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8.7

253 reviews

Comfort Inn Hammond I-94

7813 Indianapolis Blvd., Hammond, 46324, US

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8.7

253 reviews

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$95

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Pet Friendly

Indoor swimming pool

Free wifi

Air conditioning

Beach chairs/Loungers

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Fitness center

Comfort Inn Hammond I-94

Welcome to Comfort Inn Hammond I-94, a 2-star inn located in Hammond, Indiana. This cozy inn offers a great value for your stay with prices starting from $95 per night. The address of the inn is 7813 Indianapolis Boulevard, just 2.4 kilometers away from the city center.

With 253 reviews, Comfort Inn Hammond I-94 has earned a reputation for providing comfort and convenience to its guests. The inn offers a variety of amenities to enhance your stay, including a complimentary breakfast to start your day off right. You can also take advantage of the indoor swimming pool, fitness center, and business center during your stay. The inn is pet-friendly, so you can bring your furry friend along too.

The comfortable and well-equipped rooms at Comfort Inn Hammond I-94 are designed with your satisfaction in mind. The inn offers free WiFi, air conditioning, and a private bathroom with free toiletries. You'll also find amenities such as a refrigerator, microwave, and tea/coffee maker in your room for added convenience.

Book your stay at Comfort Inn Hammond I-94 and enjoy a comfortable and affordable experience in Hammond, Indiana.

After a day of exploring Hammond, Indiana, you can take a refreshing dip in our indoor swimming pool. This pool is perfect for all seasons and is heated for your comfort. Enjoy a relaxing swim or soak up the sun in the shallow end. Please note that the pool is for adults only, providing a tranquil environment for you to unwind.

At Comfort Inn Hammond I-94, we understand the importance of flexibility when it comes to payment options. We accept a variety of methods including Discover, Diners Club, Visa, Mastercard, JCB, American Express, and Carte Blanche. Unfortunately, we do not accept cash payments, ensuring a hassle-free experience for our guests.

Our well-appointed rooms at Comfort Inn Hammond I-94 offer all the comforts you need for a pleasant stay. Each room features free WiFi, air conditioning, and a private bathroom with complimentary toiletries. You'll also find convenient amenities such as a refrigerator, microwave, and tea/coffee maker. Our rooms are designed to provide you with the utmost comfort and convenience during your visit.

Choose Comfort Inn Hammond I-94 for your next trip to Hammond, Indiana, where you can relax in our indoor swimming pool and enjoy the convenience of flexible payment options. Our comfortable and well-equipped rooms ensure a pleasant stay, with all the amenities you need at your fingertips. Book your stay with us today and experience affordable comfort in the heart of Hammond.

Closest airports

Chicago Midway International Airport

20.4mi

Chicago O'Hare International Airport

35.9mi

South Bend International Airport

60.9mi

Most popular amenities

Pet Friendly

Indoor swimming pool

Free wifi

Air conditioning

Beach chairs/Loungers

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Fitness center

Elevator

Business center

Wheelchair accessible

Bathtub

Upper floors accessible by elevator

Free toiletries

Private Bathroom

Rooms

King Room - Non-Smoking

1 King Size Bed

355 sqft

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Microwave

Refrigerator

+

Experience utmost comfort in our spacious and stylish King Room, perfect for couples or small families. Unwind in the large bathtub, enjoy a hot cup of coffee with the in-room microwave and refrigerator, and rest easy on the luxurious king-size bed.

Standard King Room with Tub - Accessible/Non-Smoking

1 King Size Bed

355 sqft

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Microwave

Refrigerator

+

Experience the ultimate comfort in our spacious Standard King Room with Tub, specially designed for accessibility and non-smoking guests. Enjoy the convenience of a private bathroom, bathtub, and a range of modern amenities like a microwave and refrigerator. With 355 sqft of space, this room is perfect for 2 adults and 1 child, providing a relaxing stay for everyone.

King Room with Roll-In Shower - Mobility Accessible/Non Smoking

1 King Size Bed

355 sqft

Private Bathroom

Microwave

Refrigerator

Air conditioning

+

Experience the ultimate comfort in our spacious 355sqft King Room with Roll-In Shower. This mobility accessible, non-smoking room features a luxurious king-size bed, private bathroom, and a range of amenities including a microwave, refrigerator, and air conditioning. Perfect for adults and children, this room ensures a relaxing stay with all the necessary conveniences.

Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Non-Smoking

2 Queen Size Beds

355 sqft

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Microwave

Refrigerator

x4

+

x3

Welcome to our spacious Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Non-Smoking! This double room provides ample space with its 355 sqft, offering a comfortable stay for up to 4 adults and 3 children. Enjoy the convenience of your private bathroom with a bathtub, along with amenities such as a microwave, refrigerator, air conditioning, and more.

Guest reviews

8.7

253 reviews

From

$95

Categories of assessments

Cleanliness

9.1

Comfort

8.9

Location

8.6

Facilities

8.7

Staff

9.2

Value for money

8.3

WiFi quality

9.2

Breakfast

8.3

Featured reviews:

🇺🇸

Linda

10

November 2022

Great comfortable beds, very clean room, efficient amount of nice clean heavy towels. Again the food was delicious 😋 😍 and well stocked. Hot fresh coffee 24hrs. I missed breakfast 😩 on last day. But one of the service staff got me 2 cups of yogurt 😋 and front desk staffer got me a muffin and with my hot delicious coffee ☕️ 😋 😀 l was extremely happy. I am definitely looking forward to my next visit. Just curious if l 🤔 collect rewards when l go through booking.com?

🇺🇸

Raquelle

10

July 2022

Everything about the stay was amazing! The room was very clean! The bed and pillows were super comfortable! They had a microwave and fridge in room which is great for take out, ect. They also have an area right by check in where you can get drinks, snacks, and frozen/microwave items which is really convenient! The continental breakfast had so many items! Juice, coffee, milk, cereal, oatmeal, yogurt, fresh fruit, scrambled eggs, cheese omelets, sausage, muffins, waffles, and bagels! All the staff were super nice and helpful during our stay! I’m glad I found this hotel and will always stay here when coming to this area now! One of my favorite hotels by far!

🇺🇸

Crystl

10

August 2023

The staff was friendly and the room had been upgraded. The bed was comfy and the shower was great. I have no complaints. The property is in the process of being upgraded so the lobby and lower floor halls were torn apart, but it didn’t affect me. The rooms had a sound proof quality, so I didn’t hear there nearby highway or anyone walking around above me. I would definitely return.

Everything was good

🇺🇸

David

8.2

June 2023

property was well maintained and staff were really friendly

we had a change in our trip that we knew of when we checked in which would mean we’d check out a day early. I requested a change of checkout date on the Thursday prior, plenty of time that a cancellation would be allowed. the property declined the date change and we were stuck paying for the room an extra night that we didn’t need.

🇺🇸

Louis

9.1

May 2023

Simple continental breakfast was delicious and the cook took pride in the fact the guests were enjoying what she had made. The location is kind of tucked away, but it was just off the highway and easy enough to get to. Close to other shopping areas that made picking up needed items quickly a breeze. Having both a fridge and a microwave in the room was convenient.

Nothing in particular.

🇺🇸

David

8.2

July 2022

pet friendly

difficulty booking—not the fault of local staff, but the call center was not a good experience. I spent 25 minutes securing a reservation. There was lots of background noise from other agents talking with other customers. The person I spoke with did her best, but by the time the securing of the appointment took place, we lost one of the two rooms we were trying to book and had to go to a different motel for one of our family members.

🇺🇸

Stephanie

9.1

January 2023

I enjoyed the room. It was spacious and equipped with a microwave, refrigerator and coffee maker. I enjoyed the hot breakfast options (bacon, eggs, sausage, waffles).

I could hear noisy neighbors through the walls quite easily.

🇺🇸

Johnson

8.2

April 2022

The location is right off the interstate and the hotel bed is very comfortable as always. I appreciated the complementary breakfast especially because I had my children with me. The room is very spacious and had everything I needed.

I would have wanted the shower to be cleaned better but I always carry clorox wipes and cleaning products to double clean after the house keeping.

🇺🇸

Kierra

10

June 2023

I loved everything about this hotel. The staff was very friendly, the hotel was clean and the breakfast was great. Lovation is not far from mall and restaurants.

Everything was wonderful. There was not one thing that I didn't like.

🇺🇸

Robert

10

April 2022

Very clean facility and room. Pool and workout room are nice, and I would definitely stay here again.

Breakfast starting earlier. I missed out due to work but the coffee was good. Also wish they could allow you to take something in the morning like juice, yogurt.

🇺🇸

Linda

10

November 2022

10

Great comfortable beds, very clean room, efficient amount of nice clean heavy towels. Again the food was delicious 😋 😍 and well stocked. Hot fresh coffee 24hrs. I missed breakfast 😩 on last day. But one of the service staff got me 2 cups of yogurt 😋 and front desk staffer got me a muffin and with my hot delicious coffee ☕️ 😋 😀 l was extremely happy. I am definitely looking forward to my next visit. Just curious if l 🤔 collect rewards when l go through booking.com?

