our managers. Once approved, a manager will forward the approval email to you, as well as information on paying for and printing the parking permit. The application fee is $32, while the processing fee is $85. The actual parking meters cost $21 a day, so please take all of these fees into consideration when deciding on parking options. If you are staying overnight, keep in mind that the night counts as one day and the morning counts as another. Also remember that a single bus requires three meters due to its length, but only five meters for two buses if they are parked back to back alongside our three star hotel Indianapolis.

ParkWhiz.com also offers parking options for buses, but their parking lot is only six blocks due south of our Indianapolis downtown hotel. Visit their website, type in “Indianapolis” and click the “find parking” link. You will then want to click on the LaRosa South Bus Parking Lot Reserve. To accurately reserve a space, you need to know your definite arrival and departure dates/times. Make sure that your bus is no longer than forty feet before you reserve a spot. Please see directional map below.

Richard Letko, the general manager of our fine Hilton Garden Inn, has recently been recognized for the excellence of our Indianapolis downtown hotel. Thanks to staff participation and emphasis on cleanliness and guest service within our Indianapolis area hotel, Mr. Letko was sent on a trip to Dubai!

Mr. Letko, since the trip, has had nothing but good things to say about this country, which was founded in 1972 by seven sheiks. He is most impressed by the modernization of many of the buildings. Within Dubai, you will find the tallest building, largest mall, tallest hotel, and only seven star hotel in the world. Absolutely incredible!

Not only does Dubai have beautiful, modern buildings, but also palaces and mosques that are rich in culture and tradition. Mr. Letko has spoken highly of all the people he met there, whether locals or foreigners. While Dubai is in the middle east, it has a western feel to it as most signs have been translated into English and there are restaurants Americans will recognize immediately. On top of all this, the temperature during winter ranged from 75 to 90 degrees. Not so bad, huh?

Overall, Mr. Letko has nothing but pleasant things to say about his trip and is very proud of his staff for all the hard work they've done. The downtown Hilton Garden Inn has been scored as being within the top 5% of the Hilton Garden Inns in the Indianapolis region. Next time you're looking for hotels near Indianapolis, you'll know where to look for guaranteed satisfaction.

New to the area? Looking for an Indianapolis meeting hotel to gather up all your friends? The Hilton Garden Inn has you covered. On top of that, we've got some interesting things going on in Indianapolis that you should know about to have the best time here possible.

There are just so many things happening in the Circle City all the time! There are also many attractions you'll want to visit, such as:

• Indiana Convention Center
• White River State Park
• The Children's Museum of Indianapolis
• Indianapolis Museum of Art
• Indianapolis Motor Speedway
• Mass Avenue Shopping District
• ...plus everything in between all these sights!

To get in on all this action, you'll need to look at hotels near Indianapolis Convention Center so that you don't spend most of your time driving. The Hilton Garden Inn - Indianapolis Downtown is perfect for this. Also nearby is the opportunity to go utilize Circle City Tours.

Circle City Tours stops at all of the aforementioned places. Instead of visiting the area and having to pay for a rental car, you can spend $15 on an adult ticket and $8 on a child ticket to be taken to the grand sites of Indianapolis. On a daily basis, Circle City Tours completes four round trips to these six different sites. Although the bus can only hop-ons and hop-offs from these sites, you are free to do exploring in between them, and then return to the comfort of the bus, which has air conditioning, heating, and cushioned seats. You may arrange to be pickd up at the Hilton Garden Inn Indianapolis Downtown, though!  Interested parties should call Carrie at 317-899-9285 to get their tickets today, and don't forget to book us as your three star hotel downtown Indianapolis!
 

Let's just admit it: we all love our Indianapolis Indians. No matter where you're from in Indiana or even if you're not from this state, you can appreciate how fun their games are. Because of this, we offer so many different Indianapolis hotel packages to provide a comfortable place for fans to stay. If you've traveled across half of the state to see a few of their games, you certainly don't want to be stuck staying at a cheap hotel! Your comfort is our #1 priority, which is why we take great pride in keeping our rooms clean and turning them into a home away from home.

