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Best Western, Goshen
900 Lincolnway East
Goshen, IN 46526
Phone: (574) 533-0408 or 1-800-WESTERN
Fax: (574) 533-0408
Web: Bestwestern.com/inngoshen
Contact: Scott Baker
Year Built: 1977
Last Year Renovated: 1999
Number of Rooms: 77
Non-Smoking Rooms: 51
Number of Suites: 0
Handicapped Rooms: 2
Baggage Handling: Negotiated prior to arrival
Comp Policy – Escort & Driver Comp Room:
20 Rooms or more: 1 room comp
19-15 Rooms: 1 room comp
Standard Room Rate Range: $55-65
Misc: Outside Corridors, Continental Breakfast Included
Economy property centrally located in the heart of Amish Country
Best Western Inn & Suites, Elkhart
3326 Cassopolis Street
Elkhart , IN 46514
Phone: (574) 262-8761
Fax: (574) 262-8984
Web: Bestwestern.com
Contact: Jennifer Sommers
Year Built: 1997
Number of Rooms: 60
Non-Smoking Rooms: 32
Number of Suites: 13
Handicapped Rooms: 3
Baggage Handling: By request only
Comp Policy - Escort & Driver Comp Room:
20 Rooms or more: 1 room comp
Standard Room Rate Range: $60-75
Misc: Indoor Pool, Fitness Facilities Available, Continental Breakfast Included.
Description: It is possible to travel to faraway places and still feel right at home. Located at Exit 92 off I-80/90. Extra large appointed clean rooms offer groups a luxurious overnight stay. Perfect for family reunions.
Comfort Suites
404 Northe Pointe Blvd
Elkhart , IN 46514
Phone: (574) 206-1555 or 1-800-COMFORT
Fax: (574) 206-1955
Email: dm.ln108@choicehotels.com
Web: Comfort.com
Contact: Julie Cooper or Praful Palan
Year Built: 2000
Number of Rooms: 62
Non-Smoking Rooms: 53
Number of Suites: 62
Handicapped Rooms: 4
Baggage Handling: Negotiated prior to arrival
Comp Policy – Escort & Driver Comp Room
20 Rooms or more: 1 room comp
Standard Room Rate Range: $62-94
Misc: Indoor Pool, Fitness Facilities Available, Continental Breakfast Included, Meet/Greet Service, Welcome Reception
Description: Large appointed clean suites offer groups a luxurious overnight stay. Perfect for family reunions.
Country Inn & Suites, Elkhart
3250 Northview Dr
Elkhart , IN 46514
Phone: 574-206-8488
Fax: 574-206-8488
Contact: AJ & Priti Patel
Year Built: 2003
Number of Rooms: 50
Non-Smoking Rooms: 25
Number of Suites: 4
Handicapped Rooms: 2
Baggage Handling: Free of Charge
Comp Policy—Escort & Driver Comp Room:
20 Rooms or more: One complimentary room
Standard Room Rate Range: $79-90
Misc: Indoor Pool & Hot tub, Fitness Facilities, Hot Deluxe Breakfast Included, Complimentary Beverages and Cookies all day, Executive Lounge, Guest Laundry, Elevator
Description: Brand new top of the line Carlson property offering exemplary services and a fireplace in the lobby. All rooms are Kings & Queens.
Country Inn & Suites
1175 N Van Buren St. (SR 5)
Shipshewana, IN 46565
Phone: (260) 768-7780
Fax: (260) 768-9103
Email: cx_ship@countryinns.com
Web: Countryinns.com\shipshewanain
Contact: Loretta Otto
Year Built: 1997
Number of Rooms: 84
100% Smoke Free Hotel
Suites: 22
Handicapped Rooms: 3
Baggage Handling: $5.00 per room/RT
Comp Policy – Escort Comp Room: 20 Rooms or more: One Complimentary room.
Standard Room Rate Range: $89-149
Misc: Indoor Pool, Fitness Facilities, meet and greet services and welcome reception available, Deluxe Continental Breakfast Included
Description: Experience country charm. Close to Shipshewana flea market and downtown Shipshewana shopping. Now offering 2 conference rooms for groups.
