With the pandemic mostly in the past, Downtown Indianapolis’s ADR has fully recovered, but occupancy still has not returned to 2019 levels given the slow rebound of corporate demand. However, leisure demand has increased, and the city’s event pipeline is robust, supporting a positive outlook for Downtown Indianapolis.
A twenty-year veteran in the hospitality industry, Tim is a seasoned leader with a focus on driving company growth and revenue at hotels across the U.S. Ribich joins Hyatt Place Hyatt House Indianapolis Downtown from White Lodging where he most recently served as general manager at Fairfield Inn and Suites Indianapolis Downtown and was responsible for overseeing daily operations of the hotel. Prior to that, he held leadership roles within the company including task force general manager at Home2 Suites by Hilton Mishawaka and assistant general manager at Indianapolis Marriott Downtown.
Hotel ownership, management and development company, Hotel Equities (“HE”), has been tapped to manage two Indianapolis hotels, the Fairfield Inn & Suites Indianapolis Airport and the Residence Inn Indianapolis Airport. The Fairfield Inn & Suites, owned by JJI Group Inc, and The Residence Inn, owned by JJI Hospitality Inc., are neighboring properties located just two miles from the Indianapolis International Airport.
Commonwealth Hotels announced today that Jatin Saraiya has been appointed the director of sales and marketing of the Staybridge Suites Indianapolis Fishers. Mr. Saraiya brings over 19 years of hospitality experience to his new role as director of sales and marketing having previously served as the general manager of the Ramada by Wyndham in Staten Island, New York.
Commonwealth Hotels announced today that Amber Das has been appointed the general manager of the Candlewood Suites Indianapolis South. Ms. Das brings over 10 years of hospitality experience to her new role as general manager having previously served as the food service director for Quest Food Management.
Following a record-breaking year in 2019, the hospitality sector in Indianapolis experienced a devasting blow in 2020 because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Downtown Indianapolis was particularly hard hit due to its heavy reliance on citywide conventions, sporting events, and other events to fill hotel rooms. However, as restrictions were lifted and leisure travel, in particular, began to rebound, the market saw improvement in 2021. While occupancy levels remained well below 2019 levels, average rate increased significantly, resulting in healthy RevPAR growth. This rate growth was driven largely by the opening of the Bottleworks Hotel in late 2020 and the Hotel Indy, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel in October 2021.
Hotel in the heart of Indianapolis transforms spaces and introduces new offerings - including the largest television screen in the city - to enhance guest experience.
Red Roof®, the leader in economy lodging, has announced the opening of the 73-room HomeTowne Studios by Red Roof in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Unique dual-branded downtown hotel features 231 guest rooms and suites and 11,000 square feet of meeting space.
The original Hotel Severin opened in 1913 when it replaced the Grand Hotel of Indianapolis. Its location directly across Jackson Place from the Union Station made it the favorite hotel for passengers on the 300 daily trains. It was built by Henry Severin, Jr., the heir to a wholesale grocery fortune, with help from real estate developers Carl Graham Fisher and James A. Allison, who had built the famed Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
Commonwealth Hotels announced today that Katie Niccum has been appointed the director of sales and marketing of the TownePlace Suites by Marriott Indianapolis Downtown. Ms. Niccum brings a wealth of sales, marketing, and hospitality experience to her new role as director of sales and marketing having previously served as the area director of sales for Arbor Lodging.
Commonwealth Hotels is excited to announce the TownePlace Suites Indianapolis Downtown opened its doors to guests today. The 146-room hotel is nestled within walking distance of many of Indianapolis' major attractions, including less than a ½ mile from Lucas Oil Stadium and the Indiana Convention Center.
Downtown Indianapolis experienced record visitation in 2019, led by the city's impressive calendar of national conventions and major sporting events. The award-winning Indianapolis Convention Center (ICC), which features 749,000 square feet of exhibit space and twelve connected hotels, hosts several national conventions, expositions, and events every year. Lucas Oil Stadium (LOS), located adjacent to the ICC, is a 67,000-seat, multi-purpose, retractable-roof stadium that is home to the NFL's Indianapolis Colts.
Hilton's (NYSE: HLT) innovative hotel brand, Tru by Hilton, today announced the opening of its latest property, Tru by Hilton Indianapolis Downtown. The 148-room hotel, located at 601 Russel Avenue, is owned by MWA, LLC and managed by Dora Hospitality LLC. The new hotel is conveniently located near I-70, a block from Lucas Oil Stadium and 0.5 miles from Eli Lilly. The Indiana Convention Center, Bankers Life Fieldhouse, and Circle Centre shops are all within a 10-minute walk.
Today, Atlanta-based Hotel Equities ("HE") announced the opening of the dual-branded Residence Inn and SpringHill Suites by Marriott in the Indianapolis Keystone area of Indiana. With a combined 180 guestrooms and suites, the hotel is located at 9450 Counselors Row in Indianapolis and is owned by development and investment firm The Witness Group ("TWG"). Hotel Equities manages TWG's portfolio of hotels following the recent consummation of the firm's alliance with TWG last month.
Phil is moving back to his home state after serving in a variety of General Manager roles with Commonwealth Hotels since 2008. First working as the Opening Manager of the Candlewood Suites Indianapolis South, Klaus has provided stellar support to a number of hotels and brands, including Hilton, Hyatt and IHG. This is his first Marriott property since he managed the Courtyard Cincinnati Airport in 2017/2018.
Tammy joins Commonwealth Hotels for the first time in her impressive career. Bass has worked in several sales positions - her recent roles have focused on the training and development of hospitality sales professionals at various companies. Prior to joining Commonwealth she was the Vice President of Sales & Marketing for Indianapolis-based Blue Ridge Partners. Bass has vast knowledge of Marriott systems and is a certified Access Edge coach, making her a fantastic fit to open a hotel in downtown Indianapolis.
Delta Hotels announced today the official grand opening of the Delta Hotels by Marriott Indianapolis Airport in collaboration with Navika Capitol Group & The Ghoman Group. The hotel focuses on doing the simple things perfectly, featuring a clean aesthetic and a modern take on comfort. This is Delta's first branded hotel in the Indianapolis region and signals the continued global expansion of the brand since being acquired by Marriott International in 2015. Delta Hotels by Marriott Indianapolis Airport opens in collaboration with Navika Capitol Group & The Ghoman Group.
Located at 5860 Fortune Circle West, just seven miles from the award-winning Indianapolis International Airport and eight miles from downtown Indianapolis, the hotel is a short distance from numerous local attractions. With shuttle service to/from the award- winning Indianapolis International Airport, the Delta Hotels by Marriott Indianapolis Airport is near Lucas Oil Stadium, The Indianapolis Zoo and the Indianapolis Children's Museum. Additional attractions include Eli Lilly, Rolls Royce, Indiana University and Purdue University.
Hyatt Regency Indianapolis announces the completion of the first phase of its multi-million dollar renovation, which includes the opening of its completely renovated revolving rooftop restaurant, The Eagle's Nest, as well as completion of a redesign of the hotel's more than 35,000 square feet of state-of-the art meeting and event spaces, ground floor restaurants, lobby and fitness center.