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The Fontana Hotel

Property class: 2.5

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Take advantage of free continental breakfast, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour gym at The Fontana Hotel. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Parking available

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Room options

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Two twin beds with wooden headboards, white bedding, bedside tables, and wall-mounted lamps.

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a red chair, a desk with a phone, and a lamp.

Guest Room with Two Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, wooden headboard, and three framed cityscape pictures on the wall.

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed, Mobility Accessible

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, wooden headboard, and three framed cityscape pictures on the wall.

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed, Roll-in Shower

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Two beds with white linens, a nightstand, a lamp, and a wall-mounted light fixture in a hotel room.

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds, Hearing Accessible

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Two beds with white linens, a nightstand, a lamp, and a wall-mounted light fixture in a hotel room.

Deluxe Room, Multiple Beds

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, wooden headboard, and three framed cityscape pictures on the wall.

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Two beds with white linens, a nightstand, a lamp, and a wall-mounted light fixture in a hotel room.

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(48 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Indianapolis, The Fontana Hotel is connected to the convention center. The area's natural beauty can be seen at White River State Park and popular attractions include Children's Museum of Indianapolis and Indiana State Fairgrounds. Check out an event or a game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, and consider making time for Indianapolis Zoo, a top attraction not to be missed. Break out the clubs and hit the links with a golf course nearby, or seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails. Visit our Indianapolis travel guide
Map
7304 E 21st St, Indianapolis, IN, 46219

What's nearby

  • A cyclist on a forest trail.
    Fort Harrison State Park
    6 min drive - 6.3 miles
  • A large, historic building with a prominent tower and dome, located at a street intersection.
    Mass Ave Cultural Arts District
    8 min drive - 8.0 miles
  • Indiana Black Expo Headquarters
    4 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Eastern Star Church
    5 min drive - 3.3 miles
  • Dave & Buster's
    9 min drive - 10.9 miles

Getting around

  • Indianapolis Station
    19 min drive
  • Indianapolis Intl. Airport (IND)
    31 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    11 min walk
  • Culver's
    7 min walk
  • Arby's
    7 min walk
  • Texas Roadhouse
    2 min drive
  • Circle K
    9 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (USD 10 per night)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym

Family friendly

  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 26 meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices in meeting rooms
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar in bathtub
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Lever door handles
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Non-plastic coffee stirrers available
  • Non-plastic drinking straws available
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels
  • Netflix

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 75.00 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Self parking fee: USD 10.00 per night
  • Pet fee: USD 75.00 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock

We should mention

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Frequently asked questions

Is The Fontana Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 75.00 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for USD 10.00 per night.

What time is check-in at The Fontana Hotel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Fontana Hotel?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is The Fontana Hotel located?

Situated in the business district, this hotel is 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Community Hospital East and within 6 mi (10 km) of Post Road Recreation Center and George Washington Park. Fort Harrison State Park and The Fort Golf Resort are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The Fontana Hotel Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.4

Cleanliness

7.8

Amenities

8.6

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 523 out of 1015 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 214 out of 1015 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 144 out of 1015 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 64 out of 1015 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 70 out of 1015 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet, convenient location. Breakfast could be improved.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Inside was clean, was quiet, staff was friendly
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good stay clean u will enjoy book here
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sovanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place to stay, clean room. Air conditioner work very well. Recommended guests to stay there.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Juaquin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fast easy check in and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was clean and quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Julian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It’s better than most I only stay in the ritz and four seasons but this was last minute and it wasn’t trashy or disgusting could be better dusting and wipe down cleaning but staff was nice and place was nice
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ratthaphong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean place for the price point. Would stay here again. Breakfast could be better but overall we really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, my room was clean and quiet!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

The Fontana hotel is a vary beautiful facility from the main lobby, room ( bedroom, bathroom , etc are really a perfect place to stay. Parking and breakfast are good too.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Hollis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was nice and quiet, perfect for our one-night stay. Rooms were clean and updated. Staff who checked us in was super friendly and kind.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Justyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Had a great time. Hotel room was very spacious
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a fine room for the price.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Tommy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a very clean hotel it also smells good. The staff do a good job at keeping nice and clean
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

Jacqulyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was so friendly! Cute stay! We enjoyed it.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mira

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I'm very friendly and helpful personal
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Nipuna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fontana is a clean and nice property, great value for money. Loved all the Italian style sculptures. Very friendly staff, nice and quiet place great for families. Lot of places for eating out/takeout close by. Amazing weekend stay!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Prahlad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Standard breakfast and parking was safe
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was very clean and had a variety to eat at the continental breakfast. There was plenty of parking and they had security monitoring the parking areas. The staff was helpful as well. Overall, this was a great place to stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Hayden

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Hotel has a nice look to it but needs a deep clean and shining up of some of the hard to reach areas, in a so-so area that has some sketchy looking people walking around, was a good value hotel but wouldn’t bring kids back to it again, room was cramped to put up a pack and play for them
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jacob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and overall clean Hotel. Would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Soledad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The stay was excellent. The AC worked like crazy so that was good considering how hot it was outside. Only underwhelming thing was the breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It definitely had a unique look, and we were allowed to use the pool nextdoor.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was very affordable and clean, but was showing signs of wear.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and cool. The hotel was clean and well maintained. Desk clerk was friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026