🇺🇸

Raquelle

10

July 2022

10

Everything about the stay was amazing! The room was very clean! The bed and pillows were super comfortable! They had a microwave and fridge in room which is great for take out, ect. They also have an area right by check in where you can get drinks, snacks, and frozen/microwave items which is really convenient! The continental breakfast had so many items! Juice, coffee, milk, cereal, oatmeal, yogurt, fresh fruit, scrambled eggs, cheese omelets, sausage, muffins, waffles, and bagels! All the staff were super nice and helpful during our stay! I’m glad I found this hotel and will always stay here when coming to this area now! One of my favorite hotels by far!

🇺🇸

Crystl

10

August 2023

10

The staff was friendly and the room had been upgraded. The bed was comfy and the shower was great. I have no complaints. The property is in the process of being upgraded so the lobby and lower floor halls were torn apart, but it didn’t affect me. The rooms had a sound proof quality, so I didn’t hear there nearby highway or anyone walking around above me. I would definitely return.

Everything was good

🇺🇸

David

8.2

June 2023

8.2

property was well maintained and staff were really friendly

we had a change in our trip that we knew of when we checked in which would mean we’d check out a day early. I requested a change of checkout date on the Thursday prior, plenty of time that a cancellation would be allowed. the property declined the date change and we were stuck paying for the room an extra night that we didn’t need.

🇺🇸

Louis

9.1

May 2023

9.1

Simple continental breakfast was delicious and the cook took pride in the fact the guests were enjoying what she had made. The location is kind of tucked away, but it was just off the highway and easy enough to get to. Close to other shopping areas that made picking up needed items quickly a breeze. Having both a fridge and a microwave in the room was convenient.

Nothing in particular.

🇺🇸

David

8.2

July 2022

8.2

pet friendly

difficulty booking—not the fault of local staff, but the call center was not a good experience. I spent 25 minutes securing a reservation. There was lots of background noise from other agents talking with other customers. The person I spoke with did her best, but by the time the securing of the appointment took place, we lost one of the two rooms we were trying to book and had to go to a different motel for one of our family members.

🇺🇸

Stephanie

9.1

January 2023

9.1

I enjoyed the room. It was spacious and equipped with a microwave, refrigerator and coffee maker. I enjoyed the hot breakfast options (bacon, eggs, sausage, waffles).

I could hear noisy neighbors through the walls quite easily.

🇺🇸

Johnson

8.2

April 2022

8.2

The location is right off the interstate and the hotel bed is very comfortable as always. I appreciated the complementary breakfast especially because I had my children with me. The room is very spacious and had everything I needed.

I would have wanted the shower to be cleaned better but I always carry clorox wipes and cleaning products to double clean after the house keeping.

🇺🇸

Kierra

10

June 2023

10

I loved everything about this hotel. The staff was very friendly, the hotel was clean and the breakfast was great. Lovation is not far from mall and restaurants.

Everything was wonderful. There was not one thing that I didn't like.

🇺🇸

Robert

10

April 2022

10

Very clean facility and room. Pool and workout room are nice, and I would definitely stay here again.

Breakfast starting earlier. I missed out due to work but the coffee was good. Also wish they could allow you to take something in the morning like juice, yogurt.

Points of Interest Around Comfort Inn Hammond I-94

Attractions

Jackson Park

15.9mi

University of Chicago

16.5mi

Prairie Avenue Historic District

20.9mi

Chicago Chinatown

21.2mi

Shedd Aquarium

21.8mi

Harold Washington Library Center (Chicago Public Library)

22.6mi

Chicago Board of Trade Building

22.7mi

Marquette Building

22.8mi

Chicago Pedway

23.2mi

Chicago River

23.4mi

United Center

23.8mi

Chicago Loop

25.5mi

Trickery

27.4mi

Wrigley Field

27.7mi

Wrigleyville

27.8mi

Attractions

Jackson Park

15.9mi

University of Chicago

16.5mi

Prairie Avenue Historic District

20.9mi

Chicago Chinatown

21.2mi

Shedd Aquarium

21.8mi

Harold Washington Library Center (Chicago Public Library)

