What is the story about?
What's Happening?
Indianapolis city officials and Hilton representatives celebrated the topping-off of the 800-room Signia by Hilton Indianapolis, marking construction at 62% complete and on schedule to open in fall 2026. The hotel will be the tallest in the city and the Midwest, featuring close to 100,000 square feet of meeting space, including a 50,000-square-foot ballroom. It will provide direct access to the Indiana Convention Center and Lucas Oil Stadium via a skywalk. The hotel will offer seven culinary concepts, a rooftop sky bar and pool, a state-of-the-art fitness center, wellness-focused guest rooms, and Club Signia.
Why It's Important?
The addition of Signia by Hilton Indianapolis is significant for the city's hospitality and convention industry. It will enhance Indianapolis's ability to host large-scale events, with the hotel featuring one of the nation's 10 largest convention center ballrooms. The development has already secured $1.3 billion in retained convention business and generated interest in $1 billion in new bookings. This expansion is expected to boost the local economy, create jobs, and attract more visitors to the city.
What's Next?
The hotel is set to open in fall 2026, with construction continuing to progress. The development will enable Indianapolis to host two citywide conventions simultaneously, further solidifying its position as a leading convention destination. The American Society of Safety Professionals will host its annual meeting in Indianapolis in June 2030, utilizing the Signia Grand Ballroom for a general session of 10,000 attendees, projected to generate $11.5 million in economic impact.
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