
JW Marriott Indianapolis
Best for large conferences, weddings and guests who need direct, climate-controlled access to the Indiana Convention Center and Lucas Oil Stadium.
Prices in other currencies are estimates. You’re charged in USD.
JW Marriott Indianapolis is a large, 4-star, convention-focused downtown hotel with extensive meeting space and multiple on-site restaurants — good for conference attendees, wedding parties, and travelers wanting immediate access to the Indiana Convention Center. Hilton Indianapolis Hotel & Suites is a full-service, 4-star Hilton in the heart of downtown offering many suite layouts and accessible rooms — a solid pick for travelers who prefer Hilton-brand rooms and suite-style layouts.
Updated

Best for large conferences, weddings and guests who need direct, climate-controlled access to the Indiana Convention Center and Lucas Oil Stadium.

Best for travelers who want Hilton-brand suites and diverse suite/room configurations within easy walking distance of downtown attractions.
When JW Marriott Indianapolis wins: choose JW Marriott if you need large-capacity meeting and event space (including the Midwest’s largest ballroom), direct skywalk access to the Indiana Convention Center, or prefer multiple on-site signature dining options such as Dean’s Steak & Seafood and High Velocity.
When Hilton Indianapolis Hotel & Suites wins: pick the Hilton if you want more suite-style rooms and mobility/hearing-accessible options, an indoor pool, or a recognizable Hilton experience with on-site self- and valet-parking choices.
Bottom line: both are full-service downtown hotels within walking distance of major Indianapolis landmarks. JW Marriott is the obvious choice for large events, group business travel, and guests wanting an event-driven property and upscale steakhouse; Hilton is a practical alternative for travelers prioritizing suites, an indoor pool, and Hilton loyalty benefits.
| Category | JW Marriott Indianapolis | Hilton Indianapolis Hotel & Suites |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Large, convention and events hotel with upscale dining and active public spaces | City-center Hilton with many suite types and practical full-service amenities |
| Location (downtown) | 10 S West Street; connected by climate-controlled skywalk to the Indiana Convention Center and Lucas Oil Stadium | |
| Size (guest rooms) | About 1,005+ rooms (one of the city’s largest hotels) | 352 rooms |
| Year built / notable build facts | Opened 2011 as part of a multi-hotel Marriott complex; tall, 33–34 story building | Not published |
| Pools | No on-site swimming pool or hot tub (current listings show none) | Indoor pool (number of pools listed as 1) |
| Restaurants & bars | Dean’s Steak & Seafood (steakhouse), High Velocity (sports bar), Starbucks, Loaf + Vine Market, Lobby Bar | 2 restaurants, snack bar/deli, 2 bars/lounges, coffee shop/cafe and room service (limited hours) |
| Spa & wellness | No full-service spa; complimentary 24-hour fitness center (Peloton, weights) | Wheelchair-accessible spa listed among amenities — full spa services Not published |
| Known for | Huge meeting/event space (over 100,000 sq ft) and the largest ballroom in the Midwest | Hilton brand recognition and a wide mix of suite and accessible room types |
| Meeting & event space | Over 100,000 sq ft of meeting space across 54+ rooms, including JW Grand Ballroom (40,500 sq ft) | Conference space size listed as 6,800 sq ft with 18 meeting rooms |
| Parking | On-site self-parking and valet for a surcharge (self-parking entrances off Maryland & Washington St.) | Covered parking, self parking (surcharge) and valet parking (surcharge); secured parking available |
| Accessibility features | Wheelchair-accessible property with accessible paths and accessible fitness center and restaurant | Multiple wheelchair-accessible features (paths, van parking, public washrooms, rooms listed for mobility/hearing access) |
JW Marriott sits directly on the convention corridor with a climate-controlled skywalk to the Indiana Convention Center and Lucas Oil Stadium.
Best choice if proximity and direct indoor access to convention and stadium venues is a priority.
Hilton Indianapolis Hotel & Suites is a full-service downtown hotel within walking distance of key downtown landmarks.
A very convenient downtown option for sightseeing and downtown errands with easy walking access to landmarks.
JW Marriott is a large property with mostly traditional hotel rooms and a selection of executive/club rooms.
Choose JW Marriott when you need standard hotel rooms in a very large property with executive lounge options for elites.
Hilton offers a broad range of room types, including many suites and mobility/hearing-accessible configurations.
Hilton is the better choice for guests who specifically want more suite options or family-friendly suite layouts.
JW Marriott provides a mix from an upscale steakhouse to a sports bar and quick service coffee and market options.
Pick JW Marriott if you want a dedicated steakhouse plus varied on-site dining for both casual and formal meals.
Hilton has multiple dining outlets and bars, plus a coffee shop/cafe and limited room service.
Hilton covers the bases for full-service hotel dining and quick meals without the single high-end steakhouse focus.
JW Marriott does not currently list an on-site pool or hot tub.
Not the right choice if having an on-site pool is essential.
Hilton Indianapolis Hotel & Suites lists an indoor pool among its amenities.
Choose the Hilton if an indoor pool matters to your stay.
JW Marriott leans on a larger, complimentary fitness center and on-site bars for nightlife.
Good for fitness-minded guests and those who prefer hotel bars to off-property nightlife.
Hilton provides 24-hour fitness, bars and lists a wheelchair-accessible spa among amenities though full spa services are not detailed.
Hilton offers standard fitness and evening bar options; full spa details aren’t published in the supplied listing.

JW Marriott — has over 100,000 sq ft of meeting space and the Midwest’s largest ballroom (JW Grand Ballroom).

Hilton — wider selection of suites (Junior Suites, One-Bedroom King Suite, 2 Queen Junior Suites) and many rooms with fridges and sofa beds.

Hilton — lists an indoor pool and pool amenities; JW Marriott currently does not list any on-site pool.

JW Marriott — Dean’s Steak & Seafood is an on-property, reservation-friendly steakhouse with a curated wine and oyster program.
JW Marriott — it’s directly connected via a climate-controlled skywalk to the Indiana Convention Center and Lucas Oil Stadium.
Hilton Indianapolis Hotel & Suites lists an indoor pool in its amenities; JW Marriott’s current listings do not show a pool or hot tub.
Hilton — its room types include many suites and rooms explicitly listing fridges and sofa beds; JW Marriott has suites but fewer suite-style, family-forward listings.
No. Both hotels are all-ages downtown properties and neither is beachfront.
Explore how JW Marriott Indianapolis stacks up against other hotels nearby:
vs. sites like Expedia, Hotels.com and other OTAs ·