Best hotels near Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis

Downtown Indianapolis — Indiana’s largest city and the state capital — boasts a vibrant arts scene, beautiful outdoor spaces and an action-packed sports lineup. You can cheer on the NBA’s Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, get your adrenaline going during the Indianapolis 500 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and watch the NFL’s Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium.

Lucas Oil Stadium is not only the home field of the Colts, but the stadium also plays host to some of the biggest musical acts in the world. Whether you are visiting Indianapolis for an NFL game or a concert with 63,000 of your closest friends, these 10 hotels will put you nearest to the action while offering comfortable accommodations that fit your budget.

At 33 stories high with more than 1,000 guest rooms, the JW Marriott Indianapolis is one of the largest JW Marriott hotels in the world. In those guest rooms, you’ll find modern, understated decor and floor-to-ceiling windows that offer panoramic views of downtown Indy. You can spring for a high-level room for the best skyline views or an executive-level room that allows access to an exclusive lounge with daily continental breakfast and coffee in the morning and hors d’oeuvres and desserts at night.

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The hotel is next to White River State Park and only a 15-minute walk (or four-minute drive) away from Lucas Oil Stadium. In fact, the JW Marriott Indianapolis is connected to the stadium via a covered skywalk, making your walk to the venue even more convenient.

You can perk up before a day of exploring at the hotel’s on-site Starbucks coffee shop. In the evening, you have two dining options to choose from: fine dining fare from OP Italian or laid-back sports bar vibes and classic American dishes from High Velocity.

Rates start at $160 or 31,000 Marriott Bonvoy points per night.

Basketball fans can score big at the Hyatt Place Indianapolis Downtown. This 186-room hotel is located directly across from Gainbridge Fieldhouse and less than a mile away from Lucas Oil Stadium. It’s not only the hotel’s central location that makes it a win for sports fans; it’s the jerseys hanging in the lobby and the basketballs and hardwood court sections turned into artwork.

Guest rooms are more subdued, with light wood furnishings and minimal decor. Most rooms have Hyatt Place’s signature “Cozy Corner” — a nook with a sleeper sofa and a small movable table, and you can also upgrade to a city-view room.

All guests enjoy complimentary breakfast during their stay, and you can get coffee or grab-and-go items at the 24/7 espresso bar and market. You can also visit the restaurants that are conveniently located in the same building as the hotel, including Pier 48 Fish House & Oyster Bar and the Gallery Pastry Bar.

Rates start at $150 or 9,000 World of Hyatt points per night.

The Omni Severin Hotel opened more than 100 years ago and holds the honor of being the longest-running luxury hotel in Indianapolis. Even today, this elegant hotel stays true to its historic roots with an elegant, refined style befitting of such an iconic landmark.

The 424 guest rooms certainly have nods to the hotel’s traditional splendor but with modern amenities like plush robes, soft bedding and your choice of foam, feather or down pillows. The hotel has a 24-hour fitness center and a heated indoor pool. In-room fitness kits are also available.

The on-site 1913 restaurant is a callback to the hotel’s opening year, both in name and in the menu, with dishes inspired by early 1900s cuisine but with a modern twist. You can also enjoy in-room dining or visit the Severin Bar for an evening drink. In the hotel lobby, 40 West is open each morning for coffee and pastries.

You can use the Omni’s skywalk to reach the Indiana Convention Center and the 125 shops at Circle Centre Mall, and Lucas Oil Stadium and Gainbridge Fieldhouse are both less than a 10-minute walk away.

Room rates start at around $206 per night.

The Westin Indianapolis is within easy walking distance of Lucas Oil Stadium and, in turn, all of downtown Indianapolis’ dining, shopping, attractions and nightlife. This 575-room hotel is also adjoined to the Indiana Convention Center and has a skywalk that connects it to Circle Centre Mall.

Between indoor and patio dining and drinking at Ten Hands Social Bar & Eatery and a large lobby that encourages gathering, there’s always something exciting going on in the hotel’s public spaces. You can also pop into the Ten Hands Market for coffee or a quick snack.

Guest rooms, on the other hand, are soothing and serene, with neutral colors and Westin’s famously plush “Heavenly Bed.” Each room’s design is thoughtful, with a full-length mirror, a large desk and a wardrobe for hanging clothes. Select rooms have skyline views, and spacious suites are available.

Room rates start at around $140 or 20,000 Marriott Bonvoy points per night.

The 12-story building where Le Meridien Indianapolis is located dates back to 1858 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The hotel retains its historic charm on the exterior, but the interior has been renovated in a fashion that artfully juxtaposes old and new. The lobby lounge mixes contemporary art with classic architecture and furnishings, and the on-site Spoke & Steele Restaurant has a speak-easy style with a modern menu.

This luxury hotel has only 99 guest rooms, ensuring you receive the level of service you’d expect in a more intimate, boutique hotel setting. Rooms are spacious and stylish, with gray, black and white artwork and marble bathrooms with chrome fixtures and details.

