Signia by Hilton Will Open in Indianapolis in 2026
The new 803-room downtown hotel will feature six distinct dining and bar concepts for guests.
Updated on Oct. 6, 2026 in Hospitality
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The Signia by Hilton, located at 101 W. Georgia St., will debut in December 2026 with 803 rooms. The property plans to launch with six initial dining and bar concepts designed to highlight Indianapolis history and culture.
Why it matters
The hotel development represents a significant expansion of luxury lodging in downtown Indianapolis. These food and beverage additions aim to integrate the property into the local social and culinary landscape upon its opening.
The property spans 803 rooms and features the Torchlight lounge, which sits 450 feet above the street on the 37th and 38th floors. The facility includes six initial dining concepts developed by Hilton's StiR Creative Collective.
The players
Dwayne Krisko
He is the executive chef who joined Hilton in 2023 to oversee culinary programming.
Kyle Wright
He is the director of food and beverage who has been managing Hilton restaurant operations since 2015.
StiR Creative Collective
This is Hilton's internal consulting arm responsible for developing the property's dining concepts.
The details
The hotel, which follows a construction phase lasting more than two years, will operate the Deck on 5 pool bar as a seasonal venue. Concept development is overseen by executive chef Dwayne Krisko and director of food and beverage Kyle Wright, with reservations to be managed through OpenTable.
Timeline
December 2026: The hotel is scheduled to open with six initial dining concepts.
Spring 2027: Heartwood is slated to add dinner service.
Summer 2027: An outside ownership group will debut a new restaurant at the property.
Market Landscape
This development follows the established trajectory of the Signia by Hilton brand as it seeks to capture high-end meetings and events business in major metropolitan hubs. It positions the hotel to compete directly with existing luxury and full-service properties in the downtown Indianapolis market.
Local diners and travelers can expect to secure reservations through OpenTable once the hotel opens in late 2026. The property's diverse dining options provide new access to both seasonal rooftop venues and expanded dinner service offerings.
The takeaway
The addition of six unique dining concepts reflects a broader strategy to transform large-scale hotels into primary social destinations for the surrounding community. Residents should monitor the official website for early reservation windows as the opening date approaches in 2026.
Further reading
For more on the city's growing upscale lodging scene, see the Indianapolis Hospitality section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Indystar.
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