The Westin Indianapolis is one of the best-placed hotels downtown, on West Washington Street between the convention center and Monument Circle. It has 574 rooms, and the walking times tell the story: the Indiana Convention Center is about a minute away, White River State Park about five minutes, Monument Circle about six, Gainbridge Fieldhouse about eight and Lucas Oil Stadium about nine. Union Station, with the Amtrak stop, is around ten minutes on foot. For a visitor who wants a central base for sightseeing, that mix of access is hard to beat. On site, the hotel has Ten Hands Social Bar for lunch and dinner, plus a coffee shop and a bar, with cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee, and there is a 24-hour gym. The Westin is also one of the few downtown hotels that welcomes dogs, with one pet per stay up to 40 pounds. It does not list a pool, so families who want one should look at the Hyatt Regency or the Omni Severin instead. The tone is contemporary and business-friendly, with a focus on rest and wellness rather than flash, and it suits couples, convention visitors and anyone planning to walk to the major sights.
Location and getting around
West Washington Street is the main east-west spine of downtown, so most of what visitors want is walkable. Conner's Kitchen and Bar and Rye Bar are a minute or two away on foot, and the walk to the zoo, the State Museum and the canal in White River State Park is short. The airport is about a twenty-minute drive. For the Speedway, The Children's Museum or Newfields, take a car or rideshare.
Rooms and who it suits
The rooms are modern and comfortable, with free in-room wifi, and the property suits business travelers, couples and sports fans who want to walk to games. Dog owners will appreciate the pet policy. The hotel has a concierge, luggage storage and a garden, and it is a calm base in the middle of a busy district.
Good to know
Check-in begins at 4pm and check-out is at 11am. Parking is charged per night, with valet costing more than self-parking, so compare that with the cost of rideshares if you are not driving. There is no pool, so confirm the amenities you need before booking. As with every downtown hotel, rates climb on convention, Colts and Pacers weekends, so book early.
Why stay here
- ✓574 rooms
- ✓Ten Hands Social Bar
- ✓Coffee shop and bar
- ✓24-hour gym
- ✓Cooked-to-order breakfast
- ✓Pet-friendly (one pet, up to 40 lbs)
- ✓Free in-room wifi
- ✓Concierge and luggage storage
Good questions
How close is The Westin Indianapolis to Monument Circle?+
About a six-minute walk. The convention center is about a minute away and White River State Park about five minutes.
Does The Westin Indianapolis allow dogs?+
Yes, one pet per stay is allowed, up to 40 pounds. Check the current policy when you book.
Does The Westin Indianapolis have a pool?+
No pool is listed. The hotel has a 24-hour gym, so if a pool matters, consider the Hyatt Regency or the Omni Severin.
