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Howard Johnson by Wyndham Merrillville

2.5 star property
Suburban hotel with free breakfast and a fitness center

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Howard Johnson by Wyndham Merrillville is in a shopping district with its own mall and garden. Guests enjoy continental breakfast, shoot hoops, or lounge by the pool. Free WiFi and attentive staff make this comfortable hotel ideal for exploring the area.

Reviews

6.2 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible, Non Smoking (Bathtub W/grab Bars)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible, Non Smoking (Roll-in Shower)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
7850 Rhode Island St, Merrillville, IN, 46410

What's nearby

  • Westfield Southlake Mall - 1 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Albanese Candy Factory - 5 min drive - 4.0 miles
  • Turkey Creek Golf Course - 6 min drive - 3.3 miles
  • Crown Point Sports Complex - 8 min drive - 6.7 miles
  • Deep River Water Park - 8 min drive - 6.6 miles

Getting around

  • Gary Metro Center - 15 min drive
  • Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Portillo's Hot Dogs - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Culver's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Howard Johnson by Wyndham Merrillville

Hotel in a shopping district
You can look forward to free continental breakfast, a shopping mall on site, and a garden at Howard Johnson by Wyndham Merrillville. Active travelers can enjoy basketball at this hotel. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as dry cleaning/laundry services and a fireplace in the lobby.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • RV/bus/truck parking, express check-out, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services, a front-desk safe, and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 112 rooms offer comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to perks like free WiFi and desk chairs.
Other amenities include:
  • Recycling and LED light bulbs
  • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and shower/tub combinations
  • 40-inch LED TVs with premium channels
  • Mini fridges, microwaves, and travel cribs

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Basketball
  • Designer stores
  • Gym
  • Shopping mall
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Children's games
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Travel crib

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • Conference center
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a provincial park
  • Pool loungers

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible bathtub
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Doorbell and phone notification
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Lever door handles
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Pool access ramp on site
  • Portable bathtub seat
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LED TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee for check-in between noon and 6:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday:
  • Bar/lounge
  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Sauna
  • Hot tub

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 10.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 75.00 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Late check-in fee for check-in between noon and 6:00 PM
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 10.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a security system
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

Property is also known as

Courtyard Marriott Hotel Merrillville
Courtyard Marriott Merrillville
Courtyard Merrillville
Marriott Courtyard Merrillville
Marriott Merrillville
Merrillville Marriott
Clarion Inn Merrillville
Clarion Merrillville
Clarion Inn
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Merrillville Hotel
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Merrillville Merrillville
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Merrillville Hotel Merrillville

Frequently asked questions

Is Howard Johnson by Wyndham Merrillville pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Howard Johnson by Wyndham Merrillville?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Howard Johnson by Wyndham Merrillville?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available from noon–6:00 PM for a fee.

What time is check-out at Howard Johnson by Wyndham Merrillville?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Howard Johnson by Wyndham Merrillville located?

Situated near the airport, this hotel is within 3 mi (5 km) of Westfield Southlake Mall, Methodist Hospitals Diabetes, and Pinnacle Hospital Crown Point. Turkey Creek Golf Course is 3.1 mi (4.9 km) away.

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Reviews

Howard Johnson by Wyndham Merrillville Reviews

6.2

6.4

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

7.0

Staff & service

5.2

Eco-friendliness

5.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 235 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 214 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 140 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 150 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 265 out of 1004 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mohammed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
safe and natural environment.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Sarah

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pot holes. Landscaping is non existent. Rude staff. Whole establishment not clean and mantained.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Raymond

Welp
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room and lobby are tidy and clean. They are remodeling so there are things that are not 100% at this time. The staff is quick to assist and please you. Sometimes something is missing. The board was there but no iron. Just ask. It is pretty nice and will be amazing soon. I hope it doesn't lose it's ski resort vibe. A lot of places are losing their personality.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Brandy

Hallway could have been more lit up. Breakfast was great.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Was good for the price.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wadie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All good
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clifton

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Terrible
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Emily

Liked: Staff & service
this hotel isn’t perfect but its cheap, $300 for three nights not so bad if you decide to get a hotel cheap don’t expect it to be perfect. my experience was okay the lights flickered and shut off nothing a window cant help though. bed was clean and everything was decently clean they do need to check under things while cleaning bcz i found some deodorant and condoms😂but overall it was fine we didnt stay the whole day we went out. nobody came into our room and bothered our belongings so thats a plus. If your on a budget go here no bed bugs no bad things but if you are a little more bougie find somewhere else
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Kristine

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beds were really comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

THIR BAHADUR

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property is good but managment is poor. Dirty and noisy place. Breakfast is terrible.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Elizabeth

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This place is in total disrepair and needs a to of work to property inside and out. Staff were very kind
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aimee

Very nice place
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Phillip

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
There was no breakfast except one crappy waffle maker and cereal. We stayed for 5 nights and were only given 2 towels and not allowed any fresh ones. We were yelled at for using the microwave in the lobby at 10:30 to heat up our dinner. No microwave in room. No functioning TV. The property was poorly maintained and dirty.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chester

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place with nice people
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Harry

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Solid property should indicate ongoing renovations, broken elevator etc prior too booking. I asked & was told that my room would receive housekeeping 2 times during my 6 day 5 night stay yet no housekeeping was done my entire stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Michelle

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
You get what you pay for
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Would stay again!

The hotel is very secluded, and the map is inaccurate... but just keep going down the road. They're "under construction" but it is still very well maintained and there wasn't any noticeable noise.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Joanne

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Driving in there was weeds and trash in all the areas! Our rooms air wasn't sufficient, TV didn't work, ice maker broken and the advertised bar was not open. In general, we had to leave because of the horrific conditions! This hotel shouldn't be advertised until it is remodeled.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Tabitha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good motel
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Mia

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bad
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the cleanliness of the room and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Paul

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Worst hotel stay

Room was awful. When we first got there a piece of the ceiling fell on my wife's head. We complained to the front desk and while they did move us to a different room, there seemed to be no apology or remorsefullness in the staff. The overall stay was awful. Most things were broken or didn't work well. The staff was rude and unapologetic. Would never stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

joe

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Just do not go there. Massive facility issues including a/c not working, room keys also didnt work. Not enough staff/cheap prices = chaos. We stayed an hour before leaving. When attempting to get a refund an impromptu fist fight broke out in the lobby. Just dont go. The whole area is sketchy....
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Talina

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Not as pictured

Property is under construction and the pictures posted was not what it looks like in person! The grounds haven’t been kept up the patio by the pond was what I was looking forward to and it’s not at all what the pictures showed. Some windows broken. Mattresses outside laying by the side entrance. It’s okay for quick shower and nap.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

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