Best Indianapolis Hotels with a Hot Tub
Indianapolis has cold winters, and a hot tub is one of the best ways to end a day there between November and March. The hotels on this page fall into three groups. The two Drury hotels, in Carmel to the north and on the northeast side, pair a hot tub with a pool and a daily hot breakfast. Downtown, Staybridge Suites near the Indiana Convention Center adds a hot tub and an indoor pool to suites with full kitchens. And two small inns, Stone Soup Inn and Looking Glass Inn, offer a hot tub and a spa bath in a guesthouse setting.
Indianapolis is the capital of Indiana, built on a planned grid around Monument Circle. Its downtown gathers the Indiana Convention Center, Lucas Oil Stadium and the canal walk, and the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, home of the Indianapolis 500 each May, lies to the west. To the north, Carmel is a separate city known for its many roundabouts and its arts district.
Drury hotels, downtown suites and small inns
Most visitors come to Indianapolis for a convention, a game at Lucas Oil Stadium, a race weekend or family, and they spend long days on their feet or in the car. A hot tub at the hotel turns the evening into a rest, especially in winter, when outdoor plans are limited. The choice here is between a larger hotel with a pool and a hot tub, and a small inn where the hot tub comes with a garden and a quieter atmosphere.
The two Drury hotels are the most reviewed on this page and the most complete for a hot tub. Drury Plaza Hotel Indianapolis Carmel, north of the city, scores 9.2 from more than 1,000 reviews and offers a pool, a hot tub and spa facilities. Drury Inn & Suites Indianapolis Northeast, rated 8.9, has an indoor-outdoor pool, a hot tub, a fitness center and a daily hot breakfast, and it is both pet-friendly and family-friendly. If you are driving and do not need to be downtown, I would choose between these two first. Note that Drury Plaza is in Carmel, a separate city just north of Indianapolis.
Downtown, Staybridge Suites Indianapolis Downtown-Convention Center is the hotel to book for a hot tub. It is an all-suite hotel with full kitchens, an indoor pool, a hot tub and a 24-hour gym, within walking distance of the major event venues, which suits a longer stay for a conference or a sports weekend. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Indianapolis Downtown-Convention Center Area is a short walk from the Indiana Convention Center and Lucas Oil Stadium, with an indoor pool and a free hot breakfast, but its description does not mention a hot tub, so I would check before booking.
For a quieter stay, two small inns offer a different kind of hot tub. Stone Soup Inn, rated 9.2, has family rooms with city views, a sun terrace, a garden, a balcony, a hot tub and a spa bath. Looking Glass Inn, rated 8.9, offers family rooms, a garden, a terrace and outdoor seating, along with a hot tub, a spa bath and a continental buffet breakfast. With fewer reviews than the larger hotels, they are guesthouses rather than full-service hotels, and they suit couples or small families who prefer a calmer evening to a busy lobby.
Baymont by Wyndham Indianapolis Northeast completes the list with a pool, a hot tub, spa facilities and pet-friendly rooms. It is the simplest option here, rated 7.2, and is described as convenient for downtown attractions. Travellers with a dog have two choices with a hot tub, Baymont and Drury Inn & Suites Northeast. If you are visiting in winter, the indoor pools at Drury Northeast and Staybridge Suites let you alternate between the pool and the hot tub without going outside, which makes a real difference on a cold Indiana evening. The Baymont also presents itself as a hotel focused on families and relaxation.
A traveler's perspectiveI would choose by where your days will be. For a convention or a game downtown, Staybridge Suites Downtown-Convention Center is my first pick, with a hot tub, an indoor pool and full kitchens. If you have a car and want the best rating, Drury Plaza Hotel Indianapolis Carmel scores 9.2. For a quieter evening as a couple, Stone Soup Inn, also rated 9.2, offers a hot tub and a spa bath in a small inn with a garden.
Drury Plaza Hotel Indianapolis Carmel
Indianapolis
1,041 reviews
Pet-friendly hotel with a pool, hot tub, and spa-wellness facilities
Check availabilityWhy guests love itThe pool and hot tub are the first things I would point out to families at the Drury Plaza Hotel Indianapolis Carmel, a hotel that clearly caters to children. Rooms are air-conditioned, each with a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom, and the front desk is staffed around the clock, useful for late check-ins. Parents can book time in the spa and wellness facilities, and pets are welcome, so the family dog can join the trip. A 9.2 from 1,041 reviews is an outstanding score.
