We've held a conference 3 years in a row at the Biltwell Event Center. We chose it the first time…read morefor the amount of space, convenient and free parking, and the location just across the river from the rest of downtown Indy. We've kept coming back, however, because of the service and the staff. They are friendly, professional, attentive, and flexible - quick to meet any need and always aiming to go above and beyond. Weddings and parties are probably most of their business, but if you have a conference to organize, I can tell you they are great at that too. Having Santorini Catering located right there to provide the food and beverage is a major bonus.

A really cool venue for a gathering or wedding. Room for a lot of people. We started downstairs…read morewith a couple bars and tables, chairs, couches and tons of standing space for a great cocktail hour. Then we headed upstairs for a meal and dancing. Do open and really nice. There is also a patio that you can go out and look at the city. Two bars upstairs too. Decorated nicely, too simple. A great place for a wedding.

I absolutely loved this co-working/event space! The event center is located at the north side of…read morethe building. It was a little hard to find but the sign was a huge help! When I walked in there was a door labeled with "The Alley Training Center" so I walked in and there was a updated kitchen for use of those reserving this event space and a medium size space for rental that housed about 25-40 people. This space is great for staff meetings, networking events, workshops, small speaking engagements - I am not sure of the price but I heard it was pretty reasonable! Great experience and venue!

I had the privilege of attending an event at VisionLoft Events, a three-location Indiana…read more(technically, I think Stutz is considered one location that includes event center/Stutz Car Museum) center weaving together strong personality, high-tech capabilities, and a nice personalization of atmosphere. Started by Julie and Dan Johnston, VisionLoft is a beautiful space that is ideal for business events, wedding receptions, and a number of other special events that would benefit from a comfortable atmosphere and strong tech (You'd be amazed how hard that combination is to find). This is located in downtown Indy, of course, and is adjacent to Wheeler Mission (It works. Let your biases go.). You enter through a two-sided glass doorway. There's a beautiful fireplace and bar area, wood floors, a greenery area, modern seating (clear, quietly dignified), and as someone who was a speaker during the event I liked that I didn't have to go up on a stage. VisionLoft utilizes several caterers as options including some right from Mass Avenue. The event I attended utilizes Nameless Catering, a caterer I've been familiar with and a caterer I've long appreciated. People were friendly, the atmosphere was comfortable, and service was strong throughout. Parking can be along nearby streets or parking garages (it's all paid). For those getting married in nearby churches or on Monument Circle, this would be an amazing reception option. I did not try the restrooms, though they are labeled as accessible and there's an obvious effort at accessibility at both front and back entrances (odds are the back entrance is ramped also for the caterers). Where I feel obligated to drop what would definitely be a 5-star review is in that area of accessibility. Even upon arrival (before the crowd), moving around was a tad difficult given the table layout. Once people arrived? It was close to impossible - this created the inability to really enjoy the food (or even get to it) and the bar. By the end of the event, I was starved and hit Mass Avenue (fortunately, a close journey of 1-2 blocks). As someone who deals with accessibility on a daily basis, I saw easy tweaks that could have been done to ensure everyone could enjoy the space. It seems like the intention was there, however, in terms of accessibility it definitely fell a bit short (I don't have this experience at Stutz, by the way. It's clear this company cares about access because they went way above and beyond at Stutz). Overall, this is a beautiful space that I definitely recommend. The atmosphere is modern yet also personal and and warm. The high-tech features are great. The acoustics worked quite well for speakers. The proximity to major downtown attractions is for sure awesome. I would definitely return, however, I might shy away from a sold-out or I might simply encourage some advanced planning to improve accessibility.

An absolutely stunning co-working space in Indy…read more It's stylish, comfortable (with lots of formal tables as well as more informal couches and even a cozy fireplace area near a whiteboard wall, making brainstorming fun), and has plenty of presentation equipment, including high tech options with lots of touch screens and such. Staff as friendly and helpful with all the tech and more to boot! Bathrooms were tidy, coffee was plentiful as were sodas and waters throughout the day, and it's walkable to the City Market which makes taking a tasty lunch break easy to do. Not just a work space either. I could see this place being the perfect location for a lovely cocktail party or catered gathering as well.

