Element Indianapolis Carmel

Our family recently had an extended stay at The Element Hotel in Carmel due to an unexpected home flooding situation, and I can honestly say we could not have asked for a better place to land during a difficult time. What started as a necessity turned into a warm, welcoming, and even joyful experience that we’ll never forget. We stayed for nearly four weeks with our two young daughters, and from day one, the entire staff made us feel like family. From the front desk to housekeeping to the breakfast staff—everyone went above and beyond to ensure we were comfortable and cared for. Special shoutouts to Andrea, who was always a bright and cheerful presence; Tarryn, who consistently made sure we had everything we needed; and Hamid, the manager, whose kindness and attentiveness made a real difference. Their warmth made a hard time feel lighter. Let’s talk about the breakfast—a daily highlight. Freshly prepared omelets, delicious yogurt, and a wide variety of options were always available. It wasn’t a common thing but one morning, we even had the option for a delicious French toast. The breakfast area was clean, bright, and inviting. The chef even brought our omelet plates directly to us, which was such a thoughtful touch. It truly felt like a personal experience each morning. The indoor pool was a major hit with our girls—we went swimming every other day and it became a part of our routine. The outdoor social space was another favorite, offering a relaxed and cozy area to hang out with friends and let the kids play. During our stay, we experienced three different room types: The standard king room was great for a solo traveler or couple. It had a nice kitchenette and a full-sized fridge, but with the sofa bed pulled out for the kids, the living space felt tight. Still a great option, just not ideal for a family. The executive one-bedroom suite was a major step up in space and layout. Even with the sofa bed open, there was ample room for the kids to move around. The larger kitchen and open bedroom area gave us all room to breathe—and for the girls to play. The standout for us was the Commons one-bedroom suite. This space was beyond perfect for a family. It had a full kitchen (including oven and large fridge), dining table, sectional sofa bed, bar seating for six, and tons of room. The attached bedroom also included another fridge and microwave, plus a desk. We never felt cramped here, and the setup gave us a real sense of normalcy and routine. When it finally came time to check out, our daughters were genuinely sad to leave—and honestly, we were too. The Element truly became a home away from home. I cannot recommend this hotel enough, especially for families or anyone needing an extended stay. The combination of thoughtful design, incredible staff, and family-friendly amenities made all the difference during a challenging time for us. Thank you, Element Carmel, for everything. We’ll always be grateful.

We had a wonderful stay at this brand new property! The Element Hotel is actually the right half of a new building that has the Tallison Hotel on the left. (The Tallison is on the highway side.) One of the great things about both properties is that all guests can enjoy the Tallison's fancy bar and the relaxing common patio area out back (including the natural gas fire pits). The Element side also includes the indoor swimming pool, the washing machines for guest use (I peeked inside - very clean!), the gym with all new equipment, and the light and airy breakfast area with lovely high ceilings. Breakfast options included omelets made by request, yogurt, cereal and bagels. My family loved all the breakfast options! There's also a little shop in the lobby where you can purchase foods including frozen foods you can cook in your room. We stayed in rooms 3015 and 3017 at the end of May 2025. I can definitely recommend these rooms. The rooms were one-bedroom suites with a good size kitchen area and a small, nondescript living room. (We also saw what the studio king room looked like. It had a smaller kitchen but was a pleasing room nonetheless. The advantage of the one-bedroom room is there were two closets which we needed with our two guests. Otherwise, both rooms lacked drawer space.) The decor in both styles of room was a little bland - white walls with no color in the minimal wall art, a minimalist, tiny shelf beside the bed instead of a dresser. Kind of a spartan, IKEA-like decor. A little bit of color in the room like a green plant, feature wall of color or framed art with a nature theme would have made the rooms feel a bit warmer. Also, the barn door that closed the bedroom off from the other areas did not adequately block out sound if one of your party was watching TV in the tiny living room. However, we loved the large refrigerator/freezer and all of the kitchen cabinets which came equipped with paper towels, pots, pans, plates, glasses and a dishwasher to wash them all in. Water pressure was great, blackout curtains worked well and there were no flashing smoke detector lights as other reviewers had reported. Our room was incredibly quiet and we appreciated the option of two levels of the room fan to block out any noise. We did not hear any highway traffic or hallway noise. However, since there was lobby music outside the elevator on each of the six hotel floors and the elevator made a loud "ding" sound each time it opened, I would imagine that if you were in a room just outside the elevator you might hear some of this noise. However, our rooms were blissfully quiet! Also, of equal importance - the rooms were impeccably clean (and I am tremendously picky about this). The housekeeping team cleaned the rooms every other day and did an amazing job! A minor observation - the finishes of the hotel were not perfect with unevenness in the concrete pour that led to some hallway floors and the stairwells being not quite level.