Located in the heart of downtown Indianapolis (historic "Old Northside" district), this beautiful 8000 square foot brick Georgian Revival Colonial was built in 1893 and now serves as The Yellow Rose Inn.

The Yellow Rose Inn has been created to offer travelers on the road of life a rest stop marked by beauty for the eyes, nurturing for the body, happiness for the heart, and memories for the mind.

All suites enjoy full access to the 1200-ft. roof deck overlooking nearby buildings to the downtown skyline. A 6 person hot tub is available as a wonderful place to relax and look out over the city - day or night. The roof deck is also an unusually pleasant place for small group parties and entertaining.

The mansion’s first floor features three large formal rooms, each with a different period’s fireplace mantel. A beautiful dark oak wet bar separates the meeting and dining area from the award-winning kitchen.

The gardens are wonderful for a stroll, to talk in the Greek style pavilion, or to stage an outdoor wedding with elegant indoor dining and reception.

For privacy, beauty, accessibility to Indianapolis' finest dining and attractions our historic registry mansion is located within the downtown, inner city mile, but enjoys the residential style of the fully restored “Old Northside” historic neighborhood.

Rooms:

The Wedgewood Suite:

As the original master suite of the house, the very large master bedroom with gas log fireplace welcomes its guests to quiet elegance. A sitting room separates the master bedroom from an extraordinary bathroom. Featuring a modern 2-person spa tub, this extraordinary 23 x 13 ft. bathroom is paneled in burled walnut from the old Indiana Veneer Company. Two massive porcelain sinks from the Levy Mansion on North Meridian Street in Indianapolis feature fixtures stripped of their nickel silver coating and dating from the early 20th century. A solid marble shower sparkles in the light from 2 crystal chandeliers. Abundant lighted clothes storage is available for its guests. A stained glass window separates the bathroom from the outer hallway and is antique in appearance but recently completed by Marci Oddi, master stained glass artisan.

The Oak Room:

This large master bedroom features a white oak ceiling canopy opposite a fine example of a Queen Anne “quarter sawed” oak fireplace mantel with working gas log. A modern shower is attached to a large bathroom featuring a massive porcelain tub, also from the Levy Mansion, that fills to a modern spa depth of 22 inches and is surprisingly comfortable for 2.

The Emerald Suite:

Features a sitting room with queen size hide a bed. The bedroom of the suite is beautifully appointed and the bathroom shared with these two rooms and completing the suite features ceramic tile to the ceiling in the old Victorian tradition. This bathroom also features a porcelain tub from the Levy Mansion that fills to 22" and is a great two person quiet soaking tub. This suite offers privacy to one or two couples.

The Ballroom Suite:

One of Indiana's largest guest suites with 1800 sq. ft. of white oak flooring with oak & ceramic kitchen, features a raised king size sleeping pavilion, as rare 1873 Brunswick "Monarch" pool table, new two person jetted hot tub, separate bedroom with queen size bed, full bathroom, lounge area with plum leather couch and a new 32" TV/DVD unit - and the 1200 sq. ft. roof deck with 6 person jetted hot tub overlooking the downtown Indianapolis skyline. Incredible suite.

Massage and other Amenities:

All 4 suites have full access to the 8000 sq. ft. 1898 late Victorian Mansion. The home has many museum quality antiques, such as 3 working fireplaces on the ground floor of extraordinary carved walnut and marble. Museum quality chandeliers grace the rooms as does outstanding beveled glass and stained glass. The artwork includes a hand painted mural in the main hallway by Wendell Field, which surrounds a marble wall fountain from the original Indianapolis School of Law, torn down in the 1980’s. The porches, wedding platform and gardens are an inviting place to retreat from the busy world.

We are pleased to have massage therapies of several modalities available from Integrated Body Therapies at a very special price, available in room to our guests.

Betty Davis, your hostess, will help you arrange special events, such as theatres, shows, sporting events for the Colt’s, Pacers, or to arrange reservations at an outstanding restaurant of the many available in Indianapolis.

Gift Baskets - are our specialty. Ask us about the following packages:

• The Ultimate
• Do it Yourself
• Massage Package
• Romance Package

Breakfasts are outstanding, available when you want to eat, anytime after 7 a.m. Spoil yourself with a beverage or snack anytime in our Butlers Pantry.

Exercise: Use our bicycles and tour the downtown, or we’ll direct your walk through Indiana’s finest historic district, the "Old Northside." Walk along the beautifully landscaped canal downtown, or past our State Capital and museums with fountains everywhere.

Our outstanding catering will provide the finest of food and drink for lunch for 20 in the formal dining room, or an indoor candlelight multi-course dinner for 120.

History:

Mr. Milligan, an Indianapolis attorney and Indiana land baron began construction of his dream home as a reflection of his wealth and success in 1898. The 8000-sq. ft. brick Georgian Revival Colonial was his pride and joy until his death in 1913. At the probate of his will his wife received half of his assets and his several siblings were given multiple farms each and other notable real estate. At the bottom of his list each of his 7 nieces and nephews received $100,000 in cash.

In 1938 the house was remodeled into 5 apartments using the finest materials of white oak and plaster on lathe. The individual apartments were elegant. In 1980 extensive interior demolition was undertaken and the house was restored to its residential form, generally in evidence today.

For several years the Davis’ collected architectural antiques for the restoration and you will notice 5 exquisite fireplace mantels from different periods, very find stained and beveled glass, an early (1870’s) gothic revival stairs, museum quality gas chandeliers, and many fine furnishings.

Throughout its 100 year history the house has entertained many guests at many parties. The Yellow Rose Inn continues that tradition of warm hospitality and playfulness as the home of weddings, meetings, and lodging for travelers who want the very best in beauty, comfort, and convenience.

Corporate Travel/Meetings:

Traveling for business just became enjoyable because you discovered the Yellow Rose Inn, your home and home office away from home!

Eat breakfast on your schedule, sleep in you are only one mile from the downtown circle! Enjoy spacious suites with jetted tubs, fireplaces, TV/VCR's, sterol systems, down bedding. Have a project to complete? Why stay in your room, use the first floor library and enjoy the high speed internet connection, and free business center amenities.

Plus homemade snacks 24 hours a day all complimentary. Just help yourself!

You have just discovered that perfect place for an all day meeting with elegant, casual atmosphere. From 2 - 25 we can accommodate on our first floor and gardens an enjoyable, relaxed business meeting!!

Dinner, cocktail parties too.

Banquets:

Our outstanding catering will provide the finest of food and drink for romantic meals on the roof deck, lunch for 20 in the formal dining room, or a candlelight multi-course dinner for 120. Cocktail parties for 150!

Special Events: Schedule the parlor, dining room, side porch and gardens, for a truly unique experience.