Since we appreciate your love for the Indians, we are also proud that our own newly renovated hotel Indianapolis is close to the field they play at, Victory Field. This is why it's important that you go with one of our downtown Indy hotel when you want to see them play. You won't have to spend as much money traveling to and from the field as you would with a hotel outside of the downtown area. No one wants to spend the majority of their vacation time traveling back and forth on the same roads. Wouldn't you rather spend this time watching the games and sightseeing? That's what we thought, too!

Book your Indianapolis hotel accommodations at our downtown three star hotel Indianapolis today!

To help you plan out your trip, here's a list of the Indians' home games this April 2013:

• Thursday April 4th at 7:05 p.m. vs. Columbus Clippers
• Friday April 5th at 7:15 p.m. vs. Columbus Clippers
• Saturday April 6th at 7:05 p.m. vs. Columbus Clippers
• Sunday April 7th at 1:35 p.m. vs. Columbus Clippers
• Monday April 8th at 7:05 p.m. vs. Toledo Mud Hens
• Tuesday April 9th at 7:05 p.m. vs. Toledo Mud Hens
• Wednesday April 10th at 1:35 p.m. vs. Toledo Mud Hens
• Sunday April 21st at 1:35 p.m. vs. Louisville Bats
• Monday April 22nd at 7:05 p.m. vs. Louisville Bats
• Tuesday April 23rd at 7:05 p.m. vs. Lehigh Valley IronPigs
• Wednesday April 24th at 11:05 a.m. vs. Lehigh Valley IronPigs
• Thursday April 25th at 7:05 p.m. vs. Lehigh Valley IronPigs
• Friday April 26th at 7:15 p.m. vs. Lehigh Valley IronPigs
• Saturday April 27th at 7:05 p.m. vs. Gwinnett Braves
• Sunday April 28th at 1:35 p.m. vs. Gwinnett Braves
• Monday April 29th at 7:05 p.m. vs. Gwinnett Braves
• Tuesday April 30th at 11:05 a.m. vs. Gwinnett Braves

Buy your tickets asap, and don't miss out!

Incoming or prospective college students looking for hotels near Indianapolis will be pleased to find out that we offer a special university rate for them. Our Indianapolis Downtown hotel is a perfect spot, putting you right in the middle of of the city, no matter what college or university you seek! If you're planning to visit Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) and are checking out downtown Indy hotels, we have got you covered. IUPUI, Butler University, and Ivy Tech all even recommend our services to those coming in from out of town to visit college. We also are not very far from the Indianapolis Airport so that you can reduce gas mileage. This will, along with our rates, will help you save money.

Since these schools are partnered with us, anyone who reserves a room with us will pay the special university rate, which includes either self-parking or breakfast, rather than just the normal rate for a hotel room. IUPUI, Butler University, and Ivy Tech students, teachers, and family members will receive discounted rates for single and double occupancy rooms, which come with complimentary Wi-Fi, refigerator and microwave. You really can't beat the location; our downtown Indy hotel is located in the center of the city with easy access to these three universities. We also have special rates available for the Butler and IUPUI commencement ceremonies. We are one of the hotels near Indianapolis Convention Center, where the IUPUI commencement will take place on Sunday, May 12 this year.

Even prospective students looking to visit Marian University, University of Indianapolis, Art Institute of Indianapolis, Harrison College, Brown Mackie College and Franklin College can take advantage of our great location and low prices. Visiting downtown Indianapolis can really give you a feel for the culture and help you make your decision about which college to attend. Choose the downtown Indy hotel smack dab in the middle of it all for a full experience, and book hotel room Indianapolis in advance to get 25% off!*

Reservation links:

Don't forget to take in a Butler Men's Basketball game while in town!

*Advanced purchase rate plan only; full prepayment, no cancel, no refund. Does not apply to university rates.

