Our six room B&B is located one block off Mass Avenue in downtown Indianapolis. Within walking distance are independent restaurants, pubs, jazz, breweries, live theater, shopping, a winery and public art. Our approach to the B&B experience is modern and individualized. Whether in town for business, pleasure or perhaps you live down the street, Nestle Inn provides a unique and stress free experience in the heart of downtown Indy. Each guest room has a private bath and free WiFi is provided throughout as well as express check in which enables you to arrive on your own time schedule. Our approach is more hands off than hands on. We focus on providing for all of your needs behind the scenes without disrupting your stay. We may not be your grandmother's B&B .....But even she would be happy at Nestle Inn.
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HOTEL STYLE
Business
Romantic
Languages Spoken
English
Location
637 N East St, Indianapolis, IN 46202-3420
Nestle Inn Bed and Breakfast
281 reviews
Getting there
Good for walkers
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I won a night's stay at the Nestle Inn from a fundraiser I attended, and we decided to use it around Valentine's Day. What a gem of a bed and breakfast! It is within walking distance of the downtown area, and Mass Ave, where a lot of restaurants are located. The place is an old inn as I gathered, but has the perfect balance of modern and antique. The room was beautifully furnished, and the bathroom was well done. All clean and tidy. We woke up to the smell of fresh coffee. They give you a voucher for a couple of restaurants nearby to use for breakfast (about $20 value). We went next door to Henry's Coffee Bistro for breakfast, and it was really tasty. We met the host on our way to breakfast, and he was kind and friendly. I would definitely consider coming back here.
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Date of stay: February 2020
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Room Tip:Â Some rooms have queen beds, and some have king beds
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Response from Leesa Smith, Owner at Nestle Inn Bed and Breakfast
Responded Feb 29, 2020
Thanks so much for taking the time to give us a review. I'm so glad you won the overnight and could enjoy all of Mass Ave and downtown. Thank you for your kind words about our amenities and staff. We appreciate it. Hope to see you again soon.
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We try to visit once a year for cooking class, which is always fun. We stayed in room four, which has a shower only bathroom. The hosts were polite and friendly. The furnishings were cozy. It was also close to Mass Avenue, which had many fun places to visit. Health measures were taken with hand sanitizers, contactless entry, and masks.
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Date of stay: August 2020
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Response from Leesa Smith, Owner at Nestle Inn Bed and Breakfast
Responded Aug 12, 2020
Thank you so much for staying at the Inn and taking a cooking class. We enjoyed having you in the class. We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. We will look forward to your next stay. Thanks again.
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My family of 5 stayed at the Nestle Inn over the Thanksgiving Holiday, and it couldn't have been a better choice. The communication, location, and amenities (we had a large suite on the 3rd floor), were perfect.
The Inn partners with local coffee shops nearby to off a delicious coffee and breakfast experience for their guests. The Inn owner, Leesa, also has fresh coffee made each morning in the common area so we could enjoy a hot cup(s) of joe while getting the kids ready. There were even Keurig cups of hot cocoa, which my kids loved and asked for each morning! Fresh towels and amenities were provided daily (in a contactless manner to maintain COVID safety).
We enjoyed having a quiet retreat to return to in between family activities and Indy adventures. The attention to detail was top-notch.
No doubt we will stay here again with each visit to Indy!
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Date of stay: November 2021
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This was my first trip to Indianapolis and I chose the Nestle Inn based on its positive reviews. The lovely old inn has a few rooms downstairs; most are up a flight of stairs. My room had a comfortable king bed with windows, a desk, television in a cabinet, and a clean bathroom. Counter space is limited. The second floor has a shared living area with comfortable seating, a refrigerator, microwave, and coffee and tea service. Downstairs has two front-facing rooms for relaxing or reading with shelves of books. The covered porch has chairs. and is an inviting place to rest.
Breakfast is not served at the inn; guests are provided with chits that allow breakfast next door, or at the historic Athenaeum, about a 7-8 minute walk from the inn.
