Garden Inn offers traditional rooms near Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame with free breakfast, indoor pool, and free parking. Ideal for travelers in New Castle, IN.
Guests value the quiet, clean rooms and friendly service, though the property shows signs of age. It is a practical choice with useful amenities, suitable for short stays near local attractions.
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Located along Route 3 in New Castle, Garden Inn offers a straightforward roadside accommodation option just 2 miles from the Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame and within a short drive of the Westwood Golf Club. The hotel features traditional rooms and suites with basic amenities such as free Wi-Fi, free parking, and accessibility options. An indoor pool adds a recreational touch, although there is no on-site restaurant or fitness center available.
Guests frequently highlight the cleanliness and comfort of the rooms, with some praising the large beds, air conditioning, and added conveniences like microwaves, mini-fridges, and flat-screen TVs. The décor includes a retro 90s vibe with colorful artwork and nostalgic touches, lending the property a unique character despite its modest rating. Breakfast is provided in a simple, no-fuss style, catering primarily to guests seeking quick, convenient starts to their day.
The atmosphere at Garden Inn tends toward quiet and relaxed, making it suitable for travelers passing through or visiting nearby local attractions such as Summit Lake State Park and Baker Park. While some reviews mention the need for upkeep or TLC in certain areas, others appreciate the friendly staff and value offered, especially for business visitors or families looking for kid-friendly accommodations without extra frills.
For those considering alternatives, several other hotels are located within a few miles, but Garden Inn remains notable for its location and practical amenities. The Indianapolis International Airport is about an hour’s drive away, adding to the convenience for both leisure and business travelers in the New Castle area.
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The Garden Inn is much improved. Pool is clean, and open. Motel staff are very friendly and courteous. Rooms are air conditioned, very clean and beds/pillows very comfortable. Fridge, microwave and flat screen tv with 9 different HBO channels. Bathroom and shower very clean, no stray pubic hair in tub or on the towels. Its as good as a Motel 6.
It isn't a big chain location, and could use a lot of TLC. It got the job done though. Walking fine line between dated and nostalgic. With the blinking lights and all could easily brand themselves as an Indiana Stranger Things Experience.
Hands down great! Rooms are very nice, bed is very big and comfy. Nice furniture. Very clean, nice tv with lots of channels. Mini fridge, microwave, and coffee maker. Nice bathroom with necessities.
Nice staff and hotel was very quite I'd recommend to friends and family
Wonderful hotel with great staff, clean quiet and comfortable rooms. As I was in town on business, it was great to come back to the hotel after long days at work and get a good night's sleep. One of the best perks of my trip was the beautiful decor in this hotel with a cool retro 90s vibe. I loved the colorful triangle art on the walls, the retro posters and art in the breakfast area, the chandeliers in the lobby, and the retro lamps in the hallways and my room. I will definitely be staying here again when I am back in New Castle this spring!
Cheap nice and clean sometimes it's hard to get a room even though they have plenty of them empty. But call ahead! It's always quiet we have no problems when we stay. And a nice little breakfast in the morning. Nothing fancy. But it's breakfast on the go. We always chose this hotel for the good rates and how clean the rooms are!
Had the pleasure of stopping in here this week, and the staff was immensely helpful. I had a few business meetings to conduct and ran to the front desk in a pinch, and they assisted me in getting set up in a conference room to ensure my comfort and access. Several people in the meeting even complimented the decor! Lovely people here, great facilities and rooms, and generally an awesome value for those traveling for business or pleasure. Thank you, team!
Bathroom was very small but it was a good stay. Only one night but it was quiet..nice soft bed
Set on Route 3 and 2 miles from the Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame, this roadside hotel is 4.2 miles from the Westwood Golf Club.
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