Cheerleaders and cheer fans alike should rest easier knowing we have some great Indianapolis hotel packages for them. With the World Spirit Federation Indy Showdown coming up, look no further for a better hotel deal. The Hilton Garden Inn in downtown Indianapolis can give you what you need. Because the hotel is located in the same area as the competition, you'll have an easy trek to it and won't have to spend too long traveling. We know how important it is for participants, judges, and interested family members to get to the Convention Center without any problems. We also provide some space if you're looking to use an Indianapolis meeting hotel simply to get together with other participants and interested parties before the Indy Showdown.

If you're just now hearing about this event, you should know that you and your team of cheerleaders or dancers can participate if you register and pay at least eight days before the event! The competition features categories for both dance and cheer and great seating for anyone who wants to witness it. The Indy Showdown 2013 takes place from December 21st until the 22nd of this year. While registrants have to pay to participate, spectators get in free. Since the event lasts a full two days, starting to look for hotels near Indianapolis Convention Center is a good idea. Luckily, we are located so close to the arena that it's worthwhile to look into our current Indianapolis hotel packages, especially if you want to see who will qualify for the United States All Star Federation.
 

Who doesn't love the Indianapolis Monumental Marathon? Well, we sure do and we're right on the same block as the event passes through. For an Indianapolis area hotel, the Hilton Garden Inn has a great view of what's going on.

For those of you unfamiliar with the marathon, they offer  5k, kids run, half marathon and full marathon courses; the races are on Saturday, November 2nd, 2013. Don't miss it this year! Registrations started January 3rd but run up until November 1st, the day before the marathon. If you want the cheapest priced entry, buy yours as soon as possible. At the same time, you can reserve a room with us so you're not stranded without one. Remember, the Indianapolis Monumental Marathon attracts a lot of entrants and even sold out last year! You don't want to be the only one stuck without your entry or a place to stay. Here are the registration periods and registration prices:

• January 3rd through May 9th, $65 for half, $80 for full
• May 10th through October 4th, $75 for half, $100 for full
• October 5th through October 29th, $85 for half, $110 for full
• October 31st through November 1st, $90 for half, $125 for full

As you can see, the price increases the closer you get to the event. This is why you want to register now while booking your hotel with us to get the best rate possible. We have even offered Indianapolis group travel rates to the Indianapolis Monumental Marathon. This means you'll get a great discount when you book through the event organizers! Hotel info and rates aren't posted just yet, but continue checking the marathon's website for updates.

Looking to get your pride on in the beautiful city of Indianapolis? Have no worries. Circle City IN Pride celebrates 25 years out of the closet this year from June 1st through the 9th. The event will feature a festival, 5k run, a pet pride competition, comedy, cabaret, concerts, film fest night, and a community picnic. Along with the chance to showcase your pet's abilities, the 3rd Annual Pet Pride will feature adoption opportunities for pet lovers who are wanting to take in some more furry friends. There's a little bit of everything for every kind of person at this event.

Those who run the festival are actually still looking for vendors and entertainment so head their way if you're interested. Parade participants also still have time to register and submit fees if they wish to enter a float into the spectacle, which takes place on Saturday, June 8th. As for the actual festival, which takes place at the American Legion Mall, there is no cost for attendance or participation, just a suggested $5 donation. All ages are invited to this event.

We are able to happily announce that our very own Hilton Garden Inn is supported by Circle City IN Pride and is touted as being the Indianapolis area hotel to go to if you want to see or participate in the event. We are just four blocks south of where the Festival is located; click on Indianapolis hotel packages to book your reservation at the special Indy Pride rate. Whether you're traveling by yourself or with a group of friends and family, this is the place to be! Since the celebration lasts for longer than a week, you'll want to make sure you have a proper place to eat and sleep in order to keep up your energy levels for this fantastic celebration!

Here's a fun YouTube clip from last year's Circle City IN Pride:

Hilton Garden Inn Indy, a Historic Hotel Indianapolis, as well as several other Hilton Garden Inns across the nation, has joined forces with Feeding America, a domestic hunger relief organization to initiate Holidays with Heart.

Holidays with Heart lasts from November 18, 2012 to January 6, 2013.  The seven week holiday campaign helps to fight hunger when guests book the Holidays with Heart room rate.

