A Fresh Stay for Visitors
As Evansville continues to welcome more visitors each year, having modern and updated hotels is key to ensuring our visitors have positive experiences in our destination. The former Country Inn & Suites on Evansville’s east side, has recently undergone a fresh rebrand to Garner by IHG. Garner is one of IHG Hotels & Resorts' newest brands, designed for travelers looking for a comfortable stay with modern amenities, dependable service, and great value.
Refreshed Lobby
Walking into the hotel, guests are greeted by a bright, open lobby highlighted by a grand staircase that creates an inviting first impression. Updated furniture, modern finishes, and comfortable gathering spaces give the property a refreshed feel while creating places for guests to relax, catch up on work, or connect with friends and family.
Breakfast Reimagined
One of the most noticeable improvements is the breakfast area. Rather than simply grabbing something on the way out the door, guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast in a comfortable dining space before starting their day. The menu includes hot breakfast sandwiches, customizable egg bowls, oatmeal, fresh fruit, yogurt, cereal, and other morning favorites, offering something for just about every traveler.
Bean-to-Cup Coffee Station
Just steps away, guests will also find Garner's signature bean-to-cup coffee station. Fresh coffee is ground for every cup and available around the clock, making it easy to grab a quality cup whether you're heading out early for a meeting, spending the day exploring Evansville, or returning after an evening downtown.
Garner Shop
The hotel also features the Garner Shop, a convenient self-service market stocked with snacks, drinks, and travel essentials whenever guests need them. It's a simple feature, but one that adds convenience for families, tournament teams, and travelers with busy schedules.
Beyond the Rebrand
Beyond the updated public spaces, the hotel offers many of the amenities today's travelers look for, including a seasonal outdoor pool, a 24-hour fitness center, complimentary Wi-Fi, free parking, and pet-friendly accommodations. Together, these amenities create a comfortable stay whether guests are in town for one night or several.
The addition of Garner Hotel is also good news for Evansville as a destination. A diverse mix of hotel brands allows our community to better serve visitors with different travel styles, budgets, and loyalty programs. Some guests specifically seek out IHG properties because of the rewards program they already use, while others are simply looking for a dependable stay from a brand they recognize. Having more nationally recognized lodging options helps keep Evansville competitive when attracting meetings, sporting events, conventions, reunions, and leisure travelers.
As Explore Evansville continues working to bring new visitors to our community, investments like this help strengthen the overall visitor experience. Every new hotel brand, renovation, and refreshed guest room adds to the story we can tell meeting planners, tournament directors, and families considering Evansville for their next trip.
Whether visitors are spending the weekend exploring local attractions, attending an event, or simply passing through the Tri-State, the newly rebranded Garner Hotel offers another welcoming place to stay, and another example of how Evansville's hospitality industry continues to grow alongside our destination.