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Best Western University Inn at Valparaiso

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#1 of 2 motels in Valparaiso
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The newly renovated hotel is one and a half miles from Valparaiso University and three miles from Porter County Expo Center and Fairgrounds. This Valparaiso hotel is near the Porter Regional Hospital part of the Porter Healthcare System. With a hometown feel and great architecture you are sure to indulge your senses and sights as the hotel is minutes from downtown shops and eatery.
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Property amenities
Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Fitness Centre with Gym / Workout Room
Free breakfast
Kids stay free
Business Centre with Internet Access
Photo copier / fax In business centre
Baggage storage
Parking
Wifi
Breakfast buffet
Vending machine
Convenience store
Newspaper
Non-smoking hotel
24-hour front desk
Express check-in / check-out
Dry cleaning
Self-serve laundry
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Room features
Blackout curtains
Air conditioning
Desk
Housekeeping
Interconnected rooms available
Coffee / tea maker
Cable / satellite TV
Hair dryer
Safe
Iron
Wake-up service / alarm clock
Microwave
Refrigerator
Flatscreen TV
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City view
Non-smoking rooms
Family rooms
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HOTEL CLASS
3.0 of 5 stars
HOTEL STYLE
Modern
Business
Languages Spoken
English, Hindi, Nepali
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foreveryoung105 wrote a review Dec 2023
Fort Wayne, Indiana1 contribution
We was visiting family but was a little disappointed in the cleanliness of the room.especially the bathroom , asked for nonsmoking and it smelled like smoking. No updated USB connections. Breakfast was good. And we was allowed to have our family pet. So for that we was thankful.
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Date of stay: December 2023
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Responded 16 Dec 2023
Thank you for taking the time to fill out our survey, we value your feedback. We are sadden to hear of this and want to assure you that we have spoken to our housekeeping team in regards to the cleanliness of the rooms. This is not the impression we set for our hotel and have taken it very serious. We hope this does not deter you from staying with us in the future as we like to make this up to you. Please let us know what we can do for you to change your mind about our hotel.
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DSchetter wrote a review July 2022
Riverview, Florida2 contributions
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Heading to Chicago and decided to stop for the night, they had available rooms. The price was good and the service was great. The bed was a little hard for us but we had a good night sleep. Breakfast was good.
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Date of stay: July 2022
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tigereye75 wrote a review Sept 2023
Richfield, Minnesota1 contribution
Beware there are train tracks nearby and you will hear the train multiple times during the night when trying to sleep. The hotel is run down and has a strong chemical smell and our non smoking room reeked of smoke. Breakfast was subpar. Not worth the money when there are plenty of other hotels in the area with a better quality experience for the same price.
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Date of stay: September 2023
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Response from Vasudev Thakkar, Owner at Best Western University Inn at Valparaiso
Responded 21 Sept 2023
Thank you for your survey. I apologize for not meeting your standards. As we have staff cleaning the hotel lobbies and grounds everyday to make sure everything is clean and presentable. We are sadden to hear that we could not give you the best. We hope that you consider us making this up to you.
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Cosette10 wrote a review Sept 2023
Madison157 contributions26 helpful votes
We stayed here once years ago and decided to stay here again as it was convenient for our trip through the area. The front desk attendant was very nice and professional. The room was ok. There were a couple of housekeeping issues that after the fact they were made aware of. The bed was fine. Breakfast was ok. Pretty standard items--waffles, some fruit, cereal, etc. Overall ok stay. Definitely not the worst hotel experience we've ever had, but not the absolute best. Overall rating would be good, more like 3.5.
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Date of stay: August 2023
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Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Vasudev Thakkar, Owner at Best Western University Inn at Valparaiso
Responded 11 Sept 2023
Thank you for taking the time to fill out our survey. We are happy to hear about our staff being so professional, as they work really hard at making sure your process at check is great. We have implement some changes to our breakfast, we have added fresh fruit, different hash browns and some toppings for our waffle. We will try and bring some more ideas to our breakfast so that our guest will enjoy. I want to apologize about your housekeeping issues as we want to make sure your room is comfortable and pleasant every time you visit. I hope this does not deter you from staying with us in the future. If you may need to contact me please do.
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Kelsey S wrote a review Sept 2023
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Nice and friendly associates. Dog friendly hotel and they don't charge outrageous amounts for them to stay. Decent breakfast for free. As expected for a traveler basic 3 star hotel. Bed was firm but very comfortable. Hotel was very quiet.
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Date of stay: September 2023
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Responded 7 Sept 2023
Thank you for taking the time to fill out our survey, we value your opinion. As we strive to make your stay pleasant and comfortable. We love to have our fur doggy’s visit us, Glad to also hear about the breakfast glad you enjoyed it as our staff has made many improvements. We hope that you are able to come visit us again soon. If you may need my assistance please feel free to call.
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ValpoMETMom wrote a review Aug 2023
Springport, Michigan1 contribution
Hotel lobby is very very small and there are no vending machines so when we first arrived I wasn't expecting much. However, staff was helpful and courteous, and our room was very nice and well-sized. Bed was very comfortable and breakfast was fresh, hot, tasty and pleasantly displayed. We will most certainly be back assuming rates do not increase.
