6 Best Hotels in Indiana, USA

Within a yellow clapboard house dating back to the 1870s, this romantic bed-and-breakfast is close to shops in downtown Nashville. Of the five rooms no two are alike, but all are decorated with quilts, antiques, and framed art. A full, sit-down breakfast is served each morning and included with room rates. With rocking chairs on the porch and a sitting room inside, there is plenty of room to relax.

Built in 1992, this three-story boutique hotel near downtown Nashville resembles the area's many clapboard farmhouses. Windsor chairs, woven coverlets, and antique furnishings distinguish each of the rooms, which are named for Hoosier School artists, and much of the furniture throughout the inn was crafted by local artisans. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are served in a dining room, which has a stone fireplace, Oriental rugs, and a beamed ceiling. During the warmer months meals can be taken on the wide porch.

Surrounded by the 1,416-acre Clifty Falls State Park, Clifty Inn boasts fantastic scenery and is perfect for nature enthusiasts. Many rooms overlook the park's woodsy environment and the Ohio River. Among the on-property perks are an indoor swimming pool, a restaurant open for all three meals, and a large sunporch with river views. Waterfalls, gorges, and hiking trails are just outside the hotel's front door. There are plenty of amenities designed to help guests relax, such as free Wi-Fi, bottomless cups of coffee and tea, lounging areas for reading or playing board games, and a nightly bonfire pit. In each room or suite are a microwave, coffeemaker, and small refrigerator.

As is the Embassy Suites way, this all-suite property opens up with an impressive atrium lobby and glass elevators. Recently updated rooms provide the basics, along with suite amenities including mini fridge, microwave, two rooms and two TVs. One of the biggest draws of this chain is its complimentary cooked-to-order hot breakfasts, although be prepared for waits for food when the hotel is busy.

This glittering downtown hotel, dubbed "big blue" for its aqua-hued glass façade, attracts a mix of guests for its central location and full slate of in-house amenities. Beyond its flashy exterior, the lobby exudes a sophisticated feel with light woods and contemporary furnishings, including a room-dividing glass-enclosed fireplace. Spacious rooms face the canal or downtown (which can get noisy) and feature plush comforters and large flat-screen TVs. For families, the indoor pool, pullout sofas and summer kids packages (featuring tickets to the Children's Museum or zoo and breakfast) make the JW a good choice for a family vacation. Business travelers go for the convenience, with the hotels' skywalk connection to the convention center.

Guests at this bed-and-breakfast, just 5 miles outside the city, are treated to vineyard views a few steps from their beds. Each of the four rooms has private baths, complimentary chocolates, satellite television, and plush mattresses, plus access to a well-stocked library. The Beaujolais Cottage features a screened-in porch and full kitchen, complete with dishes, glassware, and cookware. Be sure to check with the inn about wine tastings hosted in the wine cellar on select dates.