If you’re coming to Indianapolis for a concert, comedy show, Broadway performance, or special event at Clowes Memorial Hall, choosing where to stay can be part of planning the evening.
Clowes Memorial Hall is located on the campus of Butler University, just a few minutes from Broad Ripple. If you’re searching for hotels near Clowes Memorial Hall, Rosslyn Retreat offers another option: a private three-bedroom home in a quiet Broad Ripple neighborhood, close to the performance with room to relax before and after the show.
How Far Is Rosslyn Retreat from Clowes Memorial Hall?
Clowes Memorial Hall is located at 4602 Sunset Avenue on the Butler University campus. Rosslyn Retreat is approximately 3.4 miles away, making Butler and Clowes a short drive from the house.
That location makes Rosslyn especially convenient when a performance at Clowes is only one part of your Indianapolis visit.
Instead of limiting your search to downtown hotels, you can stay in Broad Ripple, enjoy its restaurants and neighborhood atmosphere, and still be only minutes from the venue.
An Indianapolis Landmark for Live Performances
Clowes Memorial Hall has been bringing performers and audiences to Butler University since 1963. The 2,148-seat venue is the anchor of the Butler Arts & Events Center and hosts a wide range of concerts, comedy, theater, speakers and touring productions throughout the year.
That variety means a visit to Clowes can look very different depending on the night. You might be planning a date night around a concert, bringing the family for a touring production, meeting friends for comedy, or making a weekend out of a special performance.
For visitors spending more than an evening in Indianapolis, staying nearby gives you the flexibility to make the show part of the trip rather than the entire trip.
Parking at Clowes Memorial Hall
If you’re driving to the performance, Butler University provides visitor and event parking in the Sunset Avenue Parking Garage, located in the 4700 block of Sunset Avenue between 46th and 49th Streets.
For Clowes events with more than 400 attendees, Butler currently charges a $15 special-event parking fee. Because other events can be taking place on campus at the same time, the Butler Arts & Events Center recommends allowing enough time to park and enter the venue before the performance.
For most ticketed Clowes performances, doors open approximately 90 minutes before the event, although visitors should check the information for their specific performance before heading to campus.
Dinner Before a Show at Clowes
When you’re looking at hotels near Clowes Memorial Hall, it’s also worth considering where you’ll want to eat before and after the performance. One advantage of staying in Broad Ripple is the number of nearby restaurant choices.
You can have dinner near Rosslyn Retreat before making the short drive to Butler, or return to Broad Ripple after the performance.
Broad Ripple and the surrounding neighborhoods offer everything from pizza and casual neighborhood restaurants to breweries, coffee shops and locally owned dining spots.
If you prefer to eat closer to Butler before the show, Hoagies and Hops Butler-Tarkington offers cheesesteaks and hoagies nearby, while Chatham Tap Butler is located directly on the Butler campus.
The flexibility is part of what makes this area convenient: dinner in Broad Ripple, a performance at Clowes, and then back to a quiet neighborhood at the end of the evening.
An Alternative to Hotels Near Clowes Memorial Hall
If you search for hotels near Clowes Memorial Hall, you’ll naturally find traditional hotel options around Indianapolis.
But a hotel isn’t necessarily the best fit for every visit.
Rosslyn Retreat sleeps up to six guests in three bedrooms, giving families and groups the ability to stay together instead of separating into multiple hotel rooms.
The home includes:
- Three bedrooms with sleeping accommodations for up to six guests
- Fully equipped kitchen
- Private driveway
- Private fenced backyard
- Full-size washer and dryer
- Fast 1-Gig Wi-Fi
- Gas-burning stone fireplace
- Pet-friendly accommodations
That can make a significant difference when you’re staying for an entire weekend, traveling with children, bringing your dog, or simply want somewhere comfortable to spend time together outside the performance.
Make Clowes Part of a Weekend in Indianapolis
A performance at Clowes doesn’t have to mean driving into Indianapolis for the show and leaving immediately afterward.
Staying at Rosslyn Retreat puts you close to Butler University while also giving you easy access to Broad Ripple and other nearby Indianapolis destinations.
Spend the afternoon exploring Broad Ripple. Have dinner before the performance. Head to Butler for the show. Then come back to a private home where everyone has room to unwind.
And if your visit includes other Butler activities, Rosslyn is also convenient for Hinkle Fieldhouse, campus tours, Family Weekend, graduation and alumni events. Planning more time on campus? Read our guide to where to stay near Butler University.
Stay Near Clowes Memorial Hall at Rosslyn Retreat
If you’re looking for hotels near Clowes Memorial Hall but would rather have the space and privacy of a home, Rosslyn Retreat offers another option just minutes from Butler University.
You’ll have your own driveway, a fenced backyard, a full kitchen and three bedrooms in a quiet Broad Ripple neighborhood—with Clowes Memorial Hall only a short drive away.
Coming to Indianapolis for a performance at Clowes Memorial Hall?
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and make yourself at home while you’re here.
