
Escape to Indy: Days Inn Northwest's Unbeatable Deals!
Okay, buckle up, buttercups, because we're diving headfirst into the Days Inn Northwest in Indianapolis, and let me tell you, it's not your typical cookie-cutter hotel review. We're talking unfiltered, slightly chaotic, and hopefully helpful. Forget the polished perfection – this is the real deal, warts and all.
Escape to Indy: Days Inn Northwest's Unbeatable Deals! – A Deep Dive (and Maybe a Nap)
First things first, let’s be real: "Unbeatable Deals" is a bold claim. But hey, in today's travel world, you need to stand out. And Days Inn Northwest, at least on paper, is trying. They’ve got some serious ammo to fire off. Let’s see if it hits the mark.
Accessibility (Let's Get Down to Brass Tacks)
Okay, accessibility. This is HUGE. And it needs to be treated with respect. They advertise "Facilities for disabled guests" and that's a great starting point. But is it truly accessible? They should specify which rooms are accessible, the specifics of the bathroom setup, etc. This is where a deep dive is so critical. Are the public areas easy to navigate? Elevators working? The devil, as always, is in the details. I'd be wanting to know the door widths and turning radiuses of the rooms and bathrooms – essential information. They also tout "Exterior corridor" which is interesting – it can be great for quick access and fresh air, but also maybe… less secure feeling at night.
On-Site Accessible Restaurants / Lounges: Check and double check
This is a real test. Having a restaurant that is accessible doesn’t mean a whole lot if the food’s, you know, meh. And is the lounge truly accessible? Do they have a ramp, spacious seating? What are the food service protocols like – is it table service or a buffet (buffets can be tricky with access)? Getting concrete details here is critical.
Wheelchair Accessible: Promises, Promises
See above. "Facilities for disabled guests" is a start, but specifics are what matters. Is it wheelchair accessible in reality, or just on paper? Time for some phone calls and granular questions.
Internet Access (Because, You Know, We All Need It)
Free Wi-Fi? In all rooms? Thank you, sweet baby Jesus! That's a MUST in this day and age. And "Internet access – LAN" is old-school, but hey, some people still need that direct connection for work or whatever. Kudos to them for at least offering some variety.
Internet Services & Wi-Fi in Public Areas:
Good. The internet is important to staying alive in this modern world. Wi-Fi in public areas is expected.
Things to Do & Ways to Relax (Let's Pamper Ourselves!)
Okay, now we're talking. This is where the "Escape" part kicks in.
- Swimming Pool (Outdoor): Okay, an outdoor pool sounds nice. But what's the vibe? Is it a bustling family scene, or a slightly-sad, sun-faded concrete rectangle? I’d want to know the hours, any pool rules, and whether they provide towels.
- Fitness Center: Fitness centers are always a gamble. Is it a fully equipped gym or a sad little room with a treadmill and a broken weight machine? I would want to see photos! If it's good, awesome. If it’s not, well, at least there's the pool, right?
- Spa/Sauna & Spa Amenities: Sauna and other spa treatments? YES, PLEASE. I’m picturing myself, post-meeting, melting into a massage like a stick of butter. I would want to know if the sauna is the dry, traditional type or the more humid, steam type.
Cleanliness and Safety: Essential in 2024 (and Beyond)
This is where Days Inn has to step up its game.
- Anti-viral cleaning products, Daily disinfection in common areas, Hand sanitizer, Hygiene certification, Rooms sanitized between stays, Sterilizing equipment, Staff trained in safety protocol… These are all non-negotiable in my book. I want to feel safe. Are they making an actual, visible effort? Seeing staff cleaning diligently is extremely reassuring.
- Physical distancing of at least 1 meter, Safe dining setup: This is standard practice, but good to see on the checklist.
- Room sanitization opt-out available: Okay, this is also great, and a nice touch, giving guests even more control.
Dining, Drinking, and Snacking (Feed Me, Seymour!)
Here's where the picture starts to get a little muddy.
- Breakfast [buffet], Breakfast [buffet]: A buffet? Okay, I'm cautiously optimistic. Breakfast buffets can be great, but also a breeding ground for lukewarm scrambled eggs. Is it a decent buffet, or a disaster? Does it have fresh fruit, decent coffee?
- Asian Cuisine in Restaurant, International cuisine in restaurant, Vegetarian restaurant: Options are always welcome. But again, the quality is key.
- Room service [24-hour]: 24-hour room service? Now that's a perk. After a long day of meetings, or just, you know, existing, that's a lifesaver.
Services and Conveniences (Making Life Easier)
They pack in a lot here, so let's unpack.
