The city of East Chicago is in northwestern Indiana, just 24 miles southeast of the more-famous Chicago, and minutes from Gary, Ind., and its international airport. The city was incorporated in 1893 as a railroad and steel town, and was one of the northwest Indiana region’s first industrial cities, according to eastchicago.com. East Chicago is important to northwest Indiana because of its access to Lake Michigan and its close proximity to downtown Chicago, the web site says. For those visiting the city, there will be plenty of options when it comes to hotels.
The Quality Inn is 3 miles outside of East Chicago and offers a free shuttle to casinos in the area. Rooms here offer free wireless high-speed Internet access, weekday newspaper delivery and pets are allowed for a small fee. The hotel features free continental breakfast and has meeting rooms that can accommodate up to 200 people. Restaurants within a mile of the hotel include KFC, Johnel’s Restaurant, Arby’s, Aurelio’s Pizza, Cavalier Inn, Pizza Man’s Pizzeria and Dari Topper. The hotel is 10 miles from the Museum of Science and Industry, 13 miles from Soldier Field, and 5 miles from the Majestic Star Casino.
Quality Inn
4000 South Calumet Ave.
Hammond, IN 46320
219-931-0900
qualityinn.com
The Ramada Conference Center of Hammond is 3 miles from East Chicago and is located just off Interstate 90. The hotel is home of the Dynasty Conference Center, with 14,000 square feet of meeting space. Rooms here offer microwaves and refrigerators and some rooms have whirlpools. The hotel features a pool, complimentary local shuttle service and free outdoor parking, including large vehicle parking. Pets are not allowed at this property. Restaurants within a mile of the hotel include McDonald’s, Subway, Taco Bell, White Castle, Cavalier Inn, El Taco Real, Hong Kong Kitchen and Bob’s Shrimp. The hotel is two miles from Burnham Woods Park, seven miles from Harborside International Golf Center and 10 miles from Chicago State University.
Ramada Conference Center of Hammond
4141 S. Calumet Ave.
Hammond, IN 46320
219-933-0500
ramada.com
The Ameristar Casino Hotel East Chicago – Hammond is slightly more than a mile from downtown East Chicago and is directly beside Gary Airport. This property is home to a 56,000-square-foot casino with a variety of slots and table games. The hotel features a 24-hour fitness center, a gift shop, dry cleaning services and complimentary valet parking. Restaurants within a mile of the hotel include Sbarro, Sails Deli, White Castle, El Ranchero, El Michoacano, Vallarta Restaurant and Broadway Shrimp.
Ameristar Casino Hotel East Chicago - Hammond
777 Ameristar Blvd.
East Chicago, IN 46312
219-378-3000
ameristar.com
