Name: Motel 6 Merrillville, In
Address: 8290 Louisiana St, Merrillville, 46410, US

8/10

Excellent

04 Aug 2026

Thomas

Most of the staff was extremely nice one person Everytime I go down seems to treat me extremely rude .

4/10

Poor

03 Aug 2026

Susan

Wasn't handicapped accessible. No microwave or coffee pot in room. Bed's and pillows were to hard. Lot of dust on fridge. Hasn't been dusted..
My sister in law and I both are on Walker's and we had to walk through the grass just to get to our rooms. Wasn't happy with the stay

4/10

Poor

02 Aug 2026

Reinaldo

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I was extremely disappointed with the cleanliness and overall maintenance of this hotel room. From the moment I arrived, it was clear the room had not been properly maintained. The walls had multiple black scuff marks, there was visible rust around the sink drain, and the toilet seat had what appeared to be burn marks or permanent damage. The caulking around the toilet was poorly done, several floor and baseboard tiles were cracked or broken, and there were stains and rust around the bathroom door hinges and trim, making the room feel neglected. To make matters worse, I found human hair on the towels, which made me uncomfortable enough that I used my own blanket instead of the bed linens. Even if the room had been cleaned, the amount of deferred maintenance made it feel dirty and uninviting. This was one of the most poorly maintained hotel rooms I’ve stayed in, and it did not meet the standard I expected. I would not stay here again unless significant repairs, better housekeeping, and more attention to detail are made before renting rooms to guests.

2/10

Poor

02 Aug 2026

Kaliyah

This hotel was was not good the hotel was nasty and the light would not turn on the tub was dirty and the towel the employees were rude, bed sheets was dirty to overall I don’t not recommend this hotel.

2/10

Poor

30 Jul 2026

Gregory

Walked in and couldn’t believe how dirty the room was immediately walked out and left found a different hotel to stay at

4/10

Poor

29 Jul 2026

Elisabeth

Very disappointing motel. It was hard to even find the entrance to the building. Had to pay 60.00 in cash for a deposit to get the room key. Everything was dilapidated not in good condition.

2/10

Poor

27 Jul 2026

Laura

Gave me a room that was all ready occupied. The staff wasn't even aware of this. The whole place smelled awful, stale smoke & weed odors, musty smell & pet odors in hallways. Ants & roaches all over. Didn't stay, got complete refund. Don't be fooled by the pictures of the rooms, looks nothing like them in any way, shape or form.

6/10

Pleasant

27 Jul 2026

Jeremy

Room was updated and served its purpose well for an overnight stay. The $60 cash deposit upon arrival, needs to be stated in the reservation. A sign by the front desk does not cut it for an online reservation. I have not used a cash deposit at a hotel in over 10 years, only credit. Sounds like the owners are too cheap to adhere to industry standards. Luckily I had some cash on me, I would not have paid a ATM for this.

4/10

Poor

26 Jul 2026

khalid

People who think there's wifi here, eventhough it is wifi it doesn't work, Don't get fooled

6/10

Pleasant

25 Jul 2026

Sandra

Motel seemed clean. Our first room lock on door was broke reported to front desk and they gave us a new room. The new room air conditioner did not run good just giving air not cold air. Bathroom had 2 lights but won was out by the shower. Bath tub paint was peeling you would not want to bath a kid in it.

2/10

Poor

25 Jul 2026

Maaz hashmi

The worst experience ever

2/10

Poor

21 Jul 2026

Germain

Only cash deposit and i didnt receive the room i booked

Self

2/10

Poor

21 Jul 2026

Eric Charles

When we checked in, person, the desk was very rude. He told me that I would need to pay a $60 deposit before I could get my room. He didn’t say please or thank you. He treated me like I was a gangster.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jul 2026

Janice

Staff was very pleasant, very attentive to the the guest.

Friends_and_family Family

2/10

Poor

18 Jul 2026

Dhanunjaya

No star don’t stay waste your money

Partner

2/10

Poor

13 Jul 2026

Leonardo

Our experience here was very disappointing. We arrived around 8:30 p.m. to check in for our weekend trip, but our room was still being cleaned, which was surprising.

