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Independence Stay

2.5 star property

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Exterior
1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
Comfort Room | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker
Reception
Comfort Room | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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913 Razorback Dr, Houghton, MI, 49931
  • Houghton–Hancock Bridge
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Michigan Technological University
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Isle Royale Houghton Visitor Center
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Hancock, MI (CMX-Houghton County Memorial)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

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Comfort Room | 1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Comfort Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(139 reviews)
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Studio Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(31 reviews)
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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About this property

Independence Stay

Hotel with free parking, near Michigan Technological University
Along with a fitness centre, this hotel has laundry facilities and a 24-hour front desk. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Weekly housekeeping is available.
Independence Stay offers 29 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and an iron/ironing board. Smart televisions come with cable channels. Kitchenettes offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit.

This Houghton hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided on a weekly basis.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness centre.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the comfortable beds at Independence Stay. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Mine Shaft. Free WiFi in public areas, free self-parking and a gym are available.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • On-site recreation includes a gym
  • Guests really like the accommodation for the comfy beds and cleanliness
  • Steps from Mine Shaft and 7 minutes on foot from Great Bear Chase Ski Marathon
  • Dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
Independence Stay offers its guests a fitness centre and laundry facilities. Public spaces have free WiFi. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Houghton hotel.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Things to do

  • Gym

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (weekly)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 2022
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 20.00 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: USD 20.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit 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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is also known as

Independence Stay Hotel
Independence Stay Houghton
Independence Stay Hotel Houghton

Independence Stay Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 533 out of 680 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 110 out of 680 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 680 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 680 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 680 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Front desk attendant was very friendly and professional. The building is very nice, and the room looks
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marti

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Dan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Very nice room.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

DANIELLE

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our room was clean, quiet and the bed was comfortable. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan, Vernon Hills

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoy staying here when we visit Michigan Tech.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet, clean, has a kitchen. Couch with tv, and bedroom with tv.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pjeter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason, Grand Rapids

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in was fantastic. Room was clean. Hotel was quiet. Can’t ask for anything more than that.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

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

Well appointed

Very clean and spacious. I loved the kitchenette that included plates, bowls, glasses, mugs and silverware. The bathroom was huge and I loved that the bedroom had a door.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rayford

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hospitality, property well maintained, property is clean. Excellent place to stay! You won't regret it.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was great
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean facility
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wisdom

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was exceptional, large and clean with a kitchenette. Love the private room and the large bathroom. My kids are super impressed. Cam, the staff who checked us in was super friendly and polite. He was perfectly. The lady staff at night didn't crack a smile. The lady staff in the morning very perfunctory. Cam is the best of the three. There was a lot of slush around the property and I feel this should have been cleaned better. I almost requested a shovel bec it was a hard to find any non handicapped parking spots that didn't have a lot of slush which was dangerous because temps were falling in the evening. I warned my kids to be careful getting to the car. I almost fell because I slipped on ice getting to my car but quickly caught myself. It seems only the handicapped spots were cleaned and the rest were left to just thaw. Other than that, we really liked the place. The arcade next door was a bonus which the kids enjoyed and the prices to play was cheap. Rodeo was an excellent Mexican restaurant for dinner although it was small. This place would be great in the summer and I would rate it 5 stars then.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Nathan

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good, clean room
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great value. Clean, modern, spacious, quiet rooms. Friendly and helpful staff. Small fitness center but you can get a workout in.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michal

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Great staff! The facility was top notch, clean and quiet.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Mikaela

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

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Clean
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Logan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Todd

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joann L.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay however the room right behind the lobby is very loud. Can hear everything that goes on but it is a great place to stay with friendly and helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025