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A Design-Forward Autograph Collection Hotel in Downtown Indianapolis

A Design-Forward Autograph Collection Hotel in Downtown Indianapolis

The Alexander, Autograph Collection is a downtown Indianapolis hotel where contemporary design, curated art, and personalized hospitality come together. As Indianapolis' first Autograph Collection hotel, The Alexander features 209 thoughtfully designed guest rooms and suites, each showcasing commissioned artwork, modern amenities, and a distinctive sense of place. Guests can enjoy inventive dining at Plat 99, explore a multi-million-dollar art collection throughout the property, and host memorable gatherings in 16,500 square feet of flexible event space. Located steps from Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Lucas Oil Stadium, and the Indiana Convention Center, The Alexander offers a creative and uniquely Indianapolis experience for business and leisure travelers alike.

  • 16,500 Sq Feet of Flexible Meeting and Event Space
  • Downtown Indianapolis Near Gainbridge Fieldhouse and Lucas Oil Stadium
  • Outdoor Gathering Spaces in Downtown Indianapolis
  • Valet & Self-Parking Available On-Site
  • Multi-Million-Dollar Curated Art Collection
  • Pet-Friendly Hotel with No Weight Restrictions
  • 209 Newly Renovated Guest Rooms & Suites
  • Four Restaurants, Including Plat 99
  • 24-Hour Fitness Center with Technogym Equipment

  • Soundsuit | Nick Cave

    The Artwork at the Alexander

    Originally commissioned through a partnership with the Indianapolis Museum of Art at Newfields, the piece defines the hotel's mission to be a place where art is active rather than decorative. These suits are designed to camouflage the body, masking race, gender, and class to force a visual conversation that requires the viewer’s full attention.

  • Plat 99 | Jorge Pardo

    The Artwork at the Alexander

    Designed by Jorge Pardo, Plat 99 is one of the hotel's largest and most interactive works of art. Hand-stamped tiles from Mexico transition from cool to warm tones as you move through the space, while 99 custom acrylic pendant lamps create the lounge's signature glow. An additional 21 lamps illuminate the grand staircase, extending the artwork beyond the bar.

    Look closely and you'll also find railroad rails uncovered during the hotel's construction, thoughtfully incorporated into the design. Even the culinary program was created to complement the artistry of the space, making Plat 99 a place where food, cocktails, design, and creativity come together.

  • Blind Eye | Jennifer Steinkamp

    The Artwork at the Alexander

    Blind Eye by Jennifer Steinkamp is the hotel's only true digital artwork, transforming a birch forest through the changing seasons in a continuous, immersive display. Inspired by the eye-shaped knots found on birch trees, the piece invites us to consider how we see the world—and what we sometimes choose to overlook.

    As the landscape shifts with time and light, every visit offers a different perspective.

  • Heartland | Nina Katchadourian

    The Artwork at the Alexander

    Heartland by Nina Katchadourian transforms ordinary Indiana road maps into an intricate heart-shaped work of art. By carefully cutting away the land and leaving only the roads, the artist creates a delicate network that resembles both a highway system and the veins of the human body.

    The piece celebrates Indiana as the "Crossroads of America" while embracing its place in the nation's heartland, turning familiar roads into a powerful symbol of connection.

  • Standing Wave | Alyson Shotz

    The Artwork at the Alexander

    Standing Wave by Alyson Shotz explores the relationship between light, space, and perception through thousands of thin acrylic strips arranged in layered, undulating forms. Inspired by the behavior of light and sound waves, the sculpture gradually curves away from the wall, creating two overlapping waves unique to The Alexander.

    Its reflective, dichroic surface transforms throughout the day, shifting in color and appearance as natural light changes and as you move around the piece.

    Take a moment to look from different angles and experience how Standing Wave is constantly changing, even while remaining perfectly still.

  • Dream Queens’ Salon | Guy Goodwin

    The Artwork at the Alexander

    Dream Queens' Salon by Guy Goodwin transforms salvaged cardboard into a bold, layered work that blurs the line between painting, sculpture, and collage. Rather than hiding the construction process, Goodwin leaves staples, screw holes, and other marks visible, celebrating the physical act of making art.

    Named after an imagined gathering place, the piece combines vibrant color, depth, and texture to create a space that feels both architectural and deeply personal.

  • Madam C.J. Walker | Sonya Clark

    The Artwork at the Alexander

    Madam C.J. Walker II is a large-scale portrait of America’s first self-made female millionaire. Composed of 3,840 black plastic combs, the piece honors the entrepreneur who moved her beauty empire to Indianapolis in 1910, attracted by the city’s status as the "Crossroads of America". It is a study of how a visionary promoted herself "on her own ground" despite the social boundaries of her time.

  • Anthem | Paul Vilinski

    The Artwork at the Alexander

    Paul Villinski’s Anthem features a flock of birds taking flight across the wall, each hand-carved from vintage vinyl records. The installation serves as a physical soundtrack, featuring "markers" of life events and odes to Hoosier music—including a Jackson Five LP that pays homage to the family’s Gary, Indiana roots. It is an exploration of how the music we love can be released back into the world as a visual anthem.