Howard Johnson by Wyndham Merrillville

7850 Rhode Island St., Merrillville, IN 46410 United States (USA) near Exit 253b on I-65 (~0.3mi)
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2.5 Star Property
41.475730-87.324190
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3.5/5

Based on 189 guest reviews

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  • We have an outdoor pool ready for use
  • Free breakfast
  • Fitness / Gym is on-site
  • 112 rooms in hotel
  • Hotel has 2 floors
  • Hotel has 2 suites
  • Check-in time: 3:00 PM
  • Group score of 10.0/10

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Room Types

Check Rates1 King Bed
Non-Smoking
Check Rates1 King Bed Mobility Accessible Roll in Shower
Non-Smoking
Check Rates2 Double Beds
Non-Smoking
Check RatesStudio Suite 1 King Bed
Non-Smoking

Local Attractions

- Southlake Mall - Deep River Waterpark - Lake County Fairgrounds - Indiana University Northwest - Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore - Shrine of Christ's Passion - Fair Oaks Farm

Verified Reviews of Howard Johnson by Wyndham Merrillville

Below are the verified reviews from guests that we have booked recently:
"A Clean Place To Stay"
Overall Score3.0/ 5
It's quiet, clean and off the strip of nearby restaurants, shopping mall and liquor stores!
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
20-Aug-2024 Verified Review, stayed from Sat Aug 10 to Mon Aug 12 2024 at a $89.99 average nightly rate.
"A Clean Place To Stay"
Overall Score3.0/ 5
It's quiet, clean and off the strip of nearby restaurants, shopping mall and liquor stores 😂
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
15-Aug-2024 Verified Review, stayed from Sat Aug 10 to Mon Aug 12 2024 at a $89.99 average nightly rate.
"Property was not well kept, room was okay, services not so good."
Overall Score3.0/ 5
Stayed two nights, no coffee either morning. Property needs mowing and weeded.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
02-Jul-2024 Verified Review, stayed from Fri Jun 28 to Sun Jun 30 2024 at a $114.99 average nightly rate.
3.5 out of 5. Based on 189 guest reviews

Property Description

Make new memories at the Clarion Inn® hotel in Merrillville, IN located off Interstate 65. We're a 10-minute walk from Holiday Star Plaza and 20 minutes from the Gary/Chicago International Airport.Our hotel is 1 hour from downtown Chicago, Millennium Park, Navy Pier and Michigan Avenue. We're close to the Ameriplex at the Crossroads, plus:- Southlake Mall- Deep River Waterpark- Lake County Fairgrounds- Indiana University Northwest- Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore- Purdue Calumet CampusEnjoy Northwest Indiana while staying at our smoke-free hotel in Merrillville with travel essentials like complimentary coffee. We have a banquet and meeting space and offer convenient and affordable accommodations that make all of your business and social gatherings possible.Our 3 banquet and meeting rooms accommodate up to 100 people, plus we offer room for social gatherings, along with catering, food and beverage. Our hotel has an indoor whirlpool, café, basketball court and beautiful outdoor deck overlooking a peaceful pond and waterfall. Additional amenities include:- Full buffet breakfast- Free WiFi- Indoor and outdoor heated pool- Exercise room- Business center-Walking Path around property-Basketball Court-Gazebo with beautiful ponds and waterfall on back side of the propertyOur hotel offers the perfect place to meet up in person for any business or special occasion and then relax in one of our inviting guest rooms. All rooms have an HDTV, refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker, iron, ironing board, work desk and sofa sleeper.Life is better when you get together at the Clarion Inn hotel in Merrillville, IN. We ensure a seamless trip while staying with us with a friendly staff and inviting accommodations to connect with family, friends and colleagues. Book a room today!

Details / Other Expenses

Check In: 3:00 PM
Check Out: 12:00 P.M.
Year of Last Renovation: 2012
Floors: 2
Rooms: 112
Corridors: All Rooms Have Interior Hallways
Non Smoking Rooms: 112
Handicap Rooms: 6
Suites: 2
Room Windows: Windows Do Open
Cleaning Frequency: Daily
Meeting Rooms: 1 View Spaces
Meeting Space: 4828 sq. feet
Banquet Space: Holds 100 people
Dist. to Food/Bars: 0.5 Mi
Dist. to 24hr Restaurant: 0.5 Mi
Dist. to Nearest Gym: 2.0 Mi
Lounge/Bar Hours: 5PM - 10PM
Pool Info:
Pool is a swim though indoor/outdoor pool with a hot tub. Pool hours are from 8AM - 10PM daily
Policies / Expenses
Cancellation:
Cancel by 4PM day of arrival to avoid charges.
Nightly Parking: 0
Total Taxes: 12.00%
Total Misc Fees: $0.00 USD
(mandatory resort fees/taxes)

