Meeting and Event Planning Guide: Downtown bars too good to miss (and in hotels)
From the Astrea rooftop bar at the InterContinental to Platt 99 at The Alexander, there are upscale bar hotels throughout the Mile Square that are worth a visit.
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Simon family firm eyes Ritz-Carlton hotel for downtown development
The 170-room hotel would occupy the southwest corner of Georgia and Pennsylvania streets and feature a skywalk connector to the club level of Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
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Local tourism officials seeing ‘off-the-hook’ interest in Big Ten Football Championship game
Downtown hotels are expected to be almost entirely sold out for both Friday and Saturday nights, and ticket prices for the game are soaring on the resale market.
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Kimpton developer eyes late 2026 opening for $110M downtown hotel
The 18-story Kimpton has been in the works since late 2017, with its price tag almost doubling from the original $57 million planned investment.
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Art gallery closing at Conrad Indianapolis after 13 years
In 2015 and 2016, Long-Sharp Gallery was listed as one of the world’s top 500 art galleries by Modern Painters magazine.
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Meeting and Event Planning Guide: Signia project ‘in a good place’
Construction is about 50% completed, and nearly $503 million in contracts have been awarded.
Huse Culinary could temporarily move downtown restaurant during Circle Centre redevelopment
Hendricks Commercial Properties wants to build an upscale hotel where Harry & Izzy’s now operates as part of the planned $600 million redevelopment of Circle Centre over the next decade.
Photo gallery: Inside the $710M Signia hotel, convention center expansion project
Exterior construction on the 38-story Signia by Hilton hotel tower is expected to conclude by the end of September. The project as a whole is about 50% completed, with work on the interior just getting underway.
LIV golf event could bring near-record crowd to Westfield this weekend
A LIV spokesperson told IBJ that about 50,000 total spectators are anticipated for the Aug. 15-17 event at The Club at Chatham Hills.
Dean’s Steak & Seafood set to open first Indiana location in downtown hotel
The Dean’s Steakhouse restaurant chain has three other locations in North Carolina and Texas.
Boutique hotel planned near Cultural Trail on Virginia Avenue
Plans for the 26-room hotel are still in the early stages, with the owner set to request feedback on its proposal during an Indianapolis Historic Preservation Commission meeting.
Multiple events have downtown Indy hotels ‘jam-packed’ for All-Star Weekend
With little to no vacancy and multiple events downtown, hotel rooms are about as hard to come by as tickets to the WNBA All-Star Game.
Hotel and concert hall project across from Fieldhouse scores up to $33M in state funding
The Indiana Economic Development Corp.-approved funding exceeds initial requests for the project, which would include a Shinola Hotel and a venue to be managed by Live Nation.
Downtown foot traffic, Indianapolis hotels saw boost during Pacers’ run to NBA Finals
The nine-week playoff run led to a significant financial boost for local hotels and an increase in visitor traffic to restaurants and attractions.
Expansion of Carmel’s Hotel Carmichael to add 60 rooms, new ballroom and boardroom
Carmel-based development firm Pedcor Cos. plans to spend $10 million to $15 million to expand the hotel across four floors on the north end of the new Wren building, which is attached to the hotel.
$40M hotel project planned for historic building on Monument Circle
The redevelopment of the art deco-style building would convert floors four through 14 into hotel rooms, with the first three floors remaining retail and office space.
Downtown hotel offering $50K package for Indianapolis 500
The newest upscale hotel in downtown Indianapolis is looking to roll out the red carpet for a pair of guests to attend this year’s Indianapolis 500–at an eye-popping price.
Plans moving ahead for dual-branded hotel on south end of downtown Indy
The Avid focuses on price-conscious leisure and business travelers. Candlewood Suites serves extended-stay customers and offers units with kitchens and free laundry.
Another hotel planned near busy I-65 interchange in Whitestown
Plans call for a five-story dual-branded TownePlace Suites and Springhill Suites hotel with 136 rooms.
Cadillac F1 HQ developer purchases Fishers hotel next to racing facility
Bradford Allen launched its hospitality platform in 2022. Over the past three years, the company has acquired seven hotels totaling about 900 rooms.
Hyatt Place, Bar Louie planned for Intech Park in $15M office building overhaul
While the exterior of the Intech Two building will remain largely the same, Indianapolis-based Ghoman Group plans to gut the interior to create a 140-unit hotel accompanied by a restaurant and conference center.
Hospitality group planning Element extended-stay hotel in Westfield
KPM Hotel Group is seeking approval to build its second hotel along U.S. 31 in Hamilton County.
Developer requesting $66M city loan for Old City Hall project
TWG Development’s “Alabama Redevelopment” plan includes a new 21c Museum Hotel through the renovation of Old City Hall and the construction of an adjacent 29-story tower.
Overhaul of downtown office complex to bring another new hotel brand to Indy
In addition to Marriott’s Moxy, the owners of downtown’s fourth-largest office complex also have secured a deal for a Bar Louie restaurant on the ground floor.