Weekend stay at the Alexander in downtown Indianapolis. We came into town for a special weekend and to see the Garth Brooks show on Saturday night. Check-in was a breeze, although a little delayed. We used our voucher to sit in the bar and have an amazing cocktail. The wait wasn't very long before the front desk came to find us and give us our room keys. We had an upper-level room with big windows that overlooked downtown. The room had high ceilings, a walk-in shower, beautiful amenities, and was very clean and very comfortable. We didn't spend a lot of time in the room, but there was nothing in our visit that stood out as something we were missing or that would have made us more comfortable. The bedding, the pillows, everything was great. Easy walk to the Gainbridge Field House. Plenty of restaurants and shopping nearby. Excellent place to stay. Check out was super easy. Just walk out and drop your cards in the box off elevators. We walked out to our car and drove away. My only concern is that the emailed folio with the total for the weekend was about $40 less than what was actually charged to my card. The charge to my card is only a hold, so when that payment settles, it should be the stated amount in the confirmation email. read more

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This hotel is located downtown near Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Although there is construction in the area. It was easy to locate, nicely situated on a corner with easy valet services. The hotel is lovely with a courteous staff. Tue lobby was clean and inviting. The guest service area is neat and expansive and there is art located all around the floor. There is an onsite restaurant with table and bar service. They have a connecting walkway that leads to other restaurants in the area as well. The room was clean and provided excellent views of the area. I'd stay again. read more

This hotel won't let you check in before 4pm unless you pay a $40 early check-in fee. I arrived at noon and was told, "Your room is ready, but if you want to check in early, there is a $40 fee" I understand that guaranteed check-in is at 4pm, but charging a early-check in fee for a clean and available room feels like an unnecessary money grab. read more

This hotel is definitely the vibe! Rooms are always super clean and spacious. Customer service is always top notch. You must try the infused water available in the lobby if you stay here! Highly recommend and would definitely stay again! read more

My husband and I attended an event, Sinatra Under the Stars, this past Saturday. This was my 2nd time visiting this establishment, with the first being when we came for my daughter's Sweet 16 photo shoot. The hotel has beautiful art installations which make it the perfect backdrop for photos. My husband and I even snapped a few that evening. Unfortunately, the rain caused the event to be moved inside to one of their ball rooms, which did take a little bit of "magic" out of the experience, but the musicians were still amazing. The staff working the bar and selling the small bites were welcoming and helpful, and the drinks were delicious. We really enjoyed ourselves and look forward to attending another "under the stars" event in the future. P.S. They encouraged us to get up and dance, but only 2 couples were brave enough to become part of the entertainment! read more

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There are things I love about the Alexander and things I don't. The hotel is actually two older hotels that have been consolidated into one larger modern entity. It's tastefully renovated with great artwork lining the walls of beautifully lit and decorated hallways and common areas. My room ended up being one of their "apartment style" extended stay suites. It was obvious that this building was probably something like a Residence Inn that had seen better days but flipped quickly and cheaply to be part of the larger project. My room, although clean, felt liker corners had been cut. However, my coworkers who stayed in the main tower all said their rooms were great and fully updated. Decent gym and super convenient location. Friendly staff. Definitely worth a stay. read more

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I stayed at The Alexander this weekend and the hotel itself is beautiful and well designed. The rooms were clean and the location is great. Unfortunately, the stay was not very relaxing because there was active construction directly above our room every morning starting around 9am.The gym was also closed during the stay. None of this was mentioned prior to booking. Had we known there would be daily construction noise and closed amenities, we likely would have chosen another hotel for the weekend. I hope the hotel will be more transparent about construction with future guests so they can plan accordingly. read more

Taylor was so thoughtful at the check-in desk and put all those in our group on the same floor. Fresh ice water is available in the lobby area along with several seating areas, artwork, and a fireplace. The rooms are spacious and clean. This is my second time here and it's as lovely as I remember it. Great meeting spaces and delicious food, too. read more

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We stopped in here after our walk around downtown. I just love the colors inside and out of the Alexander. As we're walking down south street towards it, you can see that this is not an ordinary hotel. The bar area has beautiful glass lamps hanging at different heights throughout. The hallways and common areas all have art displayed for free in a fun atmosphere. And the sidewalk lights up too. At least 4 Great restaurants in the immediate area! read more

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My husband and I wanted to do a staycation and we had it narrowed down to two locations in downtown Indy, and the Alexander Hotel was the winner! We chose the hotel for two reasons 1) cost. For this great location and beautiful hotel, I found this hotel cost very reasonable! Could it be cheaper, sure! But it's not stupid expensive. Then when you get there, it really does make it all worth it. The place is stunning! Every worker we came across was incredibly kind and willing to offer help. Our room was spacious and clean. We loved everything about our stay, including the hotel bar, Platt 99 and attached restaurant, Nesso. We made the most out of our stay, and we look forward to doing this again! read more

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Good location and interesting artwork throughout the hotel. Great bar and restaurant onsite. Pleasant staff. Bed was a bit uncomfortable and a lot of items broken and some were never repaired (refrigerator, room safe, coffee maker, remote). Maybe I just got the broken room? Lol! Would still recommend, but it was a very frustrating stay. Wish you better luck! :) read more

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This is for the valet service only. The hotel itself was fine though a big portion of the lobby was under construction. My husband and I had driven from out of state in my new car that I had for 3 days, when we got the car back after the weekend there was a tear in the upholstery of the drivers seat that looked like keys or something in someone's pocket had made a jagged rip in the seat. We called immediately and told them and every time we tried to talk to someone about it they very much tried to ignore us (assuming because they knew we were from out of state so it would be easier to ignore and for us to drop it) we submitted a claim with the agency, which seems crazy that the agency itself gets to decide whether or not they are the ones that are liable for something but at this point, we still haven't heard anything back after appealing that decision and I still have a tear in my brand new car. read more

I love this hotel. The food is good. The service is exemplary. The rooms are spacious and inviting. Love it!! read more

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When Indy was selected as the city to host our work's annual summit gathering, I was PUMPED. I was even more excited when I learned that we'd all be staying at The Alexander Hotel, including me, who lived in an apartment that was only a few blocks away. There's nothing I love more then feeling like a tourist in my own city. I was already a big fan of the hotel before I ever stayed here, due to their amazing restaurants and bar. On the street (below the hotel), you'll find Nesso, one of the best Italian restaurants in the city. It's classy, delicious, and was created by a local restaurant company who nails every restaurant concept they touch. When you walk in the hotel entrance and go up the stairs, you'll see tons of colorful blown glass lanterns raining down from the ceiling. It's absolutely stunning and they lead you not only to the reception desk, but also to a cocktail and coffee bar, Plat 99, right off the lobby. Plat 99 makes some of the best drinks and apps you'll ever have, and turns into a coffee shop with homemade pastries by day. They have a big balcony with heat lamps as well as indoor seating. The entire hotel has a ton of famous and funky art throughout -- everything from murals in the parking garage to a big Madam Walker installation made out of combs. When I was brought to the room, I instantly loved how comfy it was, as well as the fact that they'd put a fun snack basket from our company in each room beforehand. Such a fun touch. The bed was comfy, the shades kept the room dark and there was minimal noise. We used one of the conference rooms for morning yoga and had a wonderful experience overall. Thank you, Alexander staff! read more

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Beautiful hotel in downtown Indianapolis. Right next to the city walk self tour, if you want to get to know downtown Indianapolis. Go to the 2nd floor for check in. Rooms were spacious and overlook the football stadium area. read more

I opted to stay here for our trip to Indy to see my Philadelphia Eagles play the Colts since this hotel is three blocks from LucasOil Stadium. The reviews were terrific and the price reasonable. First the good stuff: the staff is outstanding, from the front desk to the valet parking crew; all friendly and helpful. The hotel is clean and inviting with eclectic artwork at every turn. The bed, while very firm, was comfortable. The pillows, incredible to the extent I'm trying to find where to buy some. The hotel bar is nice, the in house Italian restaurant is reviewed separately, and the cafeteria style breakfast/brunch restaurant was great. Only gripes are, weirdly, throughout the building the hvac blowers are on and it is extremely uncomfortable drafty as a result. Even the employees are frustrated by it, so, obviously someone in the maintenance crew needs to step up and turn off the blowers. The room decor is okay enough despite the very old dresser and desk featuring very expensive tech from 1996 that doesn't quite support anything from this century, but hey... All in all the discomfort of the hvac dropped my rating from 4+ to 3. Resolving that serious glitch would move me to highly recommend this place. read more

Unique hotel surrounded by great restaurants. What's not to love? Room was clean, concierge was welcoming. Decor around the lobby was interesting, but enjoyed my stay here! read more

I just spent a week at the Alexander and they wowed me every single day. Its big, its gorgeous, its sleek, its modern. Honestly, its spectacular. There is art everywhere you look -cool wall hangings made out of all kinds of materials, big bold colorful murals everywhere, statues and carvings everywhere. There is one giant piece of wall art in the lobby that appears to be a portrait of a man, but its made out of thousands of combs. Really ! In the halls, in the lounges, in the rooms, in the elevator landings, in the parking garage -everywhere you look is beauty and art and creativity. The staff was amazing- they smiled at me whenever I walked by and they remembered my name after one day. Our room was large and comfortable with plenty of outlets, sitting options, a nice TV, a room fridge, a K-Cup Machine, and a modern bathroom with a great shower. Our convention meeting rooms were perfect and the AV and internet worked well. And the food !! I had every breakfast, and just about every lunch and dinner inside the Alexander. Whether it was in the Market Table restaurant, or our banquet rooms, the food was stellar. The gelato bar received high marks. Just a few sore points. The parking rates are absurdly high. Valet parking runs a hefty $42 per night, or you can self park at $35 a night in an attached garage. Make sure you park on the garage's third floor to take advantage of the connected pedestrian skyway which leads to the hotel's second floor. Secondly -a few words about the location. The Alexander is in an under developed section of Indianapolis. Although its an easy walk to the mall, downtown, and the restaurants on Meridian Street, the odds are very high that you will be walking past some homeless folks who have taken residence on the sidewalks. read more

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The service and staff here are excellent . Mitch Robinson - Front Office Manager was attentive and professional. Our visit and stay for my sister wedding was memorable ! Thank you To The Alexander for your hospitality. See you soon when we come back ! Till then keep on providing legendary service to your guest ! read more

It has been a while since we've stayed at a hotel, and not had a single complaint. Super friendly staff, super clean, and great location. read more

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The Alexander Hotel is our go to place when doing an adults only staycation in Indianapolis. During the warmer months it's a reasonable walk to Circle Center Mall, Mass Ave, Bainbridge Fieldhouse or Lucas Oil Stadium. Besides being in a convenient spot, it's artwork, ambiance, and hotel bar set it apart from the rest of the field. My wife and I have stayed at this hotel multiple times for events, concerts, and New Years Eve and have never been disappointed. read more

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Great location, beautiful space, friendly staff. They just had a few hiccups while I was there that kept this from a 5 star experience but I'm sure it could be easily ironed out. First off, the building is beautiful and impressive. To say it's artistic is an understatement. Every nook and cranny is filled with something interesting to look at. The rooms are spacious and clean and the mattress is super comfy, the pillows were a bit firm for me but some folks like that so it's hard to please everyone in that regard. Bathroom was also huge and spotless. Staff is beyond friendly, from the moment I checked in when the front desk staff filled me in on all the hotel activities, to the moment I checked out and was thanked for my visit. I even had a lovely handwritten note in my room by the cleaning staff. The cons? Well, they seemed to have some electrical issues. When we arrived the heat was malfunctioning in most of the hotel, which meant my room was a breezy 59 degrees when I first arrived. The good news is I got it up to a 71 after cranking it up all the way for an hour, so sleeping was pretty comfortable. But I know it was worse in some of my colleagues rooms who couldn't get their heat up at all. There was also a freeze up in the garage when my boss was heading out in the morning and she got trapped for a half hour before they could get the garage open. Also, at one point one of the elevators was glitchy and I got scared for a moment that I was getting stuck. Luckily I got out after a few minutes and took the stairs! But I'd certainly come back and stay at the Alexander again. They were upgrading the locks while I was there so I feel like that lead to some of the garage issues and they just had bad luck with the heater and the elevator. Seems like this is out of the norm for them, so I'd be happy to return and try it out one more time! read more

We absolutely loved this hotel! The staff was so friendly and helpful during our stay; they made us feel extremely welcomed. The room we stayed in was decorated for Christmas and it was adorable. The room was stocked with teas, coffees, and waters and plenty of towels. The attached bar and restaurants to the hotel are super convenient for happy hour and dinner as well! read more

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I did not stay here, I came for the art. But now...I really DO want to stay here! I again found out about this place via a YouTube video from The Art Assignment. It was close to the end of having-to-pay-for-street-parking-time, so we grabbed a spot across the street from the hotel and moseyed on in. We walked around the open public spaces to take in some of the cool art works in the halls and stairways and lobby. It reminded me very much of 21C hotels, but a little less museum-y and a lot more traditional hotel with museum-y touches. It was bright and colorful and interesting. The front desk staff were nice and said hello. I would definitely look in to staying overnight here if I am in need of such a place in Indy! It is pretty close to the stadium and the downtown area so is convenient to many fun things to do in the city. Worth considering. read more

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We stayed one night in one of the two bedroom residence suites. The room was great and had the space we needed. Beds a little firm but I could deal with that. However the showers in both bedrooms were so small it was nearly impossible to feel like you were getting clean. If you are anything larger than average the shower is too small and made smaller by the bad placement of a shower caddy at chest height right across from the handle. The whole shower space was probably 30 inches square (see picture). Additionally one of the wash clothes in the shower, which had been laundered so it was technically clean, had make up stains on it from a prior guest which was very off-putting. read more

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It's hard for me to imagine a more low class "high class" hotel. Rooms are comfortable but front desk staff were very unhelpful, multiple charges on credit card that weren't real, coffee maker not working in room and they wouldn't replace, and a weed smell Saturday night My "highlight" however was ordering breakfast room service. I ordered the smoked salmon bagel and it took 45 minutes to arrive. When it did it was DECONSTRUCTED. They put a bagel, smoked salmon, and cream cheese all separately on a plate and it took 45 minutes??? I gave my $20 The Alexander breakfast credit from my company in exchange for the bill and the woman said "I don't know how to do this"... uhh? read more

The Alexander - Deconstructed salmon bagel - $20 and 45 min wait - Hotels Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

We stopped in for a drink at the bar. Very crafty cocktails. The view is great from the upstairs bar. I will go back when it's warmer so we can enjoy the outside seating read more

The Alexander - Tequila and dragon fruit - Hotels Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Beautiful hotel, great location. Rooms are clean and modern. Meeting space is great for 50-150 people. Love the lobby bar. All the different artwork is so fun and adds a lot to the feel of the hotel. read more

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We stayed here last year and was planning on making it a yearly stay. Last year our stay was nice. We reserved a corner king room and it was beautiful. This year we didn't have the same experience. We needed to take our dog because a friend cancelled on us. The hotel stated it was pet friendly. Well, not so much!! We had to sign a form stating we will not leave her in the room at all!! Our other dogs (large and old) were already at a daycare. So, we had to rush back and drop our young dog off. Almost missing the cut off by 5 mins! I totally understand about not leaving her for hours! Two night stay and not leave her for even breakfast!! Along with $50 cleaning fee and $50 dollars a day AND not being able to leave for even 10mins. Is ridiculous!! The cherry on top of this experience was the elevator was working sporadically!! We sadly got excited when it worked!! My impression from last year to this one is totally different. read more

The Alexander is a beautiful hotel! The lobby is filled with artwork and the dining options are incredible. We host our favorite holiday tradition at Platt 99- a cocktail lounge with excellent drinks and a colorful, cozy, and elevated atmosphere. It is a great spot for dates or socializing with friends. I do wish that the hotel rooms had more art on the walls, although they are updated and modern. read more

I had a great stay at The Alexander while lending a hand for Yelp Indy's INCREDIBLE Totally Bazaar party! The hotel is beautifully appointed and conveniently connected to a breakfast spot, pop up Miracle Bar, and much more. This is a very central part of town and easy for Uber drivers to navigate to and from with a large drive up area. I loved my room, most especially the robe that I dove into after a long day of travel! The walls are a little thin making the Big 10 2am crowd pretty legible during my second night there. Nevertheless, the pillows are super comfy and the shower products are great if you're travelling light. The front desk was a huge help throughout the entirety of my stay. My lazy butt did wish that the ground level elevators would take you directly up to your room floor, instead of having to walk up stairs THEN get to the elevators. Decent hotel coffee and EXCELLENT coffee down in Plat 99! I look forward to staying here again the next time I take a visit to Indy. read more

Very rude and inattentive staff. Zero professional courtesy. They very much treated me differently because of the way I look. Also the staff seems like they have ZERO idea what they are doing. read more

I have nothing but great memories at The Alexander. Not only did I meet my fiancé here, but we've had pretty much every major relationship milestone take place in or around this hotel (he asked me to be his girlfriend here in the courtyard outside, proposed to me at the bar Plat 99, and we took our engagement photos here). Sadly, I have yet to actually stay a night in one of their rooms, but I'm always in awe of the art and decor inside of the place. It's a great place to take pictures, have a wedding, or meet for drinks. The staff is very polite and accommodating. They had no issues with us taking engagement photos on their grounds. I'll revisit my review once I've stayed, but The Alexander will always have a special place in my heart! read more

Rooms are basic / cheap and worn. Lobby is cool. Location is good. Plenty restaurants around read more

