IN Indianapolis Crowne Plaza at Union Station Downtown

[steelbob]

We stayed at the Crowne Plaza on Saturday, July 14 2007. $45 plus tax. My wife and I were traveling with our two children ages 3 and 6. We were greeted out front by the valets and informed that self parking was $18 with no in and out privileges or valet parking for $23 with unlimited in and out. Kind of high, but we knew this going in. We opted for self parking since everything was in walking distance. The valets were very friendly and didn't act put out at all that we didn't use them. Check in was fast and the desk clerk was very friendly. They accommodated our request for two beds and non-smoking room. The room was very clean and well appointed. The bathroom was small but also clean. The two double beds seemed a little small, but were very comfortable. The linens were top quality and very soft. Our only complaint was the noise level all night long. There were several weddings and parties going on, and the guests seemed to congregate and get quite loud. My wife said she had trouble sleeping because of the noise, but would stay there again. Some of the rooms were right by the pool. I don't know how those people slept! We didn't eat in the hotel restaurant, but the prices were comparable to any casual dining restaurant. Overall, we were satisfied with our stay, and wouldn't hesitate to stay there again. However, I'm glad I only paid $45 a night instead of the $139 listed on the hotel's web site. The best part of the hotel is it's proximity to the mall and all downtown activities and the comfort of the beds. The worst part was the noise level.