This is an amazing venue space. Came here with Kiara for a vision board making event and had a…read moreblast. This was my first time here, and I was pleased with the whole concept of it. It's a co-working space, for those who have small businesses or work from home. The guy working the front (Ja'ir) was so kind and helpful, he answered all of our questions and told us a little bit about the place. The name P30 reflects where it is, which is 30th and post. He informed us that the facility is for the community, to rebrand the far east side, I love that! Inside you'll find a coffee shop, which wasn't open when I came, but I'd love to come back and try it out. They offer day passes to utilize what they have to offer or you can become a member. The building is fairly new and each room has a name that relates to the east side. The room we worked in was called "The Mitt" which refers to the street "Mitthoefer." They have gender neutral restroom along with designated women/men restroom stalls. The restrooms were clean, but the water to wash my hands was very cold. They have a large parking lot for easy access. I'm thinking of using a day pass to have a study session, try the coffee, and explore more of what this place has to offer.

I have been to P30 a few times to meet up with people or just for events that were held here. P30…read moreis a cospace place where people can rent rooms or become a member. They have different prices for memberships or to rent out a suite. I find P30 to be very nice especially for the community out on 30th and Post. The worker Ja'ir had explained to me the meaning behind P30 the last time I was there. I had enjoyed my talk with his because you can understand the passion behind P30 especially with them trying to pour into the community out there and to help the community to understand they too can be business people. There is a coffee shop inside there but it wasn't open when I was there. I see the prices are very reasonable. If you are looking for a space to work out of definitely check out P30 if you are in the area and need something because they give out day passes.

It's no secret that I'm a fan of CoHatch, a 30+ location network of co-working, community spaces…read morethat has been in existence for just under 10 years since its start by six friends in Columbus, Ohio. CoHatch, which has hosted at least a couple Yelp events that I can remember, currently has five locations in Central Indiana (a sixth, Circle Centre, I believe has closed). The locations include Polk Stables, Zionsville, Carmel, Noblesville, and this location in Broad Ripple. This location is housed in a former church (I know it used to be Common Grounds and I'm pretty certain it was at least one church before that). There's still some of the stained glass windows present. Managed by Jenna, whom I met during a Polk Stables Yelp event, this location seems to be quite busy. While I didn't get a chance to go around it as much as I'd have liked as I was here for an actual meeting, I was impressed with the decor, amenities, the people I met, and the efforts to make it accessible. Let's start there. Not every CoHatch location is truly accessible - they tend to locate in unique and often historic buildings. This can create challenges to true accessibility. This location has accessible parking in the back along with a ramp that goes up to one of the doorways. If you're not a member, you'll have to be let in. I wasn't completely thrilled with the end of the ramp - it's got a bit of a lip to it, however, the effort is obvious and it definitely works. The parking is also truly ADA compliant. I didn't notice all the businesses here, however, I did note that the Sagamore Institute maintains offices here. This location has the usual coworking spaces, a large event space, an outdoor area with a patio and kitchen, a sports simulator, and private offices. They have high-speed Wifi, coffee/tea options, meeting rooms (we used one to record an interview), 24/7 access, phone booths, office supplies, mailbox service, printing/copying, workshops for members, a kitchen, and an onsite manager. The neighborhood feels safe and is a pretty easy jaunt over to Broad Ripple's main strip. I like the decor, though found it a bit more plain than some of the locations. I think Polk Stables remains my favorite of the Central Indiana locations. This location is probably the closest to my home and it's definitely someplace I could see myself working. As someone who does a lot of social outreach/charity work, I definitely saw spaces I could bring to life here. I also did notice the restroom offered nice accessibility and there were some personal supplies in the restrooms - nice touch. I'd wanted to stop into this place and was pleased when I found out a meeting was going to be here. I finally got to check it out and was definitely impressed.

