IHG simply opened the primary luxurious lodge in Indianapolis in 20 years

Indianapolis is scorching proper now. The truth is, the Midwestern metropolis snagged a spot on TPG’s checklist of the very best locations in journey in 2025 because of a slew of thrilling happenings: the April reopening of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum, the WNBA All-Star Recreation in July and the a centesimal anniversary of the world’s largest kids museum.

Now, there’s an unbelievable new lodge to name residence in your subsequent go to: the InterContinental Indianapolis, situated downtown.

Some of the thrilling lodge openings of the yr, this InterContinental is the primary luxurious lodge opening in Indiana’s capital in over twenty years. However the 170-room lodge was effectively definitely worth the wait, particularly contemplating the truth that the 100-year-old, 11-story constructing simply underwent a $120 million renovation and restoration course of to deliver it again to life.

All through the lodge, guests will discover touches of the constructing’s previous married with trendy design and “wow” moments like a three-story chandelier, newly commissioned Indiana-themed artwork and public areas crammed with Italian marble.

Rooms characteristic Black Label Beautyrest mattresses, Byredo rest room merchandise, Nespresso machines, moist bars and metropolis views. The lodge additionally has a formidable penthouse suite with superior views of town’s skyline.

Astrea Rooftop Bar, described as a “jewel field” with indoor and outside areas, is certain to change into a staple of Indy’s bar scene. The bar provides inventive cocktails and Asian-Mediterranean fusion small plates (suppose: oysters and steam buns) alongside weekend DJ units. For a particular cocktail second, contemplate ordering the Monument G&T to sip whereas trying down on the imposing Monument Circle, or the Cardinal Crown, named in honor of the state fowl.

The lodge’s restaurant, Serliana, discovered on the second flooring, is led by chef Craig Baker and open for 3 meals every day. Visitors can take pleasure in a variety of dishes, from freshly made biscuit sandwiches to pork tenderloin sandwiches and lobster rolls.

There’s additionally the tried-and-true room service possibility — as a result of generally the very best place to eat is in mattress.