Hilton Garden Inn Merrillville
7775 Mississippi St, Merrillville, IN 46410, New Chicago, United States
3-star hotel
Guest rating: 4.0 / 5
Overview
Hilton Garden Inn Merrillville is a modern, 3-star hotel in New Chicago (Merrillville), Indiana. It has a public rating of 4/5 based on 1,119 reviews and is positioned for easy access to local parks, family attractions, and regional entertainment.
Rooms & Suites
Guest rooms feature chic decor with custom-designed beds, flat-screen TVs with premium cable, and free WiFi. In-room conveniences include a microwave and minifridge. Suites add a separate living area with a pull-out sofa for extra space.
Dining & Convenience
A cooked-to-order breakfast is available for a fee. The hotel also has an on-site restaurant serving American cuisine, a lounge, and a 24/7 convenience mart for snacks and essentials.
Recreation & On-site Facilities
On-site amenities include a heated indoor pool and a 24/7 fitness center. For work and events, the property offers a business center and three meeting rooms. Free parking is available.
Location & Nearby Highlights
The hotel is about 2 miles from Forest Hill Park and under 5 miles by car from Deep River Waterpark. Nearby attractions include Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park (about 1.8 km away), Deep River County Park, and seasonal Winter WonderLights. For day trips, guests can reach Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana and access points for West Beach at Indiana Dunes National Park.
Best for
This hotel suits travelers who want a modern, full-service stay with on-site dining, an indoor pool, and 24/7 fitness access. It also works well as a base for local attractions like Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park and for short drives to Deep River Waterpark and Indiana Dunes-area outings.
Travel tips
If you’re using public transit, the 79th & Mississippi bus stop is very close (about 238 m away). For family days out, plan short drives to Deep River Waterpark and Deep River County Park, and consider timing a visit around Winter WonderLights when it’s operating. If quiet is a priority, some guests report noise issues (including from neighboring rooms), so requesting a quieter room location may help.
What guests say
Guests frequently highlight friendly staff interactions, very clean rooms, and comfortable beds, with some also noting positive experiences with breakfast. Room features like larger tubs are mentioned as a plus. Negative feedback in the excerpts centers on occasional cleanliness concerns in public areas, strong odor issues in a room, and disturbances from noise (including pets and late-night activity). A subset of complaints also focuses on how issues were handled by staff and follow-up responsiveness.
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