For fans of architecture and interesting hotels – Indianapolis continues to surprise.

In the 1920’s Indianaplis was home to what would become the largest Coca-Cola bottling plant in the world. The factory produced over 2 million bottles of soda a week and was an Art Deco jewel.

Thoughtful preservationists and developers have repurposed and restored it to a dazzling boutique hotel and an anchor of the vibrant Bottleworks District. Part of the Massachusetts Avenue Commercial Historic District, which was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1982. After the Coca-Cola plant was purchased by new owners and moved, the facilities were used by the Indianapolis Public Schools for almost 50 years as a bus depot, kitchen, and warehouse until new owners purchased the site in 2017 with the intent to turn it into a center for art, history, and commerce.

Today, the area has retail space, offices, residences, entertainment venues, and restaurants. The lively Garage Food Hall offers a wide assortment of elevated dining options. The centerpiece is the Bottleworks Hotel. Meticulously restored, it also manages to incorporate Coca-Cola’s red and black colors into the eclectic interior decor. The rooms are spacious, modern, and very well appointed. The following photos show some of the beautiful historic elements in the lobby and common areas. It’s another great place to stay in Indianapolis.

At the top of the grand staircase is an area with a piano and a beautifully detailed hallway leading to the boardroom (which was locked). Note the gorgeous use of terrazzo, brass, and the incredible tile work.