The housekeeping staff consisted of one woman and a young couple who were arguing and using profanity with each other while cleaning. It created a very uncomfortable atmosphere from the moment we arrived. We didn't say anything, but after they noticed our reaction, it felt like they began talking about my wife and me, which made the situation even more awkward.

We were also asked to pay a $60 cash deposit at check-in, which we found unusual and were not expecting.

We decided to cancel our reservation before even entering the room because we no longer felt comfortable staying there. Based on our experience, I cannot recommend this place.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

09 Jul 2026

Michael

Room was decent, but the hallways were not. Also, there is a $60 cash deposit even when prebooked and prepared.

Self

4/10

Poor

08 Jul 2026

Amanda

It smelled like mildew and was not pleasant

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

08 Jul 2026

Kimberly

I liked the staff. The breakfast should have had meat and the pool should have been working. The staff and management was excellent. I will be staying there again.

Business Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

06 Jul 2026

Jorge

Segura

Business

4/10

Poor

05 Jul 2026

Melissa

Room was ghetto shower hardly had water the toilet leaked shower curtain didn't close, room felt damp, towls smelled weird

Friends_and_family Family

4/10

Poor

03 Jul 2026

John

This is a poorly refreshed Motel 6. I was surprised with a cash demand for deposit. The rooms I purchased were not the rooms they gave me. The bed was good. Except for the bed bugs.

Business

2/10

Poor

02 Jul 2026

Cheri

When I first checked in to the Motel 6 Merrillville, Indiana on 6/17/2026, I knew it was a 2 star hotel. And honestly, I was ok with somused the password on the bottom of the inside keycard holder and the tablet would say, \"Connected, but without internet.\"
Now, in my experience, whenever I have seen this error message on a device sharingIf I attempted to use the phone to make a local call, all that I would hear was a busy tone, every time. I stopped trying to use the hotel room phone and just used my cell for my calls. just turned on my mobile Hotspot and my 8 year old used that instead. Until I received a message I had exceeded my hotspot allocated data. Then, I had to let him use my tablet, which normally would not be an issue.
HOWEVER, after paying for my second iternary

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jul 2026

Fred

It is a good place

Self

2/10

Poor

29 Jun 2026

Cheri

I had reserved multiple reservations for Motel 6 Merrillville Indiana. The first week was June 17-June 24, 2026. There was not any Wifi or local phone access, but I didn't complain. However, for my second reservation for June 24-July 1 2026, right after I paid for the whole week, the television stopped working. I asked the staff who said I had to speak to the manager. I spoke with the manager the next day and she claimed, \"The storm knocked out he cable and everyone in the area is without cable.\" However, the cable went out prior to the storm. In addition, I called the Super 8 next door to the Motel 6 and there cable is working without any issues. I have video recorded the television showing all the channels with the message, \"Weak or No signal,\" displayed on each channel, as well as recorded each discussion with each staff member, as well as recorded the phone call with Super 8. It is now Monday June 29, 2026 at 00:50 hours and still I am without GUARANTEED AMENITIES. I called Expedia who claimed because I paid cash at check in Motel 6 has to issue refund, yet, my reservation was through Expedia. I paid for my room to be clean and with all GUARANTEED AMENITIES and I have been without those GUARANTEED AMENITIES since check in. Thank you

Family_with_children

2/10

Poor

26 Jun 2026

Arturo

No rooms available

6/10

Pleasant

26 Jun 2026

Ashley

This is a decent place to stay.

Family_with_children

4/10

Poor

26 Jun 2026

Rebecca

Was looking for an inexpensive last minute stay, was surprised at the front desk that a $60 CASH deposit was required. This was not ideal. There was peeling paint in the tub and unsecured doors throughout the building. Not an ideal place to stay, especially with so many other options in the area

Partner

2/10

Poor

23 Jun 2026

Ebony

Don’t go terrible and WiFi doesn’t even work or the tv

2/10

Poor

21 Jun 2026

Jose

There over booked lots of people and bad customer service.

