JW Marriott Indianapolis in Indianapolis
✅ Exceptional personalized service by staff members like Meseret and bartender Eric, who created custom cocktails and remembered guest preferences. ✅ Spacious, clean rooms with excellent water pressure in showers and soundproofing that contributes to a quiet stay. ✅ Convenient onsite amenities including a lively bar, Italian restaurant, fitness centre, spa, and pool. ✅ Great views of the city, stadiums, and parks from higher floor rooms, especially the Corner Executive Suite. ✅ Efficient and welcoming check-in process, with attentive concierge and lounge staff enhancing the guest experience. ❌ Parking is confusing with two entrances and issues with pre-paid parking cards not always working, sometimes requiring additional payment. ❌ Rooms can feel small compared to expectations for a four-star hotel, with some lacking refrigerators and hot water issues reported. ❌ Breakfast quality received mixed reviews, with complaints about limited healthy options and lack of fruit. ❌ Noise from nearby construction affected some guests, and the hotel could improve communication about such disruptions. ❌ Some guests found the front desk service robotic and unwelcoming, indicating inconsistency in staff friendliness.
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Description
JW Marriott Indianapolis is a four-star hotel built in 2011, offering a variety of room types including Executive Suites and a 1 Bedroom Presidential Suite. The hotel features modern amenities such as air conditioning, soundproof rooms, and free WiFi. Guests can enjoy a restaurant and bar onsite, as well as a fitness centre, spa, and pool. The hotel has 24-hour security, express check-in/check-out, and facilities for disabled guests. Rooms range from Guest Double rooms to Skyline View Double rooms, with some located on higher floors for city views. The staff receives frequent praise for attentive and personalized service, particularly in the Executive Lounge and bar. Parking can be confusing and may incur extra charges despite prepayment, so it’s wise to clarify in advance. Overall, the hotel scores 9/10 with strong marks for cleanliness, service, and location.
Location
The hotel is located on South West Street in downtown Indianapolis. It is part of the Marriott Place complex, which includes three other Marriott hotels. Nearby attractions include Lucas Oil Stadium and Victory Field, visible from some rooms, and two museums directly across the street. The hotel is also close to the canal paths and local parks. The nearest airport is Plymouth Airport (PLY), about 178 km away. For dining outside the hotel, the Osteria Pronto restaurant is just 75 meters away and is rated 8/10. The hotel’s central location makes it convenient for both business and leisure travelers.
Tips
- Clarify parking arrangements and fees at check-in to avoid unexpected charges.
- Request higher floor rooms if city views are important, as lower floors may have limited views.
- Use the Executive Lounge and bar services to experience the highly praised personalized service.
Policies and conditions
- Child policies: Children of all ages are welcome at this property. Additional fees may be charged for children using existing beds. Add the number of children to get a more accurate price.
- Cribs and Extra Beds: Extra bed and crib policies may vary according to room type. Please refer to the room type details for more information.
- Breakfast: A la carte [Mon - Sun] 06:30-11:00 Open Additional breakfast fees are not included in the total and need to be paid at the property.
- Deposit Policy: Deposit required A fixed amount of US$350.00 is charged. This property accepts credit cards The deposit will be returned to the original account of payment on the day of check-out.
- Pets: Pets are not allowed
- Service animals: Service animals are allowed
- Age Requirements: The main guest checking in must be at least 18 years old
- Paying at the hotel: AmericanExpress, MasterCard, Visa, UnionPay, JSB, DinersClub
- Check in time: 16:00. Check out time: 11:00.
Services and facilities
- ATM
- Shopping on site
- Air conditioning
- Elevator/lift
- Currency exchange
- Smoke-free property
- Heating
- Security guard
- Newspapers
- Gift shop
- Express check-in/check-out
- Television in lobby
- Fire Extinguisher
- All Spaces Non-Smoking (public and private)
- Reception desk
- Soundproof rooms
- Room service
- Cable TV
- Hairdryer
- Shower/Bathtub
- Bathrobe
- Alarm clock
- Accessibility features
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Wheelchair access to restaurant
- Ironing
- Luggage storage
- Laundry
- Safe-deposit box
- Concierge services
- Dry-cleaning
- Shoe shine
- Luggage storage
- Telephone
- Bar
- Coffee/tea for guests
- Breakfast
- Cafe
- Restaurant
- Snack bar
- Free Wi-Fi
- Internet
- English
- Multi-language staff
- Hiking
- Parking
- Parking nearby
- Garage
- Swimming pool
- Seasonal indoor swimming pool
- Business center
- Event facilities
- Fax and copy machine
- Meeting and presentation facilities
- Conference Hall
- Fitness facilities
- Gym
- Massage
- Spa
- First Aid Kit
- Babysitting and childcare
- Pets Not Allowed
Street view
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Reviews
The parking is not very clear. There are two entrances both show all the other brands. Drove By the first entrance because JW Marriott was not shown.
