Hotel Broad Ripple

Top choice in Indianapolis


This Scandinavian-accented boutique hotel (the owner has Norwegian roots) is a cozy getaway in hip Broad Ripple, offering 13 spacious rooms right along the Monon Trail. A woodsy patio leads to a small bar and lounge, and modern rooms (most with outdoor decks): our favorites are numbers 3, 4, 7 and 8 facing the trail.


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