You'll want to have your camera close at hand when you visit this protected natural landscape. It draws many tourists who come to Central Indiana. Also deserving of a few photos is Lake Waveland. Not far from Shades State Park, it's another of this area's big drawcards.
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Atlanta (ATL) to Chicago (ORD)
7.4/10 Good! (1,003 reviews)
Walking distance Close to woodfield mall, free parking, room are clean. Staff are helpful.
Reviewed on Jul 21, 2025
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8.8/10 Excellent! (637 reviews)
Check on and out was easy. They accommodated my family's small requests without issue. I left some shoes behind, and they easily helped me to gwt them returned. The staff handled everything with ease and professionalism. Our rooms were clean, and we felt safe and comfortable.
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Galt House Hotel Trademark Collection by Wyndham
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8.8/10 Excellent! (3,438 reviews)
I liked how friendly and helpful all of the staff was from the parking garage, the lobby, and to all of the places within the hotel. The hotel is connected to the KFC Yumm center via Skywalk, which is the reason that I was staying in Louisville. That was a super awesome perk.
The downfalls.. The bed looked like it was quickly made and very sloppy. The halls were filled with the staff that cleans the rooms, two hours after check-in time. There were crumbs all over the floor beside the bed like it wasn't vacuumed.
Reviewed on Jul 31, 2025
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