In Merrillville, FairBridge Inn Express offers a convenient stay with laundry facilities and in-room WiFi. Enjoy the peace of mind that comes with 24-hour front desk support and helpful staff who have impressed past guests.
Portage - Ogden Dunes Train to Chicago - 22 min drive
Hammond-Whiting Station - 33 min drive
Restaurants
Portillo's Hot Dogs - 4 min drive
McDonald's - 16 min walk
Culver's - 14 min walk
Olive Garden - 14 min walk
Sofia’s House of Panckes - 7 min walk
About this property
FairBridge Inn Express Merrillville
Enjoy your visit to Merrillville with a stay at FairBridge Inn Express Merrillville. Guests will have free perks like WiFi and self parking. The helpful staff and overall property condition get good marks from fellow travelers.
At a glance
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Hotel size
110 rooms
Arranged over 1 level
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 4 AM
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out time is 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 21
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Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking
Onsite parking available only on request
Free onsite self parking
Property amenities
Food and drink
Room service (limited hours)
Services
24-hour front desk
Laundry facilities
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
No elevator (single level property)
Room amenities
Be entertained
Television
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning and heating
Sleep well
Free crib/infant bed
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Shower/tub combination
Free toiletries
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Free local calls
Food and drink
Refrigerator
Microwave
More
Daily housekeeping
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Access via exterior corridors
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of USD 15 (subject to availability)
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for USD 5.0 per night
Parking
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
Policies
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
Also known as
Americas Best Value Inn Motel Merrillville
Americas Best Value Inn Merrillville
FairBridge Inn Express Merrillville Motel
FairBridge Inn Express Merrillville Merrillville
FairBridge Inn Express Merrillville Motel Merrillville
Frequently asked questions
Does FairBridge Inn Express Merrillville offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, FairBridge Inn Express Merrillville does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at FairBridge Inn Express Merrillville?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at FairBridge Inn Express Merrillville?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at FairBridge Inn Express Merrillville?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 4 AM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of USD 15 (subject to availability).
Is there an onsite casino at FairBridge Inn Express Merrillville?
No, this motel doesn't have a casino, but Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana (18-min drive) is nearby.
What's the area around FairBridge Inn Express Merrillville like?
FairBridge Inn Express Merrillville is located a short 12-minute walk from Westfield Southlake Mall.
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FairBridge Inn Express Merrillville Reviews
Reviews
6.6
Good
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6.2/10
Cleanliness
7.2/10
Staff & service
5.8/10
Amenities
5.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
6.2/10
Eco-friendliness
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8/10 Very good
Jul 30, 2025
Convenient option for the south Chicago area
Very old hotel, but it's ok. The room is spacious and clean, has microwave and fridge, the parking close to the room
Alexander
Alexander, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 25, 2025
Nice room at a nice price!
Sylvia
Sylvia, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
Sep 3, 2025
Towels should be removed from service
Towels provided looked like they were cleaning rags. Looking just like towels used to detail a car.
Kimberly
Kimberly, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 19, 2025
Best price nice room
Brian
Brian, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
Aug 20, 2025
Disgusting
This hotel was musty and dirty. We were propositioned by a man in the parking lot. Never again!!!
Quinten
Quinten, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
Aug 26, 2025
Just not clean
Bathroom was very dirty. They still had used soap on the sink and tub
Isaiah
Isaiah, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 22, 2025
They always keep it clean and cheap
William
William, 1-night trip
4/10 Fair
Sep 1, 2025
Sink was not draining, dusty, bathroom tub not clean
Ike
Ike, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
May 11, 2025
Older property but great for budget minded travelers who do not need anything fancy, especially for the construction group. Staff is very friendly and helpful. Stayed almost 3 weeks while on project and multiple restaurants within walking or short drive. Stayed at other low budget places in area and this has been the best one.
Ben
Ben, 6-night trip
2/10 Poor
Aug 14, 2025
It was nasty like unbelievable nasty the people was outside loud music smoking and drinking talking loud all night I left 11:40pm I couldn’t believe the nasty
Ernestine
Ernestine, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
Aug 28, 2025
Since the begining i was complaining about bed bugs and they moved me around to other rooms but the situation continued..Horrible experience
Emmanuelle
Emmanuelle, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 4, 2025
Nice
Marilyn
Marilyn, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Apr 29, 2025
Older complex and it shows, besides that great place for budget minded people with no expectations. Staff very friendly. For traveling construction people like myself, very budget friendly motel in a great location.
Ben
Ben, 6-night trip
4/10 Fair
Aug 17, 2025
You get what you pay for apparently.
Bed was lumpy and WiFi never worked. The Front desk gentleman tried to dismiss my checkout procedure without returning my cash deposit. Had the audacity to ask if I cleaned the room first before checking out the morning of 8/17. Other occupants were extremely loud, arguing, etc. towels had yellow stains on them, tub was disgusting.
Lennie
Lennie, 2-night trip
4/10 Fair
Aug 29, 2025
Cheap but gross
The room was disgusting. Burn holes in sheets and comforters. Bath tub so gross i would not take a shower. The rooms do not look anything like the pictures. Towels super old. Floor had some things on it so not sure if it was even vacuumed. Slept with the light on since i was not sure what bugs would come out in the dark. Pillows were flat. Vanity was painted boards not even a vanity.
Wendy
Wendy, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 28, 2025
Good
Glitteri
Glitteri, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 22, 2025
Good
Glitteri
Glitteri, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 21, 2025
Good
Glitteri
Glitteri, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Apr 20, 2025
It was warm
Jessica
Jessica, 1-night trip
4/10 Fair
Apr 29, 2025
Thanks
James
James, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 17, 2025
Convenient
Super convenient. Very inexpensive. Nice bed. Everything in bathroom worked. I liked it.
Dean
Dean, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 14, 2025
Ok stay
Leslie A
Leslie A, 2-night trip
2/10 Poor
Jul 4, 2025
Never Again!
If I could give zero stars then I would. It was so disgusting, nasty and filthy in there. It was so bad and stinky that we chose to sleep in our car outside of the room. My kids were horrified, I was highly disappointed and disgusted. The only good thing was the friendly staff. Everything else was trash. It smelled so bad in there like dogs, pee, and trash.
Shuntale
Shuntale, 1-night trip
4/10 Fair
May 22, 2025
Becarefull
There's a lot of police activitie all weekend the police where there Saturday there where 6 police cars an ambulance Sunday the police had to remove a man from his room
Carl
Carl, 3-night trip
4/10 Fair
Jul 29, 2025
Not worth the discount
Although the front desk clerk was nice, the rest was pretty disgusting. We walked in to an old and very hot lobby with a broken ice machine. There were a lot of people outside milling around even though it was around 90°. The room smelled bad and it was supposed to be non-smoking. There were bugs on the floor, the pillows were very thin, and the air conditioner made noise like a washer spinning on and off all night. The only reason we stayed there is because there were other reviews that gave this place a 10. We suspect those were fake because there's no way this would be given a 10 in any stretch of the imagination. Pay the extra and stay somewhere else.