Is parking available at the property?

Free self-parking is available on-site.

What type of breakfast is offered?

Continental breakfasts are available daily for a fee.

Does the property allow pets?

Pets are allowed with a fee of USD 75 per pet, varying based on the length of stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

What are the standard check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is at 3:00 PM and check-out is at 11:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, but additional charges may apply.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

The property offers wheelchair-accessible facilities, including limited wheelchair-accessible rooms, elevators, and a stair-free path to the entrance. Visual alarms and Braille signage are also available.

Where is the property located in relation to key landmarks?

The hotel is located in Merrillville, within a 5-minute drive of Westfield Southlake Mall and Albanese Candy Factory Store. It is approximately 11.8 miles from Indiana Dunes National Park and 12.7 miles from Lake Michigan.

Are children allowed at the property?

Children are allowed, and the minimum age for children to stay for free is not specified.

Spark by Hilton Merrillville Hotel in Merrillville

What guests think

Across recent reviews, Spark by Hilton Merrillville is praised for clean, comfortable rooms and consistently friendly, helpful staff, while several guests note the property feels like a refreshed older hotel with simple amenities and a very basic continental breakfast.

The location is convenient to the interstate and shopping, though a few reviewers felt the surrounding area and night-time security measures were less comfortable. Rooms are generally quiet and comfy, but some mention thin walls, dated bathroom fixtures, limited outlets, and missing in-room items like microwaves or ice buckets. Expect a clean, simple stay with warm service and minimal extras.

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Cleanliness

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Facilities

Amenities are simple, reflecting a refreshed older property. Specific facilities are rarely discussed in the reviews.

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10

Joan

22 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great redo for Hilton chain

8

Claudia

12 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Decent Basic stay, comfy bed, not very sound proof- breakfast was very basic continental- not impressed

10

Marie

28 Aug 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Spark by Hilton, I learned, are other brand hotels re-done by Hilton. So while you don't have some "standard" Hilton designs, it is newly done; carpet, paint, etc. Very comfy beds and rooms. Breakfast is limited but overall fine!

10

Victor

27 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Employee at check in was awesome! Very friendly. Hotel is simple, clean, and fresh. No complaints!!!

6

Janelle

21 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff were friendly. Hotel is old and they tried to update it still felt old. Not getting towels everyday is not good. Location was close to interstate.

8

Kevin

17 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very new and clean. Simple bagel breakfast, but I’m ok with that. Unique rockers in common areas. No pool, but a bit cheaper than other hotels.

10

Donald

25 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I really liked the clean and modern look of our room and of the hotel. The staff was very friendly and helpful. I would definitely stay here again with my wife. Great job you guys.

10

Crystal

9 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This was good stay. The hotel is fairly new and had all the things needed as this last minute stay.

6

Jason

19 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The property itself was clean and had a couple of leaks from rain. It was a basic hotel and good if you just need a place to sleep near the interstate. Staff was friendly. Close to shopping.

10

Lacie

29 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

A lovely room: clean, quiet, and spacious. Amenities are basic, but everything I needed for a comfortable stay was provided. It seems the simplicity allows them to focus on what really matters. The room was exceptionally clean, and the bed and pillows were very comfortable. The front desk staff was friendly and helpful. We didn’t try the breakfast. It appeared to be limited to bagels and cold cereal, with no eggs or hot options, but that was fine by us. When traveling, I generally prefer to grab something after being on the road for a bit anyway. I would recommend Spark if you’re staying in Merrillville.

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Cleanliness

Cleanliness is frequently praised in rooms and common areas. A few guests reported inconsistent housekeeping and occasional odors.

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4

Carolyn

25 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This place smell in this place is horrible. The pictures didn’t look nothing like the website.

8

Yoleatha

15 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean rooms, however disappointed that there was no microwave or ice buckets in the rooms.Staff was very friendly and professional.

4

Tyler

14 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We stayed on the third floor. The entire hallway of that floor smelled like marijuana smoke. The bathroom also is in desperate need of updating.

10

Jennifer

24 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The staff were excellent and the room was very clean and comfortable.

6

Janelle

21 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff were friendly. Hotel is old and they tried to update it still felt old. Not getting towels everyday is not good. Location was close to interstate.

6

Doris

1 Jul 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

We stayed four days & housekeeping never once entered our room always had to to front desk gor towels

8

Kevin

17 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very new and clean. Simple bagel breakfast, but I’m ok with that. Unique rockers in common areas. No pool, but a bit cheaper than other hotels.