Amenities / Features


  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm clock
  • ATM
  • Bus parking
  • Central location
  • Clothes drying
  • Complimentary breakfast
  • Complimentary newspaper
  • Conference facilities
  • Credit card accepted: Mastercard/Visa
  • Credit card accepted: American Express
  • Credit card accepted: Discover
  • Credit card accepted: Diners Club
  • Facilities for the disabled
  • Fitness and health center
  • Free local calls
  • Hairdryer available
  • Handicap accessible
  • Ice Maker
  • Internet - wireless
  • Free WiFi Internet
  • Ironing facilities
  • Jacuzzi
  • Jogging path
  • Laundry facilities
  • Laundry valet service
  • Licensed bar
  • Microwave in room
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24 hours opened
  • Office or business center
  • Private bathroom in room
  • Private garden grounds
  • Quiet location
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant
  • Self controlled heating/cooling system
  • Shop
  • Shower
  • Swimming pool - outdoor
  • Swimming pool - indoor
  • Tea and coffee making facilities
  • Telephone
  • Telephone in all rooms
  • Telephone - Free local calls
  • Television
  • TV - Free Cable
  • TV Channel: HBO
  • Voicemail

Airport & Shuttle Information

- Midway Airport to Clarion Inn Merrillville - 38.2 Miles 1 Hour- O'Hare Airport to Clarion Inn Merrillville - 60.7 Miles 1 Hour 7 Min

Local Shuttle Info: No Shuttle Available

Breakfast Information

Full Hot Breakfast is included with all room rates. Breakfast food includes: Eggs, Bacon, Turkey Sausage, Potatoes, Fruit, Cereal, Yogurt and variety of juices and milk.

Pet Friendly?

Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.

Sorry, pets are not allowed.

About Clarion Hotels

  • Full-service property with meeting/event space and available catering services
  • Feature a restaurant or social bar and lounge based on location
  • High-quality bedding
  • Free high-speed internet
  • 24-hour business center services
  • Spacious rooms with large desks

The Clarion Hotels highlights above are subject to change without notice.

Suggested AI Generated Itinerary

    Day 1

  • Breakfast: Egg Harbor Cafe - A popular breakfast spot offering a variety of omelettes and pancakes. Located 0.8 miles from the hotel.
  • Lunch: Portillo's - Famous for its Chicago-style hot dogs and Italian beef sandwiches. Located 2.3 miles from the hotel.
  • Dinner: Gamba Ristorante - Italian restaurant known for its homemade pasta and cozy atmosphere. Located 1.5 miles from the hotel.
  • Activity: Deep River Waterpark - Enjoy a day of water slides and wave pools at this family-friendly waterpark. Located 4.7 miles from the hotel.
  • Day 2

  • Breakfast: Toast & Jam - Cozy breakfast spot known for its creative twists on classic dishes. Located 1.2 miles from the hotel.
  • Lunch: Five Guys - Popular burger joint offering customizable burgers and fries. Located 1.8 miles from the hotel.
  • Dinner: Asparagus - Upscale restaurant serving American cuisine with a modern twist. Located 2.1 miles from the hotel.
  • Activity: Deep River Waterpark - Enjoy a day of water slides and wave pools at this family-friendly waterpark. Located 4.7 miles from the hotel.
  • Day 3

  • Breakfast: IHOP - Classic American breakfast chain serving pancakes, omelettes, and more. Located 1.6 miles from the hotel.
  • Lunch: Chick-fil-A - Fast food chain known for its chicken sandwiches and waffle fries. Located 2.2 miles from the hotel.
  • Dinner: Texas Roadhouse - Casual steakhouse known for its hand-cut steaks and lively atmosphere. Located 3.5 miles from the hotel.
  • Activity: Deep River Waterpark - Enjoy a day of water slides and wave pools at this family-friendly waterpark. Located 4.7 miles from the hotel.

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Meeting Rooms and Banquet Rooms at Howard Johnson by Wyndham Merrillville

Below are the meeting, banquet, conference and event spaces at Howard Johnson by Wyndham Merrillville.

