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    The Alexander

    3.9 (254 reviews)
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    Steve S.

    There are things I love about the Alexander and things I don't. The hotel is actually two older hotels that have been consolidated into one larger modern entity. It's tastefully renovated with great artwork lining the walls of beautifully lit and decorated hallways and common areas. My room ended up being one of their "apartment style" extended stay suites. It was obvious that this building was probably something like a Residence Inn that had seen better days but flipped quickly and cheaply to be part of the larger project. My room, although clean, felt liker corners had been cut. However, my coworkers who stayed in the main tower all said their rooms were great and fully updated. Decent gym and super convenient location. Friendly staff. Definitely worth a stay.

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    Jessica A.

    Taylor was so thoughtful at the check-in desk and put all those in our group on the same floor. Fresh ice water is available in the lobby area along with several seating areas, artwork, and a fireplace. The rooms are spacious and clean. This is my second time here and it's as lovely as I remember it. Great meeting spaces and delicious food, too.

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    Mark W.

    We stopped in here after our walk around downtown. I just love the colors inside and out of the Alexander. As we're walking down south street towards it, you can see that this is not an ordinary hotel. The bar area has beautiful glass lamps hanging at different heights throughout. The hallways and common areas all have art displayed for free in a fun atmosphere. And the sidewalk lights up too. At least 4 Great restaurants in the immediate area!

    Whitney M.

    My husband and I wanted to do a staycation and we had it narrowed down to two locations in downtown Indy, and the Alexander Hotel was the winner! We chose the hotel for two reasons 1) cost. For this great location and beautiful hotel, I found this hotel cost very reasonable! Could it be cheaper, sure! But it's not stupid expensive. Then when you get there, it really does make it all worth it. The place is stunning! Every worker we came across was incredibly kind and willing to offer help. Our room was spacious and clean. We loved everything about our stay, including the hotel bar, Platt 99 and attached restaurant, Nesso. We made the most out of our stay, and we look forward to doing this again!

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    Ali M.

    Good location and interesting artwork throughout the hotel. Great bar and restaurant onsite. Pleasant staff. Bed was a bit uncomfortable and a lot of items broken and some were never repaired (refrigerator, room safe, coffee maker, remote). Maybe I just got the broken room? Lol! Would still recommend, but it was a very frustrating stay. Wish you better luck! :)

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    Susan S.

    I love this hotel. The food is good. The service is exemplary. The rooms are spacious and inviting. Love it!!

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    Niki B.

    When Indy was selected as the city to host our work's annual summit gathering, I was PUMPED. I was even more excited when I learned that we'd all be staying at The Alexander Hotel, including me, who lived in an apartment that was only a few blocks away. There's nothing I love more then feeling like a tourist in my own city. I was already a big fan of the hotel before I ever stayed here, due to their amazing restaurants and bar. On the street (below the hotel), you'll find Nesso, one of the best Italian restaurants in the city. It's classy, delicious, and was created by a local restaurant company who nails every restaurant concept they touch. When you walk in the hotel entrance and go up the stairs, you'll see tons of colorful blown glass lanterns raining down from the ceiling. It's absolutely stunning and they lead you not only to the reception desk, but also to a cocktail and coffee bar, Plat 99, right off the lobby. Plat 99 makes some of the best drinks and apps you'll ever have, and turns into a coffee shop with homemade pastries by day. They have a big balcony with heat lamps as well as indoor seating. The entire hotel has a ton of famous and funky art throughout -- everything from murals in the parking garage to a big Madam Walker installation made out of combs. When I was brought to the room, I instantly loved how comfy it was, as well as the fact that they'd put a fun snack basket from our company in each room beforehand. Such a fun touch. The bed was comfy, the shades kept the room dark and there was minimal noise. We used one of the conference rooms for morning yoga and had a wonderful experience overall. Thank you, Alexander staff!

    Dan R.

