Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Merrillville
6201 Opportunity Ln, Merrillville, IN 46410, New Chicago, United States
2-star hotel
Guest rating: 3.0 / 5
Overview
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Merrillville is a straightforward, budget-oriented 2-star hotel in New Chicago at 6201 Opportunity Ln, Merrillville, IN 46410. It sits just off Interstate 65 in an area with fast-food dining nearby, positioning it for quick highway access and short stays. Public rating is 3/5 based on 361 reviews.
Rooms & Suites
Rooms are described as relaxed and include Wi‑Fi and flat-screen TVs, plus minifridges, microwaves, and coffeemakers. Suites add separate living areas with sofabeds, providing extra space compared with standard rooms. Guest feedback is mixed: some report large, clean rooms, while others note cleanliness issues and occasional missing or non-functioning in-room items.
Amenities & On-site Facilities
On-site features include an indoor pool, an exercise room, and meeting space. Parking and breakfast are available according to the property summary, though some guests report inconsistent breakfast availability and service. Amenities beyond these are not documented.
Location & Nearby Attractions
The hotel is positioned for easy access to regional attractions, including Bellaboo's Play and Discovery Center (about 7.1 km away) and Deep River Waterpark (about 8.4 km away). Other notable nearby options include Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana (about 10.2 km), Marquette Park Pavilion and Lake Street Beach (both about 13.3 km), and access to West Beach at Indiana Dunes National Park (about 14.8 km). A bus stop at 62nd & Marcella Dr is approximately 330 m away.
Best for
This hotel is best suited to budget-minded travelers who want quick access to I‑65 and a simple stopover base near Merrillville’s family attractions and nearby casinos. It can also fit guests who value in-room basics like a microwave and minifridge, and who want an indoor pool and a small fitness room on-site.
Travel tips
If you plan to use public transit, the 62nd & Marcella Dr bus stop is about 330 m from the property. For outings, common nearby destinations include Bellaboo's Play and Discovery Center (~7.1 km) and Deep River Waterpark (~8.4 km), while Indiana Dunes access at West Beach is farther (~14.8 km). Based on guest feedback about occasional service disruptions, consider confirming essentials like breakfast and in-room connectivity at check-in.
What guests say
Guests commonly mention the hotel’s convenient location near I‑65 and nearby food options, and some describe rooms as spacious with friendly staff. Negative feedback focuses on housekeeping and maintenance issues, including sticky floors, debris, odors, and leaks or plumbing problems. Service reliability is also a theme, with reports of inconsistent breakfast availability and unhelpful communication at the front desk in some cases. A few guests note internet/connectivity problems during their stay, contributing to uneven overall impressions.
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