Indiana meeting planners guide.

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NORTHWEST INDIANA

MEETING PLACES

Avalon Manor Banquet Center

3550 E. U.S. 30

Merrillville, IN 46410

219/945-0888

Meeting space: More than 22,000 sq. ft. for 30 to 1,100 people

Blue Chip Casino Hotel

2 Easy Street

Michigan City, IN 46360

219/879-7711, 888/879-7711

Rates: $71.99 & up

The Calumet Conference Center at Purdue University Calumet

2300 173rd St.

Hammond, IN 46323

219/989-3136

Units: 11

Meeting space: 9,200 sq. ft.

Center for visual & Performing Arts

1040 Ridge Rd.

Munster, IN 46321

219/836-1950

Rates: $25.00 & up

Meeting space: Banquet and meeting facilities for up to 400 guests in the dining room, smaller meeting rooms available

Genesis Center

1 Genesis Center Plaza

Gary, IN 46402

219/882-5505

Meeting space: 72,000 sq. ft.

Harrah's East Chicago Casino & Hotel

777 Harrah's Blvd.

East Chicago, IN 46312

219/378-3000, 877/496-1777

Units: 293

Meeting space: 2 ballrooms and 1 library

Holiday Inn Executive Conference Center

5820 Franklin St.

Michigan City, IN 46360

219/879-0311, 800/HOLIDAY

Units: 164

Meeting space: 3,000 sq. ft.

Inn At Aberdeen

(see ad on Meeting Guide page 3)

3158 S. State Road 2

Valparaiso, IN 46385

2.7 miles south of U.S. 30 on State Road 2 at the Village of Aberdeen. Phone 219/465-3753 Fax 219/465-9227 Toll-Free 866/761-3753

Credit cards: All major

Rates: $102-198

Bed & breakfast and conference center. 11 suites, Jacuzzi for 2, fireplace. Dinners for 64. Receptions for 120.

Board/classroom for up to 48. Executive Chef Bill Simon.

www.innataberdeen.com

Indian Oak Resort & Spa

558 Indian Boundary Rd.

Chesterton, IN 46304

219/926-2200, 800/552-4232

Units: I00 Rates: $59-175

Meeting space: 7,500 sq. ft. of total space with lake view, including 7 meeting rooms

Radisson Hotel at Star Plaza

(see ad on Meeting Guide page 3)

800 E. 81st Ave.

Merrillville, IN 46410

Located central to the Midwest, at the intersection of I-65 & U.S. 30 in Merrillville. Phone 219/769-6311 Fax 219/793-9025 Toll-Free 800/333-3333

Credit cards: All major

Rates: $109-159

The hotel features 343 spacious, beautifully appointed guest rooms and suites, and 67,000 sq. ft. of meeting space including 2 executive board rooms, 19 rooms and the 3,400-seat Star Plaza Theatre. The Radisson Hotel at Star Plaza is a premier Midwest destination; ideal for trade shows, corporate conventions, large fraternal and religious gatherings. Discover the convention star of the Midwest.

www.radisson.com/merrillvillein

Sand Creek Country Club

(see ad on Meeting Guide page 1)

1001 Sand Creek Drive South

Chesterton, IN 46304

80/94 East to US 49 South (Chesterton/ Valparaiso exit) to the second light (Porter Ave.) Head East approx. 1/2 mile to the gated Sand Creek Country Club entrance on the right. Clubhouse will be on the left. Phone 219/395-5200 Fax 219/395-5280

Credit cards: Visa, MasterCard, American Express

With 624 square feet of meeting space, Sand Creek Country Club offers the perfect setting for any affair, including corporate events and seminars, fundraisers, private parties, weddings, bar and bat mitzvahs, birthdays, showers, anniversaries, reunions, holidays or special events. The breathtaking Clubhouse features the Grand Ballroom which can accommodate up to 300 guests or be divided into three separate meeting rooms (Lake, Creek or Marsh) for smaller functions. Each room offers the latest in multimedia technology including 2 motorized drop-down screens, wireless Internet, video conferencing with projector system and a 24 Bose speaker sound system with cordless and lapel microphones. In addition, the private Formal Dining Room with attached Library and 2 fireplaces offers an intimate location for any private business meeting. Additional amenities include valet parking, coat check, personalized seating formats to accommodate any event or outing.

www.sandcreek.com/banquets

Majestic Star Casino & Hotel

One Buffington Harbor

Gary, IN 46406

219/977-7777, 888/2B-LUCKY

Units: 300

Meeting space: 1 up to 400, 1 up to 150, 1 up to 50 & 1 conference room

Waterbird Lakeside Inn & Spa

(see ad on Meeting Guide page 2)

556 Indian Boundary Rd.

Chesterton, IN 46304

Located on Lake Chubb just 10 minutes from the Indiana Dunes and the Casinos. Phone 219/928-1501 Fax 219/929-4187

Credit cards: All

Rates: $100.00-180.00

Specializing in Spa Groups & Retreats--Inn features 24 overnight rooms with private lake view balconies, whirlpool and fireplace specialty rooms, upgraded amenities. Spa features 13 lake view treatment rooms, relaxation center with plunge pool, whirlpool and sauna. Lakeside Banquet Center with space for up to 350 guests.

www.waterbirdinn.com

Ramada & Conference Center

4141 Calumet Ave.

Hammond, IN 46320

219/933-0500, 800/562-5987

Units: 100 Rates: $69-150

Meeting space: 16,000 sq. ft.