- Air conditioning in public area, Elevator, Facilities for disabled guests are the must-haves.
- Business facilities (business facilities?): If you're traveling for work, this is a big deal. Is it a proper business center, or just a tired old printer in the lobby?
- Concierge: This can be a lifesaver, especially in a new city. A good concierge can make your stay so much smoother.
- Convenience store, Gift/souvenir shop, Laundry service, Dry cleaning, Daily housekeeping: These are all the little things that make travel less stressful.
- Meeting/banquet facilities, Meetings, Seminars: This suggests the hotel is geared towards business travelers.
- Luggage storage: A good option if you have a gap between arrival and check-in, or after check out and you want to explore.
- Car park [free of charge]: Always welcomed.
For the Kids (Happy Families, Happy Hotel)
- Babysitting service: Great for parents needing some alone time.
- Family/child friendly, Kids facilities, Kids meal: If this is a family-friendly hotel, they have to deliver. Are there kid-friendly menu options? And how are the 'Kids facilities'? A play area? Or just a sad-looking TV corner?
Rooms: The Heart of the Matter
I am obsessed with rooms. Here's what you are going to get:
- Additional toilet: A lifesaver for families.
- Air conditioning: Always a must, especially in Indianapolis summers.
- Alarm clock: Okay, this is the basic.
- Bathrobes, Bathtub: Luxurious if you want it.
- Blackout curtains: Essential for a good night's sleep.
- Coffee/tea maker, Complimentary tea: Because sometimes, you just need a cuppa.
- Daily housekeeping: Expected.
- Desk, Extra long bed: Yes.
- Free bottled water: A nice touch.
- High floor, In-room safe box: Good security.
- Interconnecting room(s) available: Good for families.
- Internet access – LAN, Internet access – wireless, Ironing facilities, Laptop workspace, Linens, Mini bar, Mirror, Non-smoking, On-demand movies, Private bathroom, Reading light, Refrigerator, Safety/security feature, Satellite/cable channels, Scale, Seating area, Separate shower/bathtub, Shower, Slippers, Smoke detector, Socket near the bed, Sofa, Soundproofing, Telephone, Toiletries, Towels, Umbrella, Visual alarm, Wake-up service, Wi-Fi [free], Window that opens. This is a pretty comprehensive list of what makes up a hotel room.
Getting Around (Location, Location, Location!)
- Airport transfer, Taxi service, Valet parking: Good stuff, particularly the airport transfer.
- Car park [free of charge], Car park [on-site], Car power charging station, Bicycle parking: This covers all the bases for getting around which is really nice.
The "Escape" Factor: Making the Case for You
Okay, so the Days Inn Northwest has potential. It offers a lot on paper. But now, let's get down to brass tacks:
The Unbeatable Deal Pitch
(Because, let's face it, you're busy, and you want to know what the bottom line is)
Escape to Indy: Days Inn Northwest – Your Indianapolis Getaway Starts Here!
Tired of the same old routine? Need a REAL break? Craving a weekend (or even just a night) of relaxation and convenience?
Here's why you should snag those "Unbeatable Deals" right now:
- **Stress

Okay, buckle up, buttercup! This trip to the Days Inn & Suites in Northwest Indianapolis? It's gonna be a ride. Forget perfectly manicured travel blogs, we're doing this real.
Trip Title: "My Soul Needs a Budget Motel, Apparently" (Indianapolis Edition)
Day 1: Arrival, Anxiety, and Questionable Pizza
- 1:00 PM: Arrive at Indianapolis International Airport (IND). Hoo boy. I swear, every time I fly, I get this irrational fear that the plane is going to decide to become a very expensive, very large lawn dart. Thankfully, we made it! (Though I did clutch my armrests the entire time).
- 1:30 PM: Uber to the Days Inn. Okay, first impression: the lobby is…well, it exists. It's got that distinct motel smell – a mix of stale coffee, disinfectant, and… something else I can't quite place. Maybe lingering regret from a past guest's choices?
- 2:00 PM: Check in. The front desk guy, bless his heart, looked like he’d seen a few things. Probably a lot of weary travelers, just like me. The key card machine hiccuped, naturally. Small victory!
- 2:15 PM: Room reality check. Okay, it's… clean-ish. The air conditioner sounds like a dying walrus. The carpet has seen better days, but hey, I’m on a budget, people! The view? Well, it's a parking lot and a glimpse of the Interstate. Romantic! I'm already feeling that slightly deflated feeling that always creeps in when traveling. Like, "Yep, this is a room. And I'm alone in it. And I need snacks."
