Looking Glass Inn
Bed and Breakfast in Indianapolis, IN
3-Star Hotel
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Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more
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About this bed and breakfast
Bed & breakfast with free breakfast, near Gainbridge Fieldhouse
Along with a snack bar/deli, this smoke-free bed & breakfast has a microwave in a common area and concierge services. Free breakfast (local cuisine), free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, dry cleaning, a 24-hour front desk, and express check-in are onsite.
Looking Glass Inn offers 7 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Beds feature premium bedding. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and in-room massages can be requested.
Along with a snack bar/deli, this smoke-free bed & breakfast has a microwave in a common area and concierge services. Free breakfast (local cuisine), free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, dry cleaning, a 24-hour front desk, and express check-in are onsite.
Looking Glass Inn offers 7 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Beds feature premium bedding. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and in-room massages can be requested.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
TV
Garden
Map of Indianapolis, IN
Available Rooms
ROSE ROOM
1 King • 312 ft²
Sleeps 2
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GOLD ROOM
1 Queen • 224 ft²
Sleeps 2
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GREEN ROOM
1 Queen • 165 ft²
Sleeps 2
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WILLOW ROOM
1 Queen • 252 ft²
Sleeps 2
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CRIMSON ROOM
1 Queen • 224 ft²
Sleeps 2
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Ratings and reviews
2.5 / 5.0
I love the looking glass in. The staff is amazing and the room was very comfortable. I immediately felt right at home and would definitely return.
1.5 / 5.0
The staff was fine. The bed in the Willow Room was very soft and uncomfortable to the point that sleep was very difficult. We had a conference that started at 8;00 so we needed to eat breakfast promptly at 7:00 as advertised, only to not serving did not occur until 7:15, making us late to the conference session.... probably not return.
2.5 / 5.0
The stay was great! However we were only there one night! The only thing that could be better is having an option for something warm for breakfast. The Inn is in a goid locution! Nice historic area! Would like to stay longer next time.
2.0 / 5.0
Pros: cleanest place ever, beautiful property, easy check in, thoughtful/tasteful room design, easy entry. Loved the access to ice and filtered water. Nice pillows.
Cons: the best was VERY uncomfortable. Whenever one of us moved the other one rolled to the center of the mattress. The water pressure was extremely low in the shower. That might not bother everyone. Also, I was expecting a breakfast, rather than just a little continental. It’s okay, it’s just not what I’m used to from B and Bs.
5.0 / 5.0
Love the history of the house. Great rooms and had everything we needed. Great Friendly Staff. Clean Room. Great location
5.0 / 5.0
Friendly staff. Beautiful place.
2.5 / 5.0
Comfortable historic house in quiet neighborhood. Very cozy and friendly. Excellent staff that was very attentive
5.0 / 5.0
Beautiful well kept older house in a beautiful historical neighborhood. Very quiet and peaceful. We ordered dinner and dinned on front porch. Would love to return some time
5.0 / 5.0
Beautiful historic home in an equally beautiful and historic neighborhood. Walking distance to President Benjamin Harrison home, Morris-Butler house, and area restaurants. It is safe and quiet with easy on-street parking.
3.0 / 5.0
The bed and floor are toooo old and the bed makes noise whenever there is a move!
5.0 / 5.0
Great price and great history
5.0 / 5.0
Super charming and comfortable accommodations. Staff was great, wifi was fast, loved the snacks available late night, and breakfast was very nice. The staff recommended a restaurant an 8 min walk away and it was also excellent.
5.0 / 5.0
Very informative and easy going staff
2.5 / 5.0
We were in town for the Indianapolis Monumental Marathon. The Looking Glass Inn was close (6 minute drive) to the start of the race. No traffic on race morning. Plus, it is close to restaurants for the night before. The neighborhood is beautiful, and we will stay here again!
2.0 / 5.0
The bed and breakfast was in a good location. The breakfast was disappointing, it was comparable to a continental breakfast at a motel. The service was non-existent. We felt this place was not worth the price.
5.0 / 5.0
The inn is amazingly beautiful and quiet. The interior design clearly was built with love and compassion. Enjoyed it very much.
5.0 / 5.0
Would absolutely recommend this! It felt much more like home than a traditional hotel, and the staff were all great!
4.0 / 5.0
I wish I would have been able to control the temperature in my room.
4.0 / 5.0
I liked everything except cleaning in our room. Overall it was fine. But I was not expecting some dust flying in the cupboard. In my judgment cleaning person should have cleaned entire room including the closet. When I wiped the floor of the closet with the paper towel we brought towel was black.
I expected the towel in front of the bathroom will be changed everyday. I don't like stepping on dirty towel after the shower. Our towels were not changed. We appreciate it, we like ecofriendly persons/B&Bs. We were quite careful keeping our towels clean using paper towels we brought to clean certain parts of the body so that towel is clean to use for a couple of days. But it is difficult to keep the towel in front of the shower clean, in my judgment in needs to be changed every day.
However as I indicated in my evaluation, overall property was very good 4.5/5 It would have been excellent 5/5 had they addressed two easy points I pointed out above.
