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    1304 Central Ave

    Indianapolis, IN 46202

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    With its soaring lobby and subtle elegance, the Inn at the Villa exudes Old World charm in an intimate and sophisticated setting. The grand entry evokes mystery and candlelit ambiance while the 12 guest rooms are so luxurious you'll want to stay in for the evening...and maybe the morning, too. We are Indiana's only AAA rated 4-Diamond Inn! Since 1996 the Life Family has been providing overnight accommodations in historic downtown Indianapolis. Our family purchased this gem of a structure in 1996 and after extensive renovations our doors opened to the public. Innkeeping is our family's passion and our mission is to deliver the finest bed and breakfast experience and most memorable visit to Indianapolis whether for business or pleasure, let us be your hosts!

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      Melissa D.
      Greenwood, IN
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      Oct 14, 2023

      I just hosted a group of 8 individuals for 2 weeks for a business event and we loved every detail at the Stone Soup Inn. The front desk staff were all very friendly, the location was fantastic, and the rooms were perfect for our stay. The best part of our trip was the innkeeper David, he attended to our every need and was part of our group by the end of the 2 weeks. We will definitely be back again next year!

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      Alex S.
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      Oct 19, 2023

      Adorable! We've never been to Indy and this place is amazing, gives the feel of a historic mansion with modern amenities. The host, David, is friendly, knowledgeable, and a perfect town guide that knows plenty of spots in the area. Walking distance from Chatham Arch, make sure you get a loft!

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      James R.
      Longwood, FL
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      Dec 9, 2023

      Wonderful staff and innkeeper David took time to give us the story of the home, we appreciated his time.Very clean, walkable, enjoyed the Victorian homes and close to restaurants.Free parking, breakfast buffet, boiled eggs, yogurt, pastries, bagels, fruit and juices. Beautiful home!

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      Logann H.
      Indianapolis, IN
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      Jun 9, 2023

      nice staff, beautiful location, beautiful house! Definitely will be back

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      J T.
      Chicago, IL
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      Nov 8, 2021

      I booked the Craftsman room for a Saturday night stay. The entire experience was wonderful. I loved the neighborhood (great for a run and within a mile to a bunch of great restaurants), appreciated the parking, my room was lovely and I was surprised by a beautiful breakfast basket on Sunday morning.

      Dwayne, the innkeeper, is the absolutely best. He made my stay so special. He was super helpful and a joy to get to know. He does a great job keeping everything running and was super responsive, going over and above.

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      Destiny N.
      Fort Wayne, IN
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      Feb 24, 2023

      Horrible customer service who belittles people and makes them so uncomfortable they have to leave a day early. Definitely not worth the money and will never recommend this place to anyone.

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      Beth S.
      Evanston, IL
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      Dec 5, 2021

      Such a great place. Wonderful location in a historic neighborhood, adorable structure, and the staff was so welcoming and accommodating. I stayed in a lofted room on the top floor and it was so unique and cozy and clean. Really one of a kind. Special shout out to Dwayne and Pam who were absolutely lovely.

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      Suzanne C.
      Acme, PA
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      Nov 29, 2022

      My husband and I stay in B&B's whenever we travel. We've seen some doozies! Stone Soup Inn is the best place we've stayed, in every way. The staff, Duane, Nikki and Pam went out of their way to accommodate any requests we had. They responded immediately when I needed an extra washcloth. They have embroidered "Make Up" washcloths!!! Our room was beautiful, CLEAN and extremely comfortable. The owner spared no expense gathering Arts and Crafts furniture and decor for every room - and that is not a cheap endeavor. There was plenty of room for us to gather with family members we met there. The staff even put on jazz music for us when we sat for a glass of wine at the end of the night. A walk around the neighborhood was awesome to see all beautifully restored homes. The continental breakfasts were robust and delicious. By the time we left after a 2-night stay, we felt like family. There were no pretentions among this staff - they really wanted to make our stay special. CHOOSE STONE SOUP INN FOR YOUR NEXT TRIP TO INDY - YOU'LL LOVE IT!!!

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      Nichole B.
      Cincinnati, OH
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      Jan 1, 2020

      as a first time visitor of Indianapolis, this place exceeded my expectations. The staff is incredibly friendly and always willing to help. They even leave you an "after hours" number to call for anything you need! I do recommend specifically *calling* (if you have to), as I tried to text the number given about the guest in the room next door to mine (i stayed in the SE loft, them in the NE loft) smoking weed in their room. I didn't get a reply back so I'm not sure if the message came through or not. The rooms are very clean and genuinely taken care of. This is the perfect place to stay if you're looking for a more personal and unique room in the city. This was a great place to stay for New Years Eve. I already can't wait to come back!

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      Brooke C.
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      Aug 29, 2018

      We booked the Lilly Room during our little getaway trip. They use the Ring system to be able to see/hear guests and let them in. The innkeeper was just across the alley and responded quickly to let us in as well as give us a tour of the house.

      When we got back from the concert and tried to use the tub however, we couldn't get any hot water to it after ten minutes of trying each tap individually. The shower got hot though. The tub was our biggest reason for booking that room instead of the cheaper ones, so it was a big let down. The tv also wouldn't work and the batteries in the remote seemed to be dead. Since it was almost midnight by the time we found all this, we just went to bed. Sad that we didn't really get to use the amenities of the room since we sprung for a more expensive room for them.

      Everything was clean and the innkeeper was warm and inviting. The continental breakfast was spread out so pretty in the morning that it looked like it wasn't even real and that was wonderful to wake up to. The tub worked as we were leaving, so I guess there's just no hot water to it at night. Would have left less stars, but the innkeeper was apologetic and genuine, and made the experience as a whole okay even if the amenities weren't.

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