Overview
by Courtney Elko
Located across the street from the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum arena, this hotel is ideally situated for those who may be attending an event there. The huge Vera Bradley annual sale takes place at the Coliseum along with concerts, sporting events and shows throughout the year. A free hotel shuttle is provided to guests who may be attending an event at the Coliseum, making it a convenient place to stay. The Indiana-Purdue University Fort Wayne is also situated nearby.
The kids will love to hang out by the indoor pool while the adults unwind on the surrounding lounge chairs or outside on the patio. Families will love the Family Suites, which feature bunk beds for the kids in their own special nook, along with a fully equipped kitchenette and complimentary Wi-Fi access.
Our Editor Loves
- Bunk beds in family suites
- Indoor pool
- Onsite restaurant
Family Interests
- Museum/Cultural
Family Amenities
- Connecting Rooms
- Cribs
- Family Room 5+
- Free Wi-Fi
- Kitchenettes
- Laundry
- Onsite Dining
- Pool
- Refrigerator
Room Information
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There 151 guestooms and suites at this Holiday Inn and some feature views of Indiana-Purdue University Fort Wayne. Cribs, rollaway beds and connecting rooms are available upon request.
Guestrooms
The spacious guestrooms feature one king or two queen beds, a coffeemaker, flat-screen television and a tub in the bathroom.
Family Suites
The large family suites can easily accommodate six people. There is one king bed, a set of twin bunk beds separated by a divider wall and a sleeper sofa in the spacious living room area. The large kitchenette features a full size refrigerator, microwave, coffeemaker, sink, glasses, dishes and a dining table with seating for four. There are also two flat-screen televisions and a tub in the bathroom.
Suites
The suites feature a king bed and a sleeper sofa, a mini-fridge, coffeemaker, microwave and a flat-screen television.
Reviews
by Deirdre R
Nice hotel BUT! Nice decor, Nice big conference room with comfy seating. Nice front desk staff with genuine concern for customer care. Nice decor, Nice rooms but housekeeping...issues. The hotel has a bar and restaurant. Impressed with some things but NOT all.
by MikeValpo
We selected this hotel for its location near the northeast side of the city and were not disappointed. This is a five story hotel located a few minutes walk over a pedestrian bridge from Purdue Fort Wayne. Our room was comfortable and well appointed although there was a very distinctive tobacco smoke odor we both noticed upon entrance. The bed was comfortable and the bath room was larger than average for a hotel with a wet design with walk-in shower around a wall partition without shower curtain or door.
There is a restaurant and lounge available. We did not utilize these facilities and cannot comment upon them.
Check in and out was seamless and rapid. The staff was amazingly friendly and efficient.
One drawback: we called because we had forgotten to bring ibuprofen and tried to take advantage of the listed offer to supply anything we needed. There was never any satisfactory response, even an apology that this could not be supplied! Not sure why the service is offered if it will not be completed.
Family Activities
Indoor Pool
Families will love to hang out at the heated, indoor pool after a day of exploring Fort Wayne. The pool is surrounded by lounge chairs and tables and is a great spot for the adults to relax while the kids take a dip. The pool is open from 6:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. and pool towels are provided. The outdoor patio, just outside the pool, offers even more chairs to relax in under the sun. The kids will love the mastodon (elephant) mascot that stands tall in the pool area as well. Restrooms are also situated just outside the pool.
Family Dining
Mastodon Grill
Open for breakfast and dinner, this onsite, full service restaurant is free for children ages 12 and under. Breakfast, which runs from 7 to 10 a.m., features both buffet and made-to-order options. Dinner runs from 5 to 10 p.m. and there is plenty of seating both inside and outside.
Planning & Tips
All About the Extras
Wi-Fi
Complimentary Wi-Fi access is available throughout the hotel.
Pet Friendly
Pets are welcome to stay here (especially when the annual dog show is taking place at the Coliseum) for a nightly fee.
Fitness Center
A small fitness center offering cardio machines is open 24 hours and gym towels are available.
Shuttle
A complimentary shuttle will transport guests across the busy roadway to the Coliseum arena as well as to the Fort Wayne Airport.
Parking
Free parking is available in the parking lot.
The Art of Smart Timing
This hotel is busy year round especially when events or concerts are taking place across the street at the Coliseum.
Getting There
The Fort Wayne International Airport is about 30 minutes away from this hotel. Fort Wayne is situated about two hours north of Indianapolis and about two and half hours from Sandusky, Ohio.
Getting Around
A free shuttle is available to transport guests to the airport or across the busy roadway to the Coliseum arena. However, a vehicle is needed to see much of Fort Wayne.
For Mom and Dad
Lounge
The adults will love to grab a drink at the lounge in the lobby, which is open from 4 to 11 p.m.