4/10

Poor

21 Jun 2026

Susan

The front desk required a $60 cash deposit upon check-in. The room was in terrible condition and process to check-out and get the $60 cash deposit returned was long and poorly handled.

Friends

8/10

Excellent

17 Jun 2026

Tim

Rooms were clean. Some of the staff were ok some need more people skills. Parking was easy.

Self

2/10

Poor

17 Jun 2026

Dana

Very dirty, peeling paint, large hole in bathroom wall, toilet didn't flush, sheets were stained, I couldn't get into my room due to the door being damaged, the pool was closed, I had to pay $60 up front in cash for a deposit on top of the room rate - had to use their ATM for the cash and was charged $3.75. I did get the $60 back when I checked out but I will never stay here again.

2/10

Poor

16 Jun 2026

Joey

Terrible

Family_with_children

4/10

Poor

14 Jun 2026

Blane

Room felt wet and sticky and just in poor condition all together

Self

6/10

Pleasant

14 Jun 2026

Serge

Not the greatest

Self

4/10

Poor

13 Jun 2026

Marcus

Spent a week here room card always deactivated and would never give me a replacement

8/10

Excellent

07 Jun 2026

Catherine

Good beds

2/10

Poor

07 Jun 2026

James

I had to put up a $60 CASH deposit before checking in. They had a ATM machine which charged me $3.50 to get the $60. Many people travel with little cash as we rely on our plastic which is lower risk. This was appalling!!

Self

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jun 2026

Zhengqing

It is good.

Friends_and_family Family

2/10

Poor

04 Jun 2026

Susie

They had Roaches!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

22 May 2026

Bibek

The place is okay for staying, especially for families, but the bathrooms did not feel very professional or well-maintained. The breakfast could also be much better. I waited a long time for my refundable security deposit, and I still have not received it, which was disappointing. Parking is good, but the outdoor stairway areas were not very clean. Overall, the stay was okay, but there are definitely areas that need improvement.

Self

4/10

Poor

21 May 2026

Izabella

Staff was friendly. Room was dirty, microwave barely worked, bathtub was falling apart

Self

8/10

Excellent

19 May 2026

Jerrica

Excellent value for that prices we were quite impressed. Only thing that still needs updating in the bathtub. The paint was chipping and flaking off heavily in the tub. The rest of the room was fantastic and totally comfortable.

Pet

2/10

Poor

18 May 2026

Cody

Terrible service all the way around! Close this dump

Self

2/10

Poor

16 May 2026

Muhammad

Terrible experience with the staff and the manager . Tv was not working . Smell coming from AC.
They just take signature on the paper so that u will forget the checkout time without giving u a fair warning or send someone that there will be late fee . They just kept the whole deposit .This is ridiculous i was suppose to checkout at 11 . I forgot and checking out at 12 and now they are keeping my whole deposit which freaking half of the amount of my reservation . Shame on the owners and Management . We insist to take late checkout fee however they kept the whole deposit .

Friends

4/10

Poor

16 May 2026

Jennifer

Pimple patches stuck to the floor, tables/drawers dusty, first room then toilet didn’t work. No hair dryer for guests. You have to put a $60 cash deposit down and then get back when checkout which makes it take longer. Do not recommend

Friends_and_family Family

2/10

Poor

14 May 2026

Marsha

Their were needles in the room did not see it until I was stuck in the finger with one went to the hospital had to get a tetanus shot, bloodwork just to make sure that I was OK came back. Tried talking to management management never called me back every time I called the front desk. No one knew how to get in touch with management. I kept leaving my number and still to this moment, I still have yet to talk to management. I am back home. I have seen my own primary care. Doctor had lab work re-ran still waiting on my management of this hotel to reach out and at least acknowledge what happened over the weekend. I will no longer be using this hotel ever again. This used to be my go to hotel when I was in Merriville, but it is no longer I will be filing charges against them

Friends_and_family Family

2/10

Poor

12 May 2026

Wanda

Ceiling falling apart, shower head holding together by a bag popped off almost hit me

Friends_and_family Friends

2/10

Poor

10 May 2026

Shuni

The linen wasnt clean. Ive seen gas stations with cleaner rest (bath) rooms.

