Independence Stay

2.5 star property

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Exterior
Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Deluxe Studio Suite | Private kitchen
Reception
Comfort Room | