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

Last updated: February 28, 2025 10:27 am

Pulse Reporter 5 months ago

IHG simply opened the primary luxurious resort 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 most effective 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 youngsters museum.

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

Certainly one of essentially the most thrilling resort openings of the yr, this InterContinental is the primary luxurious resort opening in Indiana’s capital in over 20 years. However the 170-room resort was nicely well 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 carry it again to life.

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

Rooms function Black Label Beautyrest mattresses, Byredo lavatory merchandise, Nespresso machines, moist bars and metropolis views. The resort additionally has a powerful penthouse suite with superior views of town’s skyline.

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

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

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