$119 Avg/night
Rate and special offer based on Check-in: May 19, 2013 Check-out: May 22, 2013

Canterbury Hotel - Indianapolis Downtown

4 stars
123 South Illinois Street, Indianapolis, IN 46225
Hotel Overview
Reviewer score
3.9
out of 5
138 reviews
Great Location, Great Atmosphere

Really enjoyed my stay at the Canterburry. Within walking distance to everything in downtown and... See full review

  • Bryan23
  • Jan 27, 2013
Perfect

The experience was great. Great staff, awesome location, and being attached to the mall and... See full review

  • Greatman
  • Jan 14, 2013
Book a stay in the heart of the Circle City

Canterbury Hotel - Indianapolis Downtown is a historic boutique base in downtown Indianapolis. The hotel staff provides personalized service and facilities such as valet parking (fees apply), on-site and award-winning restaurant/bar, and direct access to Circle Centre Mall. Complimentary Wi-Fi and continental breakfast are also available.

Highlights
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi and continental breakfast
  • Concierge and secretarial service
  • Listed on National Register of Historic Places
  • Complimentary cardio room
  • 2,000 square feet of customizable meeting space
  • Concierge and secretarial services
Rooms

The rooms at the Historic Canterbury Hotel are recently updated reflecting comfortable elegance and modern comforts, including complimentary Wi-Fi, 400-count/100% Egyptian cotton sheets, and 24-hour in-room dining service. Rooms feature classic Chippendale-style furniture, armoires, wingback chairs and desks. Please note when booking some standard queens have desks, while all standard kings have a desk in-room.

Features

Canterbury Hotel - Indianapolis Downtown is the only boutique hotel in downtown Indianapolis offering charming chandeliers and stately furnishings that create a refined atmosphere. Enjoy a meal at our on-site restaurant, relax at the parlor or walk the streets of downtown Indianapolis. This centrally located hotel is within walking distance to major attractions, businesses and shopping, including a private entrance to Circle Centre Mall. A covered & indoor Skywalk takes guests to the Indiana Convention Center and Lucas Oil Stadium.

Dining

Turner's Cocktails and Cuisine serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, and features traditional American and continental cuisine. The hotel restaurant has received the AAA 4 Diamond Award. Afternoon tea is served in the atrium or parlor Tuesday through Saturday, and 24-hour in-room dining is available. In addition, the hotel is located next to St. Elmo Steak House, another mainstay of the city.

Transportation
  • Union Station (Indianapolis Amtrak) (0.2 mi./0.4 km)
  • Greyhound bus station (0.2 mi./0.4 km)
  • Indianapolis International Airport (13.7 mi./22 km) 
Attractions
  • Private entrance to Circle Centre Mall
  • Indiana Convention Center (0.1 mi./0.2 km)
  • Banker's Life Fieldhouse (0.2 mi./0.3 km) 
  • Lucas Oil Stadium (0.4 mi./0.6 km)
  • Indiana State Museum (0.6 mi./1 km)
  • Indianapolis Zoo (0.9 mi./1.4 km)
  • The Children's Museum of Indianapolis (3 mi./4.8 km)

 

Business
  • Public business station with computer and printer
  • 2,000 sq ft of meeting space for up to 150
  • Catering menus available


Policies and fees
Valet parking is available for $29.00 USD.

This is not a comprehensive list of fees. Any amounts listed above may not include taxes and are subject to change.

Canterbury Hotel - Indianapolis Downtown Rooms

Superior Room
Rooms are furnished with a king-size bed, an armoire, an armchair and a desk.
Standard Room
Rooms are furnished with a queen size bed, an armoire, a small table, and a high back chair.

Amenities

  • Wireless internet
General
Concierge
Activities
Health club
Spa services
Dining
Restaurant
Room service
Services
Conference facilities
Internet
Wireless internet
Accessibility
Handicapped rooms/facilities

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Hotel Map

39.7651 -86.1597
Area served
Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
Nearby airports
IND - Indianapolis International Airport
Area description
* Nearby Airports: Indianapolis International Airport is located 8 miles from the hotel. Nearby Towns: Broad Ripple, Zionsville, Nashville are all quaint towns with unique shopping and dining. Nearby Other: Indianapolis Motor Speedway hosts the Indianapolis 500 (May) and the Brickyard 400 (August). Located approximately seven miles from the hotel.

