Marriott East's $25 Million Renovation Aims to Boost Indy's East Side Events

The hotel's major interior update includes guest rooms, meeting spaces, and new amenities to attract more conventions and weddings.

Mar. 21, 2026 at 1:40pm

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The Indianapolis Marriott East has completed a $25 million renovation, updating guest rooms, meeting and dining areas, and adding new amenities like a redesigned pool and upgraded fitness center. Hotel leaders say the investment is aimed at drawing in larger conventions and more wedding business, with the goal of driving more visitor traffic to the east side of Indianapolis.

Why it matters

The Marriott East is one of the largest event venues in Indianapolis, and this renovation is expected to have a 'ripple effect' on nearby businesses by bringing more visitors to the east side of the city, which has seen uneven investment in recent years.

The details

The renovation touched nearly every part of the hotel, including guest rooms, meeting spaces, dining areas, and common spaces. A new pool and upgraded fitness center were also added. Hotel managers say the property already hosts around 250 events per year and has the second-largest convention space in Indianapolis. They hope the upgrades will allow them to attract even larger conventions and more wedding business.

  • The $25 million renovation was completed in early 2026.
  • The hotel is already advertising updated rooms and event packages heading into the spring season.

The players

Indianapolis Marriott East

A large hotel property on the east side of Indianapolis that has undergone a $25 million renovation to update guest rooms, meeting spaces, and amenities.

Timothy Wagner

The general manager of the Indianapolis Marriott East who led a media tour of the renovated property.

WRTV

A local Indianapolis news station that reported on the hotel's renovation and its expected 'ripple effect' on neighboring businesses.

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