Gary, Indiana, is actually a suburb of Chicago, Illinois, and lies only 25 miles from that city's downtown. Gary, which borders Lake Michigan, is home to many steel mills that played a large part in the steelmaking heyday of the United States. Suite hotels are located in the area near Gary.
The Hampton Inn and Suites in Munster, Indiana, is 12 miles from Gary. It has 91 rooms available, including standard rooms, deluxe rooms and suites, all of which come with one king bed or two queen beds. Amenities include alarm clocks, televisions with premium channels, work desks, hair dryers, coffee makers and high-speed Internet access. Suites provide additional room space as well as sofa beds and whirlpool bathtubs. The hotel also offers services such as complimentary beverage centers, a fitness center and an indoor swimming pool. No restaurant is on site, but the complimentary breakfast includes hot items or a grab-and-go breakfast bag for guests on the run. As of August 2010, room rates started at around $149 per night.
Hampton Inn and Suites
8936 Calumet Avenue
Munster, IN 46321
219-836-5555
hamptoninn.com
The Ameristar Casino Hotel is in East Chicago, approximately eight miles from Gary, Indiana. The hotel is also a full-service gaming casino that offers slot machines and table games. The hotel portion has 290 guest rooms, all of which have deep bathtubs and separate glass-enclosed showers. Suites include marble floors, oversize towels and high-thread-count sheets. Because the hotel is also a casino, it has multiple dining choices including five restaurants. As of August 2010, room rates started at $119 per night.
Ameristar Casino Hotel
777 Ameristar Boulevard
East Chicago, IN 46312
219-378-3000
ameristar.com
Fairfield Inn & Suites in Hammond is eight miles outside Gary, Indiana. The hotel has 94 guest rooms. Suites have separate sitting areas and kitchen items such as microwaves and coffee makers. All rooms include televisions with premium channels, private bathrooms, complimentary in-room high-speed Internet access and work areas. Hotel amenities include a free continental breakfast each morning of your stay, free parking, business center and an indoor pool. A Cracker Barrel restaurant is on site. As of August 2010, room rates for suites started at $159.95 per night.
Fairfield Inn & Suites
7720 Corinne Drive
Hammond, IN 46323
219-845-6950
marriott.com
