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Clarion Inn

Property class: 2.5
Enjoy the indoor pool at this Merrillville hotel

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A spacious lobby with a high wooden ceiling, a staircase, and a seating area with a sofa and coffee table.
An indoor swimming pool with a stone border, wooden walls, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.
A modern kitchen with a bar area, wooden ceiling beams, and a tiled backsplash.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a painting on the wall.
A spacious lobby with a stone fireplace, comfortable seating, and a patterned carpet.

Reviews

5.2 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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7850 Rhode Island St, Merrillville, IN, 46410
  • Place, Westfield Southlake Mall
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Team Combat LIVE
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Albanese Candy Factory Store
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Chicago, IL (MDW-Midway Intl.)
    ‪59 min drive‬

Room options

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

2 Double Beds, Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

Mobility Accessible Room with 1 King Bed and Bathtub with Grab Bars - Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

DOUBLE TWO DOUBLE BEDS

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

About the area

Merrillville

Near the airport.Within 3 miles (5 km) of this Merrillville hotel, you'll find Westfield Southlake Mall and Methodist Hospitals Diabetes. Pinnacle Hospital Crown Point and Turkey Creek Golf Course are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Westfield Southlake Mall - 1 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Team Combat LIVE - 5 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Turkey Creek Golf Course - 5 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Albanese Candy Factory Store - 6 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Crown Point Sports Complex - 9 min drive - 12.5 km

Getting around

  • Gary Metro Center - 15 min drive
  • Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Portillo's Hot Dogs - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Olive Garden - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Clarion Inn

Enjoy the indoor pool at this Merrillville hotel
Clarion Inn offers its guests an indoor pool and a fitness center. Public spaces have free WiFi. A 24-hour business center and a meeting room are available. Free breakfast is served daily. The business-friendly Clarion Inn also features a vending machine, a garden, and coffee/tea in a common area. Self parking is free.

This Merrillville hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 112 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Conference center
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Garden
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
Clarion Inn offers 112 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Beds feature premium bedding. 40-inch LED televisions come with premium satellite channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

This Merrillville hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. 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. In-room massages and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Children's games
  • In-room microwave
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Travel crib

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Basketball
  • Designer stores
  • Gym
  • Indoor pool
  • Shopping mall
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible bathtub
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Doorbell and phone notification
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Lever door handles
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Pool access ramp on site
  • Portable bathtub seat
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LED TV with premium satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee for check-in between noon and 6:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
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

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday:
  • Bar/lounge
  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Sauna
  • Hot tub

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per day.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 10.0 per day.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 75.00 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Late check-in fee for check-in between noon and 6:00 PM
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 10.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a security system
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, and Carte Blanche. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a security system in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

Property is also known as

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Clarion Inn Merrillville
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Frequently asked questions

How close is Clarion Inn to the airport?

Clarion Inn is 48.7 mi (64-min drive) away from the Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Clarion Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Clarion Inn.

How close is Clarion Inn to the beach?

This hotel is 10.8 mi (19-min drive) from Big Bass Beach and 12.9 mi (26-min drive) from Ceadar Lake Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Clarion Inn offer free breakfast?

Clarion Inn offers free continental breakfast every day from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Clarion Inn?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana (17-min drive) and Majestic Star Casino (24-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Clarion Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Clarion Inn?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Clarion Inn have a pool?

Clarion Inn features an indoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

Does Clarion Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Clarion Inn to downtown Merrillville?

Clarion Inn is 0.7 mi away from Merrillville.

Clarion Inn Reviews

Reviews

5.2
Rating 10 - Excellent. 170 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 153 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 130 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 156 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 392 out of 1001 reviews

5.2/10

Cleanliness

6.2/10

Staff & service

4.2/10

Amenities

4.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sierra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was clean and very peaceful
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ashaya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quick service, clean room with nice view of river very affordable will return!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Thalia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
It was a good stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Yvette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They are fixing up the hotel so there was construction outside but staying there was cool I have 0 complaints the staff was very nice and helpful to me
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Construction going on to repair, but hotel was fi e
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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2/10 Terrible

penny

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was terrible bugs in room. They was remodeling. Breakfast was not as advertised. Overall horrible experience ending up leaving after first night
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Curtis

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Didn’t stay. Hotel was filthy.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Darrell

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

Good over night stay

Staff are always friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Justen

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No water pressure, room has a hot water line hanging out of the wall , right by the bed with a 4” drain line. Property was not well maintained. Had a bad odor. And the biggest thing no breakfast as advertised. Don’t waste your money staying. Spend the extra $30 somewhere else.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Michael

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast is worst, pool is freezing cold, phone not working, staff not available, enough parking space.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lydia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It was great very clean
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Maeisha

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Darrell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Off the main drag made it nice
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alfred

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great staff comfortable beds and very clean not to mention very affordable
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Darrell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The desk clerk is always friendly and helpful. There in process of remodeling but nice place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Justin

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not clean at all, smells terrible had to buy my own air freshener and candles. Got moved from 1 room to another because the tv didn’t work and the second room looked like the door lock was tampered with. Booked for 2 nights and the second day i was woken up out my sleep by an employee asking why haven’t i checked out yet and I still had an entire day left.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Wonderful staff Hotel in Reno stage but very comfortable clean and environment is wonderful
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Raul

Disliked: Cleanliness
The hotel seem to be going under some renovations… it was a mess. I really do not recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

NICK

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Zero lighting to find the location. Our Door lock did not lock. I was told breakfast was 6am-9 am. We went for breakfast and it was not available due to construction…. And no one was at the front desk.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Brad

Liked: Amenities
Pool need to be seperate from outside for inside pool to enjoy ,better breakfast options,elevator needs fixed,bar needs to be open,fire place going down stairs would be nice,but overall its nice here
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Victor

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

Fantastic stay!

It was well great stay with great staff very affordable for family. Thank you for the great time.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Caron

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

johanna

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was very nice and clean they acomodated our stay very well
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kristine

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beds were really comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Aimee

Very nice place
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025