Motel 6 Hammond, IN - Chicago Area
3840 179th St, Hammond, IN 46324, South Chicago Heights, United States
4-star hotel
Guest rating: 3.2 / 5
Overview
Motel 6 Hammond, IN - Chicago Area is an unpretentious, budget-oriented motel located off Interstate 94 in the South Chicago Heights/Hammond area. It’s positioned for quick highway access and short-drive outings into nearby entertainment and parks. The property is listed as 4-star class and holds a public rating of 3.2/5 from 1,707 reviews.
Rooms
Standard rooms include TVs with expanded cable channels. WiFi is available for a fee. Guest feedback is mixed, with some reviewers praising clean rooms and others reporting maintenance and cleanliness issues (including plumbing problems and non-functioning air conditioning).
On-site services
Free parking is offered on-site, along with complimentary morning coffee. The motel also has an on-site coin laundry, useful for longer stays or road trips.
Location & nearby highlights
The motel is about 5.5 miles from Hammond’s main street and roughly 15 miles from Wolf Lake. Nearby attractions include Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana (~2.4 km), Wicker Memorial Park (~3.7 km), Centennial Park in Munster (~7.0 km), and Ameristar Casino East Chicago (~9.3 km). Farther afield are Pullman National Historical Park (~19.9 km) and access to West Beach at Indiana Dunes National Park (~18.8 km).
Best for
This motel is best suited to budget-minded travelers who want easy Interstate 94 access, free parking, and practical basics like coin laundry. It can also work for casino-focused trips thanks to the short drive to Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana and other nearby gaming venues.
Travel tips
If you’re planning casino visits, Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana is one of the closest major draws (about 2.4 km away), with Ameristar Casino East Chicago also within a short drive. WiFi carries a fee here, so consider confirming costs at check-in if connectivity is important. Some reviews mention noise and maintenance/cleanliness variability, so requesting a quiet room and checking the room upon arrival may help.
What guests say
Reviews frequently mention staff interactions, with some guests describing helpful, respectful service while others report unprofessional or unfriendly experiences. Cleanliness and maintenance are recurring pain points in the negative feedback, including reports of dirty rooms, unpleasant odors, worn linens, and plumbing or air-conditioning problems. Noise is also mentioned, including disturbance attributed to longer-term stays at the property. Overall sentiment is mixed, combining occasional praise for service and room cleanliness with repeated concerns about upkeep and comfort.
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