22.6mi

Chicago Board of Trade Building

22.7mi

Marquette Building

22.8mi

Chicago Pedway

23.2mi

Chicago River

23.4mi

United Center

23.8mi

Chicago Loop

25.5mi

Trickery

27.4mi

Wrigley Field

27.7mi

Wrigleyville

27.8mi

Airports

Chicago Midway International Airport

20.4mi

Chicago O'Hare International Airport

35.9mi

South Bend International Airport

60.9mi

Pools

Location

Indoor

Features

HeatedShallow end

Age restrictions

Adults only

Availability

All season

Amenities of Comfort Inn Hammond I-94

Pet Friendly

Indoor swimming pool

Free wifi

Air conditioning

Beach chairs/Loungers

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Fitness center

Elevator

Business center

Wheelchair accessible

Bathtub

Upper floors accessible by elevator

Free toiletries

Private Bathroom

Amenities of Comfort Inn Hammond I-94

Accessibility

Entire unit located on ground floor

Entire unit wheelchair accessible

Lowered sink

Raised toilet

Toilet with grab rails

Upper floors accessible by elevator

Visual aids (Braille)

Wheelchair accessible

Activities

Golf course

Additional fee

Bathroom

Bathtub

Free toiletries

Hairdryer

Private Bathroom

Shower

Toilet

Toilet paper

Towels

Bedroom

Alarm clock

Linens

Wardrobe or closet

Business Facilities

Business center

Free

Fax/Photocopying

Additional fee

Cleaning Services

Daily housekeeping

Free

Dry cleaning

Additional fee

Laundry

Additional fee

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker

Food & drink safety

Breakfast to-go containers

Delivered food covered securely

Food can be delivered to guest accommodation

Front Desk Services

24-hour front desk

Express check-in/out

Free

General

Air conditioning

Carpeted

Designated smoking area

Elevator

Facilities for disabled guests

Heating

Non-smoking rooms

Pet Friendly

Smoke-free property

Internet

Free wifi

Kitchen

Microwave

Refrigerator

Living Area

Desk

Media & Technology

Telephone

Physical distancing

Cashless payment available

Screens or physical barriers between staff and guests in appropriate areas

Room Amenities

Iron

Safety & security

Fire extinguishers

Smoke alarms

Safety features

First aid kits available

Services

Wake-up service

Wake-up service/Alarm clock

Spa

Beach chairs/Loungers

Fitness

Fitness center

Free

Indoor swimming pool

Free

Stay rules - Comfort Inn Hammond I-94

From

$95
  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Parking

  • Reservations

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property

Frequently Asked Questions - Comfort Inn Hammond I-94

When are the check-in and check-out times for Comfort Inn Hammond I-94?

The timetable for guests at Comfort Inn Hammond I-94 is to check in post 03:00 PM and check out prior to 11:00 AM.

What's the nightly rate at Comfort Inn Hammond I-94?

Accommodation at Comfort Inn Hammond I-94 starts as low as $95. Rates could differ based on your room selection and dates. Ensure to enter your dates for the most accurate pricing.

Which room categories can I book at Comfort Inn Hammond I-94?

The Comfort Inn Hammond I-94 hotel offers a variety of room options. These include the King Room - Non-Smoking which accommodates 2 adults and 1 child and features a king-size bed. There is a Standard King Room with Tub - Accessible/Non-Smoking, also accommodating 2 adults and 1 child but with accessibility features. The hotel also has a King Room with Roll-In Shower - Mobility Accessible/Non Smoking, designed for guests with mobility needs. Additionally, there is a Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Non-Smoking that accommodates 4 adults and 3 children, offering two queen-size beds.

What is there to do in Comfort Inn Hammond I-94?

Guests at Comfort Inn Hammond I-94 can spend their time at the hotel by taking advantage of the leisure amenities provided. One of the main attractions is the indoor swimming pool available for all seasons. With the pool being heated, guests can enjoy a swim regardless of the weather. The shallow end of the pool is perfect for guests who prefer a more relaxed and safe swimming experience. Additionally, the hotel offers beach chairs/loungers where guests can unwind and enjoy some sunbathing. For those who want to stay active, there is also a fitness center equipped with modern exercise equipment. In addition to these amenities, the hotel also has a golf course for those interested in playing a few rounds. Overall, guests have a variety of options to make their stay at the Comfort Inn Hammond I-94 enjoyable and entertaining.

Does Comfort Inn Hammond I-94 have a pool for guests?

The Comfort Inn Hammond I-94 has one pool available. This pool is located indoors and is available all year round. It is heated and has a shallow end. However, there is an age restriction, and only adults are allowed to use the pool.

Are both cash and credit cards valid payment options at Comfort Inn Hammond I-94?

No, cash is not accepted as a payment option at Comfort Inn Hammond I-94. However, they do accept multiple credit cards such as Discover, Diners Club, Visa, Mastercard, JCB, American Express, and Carte Blanche.