The city of Portage is located on the southern shore of Lake Michigan in northwestern Indiana. It is 10 miles west of Gary and 40 miles southeast of
downtown Chicago, Illinois. All Portage hotels are close to I-94 and I-80 exits.
Map of Portage Hotels
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Best Value Hotels in Portage
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Best value hotels are listed first. These are good hotels that cost less than other good hotels.
Based on guest reviews and nightly room rates.
Rated Average Cheap, smoke-free motel near Bass Pro Shops
2 floors, 50 rooms - no elevator
No swimming pool
Microwave and refrigerator in every room
Free WiFi
Free parking - truck parking
Not pet friendly - no pets allowed. - Dec 2016
Most Recent HotelGuides Review
"The hotel was clean, and the beds were comfortable. Nice personnel. I recommend staying here.2017-12-27"
Rated Average Cheap, smoke-free, interstate hotel
3 miles from the Indiana Dunes State Park
40 miles from downtown Chicago
3 floors, 68 rooms - elevator
No swimming pool
Free continental breakfast
Free WiFi
Free parking
Pet friendly hotel - $10 per night pet fee. - Aug 2015
Most Recent HotelGuides Review
"Reasonable rates. The hotel needed updating, especially the exterior. My room didn't smell clean or fresh, but the bed was comfortable. There was a closed bar next door with a large mound of trash in back. Pets were allowed, but I was disappointed and won't stay here again.2017-08-30"
Rated Average Upper-midscale, smoke-free hotel 1.5 miles from downtown Portage
10 miles from the Indiana Dunes State Park
2 floors, 52 rooms and suites - no elevator
No swimming pool
Microwave and refrigerator in every room
Free hot breakfast buffet
Free WiFi
Free parking
Pet friendly hotel - $20 per night fee for each pet. - Jul 2017
Most Recent HotelGuides Review
"The hotel allowed pets. I saw a bug on the side of the chair in my room, but had a good night's sleep all in all. I'd stay again.2017-02-26"
"Good location - adequate place to stay.2009-09-01"
"Good for the price - hotel met all of our needs - nice room - needed more towels and washcloths - staff was helpful, and always available - breakfast was put away while we were still trying to eat - pleasant experience.2007-11-01"
"Hotel was booked, and only a smoking room was available - it seemed clean and relatively new - long stairway made it difficult to maneuver luggage - didn't have an elevator, not even for housekeeping.2007-08-01"
Rated High Midscale, smoke-free hotel
8 miles from Indiana Dunes State Park
41 miles from downtown Chicago
4 floors, 100 rooms and suites
Heated indoor swimming pool - exercise room
Microwave and refrigerator in every room
Free hot breakfast buffet
Free WiFi
Free parking
Not pet friendly - no pets allowed. - Aug 2015
Most Recent HotelGuides Review
"This hotel is a wonderful place for families. The suite was clean and spacious. It had a fridge and microwave, but no kitchen. All the employees were polite, and the pool area was clean and always stocked with towels.2017-07-25"
"Our room was clean and comfortable. The hotel staff was friendly, helpful, and welcoming. One employee even offered to take pictures of us by the fireplace. We had a nice stay.2017-04-21"
"Easy access to the highway; close to amenities - reasonably priced - clean, attractive building - staff was polite.2011-07-01"
"Nice staff - great hotel.2010-09-01"
"Right next to the interstate, but quiet - good rates - smoke-free hotel, but people smoked by outside the front door - fantastic staff - great place to stay.2010-08-01"
Rated Very High Midscale, smoke-free, all-suite hotel near Bass Pro Shops
2 floors, 50 rooms and suites - no elevator
No swimming pool
24-hour exercise room
Kitchen in every suite
Free WiFi
Free parking
Not pet friendly - no pets allowed. - Apr 2016
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: Based on 36 reviewsRead Recent Reviews