I had a meeting in Broad Ripple and they recommended this location. It was easy to find and had…read moreample parking, and I was surprised and pleased to find it was a church building that was converted into co work office space for small businesses and non-profits. I liked that they had maintained the structure and tried to continue the architectural flairs and quiet spaces yet allowing for new design inside. It is used for various offices and you can either rent out an office space (small cubicle) or just work in one of the many co-work spaces. It was tasteful and expansive but also had several little nooks for a quieter space. There were outside spaces and even a Barbeque space that could be rented for parties or business outings. My meeting was a fun way to be exposed to this location and will definitely be returning to try out some of the other spots for meetings or work.

We had a great stay! The hotel feels fresh, clean, and very well cared for after the renovation--it…read morehonestly looks and feels brand new. The staff was attentive, courteous, and welcoming throughout our stay. One of the most fun and unique features is the opportunity to stay in an actual train car. Such a cool experience and definitely something you don't find at most hotels! I also loved the beautiful white statues throughout the property and the thoughtful design details. The breakfast buffet was excellent, with a made-to-order omelet station plus two other egg options, along with plenty of other choices. Our bathroom also felt newly upgraded, and the shower had a great multi-setting showerhead. Overall, a beautiful, unique, and comfortable hotel with wonderful staff. We really enjoyed our stay and would definitely come back!

I love nothing more than a unique venue with endless possibilities (bonus brownie points if it has…read morehistorical charm), so it's no surprise I fell head over heels in love with Grand Hall at Union Station when I attended a Creative Mornings talk. In the good ol' days, this is where travelers waited for their trains. It opened in 1888, and looking around you can sense the history and visualize a black and white photo of Union Station in its glory days. When train travel went by the wayside, Grand Hall was left abandoned and dilapidated until it was transformed into a shopping mall + food court in the 1980s. When Circle Center Mall opened up and stole the thunder, Grand Hall was remodeled to become the gorgeous event space it is today. This is a great example of a historical building that in many ways has remained the same but has changed its purpose to meet the needs of the time. A lovely venue for a large seminar, annual meeting, or wedding. I highly recommend you check out Union Station and also take a peek at the train car hotel rooms at the adjacent Crowne Plaza. Take a step back in time and reimagine Indy as the crossroads of the country - by train, that is!

I had the pleasure of hearing a band play last night at spotlight Indy. E dry or had to wear a mask…read moreand they checked your temp upon arrival. The night was incredible with different vendors, good food, amazing music, just overall great atmosphere.

I was at The Spotlight Event Center for a family event. I did not know that there was even an event…read morecenter on Binford Blvd, less than 5 minutes away from the former Glendale mall. It was nice to go to a nice venue without having to go way out from Indy. Most venues I have been traveling either far west or far east or downtown from me which means a 20-30 minute drive. With the recent snow and cold, I appreciated The Spotlight Event Center being ultra convenient. The is a raised stage area made of one step with spotlight and in the daytime sunlight comes through nicely. There seems to be plenty of space for it seems up to 100 people. The event that I was at had about 50 people and we were not crowded in. There is one bathroom with a changing table, a bar sink area but I didn't see a refrigerator or stove if you need to keep food/beverages cold or heat food up. I can see the space being used for an intimate wedding, engagement party, bridal or baby shower easily. Since The Spotlight Event Center is in the shopping strip where Blind Owl brewery, Peak Performance, etc there is plenty of space for parking. I cannot review pricing since I didn't book this event, or other contractual details. I am definitely going to keep The Spotlight Event Center in mind as a venue if I need a space for an event.

Suite D is a very creative meeting space. I love the modern decor and all the built-in features…read more My company has used this space for a variety of activities ranging from simple business luncheons/meetings, consumer focus groups and group brainstorming/ideation sessions. The giant whiteboard is perfect for capturing idea generation and there is a 1-way mirror built in for conducting focus groups. In addition to the larger front room, there is a back lounge area for smaller meetings. Much more relaxing to discuss ideas from comfy couches!

We held an event focus group here and had an amazing time! It was a great creative space to utilize…read morefor brainstorming. Floor to ceiling white board and lots of group seating options. Also had a tv with Mac and PC hook ups which made it easy to show photo and videos. They provide discounts for non-profits - score! And they provide snacks and drinks throughout the day. We had a blast and would love to come back for other events. Management was super easy to work with and responded to emails quickly. Grateful for easy customer service!