Hotel Alexander Indianapolis
I’ve stayed in so many forgettable hotels during my travels. The ugly bedspreads, familiar bed-bed-nightstand-desk-TV layout, the folding luggage rack, and breakfast menu on the bed – they all seem the same. But then there are a few standouts, a few contemporary gems that I just fall in love with – Indianapolis’s Alexander is one of these.
Arty Hotel
From the moment you ascend the stairs into the big, bright lobby, you know this is going to be different. This place is more art museum than hotel.
Indianapolis’ new Alexander Hotel was just a sign of what was to come during my stay in the Circle City, just three hours from Chicago. I was immediately struck by the airy lobby full of modern art — all curated by the Indianapolis Museum of Art. My favorites? The wall display of vinyl records which had been melted and molded into birds taking flight. And the portrait made from hundreds of black combs. Yes, hair combs.
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Restaurant & Bar at Hotel Alexander
A hip cocktail lounge, Plat 99 carries on the cool vibe with 99 colorful, glass lanterns overhead and floor-to-ceiling windows showing off the downtown skyline and Lucas Oil Stadium (home of the Indianapolis Colts). Downstairs, we dined at Cerulean, another nod to the progressive city which Indy has become. And of course, upstairs, my room was calm, cool and comfy. Take a look in photos:
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The Alexander
333 S Delaware St, Indianapolis, IN 46204
(317) 624-8200
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Chanel | Cultural Xplorer
I love artsy hotels and I really like this one 😀
Lisa
Chanel, Indy was surprising! Definitely a lot going on there that you wouldn’t expect. I love that so many cities are stepping it up!
Mary @ Green Global Travel
The wall display of the birds is exceptional! What a unique way to prevent the throwing out of old records!
Michael
Now we gotta see more of Indy!
Lisa
Yeah….ya know what? It’s a great town with a lot of new stuff going on! Good thing you’re only an hour away! 😉
Clay
The Alexander looks really cool!
Lisa
Thanks for checking it out Clay! You should go visit Indy if you can. There are some cool ‘hoods.
Clay
I’ll definitely have to!
Mindi @ 2foodtrippers
I’ve never been to Indy, but I’m impressed based on The Alexander. Love the colorful glass lanterns!
Lisa
Mindi…check out my last post for more about INdy including the great farm-to-fork movement. It was pretty cool. Not as cool as Chicago of course, but I was impressed!
Lodi Juanites
My husband surprised me with a night at the Alexander for my birthday. Everyone at the Alexander was happy to help in any way they could and then went beyond even that. When I walked in the man at the check-in desk promptly handed me a card from my husband. He also wished me happy birthday (after talking with my husband I found out it was a different person than who he had given the card to…perfect hand off). At the time, the hotel was hosting a huge NASCAR racing league, including Tony Stewart, for the Brickyard 400. Even with all of that going on, the staff never seemed harried and they made us feel just as important as if we were Tony Stewart. The hotel room was perfect with a handwritten note from the hotel staff and champagne and strawberries. The room was exceptional. Clean, modern, bright and beautifully decorated. (The artwork throughout the hotel was really cool.) The beds were extremely comfortable. Outside noise was non-existent. It was a perfect stay at the best hotel in Indianapolis. The restaurant on site, Cerulean, was also amazing. The chef prepared a custom 10 course dinner based on questions my husband answered about my tastes. The food was exceptional. Every course was beautiful and tasted even better. We loved our waiter…I wish I could remember his name. He was funny, friendly and the service was impeccable. I couldn’t have asked for a better time. Thank you!
Lisa
Wow Lodi! What a great night. Glad you loved the Alexander!