HCW announced plans to build a 140-room hotel adjacent to Horseshoe Indianapolis casino in Shelbyville, Indiana. The five-story, 109,324-square-foot hotel will join Hilton’s Tapestry Collection and is scheduled to begin construction in fall 2026 with an opening targeted for spring 2028.
Hotel Amenities Target Leisure and Business Guests
The new property will offer suites, king rooms, and double queen rooms designed to accommodate both leisure and business travelers. It will include two meeting rooms totaling 1,648 square feet of flexible event space and a fitness center. Leisure amenities include a resort-style infinity pool with outdoor poolside seating and water views, plus an integrated restaurant and bar with
outdoor poolside dining.
Horseshoe Indianapolis Complements New Hotel with Extensive Gaming and Entertainment
Horseshoe Indianapolis, operated by Caesars Entertainment, is a major entertainment venue featuring 106,000 square feet of casino space, 1,480 gaming machines, 80 table games, a sportsbook, 22,000 square feet of meeting space, and a live horse racetrack. The hotel aims to serve guests attending gaming, live racing, entertainment, meetings, special events, and leisure travel at Horseshoe Indianapolis by expanding lodging, dining, meeting, and leisure options on site.
HCW Highlights Strategic Enhancement to Shelbyville Destination
Rick Huffman, CEO of HCW, said, “This project represents an exciting opportunity to create a hotel that complements everything Horseshoe Indianapolis has to offer while creating a destination experience of
its own.” He emphasized the hotel’s blend of boutique characteristics with Hilton’s global resources would provide new lodging, dining, meeting, and leisure facilities for Shelbyville and Indianapolis visitors.
The hotel is part of Hilton’s Tapestry Collection, known for independent hotels featuring distinctive character and locally inspired design, enhancing the unique visitor experience at the Shelbyville casino and racing complex.
Project Timeline and Development
Groundbreaking for the five-story hotel is planned for fall 2026, with an anticipated opening in spring 2028. The 109,324-square-foot project includes lodging, dining, meeting, and leisure facilities designed to complement and expand the amenities at Horseshoe Indianapolis.
