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14 Jul 2010, 18:32
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Where to stay in Indianapolis
Hiya, Anyone have some ideas of hotels to stay in in Indianapolis during Indianapolis500 weekend and when should I book? I plan on going to the 2011 Indy 500 and want to be as close to Indianapolis Speedway as I can at a reasonable price.
Any help would be great guys.
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15 Jul 2010, 09:19
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Originally Posted by IronLion
Hiya, Anyone have some ideas of hotels to stay in in Indianapolis during Indianapolis500 weekend and when should I book? I plan on going to the 2011 Indy 500 and want to be as close to Indianapolis Speedway as I can at a reasonable price.
Any help would be great guys.
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If you want to be near the track on Memorial Day weekend for a reasonable price I would try the camping section at Bass Pro Shop . Seriously, have a look on expedia as I don't know what is a reasonable price for you. I am going next year as well but I'm staying in Terre Haute.
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15 Jul 2010, 09:25
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Quote:
Originally Posted by IronLion
Hiya, Anyone have some ideas of hotels to stay in in Indianapolis during Indianapolis500 weekend and when should I book? I plan on going to the 2011 Indy 500 and want to be as close to Indianapolis Speedway as I can at a reasonable price.
Any help would be great guys.
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When I went to sess the 2008 Indianapolis 500, I stayed at Days Inn Hotel Airport, close to the Indianapolis Airport...it's a good hotel, with 24 Hour Shuttle to the airport (where you can take the bus to the downtown)...in my opinion, it's the best choice, especially beacuse the connection with the Speedway on the race day is better and less crowded than from/to downtown...
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15 Jul 2010, 19:50
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Originally Posted by marcostraz
When I went to sess the 2008 Indianapolis 500, I stayed at Days Inn Hotel Airport, close to the Indianapolis Airport...it's a good hotel, with 24 Hour Shuttle to the airport (where you can take the bus to the downtown)...in my opinion, it's the best choice, especially beacuse the connection with the Speedway on the race day is better and less crowded than from/to downtown...
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Most of the hotels closest to the Speedway are at the airport.
Be prepared to have to buy a four-day room package...and depending upon the hotel, it might not be cheap.
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16 Jul 2010, 04:09
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How many days would you recommend to stay for? If I arrived sat would you stay for 4 nights in case of rain?
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16 Jul 2010, 06:24
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Make a weekend of it if you are travelling from Brisbane. Go to Carburetion Day, see the parade , get right into it.
You will want to spend 3 hours at least just in the Hall of Fame. 
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16 Jul 2010, 09:02
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How many days would you recommend to stay for? If I arrived sat would you stay for 4 nights in case of rain?
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I made tuesday-to-tuesday...
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16 Jul 2010, 18:17
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Quote:
Originally Posted by marcostraz
When I went to sess the 2008 Indianapolis 500, I stayed at Days Inn Hotel Airport, close to the Indianapolis Airport...it's a good hotel, with 24 Hour Shuttle to the airport (where you can take the bus to the downtown)...in my opinion, it's the best choice, especially beacuse the connection with the Speedway on the race day is better and less crowded than from/to downtown...
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Took your advice and booked at the days in and got a great rate. Thanks for that.
I am real excited. I have wanted to go to the Indy 500 since I was a little boy. Cant wait
Last edited by IronLion; 16 Jul 2010 at 18:25.
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17 Jul 2010, 13:58
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Quote:
Originally Posted by marcostraz
When I went to sess the 2008 Indianapolis 500, I stayed at Days Inn Hotel Airport, close to the Indianapolis Airport...it's a good hotel, with 24 Hour Shuttle to the airport (where you can take the bus to the downtown)...in my opinion, it's the best choice, especially beacuse the connection with the Speedway on the race day is better and less crowded than from/to downtown...
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How much was it?
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17 Jul 2010, 17:31
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How much was it?
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I just booked US $335 for 4 nights. Sat and sun were the most expensive. With breakfast included.
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17 Jul 2010, 18:28
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I just booked US $335 for 4 nights. Sat and sun were the most expensive. With breakfast included.
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That's not too bad. I'd also have to include a return flight to Chicago from London and a return connecting flight from Chicago to Indianapolis.
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