Spark by Hilton Merrillville
8293 Louisiana St, Merrillville, IN 46410, New Chicago, United States
3-star hotel
Guest rating: 4.1 / 5
Overview
Spark by Hilton Merrillville is a 3-star hotel in the New Chicago area of Merrillville, Indiana. It holds a public rating of 4.1/5 based on 76 reviews, with guest feedback frequently highlighting a clean, convenient stay and notably strong front-desk service.
Location & Getting Around
The hotel is located at 8293 Louisiana St, Merrillville, IN 46410, with the 82nd & Louisiana bus stop about 165 m away. Guests often note the location is convenient for nearby restaurants and shopping, and it also positions you within a short drive of popular area attractions.
Nearby Attractions
For active and family outings, Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park is nearby (about 2.0 km away). Deep River Waterpark (about 7.6 km) and Deep River County Park (about 8.1 km) are also close, while Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana is roughly 13.2 km away. Nature and lakefront options include access to West Beach at Indiana Dunes National Park (about 18.4 km) and Marquette Park Pavilion (about 17.2 km).
Breakfast
Guest reviews indicate the hotel offers a continental-style breakfast with items such as bagels/pastries, cereal, yogurt, juice, and cold boiled eggs. Several guests describe it as a basic, grab-and-go style breakfast rather than a hot buffet.
Best for
This hotel suits travelers who want a straightforward Hilton-branded base in Merrillville with convenient access to nearby restaurants, shopping, and quick outings like Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park (about 2.0 km away). It may also appeal to guests who value friendly, helpful front-desk service, a theme repeatedly mentioned in reviews.
Travel tips
If you plan to use public transit, the 82nd & Louisiana bus stop is very close (about 165 m from the property). For beach and dunes time, plan for a drive to Indiana Dunes National Park’s West Beach access (about 18.4 km), and consider going early on busy weekends. If breakfast is important to you, expect a continental selection based on guest reports rather than an extensive hot spread.
What guests say
Reviews commonly describe the hotel as clean and neat, and many highlight a convenient location near restaurants and shopping. Front-desk customer service is repeatedly singled out as a strong point. Breakfast is often characterized as a basic continental offering (e.g., bagels/pastries, cereal, yogurt, juice, and cold boiled eggs). Some guests raise value concerns, citing pricing versus what they perceived as limited amenities and smaller room features, and one report notes the absence of a pool and in-room microwave despite expectations.
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