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TRAVEL INN

Stay at TRAVEL INN in Indianapolis, featuring down-to-earth rooms, free Wi-Fi, parking, and pet-friendly amenities. Rated 2.5 with 466 reviews.

4950 S East St, Indianapolis, IN 46227, United States View on map
5/10
Average Based on 475 recent guest reviews
Free Wi-Fi Free parking Accessible Air-conditioned Pet-friendly
What recent guests emphasize

Honest and supportive atmosphere with ongoing improvements

Guests note a strong sense of care from management, recent room renovations, and a welcoming environment, balanced by some aging facilities and occasional cleanliness concerns.

Guests often praise

  • The helpfulness and kindness of the owner and staff, often going beyond expectations to support guests in difficult situations.
  • Newly remodeled and spacious rooms that many find clean and comfortable.
  • Pet-friendly policy without extra deposits, including service animals.
  • Convenient location with easy access to nearby dining and amenities.
  • Affordable weekly rates valued by long-term and budget travelers.

Worth knowing

  • Some guests report issues with older building maintenance, such as broken fixtures and occasional pest sightings.
  • The property lacks many amenities including breakfast, pool, restaurant, fitness center, and business services.
  • Reviews reflect a mixed past reputation, with current management actively working to improve the hotel’s condition and guest experience.
  • The hotel caters primarily to budget travelers and those needing short- or long-term stays without luxury expectations.
  • Neighbors include other mid-range hotels, offering alternatives within walking distance.

Best for

  • Travelers seeking affordable, no-frills accommodations near Indianapolis South with easy highway access.
  • Guests with pets, including those with service dogs, due to a flexible pet policy.
  • Visitors who value a supportive and understanding staff during challenging personal circumstances.
  • Long-term stays or extended visits on a budget, benefiting from weekly rates.
  • Those prioritizing location over extensive on-site amenities.
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About this property

Welcome to TRAVEL INN

Located conveniently on Highway 31 in Indianapolis, TRAVEL INN offers straightforward, budget-friendly accommodations suitable for travelers seeking basic comfort with practical amenities. The property functions as both a hotel and motel, providing air-conditioned rooms with complimentary Wi-Fi and free parking. Its pet-friendly policy and accessibility features add to its appeal for a diverse range of guests.

While the property does not provide on-site dining, breakfast, fitness center, or business facilities, it is situated in a plaza with nearby food options, including Taco Bell and other restaurants within walking distance. The absence of a pool or airport shuttle underscores its focus on simplicity and economy rather than resort-style services.

Guest experiences at TRAVEL INN vary, reflecting its 2.5-star rating from over 460 reviews. Several guests praise the management's efforts to maintain cleanliness and improvements under new ownership, highlighting accommodating staff and renovated rooms. Conversely, some reviews note the property's older condition and occasional maintenance issues. Overall, it tends to serve visitors prioritizing affordability and convenience over luxury.

The location scores reasonably well for access to sightseeing and recreation, with several other hotels close by for those seeking alternative options. This property may be especially suitable for those needing extended stays or short-term lodging solutions in a practical, no-frills environment.

Summary compiled by GoHotelly editors from verified guest reviews, partner descriptions and editorial notes.
Facilities & essentials

What's on-site and what you should know before you arrive

The short version: what's available day-to-day, and the key practical details most travelers search for.

Most popular facilities

Free Wi-Fi
Free parking
Accessible
Air-conditioned
Pet-friendly
Golf course

Not available at this property

Breakfast
Pool
Business center
Restaurant
Airport shuttle
Fitness center
Verified guest reviews

What recent guests are actually saying

Reviews from travelers who stayed here in the last 12 months, grouped to help you spot the pattern quickly.

BE
Breanna Elliott Apr 20, 2026
8.0

I give this Hotel a 4/5 Stars. My family has "Lived" here for 3 months because our home burned down. The Owner and his wife are SO VERY understanding and GENEROUS! He has definitely helped us when we have been down and understanding when we've been broke and struggling. He is working hard to make this place better. The newly remodeled/updated rooms are perfect!! The location is close to everything, walking distance. The weekly rates are worth what you get. All of the Staff are extremely Nice and they are really turning this place around. We hope to stay here just a little longer, and we really hope the owner knows how greatful my family is for being so generous and letting us stay here when we had no money an no where else to go and letting us pay as so no as we could. You generousity goes further than you can ever imagine, thank you.

AJ
Anthony Jones Apr 06, 2026
10

Mind your own business you won't have any problems if you get on here and post negative things why did u even stay here to begin with. I'm thankful for cheap hotels that don't judge u and have cheap rates so people have a roof over their heads and shower. Sure beets sleeping on the streets. And the people seem cool. They have been trying to clean the place up.

PA
Patricia Ann Apr 01, 2026
10

The motel is older, but the management keeps it up,so that us lower income people can have a safe,nice,warm place to sleep..Im very grateful they are here. I can't afford the others on a fixed income. Thank you all for the pleasant stay!!

TM
Tabby Mayes Feb 11, 2026
10

This place used to be bad like a lot of people around are aware of, but the new owner is on his toes, the newly renovated rooms are very neat and tidy. If you have had bad things before i think you should give it a new try, you wont be dissappointed. The workers care about the people staying there and they allow pets for a simple pet fee. There is taco bell, jordans and a thai resturant in the same plaza. Dont judge a book by a cover with this one trust me. :)

CD
Christin Donat Jan 31, 2026
10

The owner is very nice. The rooms are huge and clean. We had a house fire and he helped us out. He never said no to our dog nor did he charge me a deposit on her because she's a service dog, we had been to several of the surrounding hotels and they wanted to charge me a 100 deposit ( non refundable) for her, so no matter what you have heard in the past about this hotel, the new owner and staff are really caring and are doing all they can to to turn the place around, so to them I say great job and I will definitely be staying here again.

RB
Rayne Bella Jan 13, 2026
8.0

It's pretty nice, the employees are very nice as well as most of the other people staying at the Inn. The rooms are relatively clean, however the fan in the bathroom is falling off the ceiling and there were two cockroaches in the room I stayed in, though one was dead and I lost the second one. Other than that it's pretty nice, and I would stay here again.

VP
Victoria Perry Jan 13, 2026
10

To be honest every time I've been here it's been clean,the front office people are very nice,no bugs, and they are very lenient. The reason why things are broken is because people who have rented these rooms have destroyed them. All of the reviews saying otherwise are lies because those people are mad that they have to leave when their time is up. So please don't listen to the negative reviews on their because their not true. Another thing is that they are trying to fix everything with every bit of money they have.

CM
Chelsey Mefford Dec 31, 2025
10

I have been staying here weekly and I absolutely love this hotel the office people are amazing!!! If you need anything they will help you if you have a problem at all they take immediate action! They are awesome people and they always supply you with fresh towels and sheets they are so friendly and I feel so welcomed here i will definitely keep staying they have washer & dryer on site best hotel experience ever! If you haven't been you should definitely come and enjoy your stay!

Location & neighborhood

Where you'll find TRAVEL INN

Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

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