Feel free to use the Howard Johnson by Wyndham Merrillville meeting space capacities chart below to help in your event planning. Hotel Planner specializes in Merrillville event planning for sleeping rooms and meeting space for corporate events, weddings, parties, conventions, negotiated rates and trade shows.

Meeting Room Name L x W x H
(Feet)
Size
(sqft.)
Banquet
5'/6'
Banquet Space Layout
Crescent
Crescent Tables Layout
Classroom
Classroom Meeting Layout
Hollow
Square
Hollow Square Table Layout
U-Shape
U Shape Meeting Layout
Boardroom
Boardroom Meeting Space
Convention
8'/10'
Convention Booth Layout
Theater
Theater Layout
Reception
Reception Desk for Meeting
Regist.
Desk
Registration Desk for Meeting
Meeting Rooms North and South 1 x 1 x 1 1500--/--------------/--------
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Meeting Rooms North and South

Meeting room can fit up to 100 guests or the room can be split in half for smaller groups. Note: Hotel does not have an elevator and the meeting space requires going up a flight of stairs.
Room Type:
General Meeting Room
Total Size:
1500 Sq. Mi
Dimensions:
1 x 1 x 1 Ft.
Floor Level:
2
Columns:
0
Windows:
12
Natural Light?:
Yes
Obstructions?
No
Built In Screens?
Yes
Built In Stage?
No
Built In A/V?
No
Amenities Available
  • Coffee/Tea Setup
  • Food/Beverage
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • LAN Internet
  • Teleconferencing
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Computer Rentals
Meeting Rooms North and South Meeting Space Thumbnail 1
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Photo of Meeting Rooms North and South
North Meeting Room 32 x 26 x 10 83269/----57--23----/--8892--
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North Meeting Room

Room Type:
General Meeting Room
Total Size:
832 Sq. Mi
Dimensions:
32 x 26 x 10 Ft.
Floor Level:
Natural Light?:
No
Obstructions?
No
Built In Screens?
No
Built In Stage?
No
Built In A/V?
No
Amenities Available
    South Meeting Room 32 x 26 x 10 83269/----57--23----/--8821--
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    South Meeting Room

    Room Type:
    General Meeting Room
    Total Size:
    832 Sq. Mi
    Dimensions:
    32 x 26 x 10 Ft.
    Floor Level:
    Natural Light?:
    No
    Obstructions?
    No
    Built In Screens?
    No
    Built In Stage?
    No
    Built In A/V?
    No
    Amenities Available
      Conference Room 52 x 32 x 10 1664--/----115--46----/----42--
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      Conference Room

      Room Type:
      General Meeting Room
      Total Size:
      1664 Sq. Mi
      Dimensions:
      52 x 32 x 10 Ft.
      Floor Level:
      Natural Light?:
      No
      Obstructions?
      No
      Built In Screens?
      No
      Built In Stage?
      No
      Built In A/V?
      No
      Amenities Available

        FAQs about Howard Johnson by Wyndham Merrillville

        What time is check in?

        Check in time is 3:00 PM based on the hotel's local time. Early check in may be available if requested at the front desk on the day of check-in.

        What time is check out?

        Check out time is 12:00 P.M. based on the hotel's local time. Late check out may be available if requested at the front desk during your stay.

        How many rooms does Howard Johnson by Wyndham Merrillville have?

        There are 112 rooms in the property.

        Is there any meeting space at Howard Johnson by Wyndham Merrillville?

        Yes, they have 1 meeting room that can support various table layouts.

        What kind of breakfast is at Howard Johnson by Wyndham Merrillville?

        Full Hot Breakfast is included with all room rates. Breakfast food includes: Eggs, Bacon, Turkey Sausage, Potatoes, Fruit, Cereal, Yogurt and variety of juices and milk.

        Can I get a AAA rate at Howard Johnson by Wyndham Merrillville?

        Sorry, this hotel does not offer AAA hotel discounts at this time.

        Can I get a Senior or AARP rate at Howard Johnson by Wyndham Merrillville?

        Sorry, this hotel does not offer senior hotel discounts at this time.

        Is there a gym at Howard Johnson by Wyndham Merrillville?

        Yes, there is a gym/fitness area available on-site at the property.

        Is there a pool at Howard Johnson by Wyndham Merrillville?

        Yes, there is a pool on-site at the property. Pool is a swim though indoor/outdoor pool with a hot tub. Pool hours are from 8AM - 10PM daily.

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