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Date of stay: August 2023
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Response from Vasudev Thakkar, Owner at Best Western University Inn at Valparaiso
Responded 20 Aug 2023
Thank you for taking the time to fill out our survey. Thank you for choosing the Best Western as we are please everything went well for you. Our staff works hard to make aure you stay is comfortable We hope to see you on your next visit
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jfdjfd2023 wrote a review July 2023
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I had been traveling for work since 2am I got to the hotel a half hour before check in and the front desk told me it would be $20 to check in early. Sure no problem. I got into the room and it was missing bath towels, tissues were empty and the floor was sticky. I went to the cleaning lady down the hall and asked for the missing items. When I went back to the bathroom to put the tissues away I noticed the glass doors of the shower had the soap and hair of the last user on them. I called the front desk and the clerk came up. I showed her the issues and she unlocked the next room over. This was almost as dirty, sticky floor and dirty glass on the shower door. She opened another room and when I went to move the shower door the handle/ towel bar fell off when I slid the door. I explained that these are deal breakers for me. She went to speak to the manager and I went back to my room. About 40 minutes later the manager called my room and angrily asked if cleaning my room would be a solution. Wouldn't that go without saying? Yes, obviously clean the room. Then she offered me Best Western points. I told her that they are useless to me because I don't typically stay at a BW. She said she spoke to her supervisor and this was the only resolution she could offer. I explained that I would be canceling the remainder of my stay and I did not want a cancelation fee. Even the batteries in the remote were dead... Dirty and mismanaged.
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Date of stay: July 2023
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Responded 27 July 2023
Dear guest, Thank you for sharing your concerns with us and please accept my sincere apologies for not being able to meet your expectations. We have taken your feedback very seriously and necessary actions have been taken to avoid issues like this in the future. The isues you described sounds like abnormal as we work hard to provide our valued guests with the most comfortable place to stay. Thanks again for the feedback.
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Mnmom2girls wrote a review July 2023
Bayport, Minnesota23 contributions11 helpful votes
Bathroom was not cleaned thoroughly. Dust bunnies in corners, mold in bathtub, dirty shower curtain. Old, worn towels. Uncomfortable bed & scratchy linens. My daughter fell in the bathtub even when using the provided mat. Not a good stay!
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Responded 18 July 2023
Dear guest, Thank you for sharing yourfeed back regarding your recent stay with us. I sincerely want to apologize for not being able to meet your expectations. Our hotel is consistently rated over 3.9 in all platforms and we take pride in providing good comfortable place for our guests to stay. We have taken your feedback seriuosly and have taken necessary steps to prevent this type of experiences to any other guests.
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Experience785522 wrote a review July 2023
Sedona, Arizona29 contributions7 helpful votes
This is a nice hotel. A very basic Best Western. Quite useable, nothing awful. Clean, good location, some traffic noise but a/c drowned out a lot of it. Good wifi and TV. Simple breakfast. Plenty of parking. No bar or restaurant but breakfast was free.
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Responded 18 July 2023
Dear guest, Thank you for sharing your positive feedback about your recent stay with us. We are delighted to know that you enjoyed your stay. It makes happy when our valued guests like you feels comfortable at our facility. I have taken a note of the A/C noise and will take necessary actions to fix the issue for good. Please give us another opportunity to serve you in the future.
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Seaside65514181866 wrote a review June 2023
Spring Hill, Tennessee1 contribution
Dirty and maintenance happened until 1:30 am in the room above me. Terrible stay. Very noisy location as well. Heard trains and semis entire night. Shower/tub was filthy. I did not even shower in the hotel.
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Date of stay: June 2023
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Responded 18 July 2023
Dear guest, I want to take this opportunity to thank you for sharing your feedback with us and also wanted to apologize for not meeting your expectations during your stay. As you can see on all the platforms, our hotel is rated 3.9 very consistently with a lot of great reviews from valued guests like you. I suspect you may have been mixing up location of the hotel as there are no train tracks near by our hotel and we have not had any maintenece going on at the hotel that can bother our guests. It's pretty obvious that we wouldn't be performing maintenance at the middle of the night. Thanks for your constructive feedback.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Best Western University Inn at Valparaiso
Which popular attractions are close to Best Western University Inn at Valparaiso?
Nearby attractions include Espionage Escape Rooms (0.7 km), Memorial Opera House (1.1 km), and Zao Island (0.2 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Best Western University Inn at Valparaiso?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, free breakfast, and a fitness centre.
Which room amenities are available at Best Western University Inn at Valparaiso?
Top room amenities include air conditioning, a flat screen TV, and a refrigerator.
What food & drink options are available at Best Western University Inn at Valparaiso?
Guests can enjoy free breakfast during their stay.
Is parking available at Best Western University Inn at Valparaiso?
Yes, free parking is available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Best Western University Inn at Valparaiso?
Conveniently located restaurants include Stacks Bar & Grill, Fluid Coffeebar, and Valpo Velvet Ice Cream.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Best Western University Inn at Valparaiso?
Yes, guests have access to a fitness centre during their stay.
Are any cleaning services offered at Best Western University Inn at Valparaiso?
Yes, dry cleaning and self serve laundry are offered to guests.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at Best Western University Inn at Valparaiso?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English, Hindi, and Nepali.
Does Best Western University Inn at Valparaiso have any great views?
Yes, guests often enjoy the city view available here.