ACCOMMODATIONS

Best Value Inn & Suites

444 Pine Lake Ave.

LaPorte, IN 46350

219/362-4585, 888/315-2378

Units: 140 Rates: $59-129

Meeting space: Up to 300 people

Best Western Inn & Suites

8293 Louisiana

Merrillville, IN 46401

219/756-2378

Units: 52 Rates: $50-150

Blue Chip Casino Hotel

2 Easy Street

Michigan City, IN 46360

219/879-7711, 888/879-7711

Rates: $71.99 & up

Comfort Inn

1915 S. Mississippi St.

Hobart, IN 46342

219/947-7677, 800/228-5150

Units: 61 Rates: $59-149

Comfort Inn

2300 Willowcreek Rd.

Portage, IN 46368

219/763-7177, 800/228-5150

Units: 52 Rates: $69 & up

Meeting space: 1,080 sq. ft.

Comfort Inn

3801 N. Frontage Rd.

Michigan City, IN 46360

219/879-9190, 800/228-5150

Units: 50 Rates: $59-89

Meeting space: One room holds 20 people

Country Inn & Suites

8311 Ohio Street

Merrillville, IN 46410

219/736-1300, 800/456-4000

Units: 62 Rates: $119-179

Meeting space: Up to 25 people

Courtyard by Marriott

2301 E. Morthland Dr.

Valparaiso, IN 46383

219/465-1700, 800/321-2211

Units: 111 Rates: $79-249

Meeting space: 1 private meeting room for 25; 1 semiprivate lower cafe seats 30 (600 sq. ft.)

Courtyard by Marriott Chicago Southeast/Hammond

7730 Corinne Dr.

Hammond, IN 46323

219/845-6350, 800/321-2211

Units: 85 Rates: $89-149

Meeting space: 2,269 sq. ft., maximum seating capacity is 80

Courtyard by Marriott Merrillville

7850 Rhode Island Ave.

Merrillville, IN 46410

219/756-1600, 800/321-2211

Units: 112

Meeting space: 1,664 sq. ft., flexible

Extended Stay America Merrilliville

1355 E. 83rd Ave.

Merrillville, IN 46410

219/769-4740, 800/EXTSTAY

Units: 105 Rates: $49.99 and up

Fairfield Inn by Marriott

8275 Georgia St.

Merrillville, IN 46410

219/736-0500, 800/228-2800 (marriott)

Units: 132 Rates: $59-99

Fairfield Inn By Marriott Chicago Southeast/Hammond

7720 Corinne Dr.

Hammond, IN 46323

219/845-6950, 800/228-2800

Units: 94

Fairfield Inn by Marriott Valparaiso

2101 E. Morthland Dr.

Valparaiso, IN 46383

219/465-6225, 800/228-2800

Units: 63 Rates: $69-119

Hampton Inn & Suites

8936 Calumet Ave.

Munster, IN 46321

219/836-5555, 800/HAMPTON

Units: 91

Hampton Inn & Suites

1451 Silhavy Rd.

Valparaiso, IN 46383

219/531-6424, 800/HAMPTON

Units: 77 Rates: $89 & up

Meeting space: 875 sq. ft., catering available

Hampton Inn LaPorte

1777 W. Hi-Point Dr.

LaPorte, IN 46350

219/362-6100, 800/HAMPTON

Units: 62 Rates: $79 & up

Meeting space: 700 sq. ft.

Hampton Inn Merrillville

8353 Georgia St.

Merrillville, IN 46410

219/736-7600, 800/HAMPTON

Units: 64 Rates: $95-149

Hampton Inn Portage

6353 Melton Rd. U.S. 20

Portage, IN 46368

219/764-1919, 800/HAMPTON

Units: 60

Meeting space: 12 people

Hilton Garden Inn Chesterton

501 Gateway Blvd.

Chesterton, IN 46304

219/983-9500, 877/STAYHGI

Units: 120 Rates: $89-189

Meeting space: 2,515 sq. ft.

Holiday Inn Executive Conference Center

5820 Franklin St.

Michigan City, IN 46360

219/879-0311, 800/HOLIDAY

Units: 164

Meeting space: 3,000 sq. ft.

Holiday Inn Express

100 E. Shore Court

LaPorte, IN 46350

219/326-7900, 800/95-FOCUS

Units: 65 Rates: $79.00-149.00

Meeting space: 1 meeting room to accommodate 20 classroom-style

Holiday Inn Express

2323 Willowcreek Rd.

Portage, IN 46368

219/762-7777, 800/465-4329

Units: 76 Rates: $150-400 (not including cleaning fee)

Meeting space: 1 room holds up to 100 people

Holiday Inn Express

1019 W. Lincoln Hwy.

Schererville, IN 46375

219/865-9500, 800/HOLIDAY

Units: 53 rooms, 4 suites Rates: $90-119

Meeting space: Up to 12 people