Crowne Plaza Indpls Dtwn Union Station Completes Multi-Million Dollar Renovation
Indianapolis, IN – October 9, 2025 – Crowne Plaza Indianapolis Downtown Union Station is proud to announce the completion of a multi-million-dollar renovation, revitalizing one of the city’s most iconic hotels while preserving the history and character of America’s first Union Station.
The extensive renovation project enhances guest rooms, meeting spaces, and public areas with contemporary design, upgraded technology, and elevated amenities—all while honoring the hotel’s distinctive setting within a historic train station and building where Thomas Edison once worked as a telegraph operator.
Key updates include:
- Redesigned Guest Rooms: Modern furnishings, refreshed décor, and enhanced lighting create a comfortable and stylish retreat for today’s blended traveler.
- Upgraded Meeting & Event Spaces: Flexible layouts and state-of-the-art technology provide an ideal setting for corporate meetings, conferences, and social gatherings.
- Refreshed Public Areas: A reimagined lobby and social spaces blend historic architecture with modern touches, offering a welcoming atmosphere for guests and visitors alike. “We are very excited to reintroduce Crowne Plaza Indianapolis Downtown Union Station with these new updates,” said Jim Dora, Jr., President & CEO General Hotels Corporation. “This renovation reflects our commitment to offering an excellent experience for our guests, whether they’re here for business, leisure, or a special event, while preserving the rich history that makes this property so unique.”
Located in the heart of downtown Indianapolis, the Crowne Plaza offers convenient access to the Indiana Convention Center through a connected enclosed skybridge and is within walking distance to Lucas Oil Stadium, Gainbridge Fieldhouse and numerous downtown shops and restaurants. The hotel’s unique train car guest rooms and historic architecture continue to set it apart as one of the city’s most memorable destinations.
For more information, please visit crowneplazaindydowntown.com or call 317-631-2221.
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MEDIA CONTACT
Jim Dora, Jr.
President & CEO General Hotels Corporation
jim.dora@genhotels.com
317-556-1576
ABOUT CROWNE PLAZA
As one of world’s largest premium hotel brands with locations in city, airport, resort and suburban destinations, Crowne Plaza is perfectly placed to meet the needs of today’s guest, whether they are traveling for business, leisure, or a blend of both. For more information, visit www.crowneplaza.com, and connect with us on Facebook and Instagram.
ABOUT GENERAL HOTELS CORPORATION
Founded in 1962, General Hotels Corporation (GHC) is a leading hotel development, construction and management company, based in Indianapolis, IN. The organization manages 50 hotels on average, representing over 5,000 guestrooms.
The organization’s portfolio includes a broad range of brands and property types including select service, full service, extended stay, and independent hotels in a wide range of markets. GHC provides development, construction, third-party management, and revenue management only services to its clients in addition to ownership and management of the company’s own investments.
The company's core values of caring, commitment, excellence, growing, integrity, and respect, serve as its guiding principles in all operations and interactions with guests, associates, investors, and partners. To learn more about GHC, visit genhotels.com.