Partner

2/10

Poor

04 May 2026

Warren

When we got to the hotel it was a $60 cash deposit that was not on the website which was okay but it was a couple in front of me that couldn't pay the $60 and they still let them stay but they made me pay then the receptionist had no good customer service skills she was mean and nasty and the room had chip paint stuff peeling off the walls no ice maker it was just a bad experience

Self

4/10

Poor

22 Apr 2026

Luis

Be prepared to give a 60$ cash deposit per room

4/10

Poor

08 Apr 2026

Crystel

The room smelled when I arrived found out heat and AC didn't work had toliet issues it had to be plunged several times. When you say on toliet it moved off the floor. Fridge was not cleaned properly. Blankets were not cleaned. Found a crack pipe in the grass outside on of the exit doors. My dogs got out the hotel room somehow and couldn't get help from front desk to ask them anything about what happened waited at desk for several minutes with no help. I do realize this is a budget hotel option but we as guests still deserve the best stay. We believe someone tried to enter our room while we were for for a few and let the dogs out our Labrador Retriever suffered injuries to his front paws and my 200lb English Mastiff was found outside in the cold this was devastating for me and my boys to come back to our Labrador is still recovering from his injury and unable to walk currently

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

02 Apr 2026

Lamar

I've been here quite a few times before the first one we had had ants up in room. But lady was so nice to us and got us a better room. The ladies at the front desk are super good.

Family_with_children

2/10

Poor

28 Mar 2026

Malaysia

The front desk was nice during check in , but when it was time to check out and get my $60 deposit back I was told I smoked in the room when I have a vehicle and smoked in my car , I was never told second hand smoke counted but will NEVER stay here again just due to the front desk was disrespectful and caused me to get out of character!! I wasn’t mad about the deposit I was mad because the front desk told me I did something I know I didn’t do and there’s glass in the parking lot overall I just slept here because I had to rest and was leaving early morning .

Partner

2/10

Poor

28 Mar 2026

Keon

Had roaches, bathroom condition was horrible, trash around the building heater smelled burnt out

Partner

2/10

Poor

14 Mar 2026

Carmen

It was horrible, the rooms were dirty, bathroom was dirty, water from both shower and faucet was not functioning properly. The toilet and tub as well as the shower curtain were filthy. I had to book two rooms due to 2 adults, twins and a 12 year old. The two adults had to help the babies…I was not satisfied with this hotel. The security doors were not locked.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

13 Mar 2026

Hitesh Sudhirchandra

Everything was good but however had trouble with my key card many times. Although the receptionist were really helping but thought it's important to share.

Self

6/10

Pleasant

02 Mar 2026

Donminique

Coo

2/10

Poor

01 Mar 2026

Mary

Room wasn’t able to stay in no hot water or anything room was nasty dirty and bad smell

8/10

Excellent

08 Feb 2026

Eric

Hotel was decent they had a hot water issue that fortunately didn't affect my room but the hotel door and the bathtub had paint damage on them which didn't look too good but overall stay was good

Business_and_leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

01 Feb 2026

Ikechukwu

Staff and clean room

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

01 Feb 2026

Ikechukwu

Staff and clean room

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

01 Feb 2026

Ikechukwu

Staff and clean room

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

01 Feb 2026

Ikechukwu

Staff and clean room

Business Self

4/10

Poor

28 Jan 2026

Andrea

The first words the desk guy said to me were \"We can't guarantee there will be hot water, and if you want a refund you'll have to take it up with Expedia.\" Room was dirty with cockroaches and holes in the walls. Do yourself a favor and spend a few extra dollars to stay somewhere better. Plus side is that our dog stayed for free and the bed was comfortable.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jan 2026

Kathrine

Nice

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jan 2026

Ikechukwu

Staff and clean room

Business

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jan 2026

Ikechukwu

Staff and clean room

Business

6/10

Pleasant

21 Jan 2026

pistapoe

Staff very rude housekeepers were very rude and disrespectful not friendly 😤 management sucks👎