The Nestle inn is a terrific base to explore the historic district and downtown. Sidewalks are wide, old buildings are restored and occupied with thriving businesses, museums, monuments, and historical markers are everywhere, and for foodies, Indianapolis was a dream. Who knew?
I would stay here again and recommend the Nestle Inn to friends and family. Leesa, the innkeeper, was kind and engaging. A great choice.
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Date of stay: April 2021
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Response from Leesa Smith, Owner at Nestle Inn Bed and Breakfast
Responded May 11, 2021
Thank you so much for your detailed review. We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience with others. It was a pleasure meeting you and hearing about your adventures. I hope to see you in Indy again some time soon. Indy can be a wonderful surprise in many ways......so glad you found them! Thanks again.
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We took a cooking class and stayed the night at the inn. Both we fantastic experiences. The room was very clean and comfortable. The bed was very comfortable and we were able to get a good night's sleep which is unusual for us in a new location. The innkeeper was very hospitable and anticipated any needs we could have had. We appreciated the mask wearing and while in the inn as it made me feel safe and that they took cleanliness serious. I would highly recommend staying here!!!!
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Date of stay: September 2020
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Room Tip:Â Room with clawfoot tub and king size bed
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Response from Leesa Smith, Owner at Nestle Inn Bed and Breakfast
Responded Sep 10, 2020
Thank you for giving us a review. I’m so glad you felt safe as well. Glad you could do a class and a room. We enjoyed having you in class. We will look forward to seeing you again soon. Thanks for sharing your experience.
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This was our first B&B experience and it was awesome! I loved the self-check in process and parking on the street wasn’t difficult. We enjoyed room 4 on the second floor. We mainly choose this inn based on location. Once we arrived, we didn’t get back in the car. We walked Mass avenue, exploded the garage at Bottleworks, there are numerous restaurants nearby as well. We also took the cultural trail and it was about a 20 minute walk to the canal. Hands down the best feature of the inn was the voucher to coat check coffee. We always visit many coffee shops when we travel but Coat Check is one of the best! We will definitely be back on our next Indy trip!
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Date of stay: June 2022Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Response from Leesa Smith, Owner at Nestle Inn Bed and Breakfast
Responded Jun 30, 2022
Thanks for taking the time to share your experience. I’m so happy that you enjoyed the Inn, our location, and Coatcheck Coffee. They are a great partner for the Inn. We will look forward to seeing you again soon. Thanks
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This was our first time at Nestle Inn and decided to stay here based on the reviews and the location. We were not disappointed. The easy check in process and access to the home was fantastic. Our king size room (#2) had a private bath that featured a claw handle tub and separate shower. The room also had a cute sitting room which was great to have a morning cup of coffee while my teenage daughter slept in a little! The bed was comfy and the room was super clean. Loved being able to walk to Coat Check Coffee to have a yummy latte and croissant for breakfast. Great location and would have no problem staying here again!
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Date of stay: November 2022
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Room Tip:Â May want to see about a room toward the back of the house if you are a light sleeper
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Response from Leesa Smith, Owner at Nestle Inn Bed and Breakfast
Responded Dec 12, 2022
Thanks so much for taking the time to share your experience. We appreciate your business and I’m so glad that you enjoyed room two. I’m also glad that you enjoyed going to Coatcheck Coffee. They are one of the best in our neighborhood. Thanks again for giving us a review.
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My boyfriend and I can’t to town from Columbus to see a band at the Old National Center and chose the Nestle Inn for it’s location in proximity to the venue, and what a wonderful choice I made. Although located on a relatively busy street, the quiet and comfort of the inside of the Inn was a wonderful change from a cold and lackluster chain hotel. We are NOT B&B people, but the owners make the check in and out process seamless and certainly make you feel at home while allowing the guests their space. The smell of fresh brewed coffee that I awoke to in the morning was delicious!!!!! Thank you for making our quick 24 hour get-a-way even more memorable.