Nearby points of interest

  • Indiana Repetrory Theatre: 0.2 mi
  • Conseco Field House: 0.2 mi
  • Indiana State Capitol: 0.3 mi
  • Indiana Convention Center: 0.3 mi
  • Lucas Oil Stadium: 0.4 mi
  • Victory Field: 0.4 mi
  • The Eiteljorg Museum: 0.5 mi
  • Indiana Historical Society: 0.5 mi
  • Indiana State Museum: 0.5 mi
  • White River State Park: 0.6 mi
  • Indiana War Memorial: 0.6 mi
  • NCAA Hall of Champions: 0.7 mi
  • Scottish Rite Cathedral: 0.8 mi
  • Indianapolis Zoo: 0.9 mi
  • Indianapolis Art Center: 1.3 mi
  • Indiana Repetrory Theatre: 0.2 mi
  • Conseco Field House: 0.2 mi
  • Indiana State Capitol: 0.3 mi
  • Indiana Convention Center: 0.3 mi
  • Lucas Oil Stadium: 0.4 mi
  • Victory Field: 0.4 mi
  • The Eiteljorg Museum: 0.5 mi
  • Indiana Historical Society: 0.5 mi
  • Indiana State Museum: 0.5 mi
  • White River State Park: 0.6 mi
  • Indiana War Memorial: 0.6 mi
  • NCAA Hall of Champions: 0.7 mi
  • Scottish Rite Cathedral: 0.8 mi
  • Indianapolis Zoo: 0.9 mi
  • Indianapolis Art Center: 1.3 mi
  • President Benjamin Harrison Home: 1.3 mi
  • Garfield Park Conservatory and Sunken Garden: 2.5 mi
  • Indiana Medical History Museum: 2.9 mi
  • Children's Museum of Indianapolis: 3.1 mi
  • Crown Hill Cemetary: 4.2 mi
  • Indianaplis Museum of Art: 4.4 mi
  • Oldfields Lilly House and Gardens: 4.5 mi
  • Indianapolis Motor Speedway: 4.6 mi
  • Hinkle Fieldhouse: 5.4 mi
  • Central Canal: 5.4 mi
  • Medal of Honor Memorial: 7.3 mi
  • Holliday Park: 7.4 mi
  • White River Gardens: 9.6 mi
  • Fort Harrison State Park: 9.7 mi
  • Eagle Creek Park: 10.4 mi

Dining

The Restaurant at the Canterbury
The Restaurant features the finest in American and Continental cuisine. Chef Volker Randolph exceeds your expectations with a memorable dining experience.

Meeting facilities

Meeting Info
The Canterbury offers the finest in meeting accommodations in Indianapolis. Designed with comfort and elegance in mind, The Library and The Boardroom provide a quiet and effective atmosphere. For larger groups, The Conference Room and The Lockerbie can accommodate groups up to 110 persons for catered affairs or meetings. Featuring the finest board tables, plush chairs and spacious work area; efficiency is a priority at the Canterbury.

Hotel Policies

Check-in:
1500
Check-out:
1200

Terms and conditions

Rates quoted in currencies other than the hotel's base currency are subject to the rate of the international exchange. Rate may change throughout stay. Rate may reflect average nightly rate. Extra charges may apply. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the rate.

The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at the hotel, but within a reasonable distance, and additional charges may apply for use.

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Guest Reviews (138)

Ratings and reviews for Canterbury Hotel - Indianapolis Downtown

Overall score

3.9 / 5
138 out of 138
Amenities:
3.7
Room cleanliness:
4.4
Hotel staff:
4.3
Room comfort:
4.1
Location:
4.7
Value:
3.9

79% would recommend to a friend.

