Howard Johnson by Wyndham Merrillville
Property description
Enjoy recreational amenities such as an indoor pool and a fitness center. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a fireplace in the lobby.
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7.4
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Across recent reviews of Howard Johnson by Wyndham Merrillville, guests describe a heavily worn, partially renovated property with significant cleanliness issues, many broken or closed amenities, inconsistent service, and a secluded, hard to find setting that often feels unsafe or unwelcoming.
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Susan
2 weeks ago
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Stayed 1 night
I have no words. The hotel looked like it was closed down when we arrived. Any company advertising this hotel on their site should send a representative to the premises so can witness for themselves what a terrible experience they are subjecting their customers to. We had to place a chair in front of our door as it didnt lock. This wouldnt have kept potential intruders out, but at least we would have heard any attempts of entry. Since the contract with Hotel.com was we had to cancel before date of stay we had no alternative, but to stay there or lose our money.
I have no words. The hotel looked like it was closed down when we arrived. Any company advertising this hotel on their site should send a representative to the premises so can witness for themselves what a terrible experience they are subjecting their customers to. We had to place a chair in front of our door as it didnt lock. This wouldnt have kept potential intruders out, but at least we would have heard any attempts of entry. Since the contract with Hotel.com was we had to cancel before date of stay we had no alternative, but to stay there or lose our money.
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Jeffrey
4 weeks ago
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Stayed 1 night
This property must have been a condemned an recently bought. Owners should not have opened this property to be a rent ready hotel. Outside is terrible with no curb appeal. They are trying to make the building look better but there is construction debris everywhere along with a large amount of trash everywhere. Property needs mowing and landscaping needs a LOT of help. Bushes and trees dead and grass and flowers beds need a lot of work. Fountain needs repair. The pictures online are deceiving and deceptive. The pool is scary looking and definitely doesn't look like you could enjoy. The Full breakfast was just bread and a few cereal, not even a contintial breakfast. No drinks but Sunny D and milk. Rooms are severely outdated and need improvement. Bed was lumpy and my wife was bitten by some type of bug. We think it was bed bugs. I could go on further but I think everyone is getting a clear picture. Stay away and save your money. They even have a no refund sign posted at the desk while you check in. You ve been warned.
This property must have been a condemned an recently bought. Owners should not have opened this property to be a rent ready hotel. Outside is terrible with no curb appeal. They are trying to make the building look better but there is construction debris everywhere along with a large amount of trash everywhere. Property needs mowing and landscaping needs a LOT of help. Bushes and trees dead and grass and flowers beds need a lot of work. Fountain needs repair. The pictures online are deceiving and deceptive. The pool is scary looking and definitely doesn't look like you could enjoy. The Full breakfast was just bread and a few cereal, not even a contintial breakfast. No drinks but Sunny D and milk. Rooms are severely outdated and need improvement. Bed was lumpy and my wife was bitten by some type of bug. We think it was bed bugs. I could go on further but I think everyone is getting a clear picture. Stay away and save your money. They even have a no refund sign posted at the desk while you check in. You ve been warned.
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Curtis
Apr 13, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Didn’t stay. Hotel was filthy.
Didn’t stay. Hotel was filthy.
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Caron
Apr 10, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
TV didn’t work. There was no one at the registration desk for 20 minutes upon checking in checking out. There was no one at the desk the advertise breakfast but there’s no breakfast. The furniture was Mis matched in the room.
TV didn’t work. There was no one at the registration desk for 20 minutes upon checking in checking out. There was no one at the desk the advertise breakfast but there’s no breakfast. The furniture was Mis matched in the room.
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Maeisha
Apr 10, 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
the outside look bad, in my room the heat or AC did not work, there was nothing good for breakfast they just had waffle batter, the pool is really nice and on the website it say hot tub but there was no hot tub
the outside look bad, in my room the heat or AC did not work, there was nothing good for breakfast they just had waffle batter, the pool is really nice and on the website it say hot tub but there was no hot tub
7850 Rhode Island St, Merrillville, Indiana, United States of America
Location
Located in Merrillville, Howard Johnson by Wyndham Merrillville is in the historical district, a 4-minute drive from Westfield Southlake Mall and 5 minutes from Methodist Hospitals Diabetes. This hotel is 13.4 mi (21.5 km) from Indiana Dunes National Park and 13.8 mi (22.1 km) from Lake Michigan.
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From 15:00 to 00:00
Before 11:00
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