Days Inn and Suites by Wyndham Hammond, IN
4000 Calumet Ave, Hammond, IN 46320, South Chicago, United States
3-star hotel
Guest rating: 3.1 / 5
Overview
Days Inn and Suites by Wyndham Hammond, IN is a 3-star, budget-friendly hotel located off Highway 41 at 4000 Calumet Ave in Hammond, Indiana, near the South Chicago area. It offers a straightforward, low-key stay with simply furnished accommodations, appealing to travelers who want a no-frills base close to the Illinois-Indiana border. The property carries a public rating of 3.1 from 739 reviews, reflecting a mixed but well-documented guest experience.
Rooms
Guest rooms are described as low-key and simply furnished, equipped with Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, minifridges, microwaves and coffeemakers. These in-room conveniences make the rooms suitable for both short stopovers and longer self-catered stays.
Dining
The hotel has a basic on-site dining area along with a breakfast buffet available to guests. While functional, guest feedback suggests the breakfast offering has room for improvement compared to other aspects of the stay.
Amenities & Recreation
On-site recreation includes a heated indoor pool, useful for year-round downtime regardless of weather. The hotel also offers a complimentary local area shuttle and parking accommodations for large vehicles, and it is pet-friendly, welcoming guests traveling with animals.
Location
The hotel sits about 2 miles from Powder Horn Lake and 4 miles from Lake Michigan's Whihala Beach, giving guests easy access to local outdoor spots. It's also roughly 5.8 km from Horseshoe Hammond casino and entertainment destination and about 6.3 km from Ameristar Casino East Chicago, making it a reasonable base for casino visitors. Chicago-area attractions such as the Pullman National Historical Park (about 10 km away) and the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry, Frederick C. Robie House, and DuSable Black History Museum (all roughly 17-19 km away) are within a manageable drive.
Best for
This hotel best suits budget-conscious road trippers, pet owners, and casino visitors, given its proximity to Horseshoe Hammond and Ameristar Casino East Chicago, pet-friendly policy, and large-vehicle parking. It also works for travelers wanting a low-cost base for exploring South Chicago's museums and lakefront parks without paying downtown Chicago hotel prices.
Travel tips
Having a car is recommended, since the major Chicago attractions (Griffin Museum of Science and Industry, Robie House, DuSable Black History Museum, Smart Museum of Art) sit roughly 17-19 km away and are best reached by driving off Highway 41. Guests headed to nearby casinos should note Horseshoe Hammond is about 5.8 km away and Ameristar Casino East Chicago about 6.3 km away, both reasonably short drives. Take advantage of the complimentary local area shuttle if your destination falls within its service range, and plan ahead if traveling with a large vehicle, as dedicated parking is available.
What guests say
Guest feedback is mixed, with recurring praise for friendly staff and decent rooms, though multiple reviewers noted the breakfast offering could be improved. On the negative side, several guests reported poor front-desk service, including malfunctioning phones and difficulty getting help during check-in, particularly overnight. Cleanliness was another recurring concern, with reports of inadequately cleaned rooms and insufficient response to guest complaints, and some mentioned disruptive behavior from other guests on the property.
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