Wanderlust World Wanderlust World Escape the high-priced hotel rooms of downtown Indianapolis, Indiana, by booking a motel room set along Interstate 74. The 400-mile east-west highway runs through five states, including Indiana, and is just 10 minutes outside Indianapolis’ city center. While traveling through Indy, the interstate cuts through a mixture of industrial and suburban neighborhoods, alongside everything from tract homes to salt quarries and warehouses.
Book a room in a hotel on Victory Drive, a small street that runs along I-74. Start the day at La Quinta Inn and Suites Indianapolis South with a swim in the outdoor pool or sampling from the free breakfast spread. For added comfort, book a room with a jetted tub, microwave and refrigerator. Pets are allowed as well with a per-night, per-pet free. Kids 17 and under stay free at the budget-friendly Red Roof Inn Indianapolis South. The hotel also permits pets completely free of charge. Greatimes Family Park, a theme park with bumper boats, a two-story arcade and miniature golf course, is less than five minutes from the hotel.
Stay close to the calm waters of White River, a waterway that passes under Interstate 74. America's Best Inn Indianapolis Hotel has some guest rooms with microwaves and refrigerators and a handful of eco-friendly rooms outfitted with water and energy-efficient products. Free breakfast is served each morning and the hotel is just steps from a 24-hour diner. Relax at Knights Inn Indianapolis Airport South by taking a dip in the seasonal outdoor pool. There are also suites with whirlpool tubs and kitchenettes. Pets are allowed for a per-night, per-pet fee. Do a load of laundry in the coin-operated laundry facilities.
Interstate 74 runs along the bustling runways of Indianapolis International Airport. Nearby Comfort Suites offers free transportation to the terminals. The hotel serves complimentary breakfast in the morning and provides grab-and-go bags for early risers. The hotel also has connecting rooms and suites with whirlpool tubs. Geared toward long-term travelers, Extended Stay America-Indianapolis-Airport provides discounted weekly rates. The hotel has rooms with fully equipped kitchens and a 24-hour coin-operated laundromat. Up to two pets are permitted in some rooms for a fee.
Find a hotel set on Rockville Road, a major street near the edge of town. Microtel Inn and Suites by Wyndham Indianapolis Airport has “Park and Fly” packages and complimentary 24-hour airport shuttle service. The bar and grill across the street provides free delivery to the hotel. Enjoy a free breakfast at Sleep Inn Airport as you peruse the complimentary newspaper. For a nominal per-night fee, up to two pets weighing up to 15 pounds each are allowed. Both hotels are less than a 10-minute drive from the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.