Baymont by Wyndham Merrillville
8375 Georgia St, Merrillville, IN 46410, New Chicago, United States
Guest rating: 2.2 / 5
Overview
Baymont by Wyndham Merrillville is an unpretentious budget hotel off Interstate 65 in Merrillville (New Chicago), Indiana. It’s positioned for quick highway access and short drives to area shopping and family attractions. Public review rating is low (2.2/5 from 1,172 reviews), and recent guest feedback commonly focuses on room condition and maintenance concerns.
Rooms & Suites
Rooms are described as straightforward and include free Wi‑Fi, flat-screen TVs, minifridges, microwaves, and coffeemakers. Suites add pull-out sofas, kitchenettes, and whirlpool tubs, offering more space for longer stays or small groups. Specific room features beyond these are not documented.
Breakfast & Parking
Breakfast is complimentary, and parking is also included. Details on breakfast type/selection and parking capacity are not documented.
Amenities & Recreation
On-site facilities include a gym and an indoor pool. Other amenities are not documented.
Location & Nearby Highlights
The hotel is about 2 miles from Southlake Mall and about 6 miles from Deep River Waterpark (8,086 m). Nearby activities include Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park (2,507 m), Bulldog Park (6,559 m), Winter WonderLights (6,586 m), and Deep River County Park (8,641 m). For day trips, Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana is 13,186 m away, and access to West Beach at Indiana Dunes National Park is 18,810 m away; the Century Plaza (81st Ave) bus station is 847 m from the property.
Best for
Best suited to travelers who want a low-cost, highway-adjacent base near Merrillville’s malls and kid-focused attractions like Urban Air (2.5 km) and Deep River Waterpark (~8.1 km). It can also work for short stays where having an in-room microwave/minifridge and included breakfast and parking are priorities.
Travel tips
If you plan to use public transit, Century Plaza (81st Ave) bus station is about 847 m away; otherwise, most nearby points of interest are easiest to reach by car. For outings, Deep River Waterpark is roughly 6 miles away and West Beach (Indiana Dunes National Park) is roughly 11–12 miles away, so allow extra drive time in peak summer periods. Given the hotel’s low public rating and recurring condition complaints, consider confirming room readiness and key essentials (AC, bathroom, microwave) at check-in.
What guests say
Across the provided guest feedback, the most frequent themes are significant cleanliness and hygiene concerns, including dirty bedding, mold, and unclean bathrooms. Maintenance issues are also commonly mentioned, such as broken or unreliable equipment (elevator, air conditioning, microwaves) and plumbing problems including leaks and unpleasant water odors. Some reviews also describe problems with room readiness and the condition of in-room appliances like refrigerators/freezers. Staff/service is mentioned in relation to handling room changes and checkout/charging disputes, contributing to overall dissatisfaction.
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