Stone Soup Inn
Indianapolis
74 reviews
Family-friendly inn with hot tub and spa bath in Indianapolis
Check availabilityWhy guests love itI would choose Stone Soup Inn for a family that prefers a small inn to a large chain hotel in Indianapolis. Guests rate it 9.2 across 74 reviews. Family rooms are air-conditioned with private bathrooms and city views, a hot tub and a spa bath are available, and a balcony, a sun terrace and a garden give everyone room to spread out. Free WiFi is included throughout.
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Indianapolis Dtn-Conv Ctr Area by IHG
Indianapolis
573 reviews
Downtown hotel with indoor pool, free breakfast, and easy convention access
Check availabilityWhy guests love itLucas Oil Stadium and the Indiana Convention Center are a short walk from Holiday Inn Express and Suites Indianapolis Downtown, which I find useful for families heading to a Colts game or a big event without moving the car. The free hot breakfast every day saves time before setting out, and the indoor pool works in any weather. The whole hotel is non-smoking, and rooms have a coffeemaker. An 8.9 score from 573 reviews is very good for a downtown hotel.
Looking Glass Inn
Indianapolis
47 reviews
Family-friendly comfort with a hot tub and daily breakfast
Check availabilityWhy guests love itFor a family stay in Indianapolis, the Looking Glass Inn works best as a small, quiet base rather than a full-service hotel. Its family rooms are air-conditioned with private bathrooms and city views, and a continental buffet breakfast is served every morning. The garden, terrace and outdoor seating give children room outside, while parents get a hot tub and a spa bath. Free private parking on site helps when you arrive with a loaded car.
Drury Inn & Suites Indianapolis Northeast
Indianapolis
943 reviews
Comfortable stays with a hot breakfast and indoor-outdoor pool
Check availabilityWhy guests love itDrury Inn and Suites Indianapolis Northeast has an indoor-outdoor pool, so children can swim in any season, plus a hot tub for parents. A hot breakfast is served daily, which makes early starts easier, and laundry facilities help on longer trips. Pets are welcome, there is a fitness center, and every room has free WiFi. Guests rate it 8.9 from 943 reviews, a strong and consistent result.
Staybridge Suites Indianapolis Downtown-Convention Center by IHG
Indianapolis
525 reviews
All-suite hotel with full kitchens, indoor pool, and hot tub downtown
Check availabilityWhy guests love itFull kitchens in every suite are why I would suggest Staybridge Suites Indianapolis Downtown-Convention Center to families on a longer stay: cooking meals in a separate space keeps children's routines steady. The indoor pool and hot tub work in any weather, and the 24-hour gym suits parents with odd schedules. Major event venues are within walking distance, so a game or a show needs no car. Pets are accepted. An 8.8 score from 525 reviews is very good.
Baymont by Wyndham Indianapolis Northeast
Indianapolis
259 reviews
Family-friendly hotel with a pool, hot tub, and spa near downtown Indianapolis
Check availabilityWhy guests love itA pool and a hot tub are the main family features of the Baymont by Wyndham Indianapolis Northeast, a 2-star hotel that also offers spa and wellness facilities. Pets are welcome, which helps families who travel with a dog. The guest rating of 7.2 is modest, so I would set expectations accordingly: this is a simple base on the northeast side of Indianapolis for families who mainly want a pool after a day out.
Local tips
- 1For a hot tub within walking distance of the Convention Center, choose Staybridge Suites Downtown-Convention Center.
- 2Holiday Inn Express Downtown has an indoor pool but does not list a hot tub; check with the hotel if the hot tub matters.
- 3The best-rated options are Drury Plaza Hotel Carmel and Stone Soup Inn, both at 9.2.
- 4Travelling with a dog? Drury Inn & Suites Northeast and Baymont Northeast both accept pets and have a hot tub.
- 5In winter, the indoor pools at Drury Northeast and Staybridge Suites let you move between pool and hot tub without going outside.
- 6For a guesthouse feel, Stone Soup Inn and Looking Glass Inn pair a hot tub with a garden and a spa bath.