Check in was pretty quick. Room was good. On then 9th floor corner. Wish had higher floor but the 9th was decent. There are two different elevator groups. One only goes to 22nd floor. The other starts at 23 and up. That’s the first one you run into after check in though.
Overall a good hotel.
Alex was a delight and the food was delicious.
They made the trip extra special It is service like this that makes the JD Marriott an exceptional property.
It was sooooo busy every night, yet Eric, the bartender, made the experience feel personal and top-tier. His drinks were absolutely delicious — he created a special cucumber martini for me on the spot, and it was so good I came back the next day just to get another one.
What really stood out was Eric’s service and attention to detail. He remembered it was my birthday, wished me well, and immediately knew exactly what I wanted without me even having to ask. Even with the bar packed, he still managed to check on everyone, keep the water flowing, and make sure every guest felt taken care of. He also introduced us to a few of his other signature mixes, and they were just as good.
Eric is truly one of the best bartenders I’ve had — skilled, professional, friendly, and incredibly efficient under pressure. I will absolutely be back, and I’ll definitely be stopping by the bar to see Eric again.
We stayed at the JW Marriott Indianapolis for our wedding night, and it was absolutely perfect from start to finish. The staff went above and beyond to make our stay special — we were greeted with such kindness and care, and every detail truly made us feel celebrated.
Our Corner Executive Suite was stunning — spotless, spacious, and with an incredible view overlooking Lucas Oil Stadium and Victory Field right outside our windows. The shower was the star of the room, offering amazing water pressure and multiple shower heads for a truly luxurious experience.
The sparkling wine and chocolates were the perfect touch to end our night as newlyweds. Everything about our stay exceeded our expectations, and we can’t thank the JW Marriott team enough for making our wedding night so memorable. Highly recommend this hotel to anyone looking for exceptional service, comfort, and a touch of luxury!
POIs near hotel
Cafe and Restaurants near hotel
Marginal Italian cuisine restaurant with horrible service and will cost you in the end.
3 of 5 arrived for 6p reservation, 2 coming shortly. Ordered Brushetta, bottle of wine, and one additional wine.
Appetizer came first, no wine, Wine arrived. Other 2 members of party arrived and ask hostess where we were. Her comment was she didn’t know where we were seated but the customer could “look around”. Really? You had our name and seated us knowing 2 more were coming.
Defeatingly slow service, server disappeared for long periods, ordered more wine, long waits to take orders, just anything.
Ordered 2 spaghetti and meatballs, 2 tortellini, and a salmon. Ordered a single glass of wine, took almost entire meal to get.
Finally got desert, got check and ready to leave, over 3 hours later.
Open Table advised $7 valet or four hours Self park. Outside valet advised no valet but Self park free if eating at hotel. Went to host stand and was given ticket but host indicated if over an hour and a half might be additional charge. That charge was $23 times 2 vehicles. On top of $317 tab.
So NO Free Self Park!
Food was okay, nothing exceptional. Ordered 4 house salads. Supposed to have cranberries, one did and 3 didn’t. Food was sort of nondescript, no offer of parmesan, no spice in the cooked results.
Avoid this one, opt for Bucca or a decent place avoid the expensive parking.
The hotel lobby was beautiful though
Frequently asked questions about JW Marriott Indianapolis
What types of rooms are available at JW Marriott Indianapolis?
Room types include Guest Quadruple room, Guest Double room, Corner Quadruple room, Corner Double room, Executive Quadruple room, Executive Double room, High Floor View Quadruple room, High Floor View Double room, Skyline View Double room, Executive Suite, and 1 Bedroom Presidential Suite.
Is parking available at the hotel and are there any issues to be aware of?
The hotel offers free parking, but guests have reported confusion with two entrances and problems with parking cards even after prepayment, sometimes requiring additional payment at the booth.
Are pets allowed at JW Marriott Indianapolis?
Pets are not allowed at the property, but service animals are permitted.
What dining options are available within or near the hotel?
The hotel has an onsite restaurant and bar. Nearby, Osteria Pronto restaurant is 75 meters away and has an 8/10 rating.
Are there any special services or amenities for business travelers?
Yes, the hotel includes a business centre, meeting and banquet facilities, express check-in/check-out, and free WiFi.




























































































