All of the hotels that are right off I-65 don't have any lounge area's, but there are several restauraunts nearby.
Another alternative ..... there is a really nice hotel in W. Lafayette (right over the river, near Purdue University) with a good size lounge/bar in the lobby. The parking is very secure and it is a brand new hotel. Plus... there are several bars right next door (it is near a campus, after all). My wife and I stayed there about 2 months ago on a weekend trip.
The address is :
Hilton Garden Inn
356 E State St
West Lafayette, IN 47906
USA
http://www.hiltongardeninn.com/en/gi/hotels/index.jhtml?ctyhocn=LAFWLGI
Rates are around $110, but it is a very nice hotel. If you can give me a count of rooms, I'll even check with them about a group discount.
The only downside to this hotel is that is it a few minutes (~10) off the Interstate.
Does this sound do-able?
Praedet, you following me out on Thursday night? I am going over from Columbus, OH....