Heart room rate details:

• Complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast (rate includes breakfast for up to two adults and two children 12 years old and younger registered in the same room. Guests will receive breakfast vouchers upon arrival. Breakfast does not include gratuities or alcoholic beverages.)
• Valid Thursdays-Saturdays for stays booked and consumed between November 18, 2012 - January 6, 2013, in the U.S.
• Two-night minimum stay required.
• Availability and rate will be confirmed at time of booking and will vary by property, length of stay, date and are based on occupancy per room.
• Rate does not include resort/service fees, taxes, incidental charges or gratuities.
• Other restrictions may apply.

In exchange for booking with the Heart room rate, Hilton Garden Inn makes a donation to Feeding America to help feed the familes that need it most.

Help us make a positive change in our community by booking your Hotel Accommodations Indianapolis with Hilton!

To make a hotel room Indianapolis reservation to support Holidays with Heart, please visit www.hgi.com Book Plan Code "PBHWH1."     


 

Do you have a tight budget this year but would still like to do something nice for your sweetie or something nice for your family? Do your kids love to swim and you'd love to treat them to a night in the pool? What about those distant relatives coming in town for Christmas?  Do you need to wrap up holiday shopping at Circle Centre Mall?  Have you always wanted to come to Indy, but needed to fit it in the budget?

Here's your chance to find a discount hotel Indianapolis.

Now through 1/6/13, Indiana residents only (or at least someone in the party must have a valid Indiana ID) can take advantage of Hoosier Holidays! 

In-state residents can take advantage of up to 50% off rates at top hotels like our three star hotel downtown Indianapolis as well as discounts to Indianapolis holiday events and attractions.

Here is a quick list of the holiday events and attractions that Indiana residents can take advantage of in addition to a hotel room:

• Indiana Repertory Theatre - Start the holiday spirit off right watching A Christmas Carol
• Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre - Have dinner and see a show!
• Eiteljorg Museum - Discount on admission and check out the annual Jingle Rails exhibit
• Indianapolis Zoo - Discount on admission - bring the kids and enjoy Christmas at the Zoo.

Can we help you with your hotel room Indianapolis while you are in town?  Find our hotel in the Hoosier Holiday Hotel Deals and join us this holiday season!

Although the month of December usually involves a lot of shopping, it is also a traditional time of year to have a canned food drive because many people are in need for the extra food.

From now until December 30, 2012 we are having a canned food drive - all canned goods will be donated to the Julian Center.  The Julian Center helps victims of domestic violence get back on their feet and provides them a safe place to be until they can do just that. 

If you are interested in helping out, please bring your canned goods to our green hotel Indianapolis and drop them off at the Front Desk of the hotel. 

Not only do victims of domestic violence need a warm meal, but they also need a safe spot to lay their head.  We are also donating 180 lumbar/bolster pillows to help with this effort.

Thank you in advance for your help in providing hope and healing to the folks at the Julian Center.

What are some of the ways that you give back during the holiday season?  What sort of ideas do you have on ways that our newly renovated hotel Indianapolis can give back?

The Indianapolis Hilton Garden Inn will be offering hotel packages for the 9th consecutive year as part of the Duke Energy Yuletide Celebration, a musical tradition filled with holiday magic, complete with Santa Claus and flying reindeer.  This year, two different packages will be available: the Shop & Stay Package and the Stay & Save package.

The Shop & Stay Package.

This package is valued at almost $390 and includes the following:

• A one-night stay at the Hilton Garden Inn Indianapolis Downtown
• 2 main floor tickets to Duke Energy Yuletide Celebration
• $25 Simon Malls American Express Gift Card
• Simon Malls gift bag and shopping coupons
• One year membership to WFYI
• Breakfast buffet for 2 in the hotel’s Great American Grill
• 2 complimentary vouchers for a future Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra classical performance

Fabulous hotel accommodations Indianapolis, all for a low rate starting at $229 per night!  
The Stay & SAVE Package.