Courtyard by Marriott
1930 Lincolnway East
Goshen , IN 46526
Phone: (574) 534-3133 or 1-800-321-2211
Fax: (574) 534-6929
Email: cygoshen@whitelodging.com
Web: Marriott.com
Contact: Sonnie Troyer
Year Built: 1989
Number of Rooms: 91
Non-Smoking Rooms: 80
Number of Suites: 12
Handicapped Rooms: 5
Baggage Handling: $2.00 PP/RT
Comp Policy – Escort & Driver Comp Room:
20 Rooms or more: 1 comp room
Standard Room Rate Range: $59-99
Misc: Indoor Pool, Outdoor Pool, Fitness Facilities Available, Meet/Greet Service
Description: Courtyard guests enjoy clean, comfortable guest rooms in a homestyle atmosphere. A hot breakfast buffet may be purchased and is available daily.
Der Ruhe Blatz Motel
1195 S Van Buren St
Shipshewana , IN 46565
260-768-7750
FAX 260-768-7869
Email: ruheblatz@yahoo.com
Web: Derruheblatzmotel.com
Contact: Daxa Patel
Year Built: 1996
Number of Rooms: 30
Non-Smoking Rooms: 25
Number of Suites: 0
Handicapped Rooms: 3
Baggage Handling: Free upon request with advance notice
Comp Policy – Escort & Driver Comp Room: NO
Standard Room Rate Range: $68-$99
Misc: Continental Breakfast included, Motorcoach parking
Description: Built by 16 Amish families offering warm hospitality. Located very close to the Shipshewana Flea Market.
Essenhaus Inn & Conference Center
240 U.S. 20, P.O. Box 1217
Middlebury , IN 46540
Phone: (800) 455-9471 (USA/CAN) or (574) 825-9471
Fax: (574) 825-1303
Email: shannon@essenhaus.com
Web: Essenhaus.com
Contact: Gloria Goheen, Inn & Conference Center Manager or Shannon Lee, Group Reservations Specialist
Year Built: 1986 (60,000 sq. ft. expansion and renovation completed - 2004)
Number of Rooms: 89
Non-Smoking Rooms: 89
Number of Suites: 10
Handicapped Rooms: 3
Baggage Handling: $2.00 PP/RT
Comp Policy - Escort & Driver Comp Room:
15 Paid Rooms or more: 1 room comp
Misc: Group Discounts, Full Service Restaurant, Deluxe Continental Breakfast Included, Indoor Swimming Pool, Fitness Center, and Paved Walking and Jogging Paths.
Description: Visit our "quiet place in the country". Relax and enjoy one of our generously-sized, upscale, and uniquely decorated guest rooms. Each room comes complete with the amenities, charm, and atmosphere you expect in Northern Indiana Amish Country. All floors accessible by elevator! Enjoy a therapeutic hot tub, 4,000 sq. ft. conference center, and on-site shopping. Drive-under canopy, complimentary parking, abundant outdoor recreation and easy access to major East-West exchange!
Lodging Rates (effective January 2010 - December 2010 only)
Winter Rate $74.00 (November thru April – Sunday thru Thursday)
$99.00 (January thru March – Friday & Saturday)
average summer rate $107.00, but rates do vary; please call for details
Group Minimum 10 rooms
Total amount of tax paid – 12%
Baggage handling fee - $2.00
Farmstead Inn & Conference Center
370 S. Van Buren St. SR 5
Shipshewana , IN 46565
Phone: (260) 768-4595
Fax: ( 260) 768-7319
Email: groups@farmsteadinn.com
Web: FarmsteadInn.com
Contact: Group & Hospitality Coordinator
Year Built: 1997, expanded 2004
Number of Rooms: 154
Non-Smoking Rooms: 154
Whirlpool Suites: 5
Deluxe Suites w/ Kitchenette: 10
Handicapped Rooms: 10
Baggage Handling: $2/ person
Comp Policy – Escort & Driver Comp Room:
20 Rooms or more: One complimentary room & one ½ price room.
15-19 Rooms: One ½ price room.
Classic Room Rate Range: $79 - $109
Misc: Indoor Pool, Fitness Facilities Available, Continental Breakfast included
Description: Make the most of your stay in Shipshewana at this beautiful charming country inn. Located across the street from the Shipshewana Flea Market and Auction and within walking distance of downtown.
Hampton Inn
215 North Pointe Blvd.
Elkhart , IN 46514
Phone: (800) 426-7866 or (574) 264-2525
Fax: (574) 264-9164
Web: Hampton/inn.com
Contact: Sima Patel
Year Built: 1997
Number of Rooms: 62
Non-Smoking Rooms: 51
Number of Suites: 7
Handicapped Rooms: 4
Baggage Handling: $3.00 PP/RT
Comp Policy – Escort & Driver Comp Room: Call for information
Standard Room Rate Range: $70-80
Misc: Indoor Pool, Fitness Facilities Available, Meet/Greet Service
Description: 100% satisfaction guarantee. Beautiful rooms and excellent ser vice. Located near the Cracker Barrel and Exit #92 of the Indiana Toll Road
Hilton Garden Inn
3401 Plaza Court
Elkhart, Indiana 46514
Tel: (574) 970-4444 Ext#:604
Fax: (574) 970-5379
Contact: Susan Morris
Cell: 574-485-6974
Email: smorris@hotelequities.com
Web: elkhart.stayhgi.com GDS chain code: GI
Number of Rooms: 85
Number of Suites: 10
Meeting space 1400 square feet with divisional function space to accommodate up to 100 guests
Misc: Great American Grill Full service restaurant and bar for breakfast and dinner, Room Service Delivery, 24-hour Pavilion Pantry convenience mart, Heated Indoor pool and whirlpool, Fitness Center and Stay Fit Kits available at check-in, Complimentary 24-Hour Business Center, Valet and self-laundry available, Complimentary high speed and wireless Internet access for all meeting rooms, Advanced on-site Audio/Visual services, Catering available on site
Description: The Hilton Garden Inn Elkhart hotel is located in the beautiful Indiana City of Elkhart, home to one of the nations most prestigious Jazz Festivals and one of the Nations largest County Fairs. We are just minutes away from Notre Dame University and one of the world's largest Amish Communities. We are on the Indiana Toll Road at Exit 92. Only 3.82 miles from city center and convenient to Goshen, Middlebury, South Bend and Mishawaka.
Holiday Inn Express, Elkhart
330 North Pointe Blvd.
Elkhart , IN 46514
Phone: (574) 262-0014 or (800) 465-4329
Fax: (574) 262-0662
Email: pvpalan@aol.com
Contact: Praful Palan
Year Built: 1996
Number of Rooms: 62
Non-Smoking Rooms: 50
Number of Suites: 3
Handicapped Rooms: 4
Baggage Handling: Not Available
Comp Policy – Escort & Driver Comp Room:
Escort Comp Room: 1 with 15
Standard Room Rate Range: $62-93
Misc: Indoor Pool, Fitness Facilities Available, Continental Breakfast Included, Meet/Greet Service, Welcome Reception
Description: Located right at Exit #92 off of the Indiana Toll Road.
Holiday Inn Express, Goshen
2309 Lincolnway East
Goshen , IN 46526
Phone: (574) 533-0200 or 1-800-HOLIDAY
Fax: (574) 533-1528
Web: Ichotels.com
Email: hiegoshen@yahoo.com
Contact: Carl Adams
Year Built: 1997
Number of Rooms: 74
Non-Smoking Rooms: 55
Number of Suites: 5
Handicapped Rooms: 2
Baggage Handling: Not Available
Comp Policy: Not Available
Standard Room Rate Range: $75-$89
Misc: Indoor Pool, Fitness Facilities Available, Continental Breakfast Included
Description: Indoor heated pool, spa & fitness center. deluxe continental breakfast bar. High speed Intranet. Located within minutes of Shipshewana and Amish Acres.
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites, Elkhart South
58364 SR 19
Elkhart , IN
Phone: (574) 296-1110 or 1-800-HOLIDAY
Fax: (574) 296-1109
Web: Ichotels.com
Contact: Tammy Katona
Year Built: 2004
Number of Rooms: 72
Non-Smoking Rooms: 63
Number of Suites: 18
Handicapped Rooms: 4
Baggage Handling: Not Available
Comp Policy: Not Available
Standard Room Rate Range: $75-$89
Misc: Indoor Pool, Fitness Facilities Available, Continental Breakfast Included
Description: Brand New Hotel Elkhart South, Indoor Heated Pool, spa & fitness center. Free deluxe continental breakfast bar. High speed intranet. Close to US 20 bypass.
