Indiana Convention Center

Great venue! The center connects with hotels, shopping, restaurants and arenas and stadium. There are also concessions available. However, many rooms were very cod which contrasted with very warm spots with windows. Would be nice to have more art work or décor that compliments the city or state.

In so far as convention centers go, this one is really quite good. There is ample room and different room configuration options for many different types of events and activities and staff are pretty quick at turning a room around for different events or activities. This convention center is within walking distance of many hotels, restaruants and other amenities in Indianapolis and has coffee shops within it as well.
Even when several different events are sharing the convention center there is often ample room in the hallways for folks from these different events. Because of inclement weather, it is nice that it is connected to many hotels and the mall via pedway as well. Digital monitors also list different events and activities happening throughout the complex.
The bathrooms are well maintained and reasonably plentiful given the space configurations. It’s nice to have so much conference/​convention space available within walking distance of so much downtown in Indianapolis.

We have been here quite a few times for our job, and it always amazes me how clean and organized this place is. Oh and it’s GIGANTIC!!! I am constantly getting lost in it. Good thing my phone has a GPS. I pity the fool who is as directionally challenged as I am and has to get from point A to point B in record time– isn’t’ going to happen… fair warning.
They always have plenty of refreshments– water and coffee for everyone, and an employee is always available. Plus, it’s close to the hotels and the mall! :)

First time visiting the ICC, I thought it was great! I was there for the FDIC fire conference and it was jam packed with vendors, firetrucks, tshirt booths, etc. The conference center is huge, so you will definitely get your exercise. Convenient food stations, was clean, plenty of restrooms. Our conference also used Lucas Oil Stadium for more exhibits. There is a cool indoor walkway that leads right into the stadium, so that was super convenient. Nothing bad to say about this place and hope to return next year!

I was recently at the Indiana Convention Center for Indiana Comic Con. I was on a discussion panel. It’s hard to imagine an event like that anywhere else. The rooms are plentiful and relatively well stocked with sufficient tables, chairs, etc. Our panel had five people, and we were only given three mics, despite the attempt to acquire two additional mics, they never materialized. The city of Indianapolis has a lot of superb venues to hold events. For one of this magnitude, Indiana Convention Center fit the bill.

I’ve been here quite a few times for conventions. It is always extremely clean which is a plus. Bathrooms included! It seems laid out a little weird at first but it just takes some getting used to. It’s just in the heart of downtown. Anything you could want or need is extremely close. My only real complaint are the concessions. It’s way over priced and not very good.

No real complaints, maybe better food for the prices or lower the cost for the subpar food. Parking can also be a bit of a hassle atleast they have skywalks.

I’ve been here several times for ComiCons, PopCon and veterinary conventions. It’s a nice facility;large and accommodating. The host hotel is attached and there are several hotels very near by.
They have a small food court with limited hours but for more options take a short walk around the block; lots of options there.
The parking garage is just across the street, a mall is a few minutes walk away and the center is just minutes from the Interstate.
I’m always pleased to hear that a convention is being held at this convention center.

GenCon 10 years and counting. Several Mini Marathon packet pick-​ups. Other varying things over the years I can’t remember.
I love Indy’s convention center more than any other I’ve been to. The new (a few years old is still new considering how long this place has been around) addition has really improved the place. I love the new entrance. It’s so spacious and nice looking. The layout is pretty well done and isn’t confusing. It’s always kept incredibly clean. The food and drink are over priced so do yourself a favor by jumping over to the mall or go to a restaurant near by. The surrounding area between hotels is safe, so no need to worry. There has been a developing issue with the number of homeless people downtown, but usually they’re friendly and leave you alone.
The security can be a pain, but have gotten better in the past few years. I’ve had to deal with one creeper hitting on me when I was 15 and have watched others threaten to fight some one drunk guy for talking back in the middle of the night. Usually the staff is pretty laid back now.

I went here for Gen Con 2014 and I have to say the convention center is a really good place to hold it. Lots of floor space and plenty of bathrooms for the amazing amount of people that were there. I was a bit surprised at the lack of security, specifically with the bags and back packs. No one checked them at all and pretty much everyone had a bag of some sort to carry items in. In this day of heightened awareness, it surprised me some.

A lot of space for a conference, but works very well for a large fair. I was here for the Indiana black expo health fair and was running the CVS booth. The event was successful and parking was not too much of a hassle, although it was expensive.

Went her for a work conference and it seemed kind of understaffed for having 5,000 people in attendance. None of the concession areas were open and it was impossible to find a water fountain. The only way to get a beverage was to pay $ 3 for a bottle of coke at a vending machine. I think the layout is a a bit under fitted with bathrooms as one has to walk a long ways to find one.

