Oct 12

Oct 12 The Alexander: Chicest Boutique Hotel in Indianapolis, Indiana

indys chicest boutique hotel: the alexander

Indianapolis is just an hour away from Bloomington making it a great weekend getaway destination. I was immediately drawn to The Alexander Hotel downtown because of their art collection throughout the hotel. The location is ideal; close to Bankers Life Fieldhouse, Lucas Oil Stadium, Monument Circle, not to mention walking distance to my favorite brunch at Milktooth.

Disclaimer: I received a complimentary stay at The Alexander Hotel but all opinions are my own.

indys chicest boutique hotel: the alexander hotel

indys chicest boutique hotel: the alexander hotel lobby

indys chicest boutique hotel: alexander hotel

This hotel is Instagram gold. Don't you agree? I'll be sharing more about the hotel art collection in my next post.

The rooms are bright and modern with pops of color here and there. Beware - the local goodies in the mini bar area are dangerously good!

Take time to lounge but don't forget to explore this gorgeous city. The Cultural Trail, a walking and biking trail, is just outside the front door and the hotel comes equipped with bikes for guests to use at no extra charge. Cruise around downtown or head to one of the nearby attractions like the White River State Park or the Indianapolis Art Museum.

After a full day, head back to the hotel for cocktails at Plat 99.

indys chicest boutique hotel: cocktails at plat 99

Serving up Indiana beer on tap, wine and some crafty cocktails, this lounge is a popular spot for hotel guests and locals. Bonus - they give each table a bag truffle popcorn. Soak up some sun on the patio or get cozy on the sofas inside and watch the bartenders work their magic. If you're in the mood for a light dinner or late night snack, check out their menu. The ultimate grilled cheese (local cappicola, goat cheese, arugula, sriracha aoli) is killer.

indys chicest boutique hotel: plat 99 at the alexander

If you're in the mood for dinner, head downstairs to Cerulean. Their menu is always changing serving locally sourced produce and meats it is always a treat to see what they've come up with.

indys chicest boutique hotel: cerulean restaurant

Dessert is a must. Suck it up.

indys chicest boutique hotel: dessert at cerulean

Superb customer service, cozy rooms, one of a kind art, and fabulous on site dining and drinks, The Alexander has it all. I look forward to my next visit!

Want a free night's stay at The Alexander? Enter the #ArtoftheSelfie contest on Instagram. To Enter: Follow The Alexander, @thealexanderhotel, post your best selfie, and tag it with #Artoftheselfie. A new winner is announced each month!

The Alexander
333 S Delaware St, Indianapolis, IN 46204
(317) 624-8200

To learn more about The Alexander click here.

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emily hines

Raised in the South with a love of Spanish moss, craftsman bungalows and front porches, I am Emily Hines, writer, dreamer and beer drinker. You can find me strolling down a century old city block snapping iPhone photos of colorful facades and searching for flea market treasures.

With my burly husband Ryan, I enjoy searching for edible mushrooms to escape the hum of the city. He proudly donned the beard and man bun way before it reached the masses – a critical point he’ll remind you of whenever he sees an Urban Outfitters.

Dog mom to two wild black lab pups: Junebug, in honor of the summer beetles she’d follow around as a puppy and Lula, my swimmer who was named after the Tallulah river in Georgia. Both constant companions.

My traveling goal is to find the hidden gems. There are stories everywhere, you just have to find them. Let’s hit the road.

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