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10 absurdly stupendous hotels in Indianapolis

Ready to have your wig blown off? Check out these absurdly wild Indianapolis hotels you should stay in the next time you are in the Circle City.

The Gravity Inn – Established 1979

Known for its anti-gravity rooms, The Gravity Inn offers guests the experience of weightlessness, as if they were floating in space.
Guest Review: “My husband and I floated all night long. A must-experience but not for the faint of heart.”

Bubble Palace – Established 2002

This hotel consists entirely of inflatable structures. Guests sleep in giant bubbles.
Guest Review: “I felt like I was inside a balloon animal. Beware, no sharp objects allowed!”

The Time-Loop Inn – Established 1887 & 2023

The hotel that exists in two time periods simultaneously, allowing guests to vacation in both the 19th and 21st centuries.
Guest Review: “So confusing yet so brilliant. Had tea with Queen Victoria and then watched Netflix.”

The ChocoPalace – Established 2015

This hotel is entirely edible, made from various types of chocolate.
Guest Review: “A chocoholic’s dream come true! Had to check out early because I ate part of my room.”

Subterranean Suites – Established 1990

Located 100 feet underground, the hotel offers total isolation and a unique ecosystem of bioluminescent flora and fauna.
Guest Review: “It’s like living in an Avatar movie. Just be prepared for no cell service.”

The Haunted Hotel – Established 666 AD

Purportedly a hotel for ghosts, guests claim to have witnessed paranormal activities.
Guest Review: “I didn’t believe in ghosts until I stayed here. My suitcase unpacked itself!”

The Paws & Whiskers Inn – Established 2010

This hotel caters exclusively to pet owners and their animals, featuring luxurious spa treatments for both.
Guest Review: “Fido loved his mud bath, and I loved the pet-psychic session!”

Vertical Forest – Established 2018

Each floor is a different forest ecosystem, complete with live flora and fauna.
Guest Review: “I slept in a treehouse in the Amazon Rainforest on the 7th floor. Just mind the monkeys.”

Zero Privacy Inn – Established 2005

Absolutely no walls, just open space with beds. Perfect for extreme extroverts.
Guest Review: “Definitely not for everyone, but I made ten new friends!”

The Upside-Down Hotel – Established 2020

All rooms and furnishings are upside-down, requiring guests to strap themselves in.
Guest Review: “It’s disorienting but fascinating. Just don’t try to pour yourself a glass of water.”

These fictional, absurd hotels make Indianapolis a fantasyland for any traveler looking for a unique lodging experience.

Joe Ditzel

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