Independence Stay

2.5 star property
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Exterior
Comfort Room | Private kitchen
Reception
Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Exterior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Parking included

Explore the area

Map
913 Razorback Dr, Houghton, MI, 49931
  • Mine Shaft
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Great Bear Chase Ski Marathon
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Houghton–Hancock Bridge
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Hancock, MI (CMX-Houghton County Memorial)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

Comfort Room

  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Studio Suite

  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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About the area

Houghton

With a stay at Independence Stay in Houghton, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Michigan Technological University and Mine Shaft. .This hotel is 11.5 mi (18.6 km) from Lake Superior and 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Great Bear Chase Ski Marathon.

What's nearby

  • Houghton–Hancock Bridge - 4 min drive
  • Michigan Technological University - 4 min drive
  • Isle Royale Houghton Visitor Center - 4 min drive
  • Mont Ripley Ski Area - 5 min drive
  • The trail to Copper Harbor - 5 min drive

Getting around

  • Hancock, MI (CMX-Houghton County Memorial) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Culver's - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Keweenaw Brewing Company - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Independence Stay

Hotel with free parking, near Michigan Technological University
Independence Stay offers 29 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Smart televisions come with cable channels. Kitchenettes offer refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations.

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

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.
Make yourself at home in one of the 29 air-conditioned rooms featuring kitchenettes with refrigerators and stovetops. Smart televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include desks and microwaves, as well as phones with free local calls.
Enjoy the recreation opportunities such as a fitness center or make use of other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.

Languages

American (Sign language)

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

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

Things to do

  • Fitness centre

Family friendly

  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave
  • Fridge

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Housekeeping (weekly)
  • Laundry facilities

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Handrails in stairwells
  • Step-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Shower/bath combination
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • TV channels
  • Smart TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Fridge
  • Stovetop

More

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-friendly 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 available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

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. 431 out of 557 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 98 out of 557 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 557 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 557 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 557 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Mark

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The location was good and the cost was reasonable. A good place to stay without many frills. I liked the full sized refrigerator and the kitchenette. Will definitely consider this place for our next stay in Houghton.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was exceptionally clean. It was very affordable and brand new.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Danielle

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Didnt know there was no maid service. The key from the app didnt work-had to wait for an employee to let us in. The tub is incredibly slippery!! This needs to be addressed. No coffee or water in the lobby. Clean rooms, but overall not impressed
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vanesa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quite. Room was well prepared with full refrigerator, microwave, kitchen supplies and a sizable table for two.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zhuoyi

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and quiet, big suit very good choice
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Nickey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryll

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice
Very comfortable, clean hotel. We would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice place
New place. Looked very nice. Didn’t have a ton of rooms which made it less busy. Could hear people talking at times. Bed was firm. Spacious bathroom. Great kitchen area in room. Not a lot of parking right out from (all handicapped)- had to park on side of building. Friendly staff. Had a few packaged food items could grab for breakfast. Would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room I had was like a bachelor apartment, with kitchen, medium sized fridge and lots of room. Very clean and newish room. It's not near downtown or the water but it was also much cheaper than the alternatives. The nearby Walmart was good for stocking up.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Shiqin

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Ellen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What I didn't like was that we were on the 2nd floor and had to lug suitcases/cooler up the stairs, It was hard for me to help my husband as I have a bad leg. What I did like about it was that on the 2nd floor there's no pets allowed. I don't think pets belong in hotels unless they're service dogs. (just my opinion)
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice almost new hotel. It was clean and well run. Second floor is no pets and first floor allows them.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

James, Grayslake

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms and comfortable beds.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent value.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Manasi

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay!
Great place that is a suite with full kitchen, dishes. Very clean. Best part they have a black washcloth for removing your make up. I felt bad using the white ones.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ken

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chad, Munising

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very kind professional and supportive. I left my AirPods in the room and they help me find them and mail them back to me. Amazing experience. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan, Vernon Hills

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Second time staying here and enjoyed it again! Only a few miles from campus.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Richard

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Deluxe studio is like a small apartment! Small kitchen. Location was great. Short beautiful descending drive into Houghton and Hancock. We stayed three nights. I would highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice , clean & reasonable
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

John

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean easy access near college campus Convenient
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and spacious. Bed was very comfortable. Bathroom had higher vanity than most hotels which my back appreciates! Only drawback was finding space in bathtub for soap and shampoo as there wasn't a soap tray.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024