Good value for business travelers or families of patients
I stayed here for a week and was very satisfied with the enormous, clean and tidy suite I got. It was a one-bedroom apartment with several closets and a truly separate bedroom. Yes, as many people have complained about, the neighborhoods around here (everything west of the White River basically) constitute a sprawling, low level ghetto. However, I walked all over and really enjoyed it during the daytime. I discovered groups of quiet fishermen, lush vegetation, and rustic bridges during summer evening walks along the White River Parkway. Yes, it's isolated from downtown but there's a free shuttle that leaves about every hour. Not too convenient because you have to 'sign up' for it ahead of time, but still, it's an option. There are also several free University shuttles that will get you to the hotel or near to it. And if you have a car, this hotel is in a great location: it seemed like traffic was never really bad in this area, with downtown just minutes away.
Huge, clean pool with wonderful sun deck. Decent-sized gym in the basement.
Meals are a little bit of a problem, as there are NO restaurants or even grocery stores nearby. So if you're staying here and not planning on stocking your fridge with a full compliment of groceries right away, you'll need to do a little research on where to eat.
Many of the folks staying here are accompanying family members being treated at the huge medical center just on the other side of the river. So a mixed crowd here but generally very friendly and quiet. I know that if I ever had any sort of business or study at the IU Medical Center, this would be my go-to temporary housing, hands-down.