Holiday Inn Express and Suites Portage by IHG

2.5 star property
Hotel near Indiana Dunes National Park in Portage

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Exterior
A hotel room with a desk, two beds, a TV, and a large window.
Indoor pool, sun loungers
Restaurant
Exterior

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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6295 Melton Rd, Portage, IN, 46368
  • Place, Indiana Dunes National Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Port of Indiana-Burns Harbor
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Portage Lakefront Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

Suite, Multiple Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

Suite, 1 King Bed (Extra Floor Space)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobility)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(35 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(23 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Roll-in Shower (Communications)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible (Communications)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible Bathtub (Mobility)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible (Communications)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

Suite, Multiple Beds

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible Bathtub (Mobility)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

Suite, Multiple Beds, Accessible (Communications)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Portage

In Portage .You'll find Indiana Dunes National Park and Lake Michigan within 3 miles (5 km) of this Portage hotel. Founders' Square Park and East Branch are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Indiana Dunes National Park - 4 min drive - 3.5 miles
  • Port of Indiana-Burns Harbor - 4 min drive - 3.3 miles
  • Portage Lakefront Beach - 5 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Founders' Square Park - 6 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • Ogden Dunes Beach - 7 min drive - 4.8 miles

Getting around

  • Portage - Ogden Dunes Train to Chicago - 7 min drive
  • Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) - 67 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Family Express Ameriplex - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬20 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express and Suites Portage by IHG

Hotel near Indiana Dunes National Park in Portage
Holiday Inn Express and Suites Portage by IHG offers its guests an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. There's a snack bar/deli on site. Free breakfast is served daily. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a business center and a meeting room. The business-friendly Holiday Inn Express and Suites Portage by IHG also features a vending machine, coffee/tea in a common area, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Self parking is free.

This Portage hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 87 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Built in 2018
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Business facilities
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Front-desk safe
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • 1 conference room
Holiday Inn Express and Suites Portage by IHG offers 87 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. 42-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

This Portage hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Indoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 3 accessible parking spaces
  • Elevator (14 inch wide door)
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Service fee: USD 5.35 per accommodation, per night
  • A damage deposit of USD 250 will be collected before check-in.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, and Carte Blanche. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector in each accommodation. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG).

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Alcohol isn't served at Holiday Inn Express and Suites Portage by IHG.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Holiday Inn Express and Suites Portage by IHG to the airport?

Holiday Inn Express and Suites Portage by IHG is 46.2 mi (67-min drive) away from the Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Holiday Inn Express and Suites Portage by IHG?

As of Jul 1, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Express and Suites Portage by IHG on Jul 5, 2026 start from $169, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Holiday Inn Express and Suites Portage by IHG have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Holiday Inn Express and Suites Portage by IHG.

How close is Holiday Inn Express and Suites Portage by IHG to the beach?

This hotel is 2.7 mi (9-min drive) from Portage Lakefront Beach and 3.7 mi (11-min drive) from Ogden Dunes Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Holiday Inn Express and Suites Portage by IHG offer free breakfast?

Holiday Inn Express and Suites Portage by IHG offers free buffet breakfast on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM and weekends between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Holiday Inn Express and Suites Portage by IHG?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana (17-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Holiday Inn Express and Suites Portage by IHG?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM.

Is there free parking at Holiday Inn Express and Suites Portage by IHG?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Holiday Inn Express and Suites Portage by IHG have a pool?

Holiday Inn Express and Suites Portage by IHG features an indoor pool.

Does Holiday Inn Express and Suites Portage by IHG have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Holiday Inn Express and Suites Portage by IHG to downtown Portage?

Holiday Inn Express and Suites Portage by IHG is 0.1 mi away from Portage.

Holiday Inn Express and Suites Portage by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 328 out of 593 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 147 out of 593 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 60 out of 593 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 32 out of 593 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 593 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exceptional hotel. Hotel was clean. Staff was exemplary. Room was amazing. Pool was great. Lots of choices for breakfast. Overall, wonderful hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Krystle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Guy on night shift was great and always on top of everything. He deserves a raise. Pool area was always clean and my kids enjoyed it. Our stay was wonderful. We would definitely stay there again
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Wayne

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. Will definitely stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Rogelio

Great place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ezequiel

😊
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check-in was easy staff were very pleasant The room was clean and the bed was comfortable. I had plenty of towels.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Jeffrey

The staff was outstanding. Ida and Scott helped to ensure our room suited our needs. Very accommodating!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kiaya

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything at the hotel was great including the location and variety of restaurants. We will return!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, great breakfast! Quiet
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Family stay

What we needed as a stopping point to visit family
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful service, nice room, delicious breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Leanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, bed was comfortable with nice pillows. Location was convenient and well located near the national and state parks. Breakfast was good with variety of choices. Plenty of parking and staff was helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jesse

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in staff was great
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed my visit very much and would love to stay again
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ryley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay! Staff was friendly and the room was great for the price!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Bianca

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room was nice and clean staff is very friendly breakfast was very nice many options. I would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Matt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff are absolutely fantastic at this location.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location! Clean quiet room near the interstate. Easy safe parking.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Amenities
Wonderful stay!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
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6/10 Okay

Ge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The room was okay. But the breakfast was not so impressive.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed here two weekends in a row for events in South Bend and it was the best experience. We were greeted by friendly staff, the coziest room, and woke up to the best breakfast. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

vanessa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s a wonderful stay not like super fancy but clean and beds were wonderful
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice, clean, and very freindly staff. Highly recommend. Will stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

Nathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Breakfast seemed a little sparse. No milk. Only two biscuits with lots of gravy left. Other than that. Great stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025