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The 3 best hotels in Indianapolis.

One Budget, one Best Value, one Luxury, chosen from 8 hotels Booking.com returned for the same stay. No endless list: pick your style and book.

The 3 best hotels in Indianapolis, United States: Holiday Inn - Indianapolis Downtown by IHG (budget), Holiday Inn Express & Suites Indianapolis Dtn-Conv Ctr Area by IHG (best value) and Conrad Indianapolis (luxury). Sourced guest scores and reference prices.

Selected with the Top3Hotels method · Updated October 27, 2026IndependentNo paid rankings

At a glance

BudgetHoliday Inn - Indianapolis Downtown by IHG7.4/10 · €140 / nightBest ValueHoliday Inn Express & Suites Indianapolis Dtn-Conv Ctr Area by IHG8.9/10 · €141 / nightLuxuryConrad Indianapolis8.3/10 · €304 / night
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Holiday Inn - Indianapolis Downtown by IHG, Indianapolis
Budget
7.4€140 / night

Holiday Inn - Indianapolis Downtown by IHG

★★★Downtown Indianapolis

Best forSmart-budget trips

  • 7.4/10 from 501 guest reviews
  • ≈ 21 min walk to Salesforce Tower (Indianapolis)
  • Chosen from 8 hotels
501 Booking.com reviewsPrice checked on Booking.com · 27 Oct 2026

A central budget pick in Downtown Indianapolis, rated 7.4 from 501 Booking.com reviews.

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Why this Budget pick
  • A central budget pick in Downtown Indianapolis, rated 7.4 from 501 Booking.com reviews.
  • Guest score 7.4/10 from 501 Booking.com reviews.
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Indianapolis Dtn-Conv Ctr Area by IHG, Indianapolis
Best Value★ Our pick
8.9€141 / night

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Indianapolis Dtn-Conv Ctr Area by IHG

★★Downtown Indianapolis

Best forMost travellers · Wellness breaks

  • 8.9/10 from 622 guest reviews
  • ≈ 19 min walk to Salesforce Tower (Indianapolis)
  • Chosen from 8 hotels
622 Booking.com reviewsLocation 9.2Price checked on Booking.com · 19 Sep 2026
  • Guests sayLocation: Directly across from Lucas Oil Stadium and walkable to the convention center and downtown restaurants.
  • Swimming Pool: Nice facility, though sometimes closed for maintenance, opens late, or smells of chlorine.
  • Family rooms
  • Spa
  • Great breakfast
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Why this Best Value pick
  • Guest feedback: 8.9/10 from 622 guest reviews; joint review-score position 2 of 8 eligible properties in the provider sample.
  • Best Value choice: balances the guest score, the number of reviews and the reference price; it is not necessarily the cheapest hotel.
  • Price context: €141.38/night versus a sample median of €163.32/night (13% below the median).
  • Location: Downtown Indianapolis, Indianapolis. Address: 410 South Missouri Street. Walking times are estimates from map distance.
Conrad Indianapolis, Indianapolis
Luxury
8.3€304 / night

Conrad Indianapolis

★★★★★Indianapolis

Best forSpecial occasions · Sightseeing on foot

  • 8.3/10 from 131 guest reviews
  • ≈ 5 min walk to Salesforce Tower (Indianapolis)
  • Chosen from 8 hotels
131 Booking.com reviewsPrice checked on Booking.com · 23 Oct 2026

The best-rated official 5-star hotel we found in Indianapolis on Booking.com: 8.3/10 from 131 guest reviews.

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Why this Luxury pick
  • The best-rated official 5-star hotel we found in Indianapolis on Booking.com: 8.3/10 from 131 guest reviews.
  • Guest score 8.3/10 from 131 Booking.com reviews.

Compare the three hotels side by side · Hotels near: Indianapolis Museum of Art, The Children's Museum of Indianapolis, Salesforce Tower (Indianapolis)

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Reference rate: 10–12 Nov 2026, 2 adults, 1 room · Price checked on Booking.com · 19 Sep 2026 – 27 Oct 2026.

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Where to stay in Indianapolis

Each pick sits in a different part of town. Choose the base that fits your trip.

Budget

Downtown Indianapolis

Holiday Inn - Indianapolis Downtown by IHG · ≈ 21 min walk to Salesforce Tower (Indianapolis)

Best for: Smart-budget trips

Best Value

Downtown Indianapolis

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Indianapolis Dtn-Conv Ctr Area by IHG · ≈ 19 min walk to Salesforce Tower (Indianapolis)

Best for: Most travellers, Wellness breaks

Luxury

Indianapolis

Conrad Indianapolis · ≈ 5 min walk to Salesforce Tower (Indianapolis)

Best for: Special occasions, Sightseeing on foot

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BudgetBest ValueLuxuryIndianapolis Museum of Art · The Children's Museum of Indianapolis · Salesforce Tower (Indianapolis)

Indianapolis hotels compared

PickHotelAreaStarsGuest scoreRef. price / night
BudgetHoliday Inn - Indianapolis Downtown by IHGDowntown Indianapolis37.4 (501)€140
Best ValueHoliday Inn Express & Suites Indianapolis Dtn-Conv Ctr Area by IHGDowntown Indianapolis28.9 (622)€141
LuxuryConrad IndianapolisIndianapolis58.3 (131)€304

Questions about hotels in Indianapolis

What is the best budget hotel in Indianapolis?
Holiday Inn - Indianapolis Downtown by IHG (Downtown Indianapolis): 7.4/10 · 501 reviews · €140 / night
What is the best value hotel in Indianapolis?
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Indianapolis Dtn-Conv Ctr Area by IHG (Downtown Indianapolis): 8.9/10 · 622 reviews · €141 / night · Guests say: “Location: Directly across from Lucas Oil Stadium and walkable to the convention center and downtown restaurants.”
What is the best luxury hotel in Indianapolis?
Conrad Indianapolis (Indianapolis): 8.3/10 · 131 reviews · €304 / night
Where should I stay in Indianapolis?
Our three picks are in Downtown Indianapolis, Indianapolis. Open each hotel on the map to see the neighbourhood before you book.
Are these hotel prices live?
No. They are reference rates for 10–12 Nov 2026, 2 adults and 1 room, checked on Booking.com on October 27, 2026. The booking link shows the current rate for your dates.

How we pick the three

Budget is the lowest eligible reference rate. Best Value balances price and guest score. Luxury prioritises five-star hotels; if none qualify, a four-star rated 8.5+ is labelled as an upscale alternative. Every pick shows its source, review count and when we checked it. This is a data-based shortlist, not a paid ranking. How we choose →

Sources

Guest scores, review counts, reference prices and hotel photos: Booking.com. City photos: Wikimedia Commons. Sights: Wikipedia. Maps: OpenStreetMap. Price checked on Booking.com · 19 Sep 2026 – 27 Oct 2026.

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