Indianapolis Resorts

The greater Indianapolis area has seen tremendous growth in the past decade, making it a perfect destination for your vacation and/or business meeting. Nearly two-thirds of Americans live within 700 miles of the city, and more interstate highways converge in Indianapolis than any other location. Indianapolis is the 12th largest city in the country, and is home to the most famous auto race in the world, the Indianapolis 500.

When making plans to visit Indianapolis, there are several different resort options available to you and your family. From the Hyatt Regency Downtown to the Fort Harrison Golf & Retreat Center, the city of Indianapolis and surrounding area is full of great accommodations. Most resorts and hotels in the area can provide with specific details about attractions and events, which number many.

Located downtown, the Conseco Fieldhouse is the home of professional; basketball’s Indiana Pacers, which play basketball from early November through mid-April. Close by is the RCA Dome, where the Indianapolis Colts play in America’s professional football league. For more family-friendly entertainment, consider the Indianapolis Children’s Museum, which can be found on Meridian Street in the downtown area.

You can find one of Indiana’s most luxurious resorts on West Jackson Place in downtown Indianapolis. The Omni Severin Hotel is, literally, connected to multiple downtown places of interest including the Indianapolis Convention Center, Circle Centre Mall and the downtown location of upscale retailer Nordstrom’s. The Omni is also just a quick trip to Conseco Fieldhouse, the RCA Dome and less than ten miles from the major Indy area Airport. This Indianapolis resort has 424 guest rooms as well as an indoor heated pool and on-site dining via the Hot Tuna restaurant.

Another one of the many resorts in Indianapolis is the Hyatt Regency Downtown, with rooms available to you at One South Capital Avenue. The Hyatt Indianapolis is proud of its comfortable guest rooms – 497 in all – as well as an on-site Starbucks location. Like most Hyatt resorts this facility includes a 24-hour gym and indoor heated pool. There are nearby tennis and golf facilities for nice weather days and is also closely located to the NCAA Hall of Fame. The Indianapolis Hyatt Regency is also connected to the downtown Convention Center via enclosed skywalk.

A favorite of locals looking for a romantic night away from home is the Indianapolis Sheraton. This resort hotel boasts 378 spacious rooms, and a select number of “King Size” rooms which are double the standard room size. With a rooftop pool, you should strongly consider this hotel if looking for summer resorts in Indianapolis.

Indianapolis Area Golf Resorts

The Fort Golf Resort can be found just moments from downtown Indianapolis and is perfect for smaller groups looking for privacy and challenging golf. With just seven suites, and three larger homes, these accommodations are perfect for a corporate retreat. Nightly rates are surprisingly affordable, with single rooms start at just $69 a night. The resorts grounds include a award-winning Pete Dye designed golf course, several miles of hiking trails and a 2.5 mile asphalt tracks for running, biking and other activities. The complete Fort Golf Resorts takes up an impressive 1,700 acres and is connected to Fort Harrison State Park.

Approximately three hours south of downtown Indianapolis you will find the quaint small town of French Lick. Best known as being the home of basketball great Larry Bird, this community is also the location of an amazing golf resort known as French Lick Springs. This very fancy resort is much more than just a golf course with a hotel, it is home to multiple courses, restaurants, a spa and shopping opportunities. The resort is made up of two separate hotels, one which includes a lobby and atrium that spans some two-hundred feet above your head. There is also a casino located on-site for entertainment on those rainy and snowy days.

If you’re willing to drive an hour from Indianapolis, you can also enjoy the Salt Creek Golf Retreat in the town of Nashville, Indiana. This golf course recently received 4.5 out of five stars from Golf Digest in their annual “Best Places to Play” feature. The hotel at Salt Creek is a condominium style resort, with one and two-bedroom units available. All accommodations feature high-speed internet, living room, dining area, balcony and fireplace. Families will like the non-golf amenities at Salt Creek including an outdoor pool and Jacuzzi, two on-site restaurants and nearby attractions.

For travelers spending just a night or two in the area of the Indianapolis airport, there are several options available with airport transportation services.

The Wingate by Wyndham is located on Rockville Road, near the airport and has received multiple positive reviews with online travel sites.  High-speed internet is available and rooms are clean and comfortable.  Multiple people commented on the friendliness of this hotel’s staff and their willingness to assist with any special requests.  The hotel includes an indoor pool and hot tub.

For many business travelers the Holiday Inn Express South will be a perfect fit for their needs.  The hotel meets the strict requirements as set forth by the Holiday Inn Group and provides free airport transportation.  Free high-speed internet is available and other business services such as fax, messaging and executive suites are available within minutes of your arrival.  An indoor pool is ready for you from 9Am to 11PM each day, and a fully equipped fitness center is open 24-hours a day with a guest room key.