French Lick Springs Hotel - Overnight resort stay required in French Lick, IN (2026)
Gilded Age domes, a casino, and a mineral spring spa anchor this 1845 resort in the Hoosier National Forest.
French Lick Springs Hotel is a 1845 Gilded Age resort in southern Indiana — historically one of the country's most famous mineral-spring destinations, where 'Pluto Water' (a sulfate-rich laxative tonic) was bottled and sold nationwide before its 1971 ban. The 443-room hotel was restored in the 2000s with a casino added, and the on-site spa now operates a circuit of mineral pools and treatment rooms drawing on the same Pluto Spring source. The hotel anchors a small downtown and pairs with the French Lick Scenic Railway and the West Baden Springs Hotel (sister property a mile away with the famous atrium dome).
What to expect
Most visitors stay in the hotel and access the Pluto Mineral Spring spa as part of their stay — day passes occasionally available through the spa desk. The spa runs a multi-pool circuit (lap pool, hot soaks, steam, dry sauna) with mineral water from the historic source. Pair with a tour of the West Baden atrium (architectural marvel, must-see), the casino, and dinner at one of the hotel's three restaurants. It's a full 1.5-2 day weekend, not a quick stop.
Temperature
90°-102°F
Pools
4 soaking pools
Best season
Year-round
Reservations
Required
Dog policy
Leashed dogs welcome
Family policy
Family windows available
Safety notes
- Mineral spa access books out around conferences—schedule treatments when reserving rooms.
- Parking lots are large—use the bell desk for luggage if mobility is limited.
Amenities & etiquette
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