Official Indy Hotel and Parking Thread
I have seen a few threads about tickets, but not much regarding hotels and parking in Indy for the B1G Championship. I am planning to attend with family for the first time this year, and I am hoping to get some advice from those who have done this in the past. It looks like most of the downtown hotels are full. Do those tend to open back up as OSU fans and others cancel throughout the week? I booked something outside of Indy for Saturday night, but I am curious if it makes sense to keep checking back…or would those reservations have been needed months ago? As far as parking, what is the situation? I know it won’t be anything like Ann Arbor, but are there a good number of lots around the stadium? Is there an alumni tailgate / parking area? Any good restaurants to grab some food and drinks before the game? Thanks in advance! I am excited to experience my first B1G Championship. Go Blue!!!
November 27th, 2022 at 10:42 PM ^
Sir this isn't the NextDoor app.
November 27th, 2022 at 10:44 PM ^
Last year we parked in a garage across the street from the slippery noodle. The outdoor fan fest was right there. Was surprisingly cheap, like $20. However it took at least an hour to get out. I really enjoyed barhopping vs tradition tailgating.
November 29th, 2022 at 12:53 PM ^
Good info, thanks!
November 27th, 2022 at 10:47 PM ^
Don't forget to check AirBnB and VRBO. We landed a small, 2-bedroom house just under one mile from the stadium for $320 out the door last night. Great reviews and looks nice. Walking distance so we don't have to worry about parking or enjoying a few beers and driving. I just checked AirBnB and there's a condo about the same distance going for $380. 3 bedrooms, 8 guests.
November 27th, 2022 at 10:49 PM ^
Hotels will likely remain fairly difficult depending on what you’re willing to spend. Plenty of parking/tailgate options around the stadium. We were a couple blocks from it last year (McCarty lot) and tailgated all day. Food/drinks will be easier the further away from the stadium you get. We tried to pop into a couple bars within walking distance of the stadium mid-tailgate and lines were out the door (a block long at the Slippery Noodle).
November 27th, 2022 at 10:53 PM ^
I went last year and stayed outside of downtown. The hotels didn’t open back up throughout the week and we were lucky to get one booked. As far as parking goes I’m not sure because we ubered downtown. Was easy to get one down there but after the game was a nightmare. Easily the most expensive Uber I’ve ever had. There are a few tailgates around the stadium. We went to the B1G tailgate on Georgia street. They had food and beer and was an easy walk to Lucas oil. Also had the SEC title game playing on a big screen. Hope you have a great time and Go blue!
November 29th, 2022 at 12:56 PM ^
Great, thanks for the info.
November 27th, 2022 at 10:59 PM ^
Bars I enjoyed last year: brothers bar and grill, Tiki bobs, and killroys.
November 27th, 2022 at 11:24 PM ^
We missed out last year, so made sure we are in this time! Easily booked a Holiday Inn Express in Kokomo - an hour in the right direction for West Michiganders.
November 29th, 2022 at 1:18 PM ^
Yeah, we made a reservation in Gas City. Ideally I want to snag something within walking distance to the stadium.
November 27th, 2022 at 11:30 PM ^
You MIGHT be able to find a hotel room in Indy, b/c Purdue is only a 70 mile one way drive. I would think most of their fans would not spend the extra hotel $$$ if they can be back in 60 - 75 minutes. Parking many be an issue, unless your hotel offers it.
I guess it all depends on how many of their long distance (150+ miles) fans attend. Being that there is a strong possibility of them losing, they may not get many long distance fans either.
November 28th, 2022 at 1:24 AM ^
I was wondering if the alumni association is coordinating a shuttle service to any of the suburbs/hotels.
Haven't heard anything organized as of yet.
The uber back to the hotel after the game is what has me worried..
November 28th, 2022 at 4:00 AM ^
Will there be a Michigan section of the stadium?
November 29th, 2022 at 1:20 PM ^
I believe that there generally is a section for UofM’s allotted tickets.
November 28th, 2022 at 6:27 AM ^
I booked the Hampton yesterday around 2pm. There seemed to be quite a few rooms available at the various downtown hotels. It wasn't cheap but nice to not have to worry about driving or parking.
November 28th, 2022 at 6:39 AM ^
Give it a few days. I'm sure OSU fans are holding onto their hotel reservation till the last second, like last year. It should open up. Down town Indy is set up perfectly for the game day experience, Georgia street will be rocking. O'Reilly's Irish Pub & Restaurant is the official Michigan backer bar in town. Great environment last year. let me till you and anyone that wasnt in Indy last year. If you plan on sitting down and eating anywhere within walking distance of the stadium, you better plan accordingly.. We went down around 1pm and every place was 3+ hour waits. once people found an table they didn't move for hours. We went to Giordano's, a bit of a walk , but the best pizza in town. go blue
November 29th, 2022 at 1:23 PM ^
That’s what I was wondering. So OSU fans dumped their reservations 1-2 days before the game? Thanks for the tip on restaurants.
November 28th, 2022 at 9:21 AM ^
I just booked the downtown Marriott. They had 5 rooms left.
November 28th, 2022 at 9:58 AM ^
Can anyone tell me from experience what quality of souvenirs to expect this saturday?
I want to buy a few shirts, but Im hoping for the higher quality American Apparel 50/50 shirts...
I like the mden back to back shirt, but not sure the quality:
November 28th, 2022 at 10:01 AM ^
Any advice on best lot/area for tailgating around the stadium? It’s going to be 51 degrees and dry so we will definitely be tailgating before the game rather than hitting a bar or restaurant!