Indianapolis is the capital of Indiana. The city, commonly known as "Indy," is home to about 807,584 residents and several popular sporting events. That includes the Indianapolis 500, a famous automobile race. In addition to its sporting economy, the city boasts six official cultural districts.
Indianapolis is America's 14th largest city and its third largest capital city. The metropolis boasts bountiful hotel options, but for those looking for something a little different, Indianapolis caters to a special set of interests as well. Indianapolis has several fantasy hotels, or romantic getaway hotels for couples.
The first Sybaris hotel opened in 1974 and the chain, which features whirlpool suites, waterfalls and steam rooms, grew to new locations all over the state, including Indianapolis. Sybaris' Indianapolis location includes 22 individual cottages. The rooms include fireplaces and massage chairs, and the campus, which bills itself as a romantic getaway, has no phones or televisions.
This is the more inexpensive option for travelers looking for a fantasy hotel in Indianapolis. The hotel features theme rooms named after romantic world cities like Venice and Cancun. There are also rooms with Jacuzzis. The hotel's best feature, though, is its proximity to the Indianapolis 500 tracks.
This hotel features highly creative theme rooms. The Fantasuite rooms, of which there are 22, feature private Jacuzzis for relaxing. They also feature elaborate themes that range from Arabian Nights or Alien Invasion to Victorian or Geisha Gardens. There is also a glass slipper whirlpool, north pole, cupid's corner, sherwood forest, and jungle hut-themed rooms.
Slightly outside of Indianapolis, the Irish Cottage Boutique Hotel features romantic private rooms all themed after different counties in Ireland. The cozy rooms all feature watercolor prints by Róisín O’Shea, a master Irish artist. The theme hotel also features blackout curtains, a King Lir indoor swimming pool, Wild Clover Day Spa, an Irish pub and an Irish lounge.
