Knights Inn Merrillville
732 E 82nd Ave, Merrillville, IN 46410, New Chicago, United States
1-star hotel
Guest rating: 2.6 / 5
Overview
Knights Inn Merrillville is an unpretentious 1-star budget hotel in Merrillville (New Chicago area), Indiana. It’s positioned off I-65 and is geared toward simple, low-cost stays rather than full-service facilities. The property holds a public rating of 2.6/5 based on 287 reviews.
Rooms
Rooms are described as low-key and simply furnished, with Wi‑Fi, cable TV, and a sitting area. Air conditioning and en suite bathrooms are included. Expectations are basic, consistent with the hotel’s economy positioning.
Parking & On-site basics
Parking is available on site. Beyond that, amenities are not documented for this property, so travelers should plan around essential room features rather than expecting added facilities.
Location & nearby attractions
The hotel is within walking distance of multiple eateries (about an 11-minute walk, per source summary) and is about 2 miles from Southlake Mall. Nearby outings include Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park (~2.9 km) and Bulldog Park (~6.7 km), with Deep River Waterpark (~8.5 km) and Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana (~12.6 km) also within a short drive. For outdoor trips, access to West Beach at Indiana Dunes National Park is farther away (~18.6 km; the source summary also notes Indiana Dunes National Park is about 24 miles away).
Transit
Public transit access includes the Century Plaza (81st Ave) bus station about 529 m from the hotel, which may help travelers without a car reach nearby commercial areas.
Best for
This property is best suited to budget-minded travelers who want a basic, no-frills room near I‑65 and close to restaurants and shopping in Merrillville. It can also work as an inexpensive stopover for visitors planning quick drives to area attractions like Southlake Mall, Urban Air, Deep River Waterpark, or the Hard Rock Casino.
Travel tips
If you’re arriving without a car, note the Century Plaza (81st Ave) bus station is roughly 529 m away. For day trips, popular options within driving range include Urban Air (~2.9 km) and Deep River Waterpark (~8.5 km), while Indiana Dunes/West Beach access is notably farther (~18.6 km; national park noted as ~24 miles in the source summary). Given the limited documented amenities, consider confirming any must-have services directly with the property before arrival.
What guests say
Reviews frequently mention friendly, helpful staff and note that rates can be affordable. Location convenience comes up as a plus, especially being close to restaurants and shopping, and some guests describe the stay as peaceful. On the negative side, expectations around overall quality and value appear mixed, with some guests indicating the property is not particularly nice for the nightly price. Cleanliness concerns are also raised in the excerpts, including reports of bugs.
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