8

Sheila

3 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

My bedding smelled like women’s perfume which made my linens seem less than clean. Also, the linens were a synthetic material vs cotton, which I don’t like.

10

Angela

25 Jun 2025

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Stayed 8 nights

I like the fact that they cleaned your room every other day. Made your bed got clean linens. Most hotels nowadays only clean if you ask or when you're done and leaving. Front desk was extra accommodating and available.Super friendly. I would definitely stay there again.It's worth the money. Nothing fancy but definity better than a super eight or quality inn or red roof. I would rate it in the middle to lower high for our hotel.Just perfect. Thank you to everyone.It was a very pleasant stay.

6

Jason

19 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The property itself was clean and had a couple of leaks from rain. It was a basic hotel and good if you just need a place to sleep near the interstate. Staff was friendly. Close to shopping.

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Rooms

Rooms are comfortable, with quiet or spacious options and good beds. Several note thin walls, dated bathroom fixtures, limited outlets, and missing in-room items like microwaves or ice buckets.

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Norma

30 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very good area to stay in. Rooms look a little ghetto but the bed is comfortable, no bed bugs, and AC works great. Breakfast sucked with only expired oat milk, watered down apple juice, and bagels for your 1st meal of the day. Staff were amazing tho and super friendly/helpful. Good area for those looking to hike Indiana Dunes National/State Park.

10

Gregor

7 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The staff were wonderful! The room was very quiet and clean!

8

Monica

10 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The two things that stopped this property from getting a higher rating was the charge for early check in and the thin walls. We could hear the guest in the next room.

8

Yoleatha

15 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean rooms, however disappointed that there was no microwave or ice buckets in the rooms.Staff was very friendly and professional.

4

Tyler

14 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We stayed on the third floor. The entire hallway of that floor smelled like marijuana smoke. The bathroom also is in desperate need of updating.

8

Claudia

12 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Decent Basic stay, comfy bed, not very sound proof- breakfast was very basic continental- not impressed

6

Jared

7 Jul 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

You can definitely tell this is an older hotel that they did a quick remodel to modernize the looks, but not all of the functions of the room. There was an electrical outlet on only one side of the bed, so you couldn't charge a phone on both sides. Our toilet was the loudest thing in the world and literally shook the floor when it flushed. Shower had the same old standard terrible shower head that every hotel does. The TV and thermostat in the room had been nicely updated. Staff was super nice too. The room was just disappointing if you're looking for a more modern looking and fuctioning hotel.

8

Todd

28 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice clean room. Friendly staff. Getting the room temp right was the only issue.

10

Robin

2 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice big rooms. Friendly and welcoming staff.

10

Lacie

29 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

A lovely room: clean, quiet, and spacious. Amenities are basic, but everything I needed for a comfortable stay was provided. It seems the simplicity allows them to focus on what really matters. The room was exceptionally clean, and the bed and pillows were very comfortable. The front desk staff was friendly and helpful. We didn’t try the breakfast. It appeared to be limited to bagels and cold cereal, with no eggs or hot options, but that was fine by us. When traveling, I generally prefer to grab something after being on the road for a bit anyway. I would recommend Spark if you’re staying in Merrillville.

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Service

Staff are widely described as friendly, welcoming, and helpful, with smooth check-in. A few complaints mention an unsatisfactory management interaction and an early check-in fee.

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Raymond

23 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

After the way I was treated by the general manager, I won't be back. I was lied to, charged for something that I did not do. Was never given a receipt and I have seen no proof of their accusations. I will also be letting my colleges at Canteen Group and Compass USA not to use their hotel when traveling.

10

Barbara

17 Jul 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

The staff were so friendly and very helpful. I highly recommend.

8

Yoleatha

15 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean rooms, however disappointed that there was no microwave or ice buckets in the rooms.Staff was very friendly and professional.

10

Michelle

26 Jul 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Friendly and curteous staff provided welcoming information at check-in and throughout stay.

10

Jennifer

24 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The staff were excellent and the room was very clean and comfortable.

6

Kevin

28 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Breakfast was minimal, staff helpful.

10

Victor

27 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Employee at check in was awesome! Very friendly. Hotel is simple, clean, and fresh. No complaints!!!

10

Mary jo

17 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff very friendly and helpful! All needs were met and beyond expectation. Room and facility were very clean and modernly decorated. Location was well placed. Breakfast was a nicely presented continental offering. I was pleased with the price for a Hilton stay. Absolutely would stay again.

8

James

8 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff friendly. Facility clean. Breakfast was a small continental. Only real issue was key card system not working. Staff had to let you in your room every time you left the room.

