The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Merrillville

Where to Stay on Your First Trip to Merrillville

If it's your first trip to Merrillville, Indiana for the activities and sightseeing, then you're in for a treat. But the biggest question is often where to stay for a first time visitor to Merrillville. With so many amazing hotels to choose from, it can be tough to make a decision to make the most of your first trip here. That's where we come in! In this comprehensive guide, we'll help you find the best hotels for first-timers in Merrillville. After analyzing all of the hotels based on price, location, amenities, ratings, and more, we have come up with our list of the best hotels in Merrillville for first time visitors. We'll cover everything you need to know about these hotels, including the amenities, location, prices and ratings. So, whether you're traveling solo, with family, or as a couple on a romantic getaway, you'll find the perfect hotel if you've never visited Merrillville beofre. So check out these terrific hotels, many of which have sparkling swimming pools, delicious restaurants, and top-notch amenities, along with the perfect balance of comfort, location, and affordability. So, let's get to it and discover the best hotels in Merrillville for your first trip!

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

Home2 Suites By Hilton Merrillville

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $133 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Heated pool

Located at 8420 Indiana St, Home2 Suites By Hilton Merrillville has great rooms from $133 (before taxes). It offers a fitness center, a kid-friendly buffet, breakfast, rooms with kitchens, and rooms with kitchenettes. It has a terrific 8.80 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 1.3 miles from the city center, first time visitors will especially love laundry services, a free breakfast, pet-friendly rooms, an indoor pool, and free parking at this relaxing hotel. Having a kitchenette is a nice way for you to have some meals in the room, too. The price of this hotel is less than average for first time trip hotels, which makes it a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Breakfast included
  • Kitchen
  • Free breakfast
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Saltwater pool


Staybridge Suites Merrillville

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $245 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Merrillville
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

A great place to stay is Staybridge Suites Merrillville which has nice rooms starting at $245. Offering a fitness center, breakfast, rooms with kitchens, laundry services, and golf, it also has a great guest rating of 8.80 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 8415 Louisiana Street. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers a free breakfast, pet-friendly rooms, an indoor pool, free parking, and evening entertainment which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 1.3 miles from the city center. Having a kitchen means that you'll be able to cook, which is very convenient when you're on the road.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Breakfast included
  • Kitchen
  • Free breakfast
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Hampton Inn Merrillville

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $213 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.

We found Hampton Inn Merrillville to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $213. We loved that is has a fitness center, breakfast, laundry services, a free breakfast, and pet-friendly rooms, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.20 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 8353 Georgia Street. You'll also find an indoor pool, free parking, family rooms, a kid-friendly atmosphere, and air-conditioning which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 1.2 miles from the center of town. We love an indoor pool because you can enjoy it any time of the year.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Indoor pool
  • Kid-friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Residence Inn Merrillville

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $279 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors

With terrific rooms from $279, Residence Inn Merrillville, at 8018 Delaware Place provides a fitness center, parking, breakfast, rooms with kitchens, and laundry services. Its terrific guest rating is 8.00 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers a free breakfast, pet-friendly rooms, an indoor pool, laundry facilities, and family rooms. It's located just 0.7 miles from the city center, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Parking
  • Breakfast included
  • Kitchen
  • Free breakfast
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Holiday Inn Express & Suites - Merrillville

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $154 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Merrillville
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.
  • Heated pool

Holiday Inn Express & Suites - Merrillville has a great guest rating of 8.00 out of 10, and offers a casino, a fitness center, breakfast, a free breakfast, and an indoor pool. The great rooms here start at $154 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 8460 Mississippi St.. Furthermore, it also offers free parking, laundry facilities, a heated pool, air-conditioning, and a 24-hour desk, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 1.5 miles from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. The heated pool is comfortable, relaxing, and fun for everyone. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Casino
  • Fitness center
  • Free parking
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Also, take a look at the First Time Trip hotels in nearby destinations: Chicago, Schaumburg, Bolingbrook, Lincolnshire, and Lombard.

For more terrific hotel ideas in Merrillville, make sure you also see Best Pet-Friendly Hotels in Merrillville.


How much do hotels for first-time visitors cost in Merrillville?

Merrillville Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$205

After analyzing 5 first time trip hotels in Merrillville, Indiana, we found the average first time trip hotel price to be a remarkably economical $205. Naturally, this destination has many fantastic first time trip accommodation options with a variety of prices. The price will vary by the hotel's amenities, available dates, and the general location. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Merrillville.

The average prices of our suggested first time trip hotels by star rating:

  • 3-star hotels: $246
  • 2-star hotels: $144


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