- 3:00 PM: The Urgent Need for Pizza. (and caffeine) Okay, the travel fatigue is hitting hard. Found a pizza place nearby called "Tony's Slice-O-Heaven" (I'm not kidding). Place was… well, the name promised more than it delivered. The crust was a little…cardboard-ish? But the cheese? Glorious, greasy cheese. I devoured it anyway, because I'm a creature of habit, and a sad slice of cardboard is still better than no slice of cardboard when you are exhausted.
- 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM: Attempt to work on my laptop. "Attempt" being the operative word. The internet connection is slower than a sloth on sedatives. Seriously considering going full-on digital detox, though I'd probably freak out. Kept getting distracted by the random sounds of the hotel: a door slamming, a child wailing, the air conditioner’s death rattle. I swear someone is moving furniture above me. A lot of furniture.
- 8:00 PM: Collapse on the bed. Watched some terrible reality TV. Ate the remaining pizza slices, which got magically better in the late evening light. Feeling a little bit sad but also a little bit free.
Day 2: Art, Traffic, and the Curse of the Waffle Maker
- 7:00 AM: Free Breakfast! The hotel breakfast situation. Let's just say it's… basic. Pre-packaged pastries, questionable scrambled eggs, and a waffle maker that seems to be actively plotting against humanity. After a valiant effort (and a minor waffle-related meltdown), I had to give up. It's not as if I needed to be there.
- 8:00 AM: Visit the Indianapolis Museum of Art (IMA). Okay, this was a highlight. The art itself was beautiful. I spent way too much time staring at a Rothko. I swear I could almost feel the colors vibrating. Totally worth the trip, and helped me escape this feeling the day before.
- 10:00 AM: The traffic. This is Indiana. Who knew! Seriously though, driving in Indy is like a giant, slow-motion game of bumper cars. The existential dread associated with being stuck in traffic and thinking no one sees who you are really started to hit this point.
- 11:00 AM: Lunch at a "local favorite" diner. (Name withheld to protect the guilty). Let's just say they had a very, very specific definition of "home-style cooking." The waitress, however, was a total sweetheart.
- 12:00 PM: A short nap. Back at the Days Inn. The air conditioner is still fighting the good fight. I tried to read, but the siren song of a nap was too strong. Woke up feeling slightly disoriented.
- 1:00 PM: More work. The wifi actually improved a little. Progress! Maybe I'm starting to acclimatize to this… motel… world.
- 2:00 PM: Explore the local area. (The "local area" being a strip mall). Found a decent coffee shop! A small victory!
- 3:00 PM: This. Is. Exhausting. I really need to start being more open to the people I come into contact with, but my brain is just full of "blah," and I'm just trying to survive
- 4:00 PM: Back to room to write.
- 6:00 PM: I've been sitting here all day, so I guess I'll try the gym.
- 7:00 PM: The gym was closed. Because of course.
- 8:00 PM: Watching more TV. Seriously, how many episodes of "House Hunters" are there?
- 9:00 PM: Bedtime. Good night, Indianapolis!
Day 3: Departure, Reflections, and the (Likely) Return to Reality
- 7:00 AM: The breakfast. The same.
- 8:00 AM: Check out. The front desk guy actually remembered me! "Enjoy your stay?" he asked. I just smiled and nodded.
- 8:30 AM: Uber to the airport. Back to the plane! I'm going to sit by the window this time.
- 9:00 AM: Waiting in the airport. Airports do this thing where they want you to buy something.
- 10:00 AM: The plane. We are going back to civilization.
- 11:00 AM: The Days Inn & Suites in Indianapolis? It wasn't glamorous. It wasn't perfect. But, it was… an experience. A messy, flawed, slightly depressing, and strangely comforting experience. I wouldn't necessarily recommend it, but… sometimes, the budget motels are where the real stories are. Maybe I'll be back. Maybe not. But I'll never forget those waffles.
Post-Trip Thoughts:
- I need a vacation from my vacation.
- I should probably invest in noise-canceling headphones.
- Maybe I'll learn how to make a good waffle.
- Indianapolis, you were… something. I'll be back. Eventually. Perhaps. Maybe.

So, what exactly *is* this "Escape to Indy" thing? Am I gonna get abducted by aliens?
Okay, first off, no aliens... probably. "Escape to Indy" is basically Days Inn Northwest's way of saying, "Hey! Come spend a delightful (or at least, reasonably priced) time in Indianapolis!" Think of it as a super-powered hotel deal designed to lure you in with promises of cheap rooms and, well, the *opportunity* to escape your humdrum life (or maybe just a particularly annoying family member). It's about finding affordable fun and (hopefully) some sanity. We're talking discounts, special packages, maybe even a free continental breakfast (don't get *too* excited about that, though, it's Days Inn).