With a value of almost $350 and a starting rate of $195 per night, the Stay & Save package is a great reason to turn the Yuletide Celebration into more than just a concert.  The package includes:

• A one-night stay at the Hilton Garden Inn Indianapolis Downtown
• 2 second mezzanine tickets to the Duke Energy Yuletide Celebration
• One year membership to the WFYI
• Breakfast buffet for two in the hotel’s Great American Grill
• 2 complimentary vouchers for a future Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra Classical performance.

Upgrades to one bedroom suites are also available.  The rates online will not reflect adding children to the room—the additional cost per child for the Shop & Stay is $27 and $17 for the Stay & SAVE; the hotel will manually adjust the rate if this is the case.  Be sure to note your show date and time when making your reservation; certain blackout rates apply.  

Extend your yuletide celebration beyond just a concert and enjoy the holiday with a luxurious package at the Indianapolis Hilton Garden Inn.  Make your hotel reservations Indianapolis today!
 

October is almost over, which means that it is time to begin making those holiday hotel reservations!  If you are looking for a discount hotel Indianapolis to stay at during the Christmas season, the Indianapolis Hilton Garden Inn Downtown may just be the perfect place for you.  Lower rates are available for the week of Christmas, and the spacious accommodations of the Hilton Garden Inn are a nice alternative from being crammed on the pull-out couch with some random cousins. 

Hotel packages are also a great way to spend just a little more but get a lot in return; visit our website to see what Hotel Deal Indianapolis Hilton Garden Inn can offer you.  Advance purchase rates are also available; they will be a discount from the normal rate of the Indianapolis area hotel, but are only for those who know they will not cancel their reservations; the rate is a no cancel/no refund policy as soon as the reservation is confirmed. 

So if you don’t want to stay with crazy Uncle Rufus over the holidays or just want to do something a little special while away from family over the holiday week, give us a call and put a little extra merriment into your Christmas season.
 

‘Tis the season for screaming!  With the crisp autumn air and the turning of the leaves comes the craving for candy apples and ghostly thrills.  If you plan on taking a Halloween getaway this year, make hotel reservations Indianapolis and enjoy Indy’s variety of haunted houses, many just a short drive from the hotel.  The Indianapolis Children’s Museum—the largest children's museum in the world—is hosting two such haunts from October 13-31 as part of their 49th annual Wicked Workshop.  Perfect for all ages, the Workshop offers a Lights On show for your little pumpkins who might scare easily, as well as Defender Direct’s Frightening Hours for those older kids who dare to be scared.  Visit their website to purchase tickets and get more information.

If the Wicked Workshop doesn’t sound wicked enough for you, below are some other haunted attractions just a short distance away from our three star hotel downtown Indianapolis hotel:

• Frite Lodge. Visiting Frite Lodge is a great way to help the needy while enjoying Halloween fun.  This non-profit haunted house is run by volunteers in support of local Indiana food pantries. 
• Necropolis: City of Perpetual Darkness. One of Haunted Attractions Magazine’s top 25 haunts, Necropolis features a haunted experience spooky enough to satisfy daring kids and bold adults alike, as this attraction is not one for the very young or faint of heart. 
• Terror on Terrace Haunted Hayride. Be sure to get in a good old-fashioned hayride on your Halloweekend getaway.  Complete with frightening surprises and spooky thrills, this hayride allows you to enjoy a beautiful October evening while enjoying Indy’s greatest frights. 

The heat of summer is finally starting to dissipate and the urge to grab a fleece or sweatshirt as the air gets cooler at night is becoming the norm.  Fall is a great time to snuggle up with your significant other - not only to get cozy but to enjoy and take in the changing of the seasons. 

Whether you have a special anniversary soon approaching or if you are just looking to do something special, you might consider our historic hotel Indianapolis as a final destination for a fall weekend getaway.

Picture it - you arrive on a Friday night to take advantage of the hotel’s romance package, which includes a bottle of wine or sparkling wine, dessert to share and breakfast for two in the hotel’s Great American Grill.

Saturday after breakfast, you stroll around downtown and enjoy the sites.  Later that evening you can catch a carriage ride through downtown before you head over to see a show at the Indiana Repertory Theatre or Phoenix Theatre.

Sunday you can wrap up the day with a stroll along the downtown canal before heading back home.