Sadly this hotel did not live up to our hopes and expectations. We were there this week for the FFA Convention. First: we were on the 5th and 4th floor. No problem if the elevator worked. No elevator = lugging luggage up 5 flights of stairs. And they have no clue when it will be fixed. I am sure this does not meet ADA minimum requirements. Bright spot two young men helped get our luggage up to our rooms. Kudos to those two. Second: We had 4 suites with us having a total of 20 people which we chose because they were advertised as having washer and dryers. Well one of the rooms did the others had the hook up but not the appliance. Our kids packed with the understanding we could wash clothes. When we asked we were told we could wash clothes on the 1st floor for a cost of $1.50 and they would provide detergent. That would have been fine if the elevator worked but lugging laundry up and down 5 flights was a hard no for us. Third: first night I called down 2 times asking for blankets and sheets for the pull out couch. After waiting over 45 minutes, I got dressed and went down to the front desk my self. Bright spot here because the security guard on duty on Tuesday Oct. 31, Greg I think, took pity on me and took me to get the required linens and carried them up the 5 flights of stairs for me. Fourth: the breakfast was slow and really not good. Perhaps it was the fruit flies that were in our juice, food, coffee etc. We never went there again. Fifth: the amenities in the rooms were not consistent. Some had hair dryers others none. Some had robes others none. Some had body wash others only shampoo. Some had extra blankets for the pull out couch others had nothing. The same amenities should be found in each suite. Sixth: we called down the day before we were leaving to ask if we could store our luggage somewhere for the day since our flight was not until the evening. When we came down the next morning the desk person seemed quite flustered with all of our luggage to store. He finally got over it and was pleasant. Small win for us. Bright spot was Kekoa the valet on duty who did come up and help some of us down with our luggage. They are so very lucky to have such a polite young man working there. He certainly deserves a raise. Overall it was all of the little things that added up to our rating. They should try to do better. I understand it can't be perfect however, this was not acceptable and I would not recommend this hotel if you are there for any length of time. Yelp does not let you leave no stars so this is why they have the single star. read more

We stayed at The Alexander for a swim meet in Indianapolis. My husband is t-1 paraplegic and we needed and accessible room. We used our Wyndham rewards points to stay free, but this is a $$$ hotel. We were in a 2 bedroom suite. The accessible bathroom was great. Plenty of room and the accessible shower had a pull down seat. We didn't use that, but we could've made it work if needed to. There was a brunch place called Yolk at the bottom that of the hotel that we ate at each morning since they didn't have breakfast room service. read more

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If I could give this zero stars I would. They discriminate and are unwelcoming to humans with kids. The place is filthy, dust everywhere. Any employee I interacted with had a huge attitude and you basically have to beg to get a maid to clean your room. 0/10 do not recommend. Terrible experience. read more

It is beautiful, but it is dirty! If it was cleaned up, I would come back but it's unlikely. I have attached a photo of the shower floor. The floors around the hotel were very dirty as well. It's sad, because it could be so lovely! read more

The Alexander - Shower floor. - Hotels Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Stayed 3 nights for NCAA Tourney. Close to the Arena, but infrastructure within walking distance is sparse. Literally no place to eat lunch or dinner within walking distance. Downtown hotels at a similar price located nearer to every place you'd want to go in Indy. After 2 nights asked to have my room cleaned....garbage baskets were full, bath needed cleaning. Front desk said they'd send up towels BUT THEIR POLICY IS NOT TO CLEAN ROOMS DURING THE STAY OF A GUEST. So my garbage baskets overflowed and the room stayed dirty. Absurd. Based on location and lack of cleaning service, I'd pass on the Alexander for sure. read more

The Alexander is a beautiful, modern hotel that's full of interesting and captivating art installations. To top it off, my visit was timed during the holidays so the Christmas decor was an added bonus! My room was comfortable, albeit a little cold as there were known issues with the HVAC system happening during my stay. Luckily, I was able to get the system to warm my room up enough to be cozy for the short time I was actually in my room. I arrived early and was exhausted after a few non-stop weeks so I really enjoyed some quiet time in my room with cable TV, binging on the latest season of Keeping Up With The Kardashians. Now that was the R&R I needed! I ordered room service - sweet potato fries and a chicken caesar salad - both of which fulfilled my cravings despite the simple preparation. For the remainder of the stay, the service was accommodating and friendly. I took advantage of the Keurig coffee setup each morning and liked the large bathroom to get ready in. The beds were cozy and I slept well. There was some construction across the street that woke me a bit early. Nothing outrageous, but enough to wake me up just before my alarm. Overall, it was a pleasant experience. The hotel was in a great location with easy access walking or by Uber/Lyft to downtown Indy. Be sure to visit Plat99 and Nesso during your stay too! read more