Renaissance Tower Historic Inn, Indianapolis

Very Quiet,Very Clean and we loved the nostalgia of the Inn! We've come back over and over and always recommend it to our friends!

Our room was very clean and appeared to have been recently renovated and redecorated (new carpet smell, fresh looking paint). It was also exceptionally quiet. The bed was comfortable, the sheets clean, and the central air was just the perfect temperature. We didn't have a car in Indy, so this was perfect for walking into downtown. Other reviews from a few years back indicate this place used to be a bit of a dump, but it seems really nice now, and was a big improvement over the hostel in Indy, which is really far from the downtown, and smelled like mold throughout.

Lived there 7 months. It was filthy, dead animal smell inside the cabinets,cigarette burns on the linens, toilet stopped up,bathrm. ceiling flooded, elevators went out and not repaired for over a week, no heat in winter, no hot water frequently, no A/C in beginning of hot weather, no maid service during last month, rats running amok in laundry room, half of the 8 washers and dryers never worked, etc. etc. etc. RUN !!

It's location is great, downtown Indy. Somewhat out of the way, though. It had a very romantic feel. Great for a weekend or even a night getaway!

I think third world was not appropriate. No phone communication for late arrival,if your cab driver can find it, the four poster beds are short sheeted and don't fit in the alcoves, no restaurants with in comfortable walking distance and a real seedy neighborhood.

WOW. We really enjoyed it. The room was huge with a great kitchen. The bed was a great night's sleep. We were impressed with the helpfullness of the staff and the overall cleanliness. No charge for parking

This place is third world. The front desk is a 2x2 window and you can not call it the inn from the outside after hours unless the call knows your room number. Narrow, dark and musty halls will greet you as you leave a small elevator able to lift only 1500 lbs. The carpet is stained!, had not been vacuumed since when. Furniture is cherry but salvation army vintage. The televisions are small and cable is good for picking up interference. The kitchenettes are pathetic. They lack even a simple pot to boil an egg. so much for comforts of home.
The bathroom is small, cramped and moldy. Finally, this hotel is a long 10 blocks from downtown and through questionable neighborhood. They have an uniformed security guard at night. Save your money, go to a super 8 or motel 6. This is one of the worst hotels I have stayed at. Here or even in India.