Everything old is new again in downtown Indianapolis. Fresh off a $120 million refurbishment, the InterContinental Hotel Indy has completely reimagined the historic, century-old Illinois Building on West Market Street between Monument Circle and the Indiana State House as a showstopping overnight destination with luxurious modern accommodations and appointments.
(photo credit James Baigrie)
The opulent original Gatsby-era vestibule gilded with gold accents sets the stage for an impressive experience from the moment guests walk through the door. Just beyond the second-floor check-in desk, Serliana restaurant’s sumptuous seating configurations invite visitors to kick back and relax over breakfast, lunch, and dinner plates (local Chef Craig Baker oversees the menus and culinary program). Or, grab a perch at the sleek contemporary house bar to enjoy a happy hour beverage or nightcap.
(photo credit James Baigrie)
The luxury vibes continue through the 170 guest rooms (including 17 airy suites) with lavish details like in-room Nespresso machines, mini-bars stocked with locally sourced snacks, rainfall showers, and built-in lighting/shade controls on the headboards. If you can swing the price tag, the over-1,500-square-foot Penthouse Suite ups the ante with private elevator access, jaw-dropping views through floor-to-ceiling windows, Italian-glass chandeliers, marble finishes, and plenty of room to entertain.
On the 11th floor with a spectacular vantage point on Monument Circle, the Astrea rooftop bar wows with indoor and open-air patio seating, thoughtfully crafted cocktails, and a selection of sharable small plates that includes shrimp cocktail, truffle fries, meatballs, and fried-avocado bao buns.
Across the entire property, curator Izabela Ozdemir has assembled a stunning gallery of works by Hoosier artists to admire, featuring nods to David Letterman, the Indy Eleven, and Indiana recording artists, joining Indy's growing collection of art-centric hotels.
For more information, visit ihg.com.
