Happenings - Indianapolis

An expansion is under way at the Indiana Convention Center (317.262.3400). The project will add 254,000 square feet of exhibit space, 63,000 square feet of meeting rooms and 100,000 square feet of prefunction space. When finished, the center will offer 71 meeting rooms, three ballrooms and 566,600 square feet of contiguous exhibit space. It will also be connected to Lucas Oil Stadium, home to the Indianapolis Colts NFL team.

The JW Marriott Indianapolis Downtown (317.822.8554) is scheduled to open in February. The property will be the biggest in the new Marriott Place complex and will offer 1,005 guest units. The entire complex, which includes five hotels and 2,200 guest rooms, will feature 104,000 square feet of meeting space when the JW Marriott opens.

The 297-room Courtyard by Marriott Indianapolis Downtown (317.822.9029) opened in February as part of the connected Marriot Place Indianapolis.

The 168-room Fairfield Inn & Suites Indianapolis Downtown (317.36.7678) opened in February as part of the new Marriott Place.

Hyatt Regency Indianapolis (317.632.1234) recently finished a renovation. The property is connected to the Indiana Convention Center via the city’s skywalk.

A major renovation is under way at the Sheraton Indianapolis Hotel & Suites (317.846.2700). Updates will be applied to the property’s guest rooms and public spaces.

Hampton Inn Indianapolis-NE/Castleton (317.576.0220)
completed a guest room renovation in April. The property is located about eight miles northeast of downtown Indianapolis.