"The hotel was unkempt, and the bedspread had an unappealing stain. The front desk clerks were nice, but I don't recommend staying here.2019-10-14"
"The hotel clerk tried 3 different credit cards, and none of them were accepted. We waited a bit and tried again, and there was no problem. The clerk was helpful throughout. The room had a connecting door, and we could hear a lot of noise from the other room, so we asked for a room change. The 2nd room was clean and quiet, despite being next to the Rite Aid parking lot. The breakfast buffet was adequate, and the food was good. No elevator, but the stairs were wide and inside.2019-04-22"
"The hotel room was clean, and the employees were friendly and helpful. Enjoy your stay.2016-12-08"
"We were pleasantly surprised. The suite was clean, and the bed was comfortable. The sofa bed was a bit hard. The patio with a fire pit and grill was fun. Give this hotel a try.2019-05-06"
"We were pleased with our stay. The room was smaller than I expected, but it was comfortable. The staff was exceptionally friendly and helpful.2019-03-11"
"Everything was perfect for us. The hotel was beautiful and modern, and the room was clean and comfortable. Enjoy your stay.2016-06-13"
"The fire alarm went off at 1 AM. Though the fire department said we could return to the hotel at 1:30 AM, the alarm was never turned off. We left at 3 AM. Don't stay here.2016-04-12"
"Close to Wharton Center. The hotel was comfortable and had everything I needed. You won't be disappointed if you stay here.2015-12-22"
"Great hotel. The staff was positive and professional. You won't regret staying here.2015-09-11"
Upper-midscale, smoke-free hotel near Michigan State University
4 floors; 112 rooms, 18 suites
Free shuttle to attractions within 3-mile radius
Heated indoor swimming pool - 24-hour exercise room
Microwave and refrigerator in every room
Free hot breakfast buffet
Free WiFi
Free parking - truck parking
Pet friendly hotel
More > - allows dogs only in 1st floor standard rooms, 2 dogs per room - $25 per stay fee up to 7 nights for each dog. - Jan 2018 < Less
"The hotel was clean, efficient, and up-to-date. Decent breakfast bar. Book it.2023-12-04"
"A wonderful experience. This hotel is a nice place to stay.2019-03-14"
"The bed was comfortable. Check-in was difficult because the computer was down. The key card didn't work for the back door our 2nd night. Breakfast didn't start until 7 AM, and we had to leave earlier. The hotel was sufficient for our needs.2018-05-22"
"Great, quiet hotel room. The staff accommodated my requests. No housekeeping during the 2 days I stayed, and I wasn't asked if I needed anything.2022-02-09"
"Easy hotel to access. Great place to stay.2016-08-22"
Upscale, smoke-free, all-suite, extended-stay hotel near I-96
1.5 miles from Michigan State University
3 floors, 95 studio suites - elevator
Heated indoor swimming pool - exercise room
Kitchen in every suite
Free hot breakfast buffet
Free WiFi
Free parking
Pet friendly hotel
More > - allows pets up to 80 pounds - $150 pet fee if staying 7 nights or more - $75 pet fee if staying fewer than 7 nights. - Mar 2017 < Less
"This hotel wasn't worth the price. There were Keurig cups in the room, but no coffee pot. Only one light in the bathroom worked. Check-in was a nightmare; the clerk didn't know what she was doing, and called us in our room at 8:30 PM and had us return to the desk to try the payment system again. We were dissatisfied.2021-01-16"
"Good hotel. The room was nice and had everything we needed, and the bed was comfortable. We enjoyed the pool. Breakfast was good. We had a pleasant stay.2018-07-10"
"The hotel was expensive during graduation weekend, but it was a nice place to stay. Just 15 minutes from MSU, and there were restaurants and shops nearby. The room was pleasant and quiet, and the employees were friendly. Good exercise room.2019-05-07"
"The room was clean and comfortable, and the hotel employees were friendly and courteous.2018-07-14"
"The hotel staff was friendly and helpful.2016-09-27"
Upscale, smoke-free hotel near Eastwood Towne Center
6 floors, 125 rooms
Indoor swimming pool - exercise room
Lounge
Free hot breakfast buffet
Free WiFi
Free parking
Pet friendly hotel
More > - allows pets up to 50 pounds - $175 pet fee if staying 7 nights or more - $75 pet fee if staying fewer than 7 nights. - Aug 2015 < Less
"Beautiful, modern decor and polite staff. Access to the hotel from the garage was awkward, so park across the street instead.2015-12-24"
"We loved our hotel stay. Fabulous accommodations. The staff was kind, helpful, and provided prompt service. Breakfast was a nice surprise. Great place for the price, and just a 10-minute drive from the MSU campus.2015-11-18"
"Good location and rates. The room was clean, but the TV had poor reception. The shower mat made it feel like I was on a boat in rough seas. Served its purpose as a place to sleep.2018-01-29"
"Reasonably priced. The hotel was comfortable and surprisingly quiet despite being close to a busy road. The employees were pleasant. Not a fancy hotel, but a good, basic place to stay.2017-05-16"
"The bathtub was a little dirty, but the hotel staff was helpful and breakfast was nice. Good experience.2015-10-13"
"The hotel was clean, updated, and had everything I needed. Stay here.2018-01-07"
"Reasonable rates. The hotel room was clean and spacious, and the front desk clerks were helpful and courteous. You won't be sorry if you stay here.2017-05-01"
"The hotel room was rather small, and the closet was tiny. Only one night stand provided. Everything else was OK.2017-02-21"
"Not the fanciest place, but it was a good value. The hotel room was clean, though it needed some repairs and new fixtures. Good service. We'd gladly stay here again.2020-06-29"
"The hotel was clean and family-friendly.2019-06-05"
"The hotel was pet-friendly but had blue tarps on the roof. The room needed some sprucing up, and the wireless Internet connection was slow. The staff was friendly and helpful. Breakfast was all carbs. The parking lot was full of potholes, and spots were hard to find at night.2017-06-14"
"Efficient customer service. The water in the swimming pool looked dirty, but everything else about the hotel was fine.2018-08-01"
"The room was clean and spacious, and had a fridge, microwave, and coffee pot. Free wireless Internet and movie channels on the TV. Friendly, helpful staff and nice, clean pool area. The outlet mall was next door, and there were a number of restaurants within walking distance. I definitely recommend this hotel.2017-04-11"
"Hotel was quiet, and there was no hallway noise. Room was clean, and the bed was comfortable. Good place to stay.2015-03-18"
On place pages like this, we order hotels from lowest cost to highest – except we list low-rated hotels at the bottom of the page.
Most of our competitors order these same hotels in other ways that make them more money.
How Do We Define Motel?
To us, motels are smaller lodgings that have rooms you can enter directly from the parking area.
At hotels, on the other hand, you can enter your room only through a hall inside the building.
Hotel Booking Tips
Beware of non-refundable reservations that could cost you a lot of money if you change or cancel them. +Non-refundable reservations are a gamble that will usually save you less than $10. If you make a $90 non-refundable reservation instead of a $100 refundable booking, you are betting $90 to win $10. Would you do that in Las Vegas? -
Don't assume you can cancel a non-refundable reservation without penalty if you notify the hotel weeks or even months in advance. +Often you cannot – because some hotels' profit strategy is to get paid more than once for the same room for the same night. -
Always read cancellation policies carefully before you make a reservation. + When is the latest date and time you can cancel without penalty? - More >
When you make a reservation, you will receive a confirmation email. Take a copy with you to the hotel.
The earlier in the afternoon you check into a hotel, the more likely you will get a room or suite that matches your preferences.