"Unbeatable Deals?" Seriously? Like, are we talking winning the lottery unbeatable?
Alright, let's be real here. "Unbeatable" in the context of budget hotels means "significantly cheaper than the Ritz-Carlton, and maybe even slightly less expensive than that questionable motel off the highway." We're not talking diamond-encrusted toilet seats. We *are* talking about room rates that might make you do a little happy dance (or, let's be honest, a weary sigh of relief). They *are* usually pretty good. I once booked a weekend trip with one of their deals, figuring "what the heck, I've got nothing to lose," and ended up saving enough cash to actually *buy* a cheesy pizza. And, look, pizza makes everything better. So, yes, potentially lottery-winning-level happiness, especially if you're a pizza enthusiast.
What kind of *deals* are we talking about? Is it just room prices, or are there other goodies?
It varies! That's the fun/annoying part. Sometimes they've got straight-up room discounts, which is always a win. Other times, they'll bundle things. Maybe a discounted rate *plus* a free "Grab-and-Go" breakfast (think: a sad muffin and a lukewarm coffee - adjust your expectations accordingly). They could have packages associated with events. Like, say, the Indy 500 (if you're into that sort of thing - I'm more a couch potato, myself). Check their website! That's where the treasure map to bargains lies.
Alright, let's talk about the *room*. What's the deal? Will I be sharing it with... roommates of the creepy crawly variety?
Look, it's a Days Inn. Expectations should be tempered, alright? I've stayed in some real dumps (and some surprisingly decent ones!), so... it's a gamble. But I honestly think the rooms are generally ok. Clean-ish. The beds... well, they're *beds*. They'll hold you. The lighting might be a little harsh. And the decor? Let's just say it's... functional. I'm pretty sure I saw the same floral patterned bedspreads in my grandma's house (RIP Grandma's house!). As for creepy crawlies? Cross your fingers, say a prayer, and investigate before you unpack. Pack some bug spray, just in case, right? Ya never know.
Okay, so the room's "functional." But what about the *location*? Is this place smack-dab in the middle of a crime-ridden wasteland?
Days Inn Northwest... is in the *northwest* area of Indy. Shocking, I know. It's generally considered a decent area. Safe-ish. Not *the* most glamorous location, but you likely won't be dodging bullets. It's convenient to things, like... well, stuff in the northwest. Restaurants, stores... you know, the usual suspects. Research the area if you're truly worried, but I wouldn't let that be a deal breaker.
Can you tell me about the breakfast? The 'free continental breakfast' I hear so much about?
Oh, the breakfast. Right. Don't get your hopes up. "Continental" is a fancy word for "bare minimum." Think: packaged pastries (possibly stale), coffee (likely lukewarm), a sad selection of fruit (probably not the juicy kind), and maybe, *maybe* some pre-packaged yogurt. It's fuel. It's sustenance. It's not a culinary experience. Okay? Lower those expectations, and you might even be pleasantly surprised. Or maybe, just head straight to the nearest Denny's. No judgement.
What if something goes wrong? I'm picturing a leaky faucet that floods the room. Who do I call?!
Deep breaths. Leaky faucets happen. Okay, *most* hotels have a front desk. Call them. There should be a phone in your room or you can head down there. Hopefully, they'll fix the problem relatively quickly. If it's a truly catastrophic disaster (like your room is actually sinking into the earth), then, well... good luck to you. But usually, they're pretty responsive. Don't be afraid to speak up! *Politely*, of course. No sense in alienating the people who hold the key to your eventual clean towels and maybe decent plumbing.
Okay, so should I actually book this thing? I'm still on the fence.
Look, it depends on what you're looking for. If you're expecting five-star luxury, *absolutely not.* You will be disappointed. If you're cool with a clean-ish, budget-friendly option that lets you explore Indy without breaking the bank, then yeah, give it a shot. Read reviews (but take them with a grain of salt - people *love* to complain). Check the dates. Compare prices. And then... roll the dice. You might end up with a fantastic deal and a good time. Or, you might end up with a story (and, hopefully, some decent sleep). Worth the gamble? Maybe!! I personally think so. My last Days Inn Northwest experience was... well, the air conditioning was a little iffy, but, I got to eat pizza. So, yeah, I'd go again. Your mileage, as they say, may vary.
Speaking of reviews! Where can I find them? Any resources beyond just the hotel's website?
Absolutely! Relying solely on the hotel's websiteTop Places To Stay

