The Fontana Hotel

2.5 star property
Hotel with free WiFi, connected to the convention center in Indianapolis

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Lobby sitting area
Reception
Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes
Lobby sitting area
Fitness facility

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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7304 E 21st St, Indianapolis, IN, 46219
  • Place, Indiana Black Expo Headquarters
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Eastern Star Church
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Fort Harrison State Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Indianapolis, IN (IND-Indianapolis Intl.)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Room options

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed, Mobility Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed, Roll-in Shower

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds, Hearing Accessible

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Room, Multiple Beds

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(29 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Indianapolis

In suburbs.You'll find Indiana Black Expo Headquarters and Pleasant Run Golf Course within 3 miles (5 km) of this hotel. Community Hospital East and Eastern Star Church are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Indiana Black Expo Headquarters - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Eastern Star Church - 5 min drive - 3.3 miles
  • Fort Harrison State Park - 6 min drive - 6.3 miles
  • Mass Ave Cultural Arts District - 8 min drive - 8.0 miles
  • Dave & Buster's - 9 min drive - 10.9 miles

Getting around

  • Indianapolis Station - 19 min drive
  • Indianapolis Intl. Airport (IND) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Culver's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Arby's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Texas Roadhouse - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬8 min walk

About this property

The Fontana Hotel

Hotel with free WiFi, connected to the convention center in Indianapolis
Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. There are 26 meeting rooms available. The business-friendly The Fontana Hotel also features a 24-hour fitness center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and express check-out. Parking is available for a fee.

This Indianapolis hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 121 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Front-desk safe
  • ATM
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
The Fontana Hotel offers 121 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Beds feature premium bedding. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels and Netflix. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Indianapolis hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Hypo-allergenic bedding and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Mini-fridge

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (USD 10 per night)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices in meeting rooms
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar in bathtub
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Lever door handles
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels
  • Netflix

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 75.00 per pet, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Self parking fee: USD 10.00 per night
  • Pet fee: USD 75.00 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Union Pay, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Fontana Hotel to the airport?

The Fontana Hotel is 21.8 mi (31-min drive) away from the Indianapolis Intl. Airport (IND) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Fontana Hotel?

As of Jun 26, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Fontana Hotel on Jun 28, 2026 start from $111, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does The Fontana Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Fontana Hotel.

Does The Fontana Hotel offer free breakfast?

The Fontana Hotel offers free continental breakfast every day from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at The Fontana Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at The Fontana Hotel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM.

Is there free parking at The Fontana Hotel?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for USD 10.00 per night.

Does The Fontana Hotel have a pool?

The Fontana Hotel does not have a pool.

Does The Fontana Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Fontana Hotel to downtown Indianapolis?

The Fontana Hotel is 6.6 mi away from Indianapolis.

The Fontana Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 505 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 212 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 146 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 69 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 70 out of 1002 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, friendly and helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Karimu

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was clean, staff was nice, comfy bed
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a quirky cool hidden gem in Indianapolis. The staff are friendly and helpful and proud of their hotel. The rooms are comfortable and the place is pristine. I highly recommend it
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was perfect for what I needed
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Chloe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Jayne

Liked: Cleanliness
Smelled good when you walked in, room was clean and plenty of room for the 3 of us. Breakfast was mediocre.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Innocent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Cody

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was awesome and the rooms were super clean!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly staff clean hotel
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
AC KEPT ROOM COOL. Room clean
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Tiffany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were very sweaty and moist. And the doors to the room were very hard to close and open. Otherwise a nice stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very friendly and polite. Rooms were very clean, location was great
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Liked: Amenities
Beautiful hotel for a very reasonable rate
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Aaron

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Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Brianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was our first time staying and it was what we needed as we were not in the hotel much. It was clean and the bathroom was very large.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Darin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay at.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Monique

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was great from check in to check out
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very beautiful place
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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2/10 Terrible

matthew

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Door was broke someone walk in our room because they double booked our room then security walked in said call front office it was a mess
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mrs Kendra

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mrs Kendra

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great stay with my family.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025