    I just spent a week at the Alexander and they wowed me every single day. Its big, its gorgeous, its sleek, its modern. Honestly, its spectacular. There is art everywhere you look -cool wall hangings made out of all kinds of materials, big bold colorful murals everywhere, statues and carvings everywhere. There is one giant piece of wall art in the lobby that appears to be a portrait of a man, but its made out of thousands of combs. Really ! In the halls, in the lounges, in the rooms, in the elevator landings, in the parking garage -everywhere you look is beauty and art and creativity. The staff was amazing- they smiled at me whenever I walked by and they remembered my name after one day. Our room was large and comfortable with plenty of outlets, sitting options, a nice TV, a room fridge, a K-Cup Machine, and a modern bathroom with a great shower. Our convention meeting rooms were perfect and the AV and internet worked well. And the food !! I had every breakfast, and just about every lunch and dinner inside the Alexander. Whether it was in the Market Table restaurant, or our banquet rooms, the food was stellar. The gelato bar received high marks. Just a few sore points. The parking rates are absurdly high. Valet parking runs a hefty $42 per night, or you can self park at $35 a night in an attached garage. Make sure you park on the garage's third floor to take advantage of the connected pedestrian skyway which leads to the hotel's second floor. Secondly -a few words about the location. The Alexander is in an under developed section of Indianapolis. Although its an easy walk to the mall, downtown, and the restaurants on Meridian Street, the odds are very high that you will be walking past some homeless folks who have taken residence on the sidewalks.

    Andrew H.

    It has been a while since we've stayed at a hotel, and not had a single complaint. Super friendly staff, super clean, and great location.

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    Evan R.

    The Alexander Hotel is our go to place when doing an adults only staycation in Indianapolis. During the warmer months it's a reasonable walk to Circle Center Mall, Mass Ave, Bainbridge Fieldhouse or Lucas Oil Stadium. Besides being in a convenient spot, it's artwork, ambiance, and hotel bar set it apart from the rest of the field. My wife and I have stayed at this hotel multiple times for events, concerts, and New Years Eve and have never been disappointed.

    Abby M.

    We absolutely loved this hotel! The staff was so friendly and helpful during our stay; they made us feel extremely welcomed. The room we stayed in was decorated for Christmas and it was adorable. The room was stocked with teas, coffees, and waters and plenty of towels. The attached bar and restaurants to the hotel are super convenient for happy hour and dinner as well!

    Kathy V.

    I did not stay here, I came for the art. But now...I really DO want to stay here! I again found out about this place via a YouTube video from The Art Assignment. It was close to the end of having-to-pay-for-street-parking-time, so we grabbed a spot across the street from the hotel and moseyed on in. We walked around the open public spaces to take in some of the cool art works in the halls and stairways and lobby. It reminded me very much of 21C hotels, but a little less museum-y and a lot more traditional hotel with museum-y touches. It was bright and colorful and interesting. The front desk staff were nice and said hello. I would definitely look in to staying overnight here if I am in need of such a place in Indy! It is pretty close to the stadium and the downtown area so is convenient to many fun things to do in the city. Worth considering.

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    After the game we came back and got some drinks at Plat 99 again, it was pretty crowded, fun environment.

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    JW Marriott Indianapolis - Welcome to the JW Marriott Indianapolis, the crown jewel of the Marriott IndyPlace Downtown

    JW Marriott Indianapolis

    (497 reviews)

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    It was such a treat to stay here at the JW Marriott Indianapolis. It was such a relaxing,…read morewonderful stay. Self-parking was $47 a night. The King bed room was $249 a night before taxes, parking, etc for a final $1,098.27 for 4days/3nights and roughly $80 of that was from food and beverage bled to the room. The service really stood out from check in to check out. Everyone from housekeeping to the front desk, was friendly and welcoming every time I passed by or needed anything it was a great encounter. It was every staff member. I chose self parking in the garage over valet. Plenty of parking and easy to access. The restaurants are good. I frequented Loaf + Vine Market quite a bit, along with Starbucks upstairs, then High Velocity, and the lobby bar. Nice to have solid options right in the hotel. The room felt luxurious with great amenities with wood accents in the foyer, floor to ceiling windows, a safe, mini fridge, full size ironing board, great bathroom, plenty of hot water (32nd floor), a nice desk area for working, and a good size TV. The workout facilities were great too with water and fresh fruit provided. No downsides during my stay. Overall, really impressed with both the service and the experience. Would definitely stay here again.

    This is a wonderful hotel that just oozes luxury. Super…read moreclean, super safe, and super staff. The restaurants are also very nice. I will come back and stay at this hotel again if I am in town for a conference or for a sporting event.

    Hampton Inn Indianapolis Downtown Across from Circle Centre - Historic Hampton Inn Indianapolis near Lucas Oil Stadium

    Hampton Inn Indianapolis Downtown Across from Circle Centre

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    Beautifully renovated. Just remembered that there is valet parking; no parking lot is located…read moredowntown so that you can walk to a lot of places, from the stadiums to the mall, and multiple restaurants. The only downside would be the lighting within the room.

