Holiday Inn Exp Suites Carmel North, IndianapolisHoliday Inn Exp Suites Carmel North in Indianapolis, United States has a corrected score of 2.5 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), ranked 105 of 153 hotels we score in Indianapolis. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 2.1 before correction: Booking.com 2.7, Tripadvisor 1.5, Google 2.0. Rooms from about $105 a night (cached, not a live quote).Located on Thatcher Lane in Carmel, this hotel sits near the intersection of Michigan Road and I-465. It serves business travellers and families visiting the nearby Indianapolis Zoo or Motor Speedway. Guest rooms include desks, televisions, and sofas. On-site facilities consist of an indoor swimming pool, a fitness centre, and a business centre. Complimentary breakfast and parking are provided for guests. While the rooms are clean and the staff is helpful, some areas of the decor and hallways show signs of age and require updating. The property is pet friendly and offers 24 hour service.What stands out

Free breakfast and parking

Indoor swimming pool

Pet friendly rooms

Fitness centre on site

Watch out for

Worn interior decor

Hallways need updating

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