Tru by Hilton Merrillville
8410 Indiana St, Merrillville, IN 46410, New Chicago, United States
3-star hotel
Guest rating: 4.4 / 5
Overview
Tru by Hilton Merrillville is a 3-star hotel in New Chicago (Merrillville), Indiana, with a strong public rating of 4.4/5 from 401 reviews. Guest feedback commonly characterizes the property as modern-looking and notably clean, with friendly front-desk service highlighted in multiple stays.
Rooms
Reviews describe the rooms as basic, with cleanliness frequently praised. Some guests note that certain in-room conveniences are not provided, specifically mentioning the absence of a refrigerator and in-room coffee in their room during their stay.
Breakfast
Breakfast is available on-site, with guests describing it as standard hotel breakfast fare. A recurring note is that the breakfast area can feel tight or limited in space, though staff attention during breakfast service has been positively mentioned.
Location & nearby attractions
The hotel is located at 8410 Indiana St, Merrillville, IN 46410, with a nearby bus stop at Holiday Inn (about 170 m away). Nearby family and recreation options include Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park (about 2.0 km), Winter WonderLights (about 6.0 km), Bulldog Park (about 6.9 km), and Deep River Waterpark (about 7.5 km). Larger outings include Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana (about 13.4 km) and access to West Beach at Indiana Dunes National Park (about 18.5 km).
Best for
This hotel is best for travelers who value a clean, newer-feeling property and consistently friendly service, based on recurring guest comments about cleanliness and staff. It also suits visitors planning outings around Merrillville, with quick access to attractions like Urban Air (about 2.0 km) and Deep River Waterpark (about 7.5 km). Because some reviews describe rooms as basic and note missing in-room items (like a refrigerator or coffee), it may fit simpler, short-stay itineraries best.
Travel tips
If you’re relying on public transit, note the nearby Holiday Inn bus stop is roughly 170 m from the hotel for an easy walk. For popular family activities, Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park is very close (about 2.0 km), while Deep River Waterpark is a longer but still convenient drive (about 7.5 km). Some guests report slow check-in when the front desk is handling complex party details, so arriving outside peak times may help.
What guests say
Guests frequently praise the hotel for its very clean rooms and an overall modern, new-feeling look. Service is a recurring highlight, with front-desk interactions and breakfast-area attentiveness specifically called out positively. Breakfast is generally described as standard, but the serving area is noted as cramped. Reported drawbacks include occasional slow check-in when staff are handling detailed group matters, and some rooms lacking a refrigerator or in-room coffee. A few stays mention noise from neighboring families late at night as an issue for light sleepers.
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