West Baden Springs Hotel
West Baden, IN, United StatesThe 'Eighth Wonder of the World' — a National Historic Landmark
West Baden Springs Hotel
West Baden Springs Hotel, known as the 'Eighth Wonder of the World,' features a breathtaking six-story atrium dome spanning 200 feet. This National Historic Landmark, built in 1902, is one of America's grandest architectural achievements, paired with access to the Pete Dye Course at French Lick and the Donald Ross Course.
- The 200-foot free-spanning atrium dome, completed in 1902, was the largest in the world for over a decade and remains one of the most architecturally extraordinary hotel interiors in the country
- Pete Dye called the French Lick course his favorite inland design; it sits at Indiana's highest elevation and delivers 40-mile views of Hoosier National Forest from multiple tee boxes
- The Donald Ross Course, an original 1917 layout, offers a restrained counterpoint to the Dye — early-morning rounds on the Ross feel closer to private club golf than resort play
- The two-level natatorium and 8,000-square-foot spa are built into the hotel's lower level, with an indoor pool that operates year-round regardless of Indiana's variable weather
- Carriage rides through the French Lick grounds connect the two historic hotels — a detail that grounds the otherwise grand scale of the resort in something genuinely unhurried
The Courses
- Pete Dye Course at French Lick — 18 holes, par 72, designed by Pete Dye
- Donald Ross Course — 18 holes, par 70, designed by Donald Ross
Pete Dye Course at French Lick · 18 (Par 5)
A 657-yard closing par 5 that doglegs right-to-left off the highest point in Indiana, with a church-pew waste bunker running the length of the right side. The approach forces a forced carry over a vast grass-filled valley to a well-bunkered green, with the resort clubhouse framing the backdrop — among the most cinematic finishing holes Pete Dye ever built.
Restaurants & Bars
- Sinclair's Restaurant
- The Atrium Lobby Bar
On Property
Spa- Pool
- Historic Atrium
- Casino
Trails- Carriage Rides
May - October
Indiana summers bring the Hoosier National Forest to full canopy, the Pete Dye Course plays its most dramatic from the ridgeline, and the historic spa program pairs naturally with long, warm evenings in the atrium.
Request a Balcony Room on the upper circular floors — looking down into the 200-foot free-span dome from your private balcony, with the atrium palms below and wrought-iron galleries ringing the rotunda, is unlike any hotel interior in the United States. The Pete Dye Course sits at the highest point in Indiana; go late afternoon when the 40-mile views across Hoosier National Forest are at their deepest green.
West Baden Springs Hotel
Features &
Amenities
West Baden Springs Hotel, built in 1902 and restored to its original grandeur, centers on a 200-foot free-span domed atrium that was once called the Eighth Wonder of the World — the hotel operates as the anchor of the 3,200-acre French Lick Resort complex in southern Indiana.
The Spa at West Baden
The 28,000-square-foot European-style spa includes 12 treatment rooms, a two-level natatorium with a lap pool and hot tub, relaxation rooms, a full fitness center, and a spa boutique. The signature Sprudel Bath draws on the property's original mineral spring heritage, offering a private soak in native mineral spring waters in a historic sunken bathtub — a treatment unique to this property.
Pete Dye and Donald Ross Golf
As part of the French Lick Resort complex, West Baden guests access two championship courses of national significance: the Pete Dye Course (par 72, 8,102 yards from the tips, consistently ranked among Indiana's finest) and the Donald Ross Course, built in 1917 and maintained close to its original design. Nowhere else in the world does a single resort offer courses by both architects. Access is via a complimentary shuttle between the two hotels.
Sinclair's Restaurant and Atrium Dining
Sinclair's Restaurant brings European fine-dining sensibilities to southern Indiana, with an extensive wine program and a menu that draws on the hotel's Gilded Age heritage. Café Sinclair's serves a more casual breakfast and brunch. Ballard's in the Atrium offers cocktails and light bites directly beneath the historic dome, while Xanadu Coffee and Creamery provides an informal daytime option.
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Your visit to West Baden Springs Hotel is coordinated by the LXV concierge — preferred tee times, dining reservations, room upgrades, and personalized welcome amenities, arranged before you arrive. One of more than 55 properties in the LXV network.
Getting
Here
West Baden Springs Hotel8538 West Baden Ave, West Baden, IN 47469
Tel: +1 888-936-9360
Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF)
Approximately 65 miles northeast; about 70 minutes via I-264 West to US-150 West toward Paoli, then SR-56 West. The most practical arrival point with broad domestic connectivity.
Evansville Regional Airport (EVV)
Approximately 90 miles west; about 2 hours via I-64 East to US-231 North. A smaller regional airport that nonetheless connects through Chicago, Dallas, and Atlanta.
Indianapolis International Airport (IND)
Approximately 96 miles north; about 2.5 hours via SR-37 South to Paoli, then SR-56 West. Best for guests arriving on direct international or transcontinental service.
The resort can arrange private car transfers from Louisville or Indianapolis; a free shuttle runs continuously between the West Baden Springs Hotel and the French Lick Resort.