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Candlewood Suites Merrillville by IHG

Property class: 2.5

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a kitchenette.
A hotel corridor with a Lending Locker, a vending machine, and directional signs for the gym and guest laundry.
A hotel with a prominent 'Candlewood Suites' sign, a brick facade, and a parking lot with marked spaces.
A covered patio area with outdoor seating and a barbecue grill.
A store with a 'Candlewood Cupboard' sign, shelves stocked with snacks, a refrigerated display, and a coffee machine.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Business services
The current price is $104
$93 nightly
$104 total
Total with taxes and fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2

Explore the area

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8339 Ohio, Merrillville, IN, 46410
  • Place, Westfield Southlake Mall
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Albanese Candy Factory Store
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Indiana Dunes National Park
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Airport, Chicago, IL (MDW-Midway Intl.)
    ‪61 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Studio Suite, 2 Double Beds

A compact kitchen with a refrigerator, microwave, sink, and a coffee maker.

Studio Suite, 2 Double Beds

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(17 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Standard Suite

A compact kitchen with a refrigerator, microwave, sink, and a coffee maker.

Standard Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Studio Suite, 1 Queen Bed

A compact kitchen with a refrigerator, microwave, sink, and a coffee maker.

Studio Suite, 1 Queen Bed

7.8 out of 10
Good
(16 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 Bedroom (1 Queen, Sofa Bed)

A compact kitchen with a refrigerator, microwave, sink, and a coffee maker.

Suite, 1 Bedroom (1 Queen, Sofa Bed)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Studio Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Mobility, Roll-In Shower)

A compact kitchen with a refrigerator, microwave, sink, and a coffee maker.

Studio Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Mobility, Roll-In Shower)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Studio Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Mobility, Accessible Tub)

A compact kitchen with a refrigerator, microwave, sink, and a coffee maker.

Studio Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Mobility, Accessible Tub)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Studio Suite, 2 Double Beds, Accessible (Mobility, Accessible Tub)

A compact kitchen with a refrigerator, microwave, sink, and a coffee maker.

Studio Suite, 2 Double Beds, Accessible (Mobility, Accessible Tub)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Suite, 1 Bedroom, Accessible (Mobility, Accessible Tub)

A compact kitchen with a refrigerator, microwave, sink, and a coffee maker.

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Accessible (Mobility, Accessible Tub)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Merrillville

Located in Merrillville, Candlewood Suites Merrillville by IHG is in a shopping district, a 2-minute drive from Westfield Southlake Mall and 5 minutes from Albanese Candy Factory Store. .This hotel is 12.1 mi (19.4 km) from Indiana Dunes National Park and 14.2 mi (22.8 km) from Lake Michigan.

What's nearby

  • Westfield Southlake Mall - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Albanese Candy Factory Store - 7 min drive - 3.5 miles
  • Indiana Dunes National Park - 15 min drive - 15.6 miles
  • Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana - 16 min drive - 16.3 miles
  • University of Chicago - 46 min drive - 40.5 miles

Getting around

  • Gary Metro Center - 18 min drive
  • Chicago O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) - 74 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Portillo's Hot Dogs - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Auntie Anne's - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Olive Garden - ‬16 min walk

About this property

Candlewood Suites Merrillville by IHG

Candlewood Suites Merrillville by IHG offers 77 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. 42-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Kitchens offer refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Merrillville hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices). Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided weekly.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.

Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility.

Make yourself at home in one of the 77 guestrooms, featuring kitchens with refrigerators and stovetops. 42-inch flat-screen televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a fitness center, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and a television in a common area. This hotel also features a picnic area, barbecue grills, and a vending machine.
Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli serving guests of Candlewood Suites Merrillville by IHG.
Featured amenities include a business center, express check-out, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Free self parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Books
  • Gym
  • TV in common areas
  • Video library

Family friendly

  • Children's games
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (weekly)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Business center
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lever door handles
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 3 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Freezer
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 75 per pet, per stay (maximum USD 150 per stay), plus a deposit of USD 100.00 per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Up to 80 lbs per pet
Pets cannot be left unattended
An off-leash area is available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 17 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Discover
  • JCB International
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet deposit: USD 100.00 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 75 per pet, per stay (maximum USD 150 per stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)

We should mention

Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Candlewood Suites Hotel Merrillville
Candlewood Suites Merrillville
Candlewood Suites Merrillville Hotel
Candlewood Suites Merrillvill

Candlewood Suites Merrillville by IHG Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 199 out of 436 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 99 out of 436 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 61 out of 436 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 30 out of 436 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 47 out of 436 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The desk clerk was friendly and helpful. This was a good place for a night stay on way to Chicago.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love this hotel. It really helped. Me while I looked for another place
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Nice hotel no breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room size & having a kitchen was fantastic. The only drawback was we had 3 people & the room was listed as having a pull out couch & it did not. The bed was TINY, even for 2 people.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in, great location, great amenities.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room. Friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The place and rooms are always clean. Staff is very friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
SHORT STAY
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed my stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Would stay again

The stay was very nice rooms were clean and beds very comfortable and the staff was very friendly and helpful with all our questions
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My stay was very enjoyable.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We stayed for 3 days and everything was clean and comfortable. We really liked the complimentary coffee.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Easy access and good value
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Instate getaway

The room was perfect for our instate getaway!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Easy check in, friendly staff, clean room
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nothing interesting you do not have contrumentary breakfast at this hotel toilet seat was loose shower half worked not a good place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Will choose this place every time
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good area
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beds were comfortable and staff were very helpful. Kitchenette was perk for our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
High quality efficient accommodations
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was really clean & spacious.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I like the place.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Merrillville

It was good. Convenient for a quick stay. Lots of options on food choices too.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was wonderful! The hotel was very clean inside and out , room was clean smell clean quiet I would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023