Finding available hotels near Gen Con Indianapolis requires early planning. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Indianapolis East, located at 7035 Western Select Drive off I-70 Exit 89, is approximately 15 minutes from the Indiana Convention Center via I-70 West. The hotel offers free self-parking included with every room rate. Call (317) 322-0011 for availability. Gen Con is one of North America's largest tabletop gaming conventions, held annually at the Indiana Convention Center and adjacent facilities in downtown Indianapolis. Convention attendance regularly exceeds 60,000 guests, filling downtown Indianapolis hotels quickly. East Indianapolis hotels with highway access to the convention center are a practical option for attendees, exhibitors, game masters, and industry professionals. From Holiday Inn Express Indianapolis East, attendees take I-70 West directly toward downtown Indianapolis, with the Indiana Convention Center accessible via standard downtown exits. The return trip follows the same route, making the daily commute between the hotel and convention clear and consistent throughout Gen Con's four-day run. The hotel's renovated guest rooms include high-speed Wi-Fi and a dedicated work desk — useful for game masters and exhibitors who need to prepare materials in the evenings. Free self-parking accommodates convention-goers traveling with gaming supplies, costumes, and merchandise. Book as early as possible as Gen Con weekend availability is limited.
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Indianapolis East is an IHG Target Triumph Award-winning hotel located at 7035 Western Select Drive, Indianapolis, IN 46219, directly off I-70 Exit 89. The front desk is available 24 hours a day at (317) 322-0011. Standard check-in time is 3:00 PM and check-out is 11:00 AM. The hotel does not accept pets. Guest ratings on Google average 3.9 out of 5 stars based on more than 1,400 reviews. ADA-compliant guest rooms and accessible facilities are available — request an accessible room at time of booking or contact the front desk. IHG One Rewards members earn points on every qualifying stay, redeemable toward free nights at IHG hotels worldwide. Corporate rate programs and group room blocks are available for qualifying business accounts and organizations. The hotel accepts all major credit and debit cards. Free self-parking is included with every room rate at no additional charge. High-speed Wi-Fi, a heated indoor pool, a 24-hour fitness center, and an outdoor basketball court are available on-site. Breakfast is included with every stay.