Studio 6 Merrillville IN

Besides having to wake up to the sounds of gunshots right outside my window at 1:30 a.m., inside of the room was nice and clean. The hallway smelled like the carpet was mildewed and looked like it should’ve been replaced a couple years ago.

The exterior locks operated by the card key are iniperable. Anybody can walk into the halls.

I left a review before about the service, condition, cleanliness and noise but here goes again. Ask for 2extra towels and the man would only give me one. Room was placed between two entrances doors and couldn’t get any sleep from the slamming on the doors. Hallway smell like pot. Strains on bed sheets. We checked out after one sleepless night there,which we booked for 2days. Got a room somewhere else and don’t get a refund for the night we don’t stay.

Room was clean and comfortable. Seemed newly remodeled. Great room for the price

Did a quick overnight stay on way to Chicago. I have stayed here before in the past and have not had any issues. It looks like a lot of renovations have taken place and the rooms have been updated. Good value for the price. The only thing I could be critical of is their dull choice of wall colors in the rooms (gray & white), but that's just a personal preference. Lots of nearby dining and shopping options.

I was greated when I arrived after 4 PM and was checked in promptly. I was given my key and the rules of no smoking and shown to my room. There was a strange odor in the hallway, I'm not sure what the smell was. It was a mix between marijuana and cleaning product. The room itself was very clean and nice. I didn't have any access to wifi and it didn't even offer as a choice on my device. The charging USB port on both sides of the bed also didn't work but the plugs did so it worked out. About 3:30AM I was awoke by yelling in the hallways and didnt get much sleep after that. I checked out a little before 6.

The shower curtain rod was not installed. It was just sitting on the sides of the shower. There was mold where it had been installed at one time. The tub drain was partially plugged. The dogs, yes more than one, kept barking anytime someone would walk in the hallway.

I should have known better then to book here. the images looked clean, but the place was disgusting. When checking in, the person at the desk stressed that smoking is highly prohibited but the room smelled really bad of smoke, and my clothes even smelled like smoke after leaving. Overall the place was very dingy and there where all sorts of questionable looking people hanging out in the stairwells (both of them). The place did not feel safe. There was dog feces all over the property, and the pool was closed (mid june) which was not a surprise.

I have seen the bad reviews, but you must use context. This is a low cost, no frills extended stay option for people like myself with few resources. If you come to Studio/Motel 6 with a good attitude, politeness to staff and felloe guests, gratitude for simple accomodations, and try to help keep the place clean it can be a great experience. If you pay for Motel 6 and demand the Ritz Carlton with a mint on the pillow and a bellhop,you are the problem, not the motel. Next time, try putting some love into your Motel 6 stay. Smile at the staff and make them feel appreciated. They are human beings doing an unappreciated underpaid job. If you are polite and smile. 8 times out of 10 people return the favor. I loved my stay at Studio 6 and hope to return! Thank you Prakesh, Janie, Eugene and Ramesh! You made me feel at home. ☺ ♥

The hotel was run down and dilapidated. The hallway light fixtures were dalling apart. The heater in my room didnt work and the temperature outside was below freezing. The staff was rude and even the checkout was miserable because the police were there back to back. I would not rebook at this place again.