The hotel also has a 24-hour fitness center, and you can walk to Lucas Oil Stadium, Gainbridge Fieldhouse and the Indiana Convention Center in less than 10 minutes.

Room rates start at around $150 or 31,000 Marriott Bonvoy points per night.

In addition to being conveniently located to downtown attractions — and only a 12-minute walk to Lucas Oil Stadium — there is plenty to do at the Conrad Indianapolis. With original works hanging on the walls by Warhol, Dali, Picasso and more, the hotel is as much an art gallery as it is a hotel.

When you have some downtime, you can take a dip in the infinity-edge lap pool, work up a sweat in the 24-hour fitness center or retreat to the steam room and sauna. It’s also the only downtown Indianapolis hotel with a full-service spa, offering everything from hot stone massages to facials and manicures.

Dining options range from wine and small plates at Tastings Wine Bar & Bistro to dry-aged steaks and fresh seafood from The Capital Grille. The Capital Grille is also open for breakfast beginning at 6:30 each morning, and in-room dining is an option between 6 a.m. and 12 p.m. and again from 5 p.m. through 11 p.m.

Each of the 247 guest rooms at the Conrad Indianapolis has large windows that allow for a wash of natural light and downtown views, granite and marble bathrooms, and Conrad’s signature luxury bedding. In addition to standard rooms, individually designed Collection Suites are themed to art movements like modernism and surrealism.

Room rates start at around $230 or 69,000 Hilton Honors points per night.

The TownePlace Suites by Marriott Indianapolis Downtown is the closest hotel to Lucas Oil Stadium, located just across the street and only a five-minute walk away. This affordable property has 146 guest rooms, 23 of which are one-bedroom suites. Most rooms are studio rooms with a fully equipped kitchen, large desk and cozy sitting area. One-bedroom suites have additional square footage and a sofa bed.

Designed as an extended-stay property, the TownePlace Suites by Marriott Indianapolis Downtown doesn’t have a pool or sit-down restaurant, but it has daily free hot breakfast, a fitness center and a convenience shop with snacks and necessities.

Room rates start at around $108 or 20,000 Marriott Bonvoy points per night.

The Indianapolis Marriott Downtown immerses visitors in downtown Indy culture, with city skyline murals in guestrooms and skywalk access to Circle Centre Mall, Indiana Convention Center and Lucas Oil Stadium, all of which you can reach in 10 minutes or less.

In addition to standard guest rooms, you can upgrade to a high-level room with city views or a room with M Club lounge access for 24-hour access to snacks and beverages and a private spot to work or relax. All rooms have crisp, white bedding and light furnishings, with cheery turquoise accents.

On-site dining options are plentiful, with comfort food and craft beer at Conner’s Kitchen + Bar, the whiskey-centric Rye Bar and Loaf + Vine market for Starbucks coffee and grab-and-go items all day long. The Indianapolis Marriott Downtown also has a fitness center with an atrium.

Room rates start at around $140 or 31,000 Marriott Bonvoy points per night.

The Crowne Plaza Indianapolis Downtown Union Station has a convenient downtown location directly across from the Indiana Convention Center and a five-minute walk away from Lucas Oil Stadium. It’s not the hotel’s proximity to sports and entertainment that makes its location so special, though. The building that houses the hotel was once the country’s first Union Station.

The hotel’s former identity is still front and center today. The large atrium, where you’ll find the pool, fitness center and cozy gathering spots, was part of the original train shed and features exposed steel beams and statues that represent train passengers and personnel as they would have appeared when the building was a bustling Midwest railroad hub.

There are two on-site restaurants located off the hotel lobby. 123 West offers breakfast each morning, and Taggart’s offers a full-service bar and dinner service in the evening.

Guest rooms don’t shy away from color, with pops of red and black decor and colorful wall art. To truly experience this hotel as it once was, stay in one of the converted 1920s Pullman train car rooms. There are 26 of these rooms, and they are set up end-to-end to resemble a real working locomotive.

Room rates start at around $170 or 22,000 IHG One Rewards points per night.

The Alexander is within easy walking distance of Lucas Oil Stadium and Gainbridge Fieldhouse. While the hotel is also conveniently located near Indy’s vibrant dining scene, there are a number of on-site restaurants to choose from. Plat 99 serves breakfast each morning and cocktails and small plates each evening, with floor-to-ceiling windows and outdoor seating where you can take in the city sights. At Market Table and Nesso Italian Kitchen, you can enjoy a taste of Indiana with fresh, locally sourced ingredients.

Each of the 209 guest rooms is designed in neutral tones with pops of color and has bathrooms stocked with invigorating Jonathan Adler bath products and cozy bathrobes. Standard rooms, suites and long-term residences are all available.

There’s a creative flair to the public spaces which lends the Alexander, a Dolce by Wyndham hotel, a boutique hotel sensibility, but it also delivers the standard of service you’d expect from a major hotel brand. The lobby and dining venues are imbued with colorful, multimedia artwork, and you are within a mile of even more inspiring art at downtown Indy’s museums and galleries.

Room rates start at around $170 per night. Wyndham Rewards redemptions may not be available for this property.

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