2/10

Poor

20 Jan 2026

Cherie

When I tried to check-in, they told me its no hot water. Then they demanded $50 CASH ONLY for incidentals. I left

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jan 2026

Ikechukwu

Staff and clean room

Business

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jan 2026

Ikechukwu

Staff and clean room

Business

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jan 2026

Ikechukwu

Staff and clean room

Business

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jan 2026

Ikechukwu

Staff and clean room

Business

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jan 2026

Ikechukwu

Staff and clean room

Business

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jan 2026

Ikechukwu

Staff and clean room

Business

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jan 2026

Ikechukwu

Staff and clean room

Business

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jan 2026

Ikechukwu

Staff and clean room

Business

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jan 2026

Ikechukwu

Staff and clean room

Business

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jan 2026

Ikechukwu

Staff and clean room

Business

2/10

Poor

16 Jan 2026

William

There was no hot water. I arrived after midnight and was only there for a few hours of sleep, so I requested and accepted $10 off the price.

10/10

Exceptional

31 Dec 2025

Benjamin

Clean room great staff will stay again thanks.

Self

2/10

Poor

28 Dec 2025

Kamil

They have a $60 cash only deposit that I was not told about before hand. At 1am in was running around trying to find a ATM in a dangerous area.

Leisure Self

2/10

Poor

13 Dec 2025

Marla

The room was nasty the towels were dirty I never seen a hotel room without a phone this place needs to be closed down!!!!!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Dec 2025

John

What stood out is that the next Morning my Car Battery was Dead and The Maintenance Guy Helped me with A Jumpstart and Great Hospitality was from everyone that works there that I had an interaction with !!! Definitely will recommend and Stay Again

Business

6/10

Pleasant

09 Dec 2025

Earley M

It was okay

Friends_and_family Family

4/10

Poor

08 Dec 2025

gardell

Door would close . Police beating on doors all night . Loud people in hall way an horrible pee smell .

Partner

2/10

Poor

06 Dec 2025

carin

I check in. The staff lady says give me 60.00 cash deposit-you get it back when u check out. Then she said \"by the way the police r on there way kicking out a person\". 3 hours later the police show back up pounding on doors looking for a guy that had a plastic bag over his head. Then at 7am i open my door and towels, mops all over the hallway. It smelt gross! I did get my 60 bucks back but this place horrible and not safe!!!

Business Self

2/10

Poor

03 Dec 2025

Donald

Upon checking in was told i needed to provide $60 cash security deposit, surprise! Luckily I had cash on me.

In room there was a shelf sitting on top a cabinet that was obviously ripped from the wall above the sink.

Water damage to the wall near the tub and paint drops on floor and tub. Tub surround had many gaps and broken selant. Tub faucet dripped constantly but didn't disturb my sleep. Went to take a shower in the morning but was unable to as the shower head was nearly completely clogged, only a dribble of water came out. All the front desk said was sorry about that. Figured a discount or refund would be in oreder but no.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

03 Dec 2025

Brendon

Lady up front was really nice.

2/10

Poor

29 Nov 2025

emma

Dirty rooms, room locks doesn’t work, unfriendly staff

6/10

Pleasant

23 Nov 2025

Michael

Motel charged $60 for potential damage at check in. It had to be cash. No credit card was acceptable. The heat did not work. The door handle at the entrance door didn’t work correctly. There was a hole in a wall. All problems were reported to the office manager. Room was clean, bed was comfortable. Shower head was clogged.

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

20 Nov 2025

Kenneth

The dog smell on the second floor is overwhelming! People with large animals should be designated to the rear corridors

4/10

Poor

18 Nov 2025

tony

Paint peeling off in the bathtub, baseboards coming off the wall. Hallway carpets smell and all stained. Bugs in the light covers. Toilet needed to be plunged after each use, good thing one was left. Was not informed about the $60 cash deposit.

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

17 Nov 2025

Mikah

It was ok the staff were nice .

Business_and_leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

17 Nov 2025

Nikeyla

Clean room and sheets