Rated Average Midscale, smoke-free hotel
10 miles from Indiana Dunes State Park
40 miles from downtown Chicago
3 floors, 76 rooms and suites - elevator
Heated indoor swimming pool - exercise room
Microwave and refrigerator in every room
Free hot breakfast buffet
Free WiFi
Free parking
Pet friendly hotel - $35 per stay pet fee for 1st pet - $15 per stay fee for 2nd pet - $10 per stay fee for each additional pet. - Aug 2015
Most Recent HotelGuides Review
"The hotel was pet-friendly. Consider staying here.2016-10-06"
"Close to restaurants. The room was nice, clean, and comfortable. Staff was friendly and helpful. I was totally satisfied with my hotel stay and wouldn't hesitate to stay again.2015-04-08"
"Room was clean - pleasant staff - good breakfast buffet - we were pleased with our stay.2009-05-01"
Rated High Midscale, smoke-free hotel near I-94, Exit 19
Near Portage Public Marina and Lake Michigan
4 floors, 100 rooms and suites
Heated indoor swimming pool - exercise room
Microwave and refrigerator in every room
Free hot breakfast buffet
Free WiFi
Free parking
Not pet friendly - no pets allowed. - Aug 2015
Most Recent HotelGuides Review
"Hotel was clean but a little dated. Looked like renovations were underway. We had to walk down a number of hallways to get to our room. Room was large. Great bath towels. Continental breakfast was unimpressive. 2015-01-24"
Rated Very High Midscale, smoke-free hotel near Bass Pro Shops
3 floors; 87 rooms, 22 suites - elevator
Heated indoor swimming pool - exercise room
Microwave and refrigerator in every room
Free hot breakfast buffet
Free WiFi
Free parking
Not pet friendly - no pets allowed. - Feb 2018
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: Based on 5 reviewsRead Recent Reviews
Rated High Midscale, smoke-free, interstate hotel
8 miles from Indiana Dunes State Park
3 floors, 60 rooms - elevator
Heated indoor swimming pool - exercise room
Free hot breakfast buffet
Free WiFi
Free parking
Not pet friendly - no pets allowed. - Aug 2015
Most Recent HotelGuides Review
"Near the dunes in a fairly rural area. The hotel was clean, and the staff was friendly. This is a relaxing place to stay.2016-06-14"
"Great room and pleasant hotel staff. Breakfast was good.2016-05-15"
"Excellent value - absolutely clean everywhere - room was quiet and smelled great - beds were comfortable - we had a lightbulb changed within minutes - great staff - no complaints.2007-06-01"
Rated Very Low – Not Recommended Cheap, smoke-free hotel near Bass Pro Shops
2 floors, 150 rooms - no elevator
No swimming pool
Microwave and refrigerator in every room
Free continental breakfast
Free WiFi
Free parking - truck parking
Pet friendly hotel - $15 per night fee for each pet. - Jan 2016
Most Recent HotelGuides Review
"I was extremely happy with my hotel stay.2017-10-04"
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: Based on 14 reviewsRead Recent Reviews
Days Inn Portage 6161 Melton Road, I-94, Exit 19, Portage, IN 46368
Rated Very Low – Not Recommended Cheap, smoke-free, interstate hotel
Next to Denny's restaurant
8 miles from Indiana Dunes State Park
2 floors, 111 rooms - no elevator
Heated indoor swimming pool
Free continental breakfast
Free WiFi
Free parking
Not pet friendly - no pets allowed. - Aug 2015
Most Recent HotelGuides Review
"Not worth the low price - room smelled terrible - carpet was stained - there was mold on the ceiling in the bathroom - rude staff - pool was dirty and in poor condition.2010-06-01"
"There was mold in the bathroom - housekeeping came in the room and pounded on the bathroom door while my wife was taking a shower - front desk clerk seemed unconcerned - pool needed work - some ice makers didn't work - not a good stay.2010-06-01"
"Staff was friendly and informative - a pleasant stay.2010-02-01"
"Large, clean room - staff was courteous and professional - good experience.2009-07-01"
"Good bed and pillows - an enjoyable stay.2009-06-01"