    Great staff. Great service…read more The only reason there was a four, was that the first room that was given to us, was supposed to be a smoke-free room, but immediately smelled like smoke. When we got into the room. The staff was super accommodating and made sure that we removed a few doors down to a room that was smoke-free. Room was a good quality. Double beds. Shower okay, no bathtub. Refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker. The only downside about the coffee maker was that the universal coffee and plastic attachments did not go with the machine. It should have been a closed environment, but it was not. Once you inserted the plastic coffee filter and place the coffee filter pod into the maker, there was a gap, which led to splashing of the hot water onto the coffee filter pod that led to coffee Bean all over the desk. Breakfast every morning. Waffles, either scrambled eggs or pre-cooked omelette, pork sausage, chicken sausage. Golden potatoes, yogurt, fruit, various breads, oatmeal, cereal, coffee, tea, hot chocolate. Pretty good size dining room as well. On the second floor. Second floor was also where the fitness center was. The floors were labeled with having vending machines on floors 4 and 7:00, but I could not find any. There was a snack area on the first floor where you could purchase snacks by scanning with self-checkout. Refrigerated items, frozen items, candy, chips, etc. The only thing the room really needed was a deep clean. Crevices and corners could have used some extra care and love. Outside of that, no complaints. Security key required to get into the hotel, as well as up the elevator.

    Homewood Suites by Hilton Indianapolis-Downtown - Guest room

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    Stayed here last night for a Fever game. One of the best hotel experiences I have ever had, and I…read moretravel a lot. The breakfast was a nice bonus and amazing. Location was perfect. Beds were comfortable and rooms were spacious. Staff was very friendly and helpful, but the experience was so seamless we didn't really need anything. The only negative for me was the bathroom barn door. I know it's a trend but I'm not a fan. But didn't detract from our overall experience. Highly recommend.

    Stayed here for a mini staycation with my wife! Great location in downtown Indy! Walking distance…read morefrom Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Lucas Oil, the Circle monument, and lots of other fun things downtown. Our suite was plenty spacious and had a fun urban/industrial vibe with exposed brick. The bed was more on the firm side, but that is my preference anyway! If you don't wanna go anywhere in the morning, they did have a complimentary breakfast, but again it is so perfectly located between tons of great restaurants. My only knock was that the customer service experience at the desk was a bit different between the night staff and the morning stuff. The young woman who is working overnight, seemed very preoccupied and slightly annoyed when I had some pretty basic questions. This was completely contrasted by the young woman who was working in the morning. I saw her going above and beyond whether it was making sure the trash left for breakfast was taken care of or checking us out. Having worked in hospitality, I understand that anybody can have a bad night, but overall our stay was great and we would definitely recommend this place for anyone coming in town from one of the major events or anyone just looking to have a fun staycation.

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    Hampton Inn

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    Mile Square

    Full Hotel name is under Hampton Inn Indianapolis Downtown IUPUI. There are a couple in the year…read moreand two downtown. This is one of the best Hampton Inn's I have ever stayed at. Great stay and friendly service. Beds were comfy, had hot water. All the Hampton Inn amenities and traditional Hampton Inn Breakfast (but the share with Homewood Suites). The self parking situation makes me nervous, especially since i left and came back late. I lucked out finding a spot at the very end. I would have most likely had to switch to valet both are pricy but the self-parking is limited and no real close by options I could find. Hilton Honors members get member rates for both the Homewood and Hampton. I chose Hampton for the better price and bonus points are higher. I was not disappointed and would say pleasantly surprised. Rooms were great. Hotel was clean and loved it had the historic church incorporated into the hotel, as well as a great location. I even walked down to Kroger to pick up some snacks. For service, rooms, atmosphere, and overall quality I have to go with 5 starts here and would love to stay here again.

    It used to be a church, so history attached which is always interesting. I didn't realize it was a…read moreHomewood and Hampton. We stayed in Hampton section and room looked over to IU Indianapolis University which was nice to see since that's why we were here but it did come with noise. We were on 5th floor and the sirens definitely made an impression as they past by. It didn't negatively impact our stay but probably would choose a room away from busy roads. The hallways for Hampton were much colder than Homewood hallways but our room was nice and comfortable. I got to enjoy the pool which was really nice. And all the staff have been great. Raleigh checked us in and she was awesome.

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