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
Lobby sitting area
Reception
Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes
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, 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
(16 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 Community Hospital East within 3 miles (5 km) of this hotel. Also, Eastern Star Church is within 3 miles (5 km) and Indiana Avenue Historic District is within 6 miles (10 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
  • Mid-America Motorcycle Speedway - 7 min drive - 7.7 miles
  • Mass Ave Cultural Arts District - 8 min drive - 8.0 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Culver's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Arby's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 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
  • 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; 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
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • 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 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 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 May 30, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Fontana Hotel on May 31, 2026 start from $116, 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. 526 out of 1011 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 200 out of 1011 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 146 out of 1011 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 68 out of 1011 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 71 out of 1011 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Traveled with family
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

8/10 Good

Tiffany

Traveled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Janna

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
If you're sensitive to the smell of bleach this hotel is not for you. However, the room was very clean and the staff was very friendly. A major Pro for me was that it's quiet. I didn't hear ANY interstate traffic and with the exception of people talking in the hallway as they passed our room, it was completely quiet. We weren't fans of the area around the hotel but, we also didn't feel like we were going to be mugged either. It's just run down and there aren't a lot of food choices other than fast food. The hotel is older but the rooms have been renovated and are modern.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Jayne

Traveled with family and small children
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

8/10 Good

Greg

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Karimu

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was clean, staff was nice, comfy bed
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

2/10 Terrible

Arun

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
I stayed here because it used to be Deta by Marriott. After staying here, I can understand why it not any more. The breakfast, the room amenities or even the registration desk reminded me of a third rate hotel. Sorry for such a bad review. I was really disappointed.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Brianne

Business traveler, Traveled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Carol

Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
There was only 1 staff member and was not at the counter when entering. Had to wait about 10 minutes for someone to check me in. They were pleasant and professional when they came to help. The hotel is beautiful. The room was clean and roomy . However, the hotel is definitely undergoing renovation with the new transition to a Marriott style. The safety latches need work and there was a leak in the bathroom sink so water ran all over the floor. Overall the place is clean, safe and quiet and pet friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tanisha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawnetta

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tajhanae

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Alireza

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
There is no microwave available plus super small refrigerator . Breakfast is a joke there, I could have apple first morning but next 3 mornings not even apple available only few sugar low quality stuff. Plus they asking to charge $10 per night extra for parking lot which is not a normal asking while all another same range price hotels in that area not asking for extra charges for parking lot.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denasia

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ezra

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very beautiful and clean!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenny, Ellicott City

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Really nice room and they welcomed our dog.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Airiel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
It was cool
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Paige

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Overbooked 17 rooms so was moved when I was an hour away from checking in.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keri

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Willie

Traveled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Lock on door not working correctly,so you couldn't put bolt lock during bedtime. Kids running up and down skinny hallway with parents not saying anything. I'm sure if they were black Police would have been called.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

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