A humongous event center! Very new look and feel. Visited for the NRA Convention and had a blast. Staff was very friendly and the place stayed clean the entire time. Plenty of seating in the hallways and various locations to purchase food. Surrounded by various hotels that make getting their very easy. Lots of entrances make accessing the center very convenient. Bathrooms are plentiful and easy to find.

Just spent three days here for a business conference and I was very impressed. The facility has a great location — in close proximity to the Circle City Mall and 4 major hotels– the Downtown Marriott, the J W Marriott, the Hyatt and the Westin. Everything is interconnected with walkways so you don’t have to set foot outdoors if you don’t want to.
Our meeting rooms were comfortable with plenty of room for everyone. The audio and video in the meeting rooms was trouble free. The food was stellar– Huge munches for 2,000 folks was handled flawlessly and the dishes– chicken, pasta, fish, BBQ, were all pretty darned tasty.
The only room for improvement was the temperature in the meeting rooms-​I was freezing!

Having been to a handful of events at the Indiana Convection Center, I can attest that they are able to handle different functions of varying sizes and in some cases, at the same time. The layout of the ICC is simple and your odds of getting lost are pretty slim to none. The décor is pretty dated and needs some updating.
If you want to hang out or take a break from the conference rooms, there is very little seating. Another drawback is the limited amount of outlets throughout the center. They can be hard to find, especially if others are search of them as well. I have found that the women’s bathrooms are the best places to find an unused outlet. In terms of food options if your event isn’t catered, they are laughable at best. The tiny food court does provide some expensive crappy fast food. I would recommend the walking a few blocks to get food, and on occasion, you might find local street vendors, especially off of the Georgia Street entrance.
One of the best things about the ICC is its location. It is within walking distance to many of the hotels, restaurants, sporting venues, etc. If you have time and the weather is nice, I would recommend exploring downtown Indy.

What to say when writing a review about a convention center. Well, a few things come to mind like food selection, bathroom locations, natural light, art or evidence that thought was given to reflecting the center’s surroundings, along with proximity to downtown attractions, restaurants and hotels.
The nitty gritty:
*walkability, walkability, walkability: Indy has GOT it going on. Within a stone’s throw of the Center you can find dozens of restaurants, plenty of hotels and great attractions (State Museum, Eiteljorg, White River State Park, Zoo, Rhythm Discovery Center, you name it).
*bathroom locations are all easily accessible from any given space in the building
*natural light is lacking other than in the front/​entry points of the building — a few skylights and more artwork (by local artists?) wouldn’t hurt

I’ve only been for the 500 Mini and Indianapolis Monumental packet pickups. It’s very nice and easy to navigate. I appreciated the feet on the ground leading you to your destination!

Nice facility for our conference. Challenges with the air conditioning in some of the smaller conference rooms, however overall the space was convenient, clean and spacious.
Ample bathrooms, skywalks connecting a variety of hotels and tasty food, which was surprising!
Overall a great experience!

The Indiana Convention Center is your standard convention center that has huge bays to showcase whatever it is your heart desires. Why review it? Because — it’s a little known secret that it’s connected to four Marriott hotels, a Hyatt, the Mall, and a few other businesses. In the winter, cutting through here is a God-​send to keep you from the biting Midwest winter.
Also, if you peruse through here, you’ll sometimes find some interesting events going on — it always seems to be packed.

Conventions are the only reason I stop in Indianapolis these days, so I know the ICC fairly well.
Convention centres run from backwater warehouses to impressive glass and steel complexes. Though always large and fairly modern, the ICC has undergone a transformation in the past few years. This behemoth sprawls over several city blocks in the heart of downtown, connected by skybridges and underground walkways to hotels, parking, and a 30+ store shopping mall. Make sure to review the many diagrams and maps posted around the convention hall to find your way, otherwise it’s easy to end up roaming in circles.
Clean spaces, technological features like wi-​fi, and a wide, airy design are definite pluses. The central atrium and its wings are brightly lit with skylights. The rooms range in size from smaller meeting rooms like you’d find in a hotel to the massive exhibit halls used for everything from doctor’s meetings to one of the largest gaming conventions in North America. Staff is well-​equipped to help direct people.
On the downside, navigation can be difficult, there are too few numbers of couches or chairs outside the meeting rooms — especially during busy conventions, when it can be impossible to find a spot to sit except the floor — and the washrooms leave a lot to be desired. The ladies’ rooms feel old and inadequately serviced. During the peak of the season, be advised locker space and other security measures are pretty limited to non-​existent.
Onsite eating options include pizza, hot dogs, sandwiches, café food, and coffee. However, going two blocks in any direction opens up wider options for an expected upcharge, but you can find bagels, upper-​end steak (Ruth Chris), bar fare (Champps) or Chinese (PF Chang’s) all without too much of a walk. The ICC is well-​served by public transportation, though I advise anyone to park their car at an adjacent lot and walk. It’s otherwise very expensive.