You can learn more about carriage ride through these two companies: Yellow Rose Carriages or Blue Ribbon Carriage Company.

What are some of your ideas of how to make fall more romantic?  Have you visited our three star hotel downtown Indianapolis in the fall or taken advantage of our romance package?  What did you enjoy most?

Our green hotel Indianapolis is becoming a whole lot greener and cleaner in 2012 with our participation in the Clean the World soap recycling program.  This innovative program collects and recycles products such as soap, shampoo and lotion that is typically discarded by hotels and bed and breakfast locations. The organization then recycles these items to create new products that are donated to homeless shelters and impoverished nations that suffer from high mortality rates because of infection.

With over 10 million bars of soap and hundreds of thousands of pounds of shampoo and conditioning products recycled, the program eliminates tons of waste while helping to keep those in need clean. Our housekeeping department works to collect leftover hygiene products and then place in provided bins for collection by the Clean the World Recycling Center. Soaps are sanitized to remove any bacteria and repackaged for distribution.

This is just one of the ways our Indianapolis Downtown hotel is committed to providing sustainable solutions that benefit our customers and the environment. For hotel reservations Indianapolis visitors can call our reservation hotline at (317) 955-9700 or visit our informative website to learn about special hotel packages, weekend getaway deals and event planning assistance.
 

Rib America Festival.  Downtown Indianapolis.  Labor Day weekend.  2012.

You know this is one of my absolute favorite annual events in downtown Indianapolis if you pay attention to the blog.  I remember going even when I was in high school, driving 30+ minutes to come downtown at the Murat Centre parking lot.  The event has long since outgrown that small lot and now calls Military Park its home.

My top three reason you should do Rib America Festival this year:

1. GREAT FOOD - Of course this event is all about the eats.  Presented by Indiana Pork Farmers, you have the opportunity to sample some great smoked, dry rubbed or slathered meat from around the country.  Ribs, rib tips, pulled port, chicken, turkey...it's all there.  Corn bread, spiral cut potatoes, tons of sauces, grilled corn, funnel cakes...it's all there.  Yes, they serve booze, too.

2. GREAT LIVE MUSIC -

Let's kick things off with Friday night's lineup featuring:

• Duke Tomatoe & The Power Trio - 5-6:30pm
• Eddie Money - 7-8:30pm
• George Clinton & The Parliament Funkadelic - 9-10:30pm

Saturday's lineup is something different for Rib Fest this year and I am SO excited to see this change in the schedule.  They are presenting a jam band day, which I will not miss.

• Upshot - 12-1pm
• Infamous Stringdusters - 1:30-2:30pm
• Twin Cats - 3-4:30pm
• The Werks - 5-6:30pm
• Ivan Neville's Dumpstaphunk - 7-8:30pm
• moe. - 9-11pm

Sunday:

• Picture Yes - 12:30-2pm
• Hunter Smith Band - 2:45-4:15pm
• TBA - 5-6:30pm
• Night Ranger - 7:15-8:45pm
• Tesla - 9:30-11pm

Monday:

• Flatbed Twitch - 12-1:30
• Dude - 2-3:30pm
• Blue Oyster Cult - 4-5:30pm
• Cheap Trick - 6-7:30pm

3. PEOPLE WATCHING:

Always one of the best elements at any type of festival.  It's great to sit around and watch people walk, or stumble, by.  Check out the crowd having a great time.  Talk to your fellow festival-goers to find out which stand has the best sauce, best ribs, best deal.

The Hilton Garden Inn Indianapolis Downtown is proud to be the Official Hotel sponsor of this year's Rib America Festival...for the fifth consecutive year!  Our three star hotel downtown Indianapolis has some great offers for you as we partner once again with this year's festivities:

Rib America Indianapolis Hotel Package - Ribs & More includes your overnight guest room, breakfast for two in the restaurant, two admission tickets and 20 food and beverage tickets to use at Rib America Festival.  Click the link to find out more!

Rib America Indianapolis Hotel Deal - ROOM ONLY RATE includes only your Indianapolis hotel accommodations.