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Date of stay: February 2020
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Room Tip:Â I enjoyed the separate feel of the room on the first floor
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Response from Leesa Smith, Owner at Nestle Inn Bed and Breakfast
Responded Feb 29, 2020
So glad you found us since you were going to the Old National Center. I am always so happy when we can provide a comfortable and enjoyable stay. We try to provide a modern experience to everyone and I hope you will stay with us again if you come into town. Making guests happy is what matters most at Nestle Inn! Thanks
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I was looking forward to staying at the Nestle Inn; I love B&B! I've stayed in several. I'll start by saying that I'm unfamiliar with the area where the Inn is located. I knew in advance that parking was on the street; however, I didn't realize it would not be easy to find something, particularly after dark. We drove around for at least an hour, going down the same streets in circles, and Google Maps was no help. There are a lot of one-way streets, alleys, and diagonal roads. The owner said to call them if we needed help finding somewhere to park and that they would show us. I called, but they didn't pick up the phone. Eventually, we found our way to the Penrose parking garage on Mass, and I would suggest doing that instead of trying to find parking on the street or at the school that offered free parking. After we parked, I asked someone for directions back to the Inn, and I was grateful it was only a two-minute walk!
The night at the Inn was pleasant, and the room was cozy and homey. They offered a coupon to buy breakfast at a nearby coffee house the following day, but we slept in instead. This Inn was a different experience. All the B&B I've stayed at have staff (usually the owner) living at the B&B, which is nice to have someone available for questions and people to talk to and visit. I forgot my hairdryer, so I emailed them before bed asking for one, but they didn't respond. If you stay at the Nestle Inn, I suggest you figure out where you're going to park and what you need in advance because, unfortunately, the owner(s) aren't available for assistance. I don't particularly like leaving an honest review if it isn't glowing, but honestly, this was my least favorite experience staying at an Inn.
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Date of stay: November 2022
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Trip type: Traveled on business
Room Tip:Â Reserve as early as possible
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Response from Leesa Smith, Owner at Nestle Inn Bed and Breakfast
Responded Dec 12, 2022
Thank you for giving us your feedback. I’m so sorry that you did not have a good experience. Overall, it sounds like we need to do a better job of communicating upfront about parking, and the fact that the owners live on property in a carriage house next-door. I will follow up as to why your calls were not answered. There are hairdryers in the room, and since there is always staff on site, we should have been able to provide you assistance with parking. The self check in email that we send outlines parking availability but it sounds like perhaps we need to be a little more direct in that email. I hope you will give us a chance to win your loyalty back another time. I would be happy to personally assist you at any time. Again, I’m so sorry for your experience and appreciate your feedback.
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We really enjoyed our stay for a weekend getaway. The room was beautiful and we especially enjoyed the heavy blanket that is unlike anything else I’ve ever seen (we went in December so a thick cozy blanket was great!) We also liked the plush bathrobes, and the extra attention to detail, like congratulating us on our anniversary! The downstairs has well decorated rooms and are worth looking into. Everyone kept their distance (due to Covid) but were very pleasant. We will be back! Thank you
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Date of stay: December 2020Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Response from Leesa Smith, Owner at Nestle Inn Bed and Breakfast
Responded Feb 27, 2021
So glad you enjoyed your stay. We appreciate you taking the time to give us a review. I'm glad you felt at ease (due to covid) and that you shared your experience with others. Thanks again.
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There are more places to choose from in the Indianapolis area.
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LOCATION
United StatesIndianaIndianapolisDowntown Indianapolis
NUMBER OF ROOMS
6
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Frequently Asked Questions about Nestle Inn Bed and Breakfast
Which popular attractions are close to Nestle Inn Bed and Breakfast?
Nearby attractions include Escape the Room Indy (0.2 miles), Medal of Honor Memorial (0.1 miles), and The Murat Theatre at the Old National Centre (0.2 miles).
Are there any historical sites close to Nestle Inn Bed and Breakfast?
Many travelers enjoy visiting Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site (0.6 miles), Hook's American Drugstore Museum (3.5 miles), and Fountain Square Theatre Building (1.7 miles).