The Inn at Amish Acres
1234 West Market Street
Nappanee, IN 46550
Sales Phone: (800) 800-4942/(574) 773-4188 ext. 240
Direct Hotel Phone Line: (574) 773-2011
Sales Fax: (574) 773-4180
Direct Hotel Fax Line: (574) 773-2078
Email: amishacres@amishacres.com
Web: Amishacres.com
Contact: Janis Logsdon
Year Built: 1989
Number of Rooms: 64
Non-Smoking Rooms: 48
Number of Suites: 16
Handicapped Rooms: 3
Baggage Handling: $3.50 PP/RT
Comp Policy – Escort & Driver Comp Room:
15 Rooms or more: 1 comp room
Standard Room Rate Range: $71-85
Misc: Outdoor Pool, Continental Breakfast Included, Meet/Greet Service, Welcome Reception, Packages Offered, Full Ser vice Restaurant
Description: AAA 3 diamond rated property located on the grounds of Historic Amish Acres. Rooms feature pine furniture and quilts on the beds.
The Nappanee Inn
2004 West Market Street
Nappanee, IN 46550
Sales Phone: (800) 800-4942 or (574) 773-4188 ext. 240
Direct Hotel Phone Line: (574) 773-5999
Sales Fax: (574) 773-4180
Direct Hotel Fax Line: (574) 773-5988
Email: amishacres@amishacres.com
Web: Amishacres.com
Contact: Janis Logsdon
Year Built: 1994
Number of Rooms: 66
Non-Smoking Rooms: 48
Number of Suites: 0
Handicapped Rooms: 3
Baggage Handling: $3.50 PP/RT
Comp Policy – Escort & Driver Comp Room:
15 Rooms or more: 1 comp room
Standard Room Rate Range: $62-76
Misc: Outdoor Pool, Continental Breakfast Included, Meet/Greet Service, Welcome Reception, Packages Offered
Description: Located 1/4 mile west of Historic Amish Acres. Breathtaking countryside views are found from each guest room.
Quality Inn & Suites
3221 Plaza Ct
Elkhart , IN 46514
Phone: (574) 264-0404 or 1-800-228-5151
Fax: (574) 264-5108
Web: Qualityinn.com
Contact: A.J. or Priti Patel
Year Built: 2000
Number of Rooms: 70
Non-Smoking Rooms: 55
Number of Suites: 12
Handicapped Rooms: 1
Comp Policy – Escort & Driver Comp Room:
20 Rooms or more: 1 comp room
Standard Room Rate Range: Winter $49-69, Summer $69-89
Misc: Indoor Pool, Fitness Facilities Available, Continental Breakfast Included, Driver Rate Offered
Description: Beautifully appointed deluxe hotel featuring a lobby with marble floors. Across the street from the Cracker Barrel and right at the exit #92 of the Indiana Toll Road I-80/90.
Ramada Inn
3011 Belvedere Road
Elkhart , IN 46514
Phone: (574) 262-1581 or 1-800-2RAMADA
Fax: (574) 262-1590
Email: elk.sales@fhginc.com
Web: Ramadainnelkhart.com
Contact: Dave Azinger, General Manager
Year Built: 1974
Renovation: 2001
Number of Rooms 145
Non-Smoking Rooms: 103
Number of Suites: 4
Handicapped Rooms: 4
Baggage Handling: $3.00 PP/RT
Comp Policy – Escort Comp Room: Driver 50% off
20 Rooms or more: 1 room
19-15 Rooms: 1 room
Standard Room Rate Range: $69-$119
Misc: Indoor Pool, Outdoor Pool, Lounge, Full Service Restaurant, Meet/Greet Service, Welcome Reception, Welcome or Departure Gift, Fitness Center, Business Center, Free High Speed Internet
Description: Full Service facility with easy on and off access to I80/90. All interior corridor rooms with ample bus parking.
Travelodge Goshen
1375 Lincolnway East
Goshen , IN 46526
Phone: (574) 533-9551 or 1-888-246-7436
Fax: (574) 533-2840
Contact: Harvey Hansen
Year Built: 1975
Renovation: 1998/2005
Number of Rooms: 207
Non-Smoking Rooms: 117
Number of Suites: 2
Handicapped Rooms: 4
Baggage Handling: $2.00 PP/RT
Comp Policy – Escort & Driver Comp Room:
15 Rooms or more: 1 comp room
Standard Room Rate Range: $59
Misc: Indoor Pool, Fitness Facilities Available, Lounge, Full Service Restaurant, Continental Breakfast Included, Meet/Greet Ser vice, Packages offered
Description: This multi-ser vice property features a family fundome. It's location in the center of Amish Country allows for excellent multi-day itineraries.