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Reviewer score

4
Kirkd
Business
Sebastopol, CA
Aug 26, 2010

Fair Value. Great Location

Nice location. Nice service. Rooms seemed a little runned down. Great location! Great Breakfast.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
2
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
2
Location:
5
Value:
3
Trip purpose:

Business

Review of Canterbury Hotel - Indianapolis Downtown

Reviewer score

4
Anonymous
Business
Ann Arbor, MI
Aug 18, 2010

Convenient to Eli Lilly Headquarters

Nice place and a very comfortable room. The only "miss" was that the water from the bathroom sink was always warm even with just the cold faucet open.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Trip purpose:

Business

Review of Canterbury Hotel - Indianapolis Downtown

Reviewer score

3
Anonymous
Indianapolis
Aug 15, 2010

Charming but out of date

We had not stayed at this hotel before and should have known better when every hotel in the area was booked solid. While it may have charming details like real keys for guest rooms, I was turned off by the old furniture, dark bathrooms and extremely small elevators. It made me feel dirty not to mention that the close space between the front entrance and the valet drive, between the speed and what appeared to be carelessness of the valet staff I thought I was going to be ran over. I really do not recommend this hotel for anyone, way to expensive, not overly impressed by the service save your money many other great hotels in Indianapolis.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
1
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
2
Room comfort:
2
Location:
4
Value:
1
Review of Canterbury Hotel - Indianapolis Downtown

Reviewer score

2
Anonymous
Naperville, IL
Aug 10, 2010

Disappointing

The lobby is very beautiful but the rooms are very small. The fitness room offers only a treadmill and an exercise bike. While the staff is friendly, nothing is written down to guide you to the hotel amenities. We had to call the front desk multiple times for information. We were looking for a nice weekend away but couldn't wait to leave the hotel. Our room was small, not very clean and not very convenient.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
1
Room cleanliness:
1
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
2
Location:
5
Value:
2
Review of Canterbury Hotel - Indianapolis Downtown

Reviewer score

4
Urb
Monticello, IN
Jul 26, 2010

Nice place to stay

Went shopping and out to eat downtown.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
4
Review of Canterbury Hotel - Indianapolis Downtown

Reviewer score

4
MPR
New York
Jul 18, 2010

Historical elegance

the customer service was excellent. The front desk went above and beyond to meet all our needs and requests. Rooms were clean with decorations that showed off the historical nature of the hotel.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
4
Nightlife tip: Short walk from hotel

Right in the heart of downtown. Excellent location.

Review of Canterbury Hotel - Indianapolis Downtown

Reviewer score

3
Missjess1976
Indianapolis In
Jul 6, 2010

Great one time experience

It was a great one time experience. Good location, it's definately historic, which was a great experience I just personally prefer updated amenities and a pool. With that said nice to have staying at the oldest hotel in downtown indianapolis marked off the list!

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
4
Entertainment tip: Short walk from hotel

Slippery noodle great atmospere and live blues music every night of the week!!

Review of Canterbury Hotel - Indianapolis Downtown

Reviewer score

5
Anonymous
Business
Ann Arnor MI
Jun 4, 2010

quiet, regal holiday

I felt very safe in an unknown city, traveled for a convention and was greeted by kind staff and a clean room, The view was excellent and the ATMOSPHERE was like stepping back in time. We were pleasantly surprised.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Trip purpose:

Business

Dining tip: Short walk from hotel

Everything was very close, once you parked at the hotel....you could walk everywhere.

Review of Canterbury Hotel - Indianapolis Downtown

Reviewer score

3
Anonymous
Cincinnati, Oh
May 25, 2010

Excellent Location

The hotel lobby looked very nice. The elevator had a funny smell however. The room was small and needed some upgrades. It had an appearance of not being so clean although you can tell housekeeping had cleaned the room. Plumbing was not good! It took five minutes of running the water in the shower to get it hot. Overall it served its purpose I needed a room downtown so that I could walk to everywhere I needed to go. Might stay again if rates were lower.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
2
Location:
5
Value:
2
Review of Canterbury Hotel - Indianapolis Downtown

Reviewer score

4
Frugal Bachelor
Business
New York, NY
May 24, 2010

Good Location, Great Free Hot Breakfast

Though the Canterbury is currently under renovation, it appears that the bathrooms have been updated and the bed was very comfortable. Main drawback was the outdated television.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
4
Trip purpose:

Business

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