Sleep Inn & Suites Merrillville

8210 Louisiana St, Merrillville, IN 46410, New Chicago, United States

4-star hotel

Guest rating: 3.9 / 5

Overview

Sleep Inn & Suites Merrillville is a 4-star hotel in New Chicago (Merrillville), Indiana, located at 8210 Louisiana St. Public feedback places it at 3.9/5 from 94 reviews, with a mix of strong room-level impressions and complaints about parts of the property’s condition. Amenities are not documented in the available source.

Rooms

Guest feedback frequently highlights rooms that feel new or refreshed, with clean, comfortable beds, pillows, and linens and a notably good shower head. At the same time, some stays report maintenance and cleanliness issues (for example, doors that don’t latch smoothly, damp carpet near a window/AC area, and bathroom cleaning misses). Reports vary widely by building/area of the property.

Property layout & condition

Reviews describe a multi-entrance, motel-style setup with separate buildings accessed from separate exterior entrances. Some guests mention difficulty with key-card entry doors and poor condition in common areas such as entry carpets and stairs/hallway flooring. There are also reports of cigarette odor in at least one building, suggesting that smoke exposure may be a concern for sensitive travelers.

Location & nearby attractions

The hotel is near several family and leisure draws, including Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park (about 2.1 km away) and Deep River Waterpark (about 7.7 km away). Other nearby points of interest include Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana (about 13.0 km), The Shrine of Christ's Passion (about 13.4 km), and access to West Beach at Indiana Dunes National Park (about 18.3 km). For local transit, the 82nd & Louisiana bus stop is very close (about 85 m).

Best for

This property may suit travelers who prioritize a convenient Merrillville-area base near kid-friendly entertainment like Urban Air (about 2.1 km) and regional outings like Deep River Waterpark (about 7.7 km) and Indiana Dunes access (about 18.3 km). It can also work for guests focused on room comfort when assigned to a well-maintained room, as reviews frequently mention clean linens and comfortable beds. Travelers who are very sensitive to smoke odors or who prefer fully interior-corridor hotels may want to weigh the motel-style layout and mixed condition reports.

Travel tips

If you plan to use public transportation, the 82nd & Louisiana bus stop is approximately 85 m from the property, which may be useful for getting around locally. For high-demand attractions such as Deep River Waterpark (about 7.7 km) or Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana (about 13.0 km), plan drive times and parking in advance. Because reviews vary by building, consider requesting a room location that matches your preferences (for example, away from reported odors or high-traffic exterior entrances).

What guests say

Many guests praise the rooms for feeling new or refreshed, with clean linens, comfortable beds, and a strong shower experience. Staff and service are described very positively in some stays, but other reviews report notably poor customer service. A recurring negative theme is inconsistency in property condition outside the room, including worn or dirty common areas, key-card entry difficulties, and a motel-style multi-building layout. Some guests also mention smoke odor in parts of the building and occasional maintenance/cleanliness problems such as damp carpet or bathroom cleaning oversights.

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