Looking Glass Inn – A Favorite for Families in Indianapolis
About the Hotel
Historic District Lodging
The Looking Glass Inn is in Indianapolis' Old Northside Historic District, surrounded by Queen Anne and Italianate mansions. The Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site is 0.5 km away, and the Indiana Convention Center is within walking distance. The inn has six guestrooms and one suite, each with Victorian-era antiques, premium bedding, and free WiFi. Select rooms include fireplaces or 2-person Jacuzzi tubs.
Breakfast & Local Dining
A continental breakfast with fresh fruit, pastries, yogurt, and a waffle station is served daily. Coffee, tea, and juices are available. For other meals, Mass Ave and the Murat Theatre area-known for restaurants and theaters-are a short walk away.
Leisure & Nearby Attractions
Guests can borrow from the inn's movie collection or book an on-call massage. The Morris-Butler House and Benjamin Harrison Home are nearby. Downtown Indianapolis attractions like Monument Circle (2 km) and the Indianapolis Zoo (3 km) are easily accessible.
Transport & Accessibility
The inn is 2.4 miles from Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis and 25 km from Indianapolis International Airport. Bus #7 stops nearby, providing access to central transit routes. The Old Northside district is walkable, with restaurants, theaters, and historic sites close by.
Guest Services & Policies
The Hideaway Suite accommodates up to 4 guests, while most rooms are for 2. Breakfast is included; room rates are settled upon arrival. Cancellations require advance notice due to the inn's small size. Non-smoking rooms feature air conditioning, private baths, and some with claw-foot tubs.
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Wi-Fi
- Free parking
- Concierge desk
- No pets allowed
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
Guest Parking
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Services
- Housekeeping
- Dry cleaning
Dining
- Snack bar
- Picnic area/ Tables
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Board games
Spa & Leisure
- Garden area
- Massage
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Sitting area
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Dining table
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Media
- Flat-screen TV
Room decor
- Carpeted floor