You may even run into the winner of this year's people's choice award...or a musician if you stay with us!

The World Spirit Federation (WSF) will be cheering in Downtown Indy when they arrive for the December 2012 Championships. The two day showdown brings the world of cheer and dance to the area where teams compete for titles and awards while spectators enjoy some of the best athletes in these sports.

The WSF Indy Showdown will be held at the Indianapolis Convention Center on December 8th and 9th. Considered the Super Nationals for Indianapolis, the competition is a qualifying event for the 2013 World Bid. All Star cheer and dance teams may register now on the WSF website or call them at (865) 777-6826. Spectators may enjoy watching the competition for both days free! Check the website for scheduling information 5 days before the event.

Staying at Downtown Indy hotels will place you near all the cheering and dancing action, and our green hotel Indianapolis Hilton Garden Inn offers guests luxury accommodations and amenities that will enhance your time in the city and at the championships. Guests enjoy in room hospitality centers, wireless internet and flat screen HD televisions. Our non-smoking hotel is located near the convention center and popular attractions. For Indianapolis hotel packages visit our informational website or call us at (317) 955-9700.
 

This September home technology professionals will enjoy visiting Indianapolis for the latest in home security, entertainment, health, energy and automation. The CEDIA Expo 2012 will host their trade show September 5th to September 8th at the Indiana Convention Center in Downtown Indy.

This event promises to be the learning and networking adventure in residential electronics. Attendees will find information about the new technology in environment control, home security, lighting and theater. Professionals that work in this industry will also benefit from the experience of attending this leading trade conference especially for free training and CEDIA University coursework. Online registration is open through August 31st on the Expo website.

For hotels near Indianapolis Convention Center and the event, the convention housing manager also offers reservations on their site as well.  Our star hotel downtown Indianapolis is included in the trade show’s reservation block. Local residents and guests to the area can plan on staying in our luxury accommodations that are nearby the event and local area attractions including fine dining, historic sites, theater and shopping. Our Hilton Garden Inn Conference Hotel Indianapolis offers full service restaurant and lounge, a fitness center, swimming pool, hot tub and free internet.  
 

The sizzling days of summer are upon us and what better way to celebrate vacation then with all the great activities available for the 4th of July in Downtown Indy. The following events are sure to be lots of fun and make beautiful summer memories that will last for many years to come.

Daily
Morris Butler House Museum Tours – 1 pm and 2 pm - Free
Farmers Market at the Indianapolis City Market from 9:30 to 1:30 pm – Free

July 1
Cirque du Soleil Quidam – at the Bankers Life Fieldhouse  

July 4
2nd Annual Fourth of July Bash in Basin at the Creation Café 11 am to 11:30 pm
Indianapolis Indians vs. Louisville Bats at Victory Field 8:05 pm
Donatos Downtown Freedom Blast in Downtown Indianapolis at 9:45 pm
Indianapolis Municipal Band and the Impalas at Indiana Historical Society

July 5
Indianapolis Indians vs. Louisville Bats at Victory Field 7:05 pm
Indiana Fever vs. San Antonio at Bankers Life Fieldhouse 7 p.m.

July 7
13th Annual Car Show at the Indiana War Memorial from 6 am to 6 pm – Free
Indiana Fever vs. Chicago at Bankers Life Field house 7 p.m.

July 8
El Dia de la Familia Festival at the American Legion Mall from noon until 11 pm

Ongoing in July
Zoolapalooza at the Indianapolis Zoo from 5:30 to 8:30 pm
Mind Tripping Comedy Show at the Hilton Indianapolis Hotel Fridays & Saturdays 8 pm

See more events for the month of July by visiting the Indianapolis Downtown website for information about events, dining, attractions and shopping.

And don’t miss our summer Indianapolis hotel packages that offer affordable rates with luxury accommodations in our newly renovated hotel Indianapolis Hilton Garden Inn. As one of the best Downtown Indy hotels, you’ll experience all the comforts of home in a beautifully stylish atmosphere that will have you wanting to stay on vacation a little longer every time you visit. Call us today to reserve your room for summer vacation fun!