Hotels near Indianapolis Motor Speedway

Speedway and the west side for practice, qualifying, Carb Day, and Race morning. Downtown is a different list.

Three properties serve the IMS side: Hampton Inn West Speedway as the closest Hilton, Courtyard West-Speedway as the Bonvoy option on Crawfordsville Road, and Holiday Inn Express West as airport-corridor overflow.

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Race weekend is May 28–30, 2027 (Carb Day, Legends Day, Race Day). Qualifying is May 22–23. Book those blocks separately from downtown parade nights.

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Frequently asked questions

What hotel is closest to Indianapolis Motor Speedway?

Hampton Inn & Suites Indianapolis West Speedway is the closest branded hotel TripSignal tracks — about 2.5 miles. Nothing off-site is a comfortable walk to the gates.

Should I stay in Speedway or downtown for the Indy 500?

Speedway if race morning is the trip. Downtown if Saturday is the 500 Festival Parade and you will transfer to IMS on Sunday.

When should I book a Speedway hotel for 2027?

Book 6–9 months ahead for May 22–23 and May 28–30. Those two weekends do not share leftover inventory with a normal May Tuesday.

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