10

Timothy

18 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very nice staff.

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Location

Convenient to the interstate and shopping, and handy for trips to Indiana Dunes. Some felt the surrounding area and night-time door locking made the location feel less comfortable.

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Norma

30 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very good area to stay in. Rooms look a little ghetto but the bed is comfortable, no bed bugs, and AC works great. Breakfast sucked with only expired oat milk, watered down apple juice, and bagels for your 1st meal of the day. Staff were amazing tho and super friendly/helpful. Good area for those looking to hike Indiana Dunes National/State Park.

10

Tom

26 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Yes. Numerous shops and restaurants nearby. Safe, clean, great staff.

8

Jed

17 Oct 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Everything was clean, area safe, breakfast was extremely limited

10

Melissa

29 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It was a great place, super friendly, & great location

6

Janelle

21 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff were friendly. Hotel is old and they tried to update it still felt old. Not getting towels everyday is not good. Location was close to interstate.

6

Narkeetha

25 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The Women manager on duty was very courteous and customer oriented.” The bathroom toilet seats were cushioned and very old. The bed was new but too firm. The restroom was very tight & small. The hotel was clean. Be sure to have your room key out just in case someone’s chasing you. At night the doors are locked!

8

Teareney R Edwards

4 Jul 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

I love this property. It was very nice. It was not in the best area but for what it’s worth it was OK the manager was excellent. Danny was excellent.

2

Christian

5 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The building itself wasn't bad. But the area had motels and a lot of activity. They lock the doors at 10 because it's unsafe.

6

Jason

19 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The property itself was clean and had a couple of leaks from rain. It was a basic hotel and good if you just need a place to sleep near the interstate. Staff was friendly. Close to shopping.

10

Mary jo

17 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff very friendly and helpful! All needs were met and beyond expectation. Room and facility were very clean and modernly decorated. Location was well placed. Breakfast was a nicely presented continental offering. I was pleased with the price for a Hilton stay. Absolutely would stay again.

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Dining

Breakfast is consistently very limited, mostly a simple continental of cold items like bagels and yogurt. Presentation is fine for some, but variety and quality disappoint others.

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Norma

30 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very good area to stay in. Rooms look a little ghetto but the bed is comfortable, no bed bugs, and AC works great. Breakfast sucked with only expired oat milk, watered down apple juice, and bagels for your 1st meal of the day. Staff were amazing tho and super friendly/helpful. Good area for those looking to hike Indiana Dunes National/State Park.

8

Jed

17 Oct 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Everything was clean, area safe, breakfast was extremely limited

6

Kevin

28 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Breakfast was minimal, staff helpful.

8

Wayne and Sara

26 Aug 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

For value priced hotel, it was clean and comfortable. I had an upgraded room with an upgraded price, so mentally I was expecting a little more protein selection for breakfast but the bagel - yogurt bar was fresh and clean.

10

Jeff

19 Aug 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Staff was excellent. Very, very helpful and courteous! Hotel was clean and easy to get to. Breakfast options were small but had everything you need to get going in the morning. Overall a great stay. Would come back for sure!

8

Kevin

17 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very new and clean. Simple bagel breakfast, but I’m ok with that. Unique rockers in common areas. No pool, but a bit cheaper than other hotels.

10

Sandra

17 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The front desk clerk was friendly and helpful. The room was clean and comfortable. Breakfast was a little bit skimpy, but otherwise I would definately recommend this hotel!

10

Mary jo

17 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff very friendly and helpful! All needs were met and beyond expectation. Room and facility were very clean and modernly decorated. Location was well placed. Breakfast was a nicely presented continental offering. I was pleased with the price for a Hilton stay. Absolutely would stay again.

8

James

8 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff friendly. Facility clean. Breakfast was a small continental. Only real issue was key card system not working. Staff had to let you in your room every time you left the room.

10

Lacie

29 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

A lovely room: clean, quiet, and spacious. Amenities are basic, but everything I needed for a comfortable stay was provided. It seems the simplicity allows them to focus on what really matters. The room was exceptionally clean, and the bed and pillows were very comfortable. The front desk staff was friendly and helpful. We didn’t try the breakfast. It appeared to be limited to bagels and cold cereal, with no eggs or hot options, but that was fine by us. When traveling, I generally prefer to grab something after being on the road for a bit anyway. I would recommend Spark if you’re staying in Merrillville.

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Spark by Hilton Merrillville

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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub (Mobility)

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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobility, Roll-In Shower)

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Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa Bed

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