Breakfast was great, overall the premise was in a very good condition. It was a pleasant stay. We really appreciate no smoking facility. Cleanliness is very important for us.
5.0 / 5.0
Excellent bed and breakfast
2.5 / 5.0
This is our second stay and we loved this room too! In fact 2 other members of my family stayed here and we got to see other rooms - which were lovely. This is just a great, cozy, family-friendly place to stay.
3.0 / 5.0
I liked the house structure, it was beautiful. Old houses are expensive to upkeep -- at some time windows on this house may need updated. The bathtub --jacuzzi & shower combo were difficult to climb in and out of.
2.0 / 5.0
Nice older home. very nice continental breakfast but not your typical homemade breakfast at a bed-and-breakfast. located in a nice and quiet neighborhood of Indianapolis.
5.0 / 5.0
The quiet environment,clean, all supplies need for bathroom and good breakfast.
The only was a little inconvenience was the parking the street is small, no too much space for parking
5.0 / 5.0
I liked everything about it, warm and inviting and was very clean.The owner was very friendly and told us about some things to do around town..
2.0 / 5.0
I booked this place because I wanted to be sure that we could ensure a sound rest and enjoy a good breakfast in the morning. The inn is beautiful and clearly a lot of work went into upgrading it and making it visitor friendly. However, there were some expectations on our part that we’re not met.
First, the pros: it’s very cozy, and the jetted bathtub was great. I also appreciated having some toiletries to include bath salts, which were a nice touch. There was free popcorn and filtered water available too which was also great.
Next, the cons: there was not an extra blanket to be found anywhere and no phone in the room to call the front desk (or anyone for that matter). The bed in the Gold Room was much too soft; for the price you pay, it’s not too much to ask for a mattress that doesn’t sag in the middle. I don’t know if we didn’t get any sleep because the bed was too soft, because we were cold and couldn’t find an extra blanket, or if it was because of the paper-thin walls and noisy neighbors. We had high hopes for breakfast but that fell short as well. There were waffles but no syrup, a tray of berries with no utensils to scoop them, and a variety of cereals with nothing to get them out of their jar either. I'm not sure if the individually wrapped bagels and things were for the benefit of those on the go or because of covid, but it would've been nice to have fresh breads, hot item choices, and maybe a few other things like fresh squeezed juice to truly deserve a 10.
5.0 / 5.0
It was great except the mattress was lumpy and and seemed old. Otherwise it was great!
2.5 / 5.0
Amazing place best bed and breakfast ever.My 4th visit to in the last 10 weeks to Indy. .wish I had found this place earlier.Will stay no where else but here in the future.
4.0 / 5.0
We loved the charm of the old-world property. Our room was quiet. The house is beautiful.
We missed having a hot breakfast...like a breakfast casserole, etc.
1.5 / 5.0
This place is a dream! It is absolutely gorgeous, well-stocked, warm and homey. We sat on the front porch chatting with family well into the evening and retired to a cozy, spotless room with adjoined bath. Perfect. I actually can['t wait to come back - try stay in all the different rooms! Loved our stay!
2.5 / 5.0
Beautiful and in nice walkable neighborhood
1.3 / 5.0
Beautiful and in nice walkable neighborhood
2.5 / 5.0
Very cozy, beautiful hime and had a lovely breakfast. It was very close to downtown and easy to get around.
2.5 / 5.0
I had a great experience while staying there. Would recommend it to anyone looking for a place to stay in the area. Easier to get in and out of then downtown hotels. Mins away from downtown.
2.5 / 5.0
Our experience started with a warm welcome from Duane (whose name I hope I have spelled correctly). The common areas were great and the room was comfortable and calm. The location is good, within walking distance of many needed resources. The only weakness was due to the pandemic rules that meant instead of a warm breakfast in the common area, we were treated to a basket of foods by our door. Not the fault of the staff, but I will be happy once we can go back to the norm.
2.5 / 5.0
Our experience started with a warm welcome from Duane (whose name I hope I have spelled correctly). The common areas were great and the room was comfortable and calm. The location is good, within walking distance of many needed resources. The only weakness was due to the pandemic rules that meant instead of a warm breakfast in the common area, we were treated to a basket of foods by our door. Not the fault of the staff, but I will be happy once we can go back to the norm.
1.5 / 5.0
Awesome stay, very welcoming and charming. This is a place nestled in a safe community that is close proximity to all the happenings of downtown.
2.5 / 5.0
Beautiful house and location, outstanding service. Very comfortable stay!
1.5 / 5.0
Nice place to stay. Close to downtown and sites to visit.
2.0 / 5.0
No refrigerator
FAQs
How much does this bed and breakfast cost compared to others in Indianapolis?
The average price for a rental in Indianapolis is £141 per night. This rental is £1 above the average.
Is parking included with this bed and breakfast?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Looking Glass Inn. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this bed and breakfast?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this bed and breakfast. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Looking Glass Inn pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this bed and breakfast is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Looking Glass Inn?
We found 7 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, and laundry.
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