Looking Glass Inn

About The Hotel

Looking Glass Inn is a 4.1-rated (87 reviews) guesthouse at 1319 N New Jersey St in the Old Northside area — a small guesthouse with free breakfast, free parking and private check-in. The Rose Room bathroom has a soaking tub called ‘heavenly’ in a recent 5-star that named the inn a favorite place to stay in Indy — beautiful, quiet and clean. Owner Andy is repeatedly praised for his lovely breakfasts with fresh fruit and yogurt choice. Subratings run 4.3–4.5 across the board. One recent 2-star flagged a terribly loud AC generator and an ice-cold room — the trade-off of the historic guesthouse setting. A boutique B&B soaking-tub pick rather than a jetted-jacuzzi property.

What Guests Are Saying

“On a recent trip to Indianapolis for a family wedding, my husband and I opted to stay at this charming B&B and I am SO glad we did! DeWayne, the innkeeper, greeted us and treated us to a little tour before showing us our room. We stayed in the Hideaway, which is a huge attic apartment! We had everything we needed for a pleasant stay. Breakfast was delivered promptly in an adorable basket at 8am, since they couldn’t do breakfast with Covid restrictions. Our room and the entire inn was spotless and tactful. The morning we departed, we asked if we could see Stone Soup Inn, their sister inn right behind Looking Glass. We definitely want to try this one next! DeWayne and the manager of Stone Soup were so gracious, kind, and welcoming. The neighborhood is clean, safe, and a wonderful place for a walk to enjoy downtown and it’s historic homes. I wish we could have stayed longer!!” — Melissa, 5 stars

“We were referred to the Inn by a major hotel chain when they were booked. We were in town for a concert, 4 adults and 1 kid. We stayed in the Hideway suite. Super cute, clean, and lots of room. Only one downside, bathroom door was a bifold and the knob only on outside. Made it hard to shut from inside. Maybe a knob could be added to the inside? Or some other way to make easily close the door. Check in was easy. Inn keeper super nice and helpful. Cookies and water available at check in. Continental breakfast was good. Hard boiled eggs, granola, bagels/muffins/toast, fresh fruit, Coffee/tea. Good variety. Very cute dinning area as well. Coffee/tea and micro popcorn to be made in our room. Would stay again if in the area.” — frag81, 5 stars

“We have stayed here several times and are never disappointed. Each room is unique and beautifully appointed and the Inn is within walking distance of downtown Indy. What a wonderful greeting we received from DeWayme—he made us feel so welcome. We were disappointed that there would not be a hot breakfast this time due to Covid but the beautiful basket of breakfast goodies delivered to our door definitely compensated. We had a delightful conversation with Jody upon our departure as well. DeWayne and Jody certainly seem to have the personalities to make guests feel welcome and at home. We will most definitely return!” — Tanya A., 5 stars

Pros & Cons

Pros:

• Rose Room bathroom has a ‘heavenly’ soaking tub
• Owner Andy praised for lovely breakfasts with fresh fruit
• 4.5 sleep quality subrating
• Private check-in and free parking
• Walkable to Mass Ave restaurants and bars

Cons:

• Recent 2-star flagged loud AC generator and cold room
• Soaking tub rather than a jetted jacuzzi
• Not every room type has the tub — book Rose Room specifically

The Location

1319 N New Jersey St, Indianapolis, IN 46202 — In the Old Northside area near Mass Ave. You can find more details or book your stay on TripAdvisor.