Red Roof Inn
2902 Cassopolis Street
Elkhart , IN 46514
Phone: (574) 262-3691 or 1-800-RED ROOF
Fax: (574) 262-3695
Email: i0018@redroof.com
Contact: Beth Ronzone
Year Built: 1975
Renovation: 1997
Number of Rooms. 80
Non-Smoking Rooms: 64
Number of Suites: 0
Handicapped Rooms: 4
Baggage Handling: $4.00 PP/RT
Comp Policy – Escort & Driver Comp Room:
20 Rooms or more: 1 comp room
Standard Room Rate Range: $66-80
Misc: Exterior Corridors
Description: Friendly hospitality and a knowledgeable staff make staying at the Red Roof Inn a pleasant experience.
Jameson Inn
3010 Brittany Court
Elkhart , In 46514
Phone: (574) 264-7222 or 800-822-5252
Fax: (574) 264-7222
Email: elkhart.in@jamesoninns.com
Web: Jamesoninns.com
Contact: Sales Manager
Jameson Inn Fact Sheet
Jameson Inn Meeting Room Capacities
Year Built: 1987
Number of Rooms: 123
Non-Smoking Rooms: 100
Number of Suites: 0
Handicapped Rooms: 5
Baggage Handling: $2.00 PP/RT
Comp Policy - Escort Comp Room
20 Rooms or more: 1 comp room
Rate Range: $65-79
Misc: Outdoor Pool, Deluxe Continental Breakfast Included, Meet/Greet Service, Discounted Driver Rate.
Description: Legendary Service. Exceptional Value. Perfect Stay every time. We guarantee it!
Sleep Inn
220 Caravan Dr
Elkhart , IN 46514
Phone: (574) 206-8290 or 1-800-753-3746
Fax: (574) 206-8297
Web: Sleepinn.com
Contact: Dan Patel
Year Built: 1999
Number of Rooms: 67
Non-Smoking Rooms: 40
Number of Suites: 14
Handicapped Rooms: 3
Baggage Handling: No
Comp Policy – Escort & Driver Comp Room:
20 Rooms or more: 1 comp room
19-15 Rooms: 1 comp room
Standard Room Rate Range: $54-70
Misc: Indoor Pool, Fitness Facilities Available, Continental Breakfast included
Description: Quiet and clean property that is strikingly in pink from the exterior. Located directly off of Exit #92 at the Indiana Toll Road.
Super 8, Goshen
65440 US 33 South
Goshen , IN 46526
Phone: (574) 642-9944
Fax: (574) 642-9945
Contact: Hash Patel
Year Built: 2001
Year Renovated Last: 2001
Number of Rooms: 52
Non-Smoking Rooms: 32
Whirlpool Suites: 4
Suites w/ Kitchenette: 0
Handicapped Rooms: 3
Baggage Handling: $2.00 per room/RT
Comp Policy – Escort & Driver Comp Room:
20 Rooms or more: 1 comp room
Standard Room Rate Range: $45-75
Misc: Continental Breakfast Included
Description: Fine economy lodging centrally located in the heart of Amish Country 20 minutes from Shipshewana or Nappanee.
Bed & Breakfasts For Small Groups
Olde Buffalo Inn
1061 Parkwood Drive
Nappanee , IN 46550
888-773-2223
FAX: 574-773-4275
Email: gramma_lu@yahoo.com
Web: Olde-buffalo-b-b.com
Contact: Steve & Lucy Kesler
Year Built: 1840
Number of Rooms: 7
Number of Baths: 7
Maximum Capacity: 21
Rate Range: Neg
Description: Restored 1840 farmhouse on 2 ½ acres, offering seven unique rooms with private baths. This 7,000 sq. foot home is perfect for retreats, meetings, scrapbooking or ladies getaways. Full breakfast included. Group rates available.
Spring View Bed & Breakfast
63189 CR 31
Goshen , IN 46528
574-642-3997
FAX: 574- 642-2697
Email: spngview@npcc.net
Web: Springview.com
Contact: Phil & Roz Slabaugh
Year Built: 1994
Number of Rooms: 8
Number of Baths: 7
Maximum Capacity: 16-20
Rate Range: $35-$40 pp for the entire house plus tax per night
Description: Quiet countryside estate on 48 acres with sunrooms, whirlpool tubs, and massagers. The centerpiece is a large spring-fed lake where guests catch and release fish and go paddleboat riding. Centrally located among the area’s most popular attractions, the beauty, hospitality and comfort of SpringView make it an attraction too. Great for family getaways or group outings.
Amenities: Full hot breakfast included. Group Buggy Rides & Amish home tours, “make-it-take-it” birdhouse classes for groups.
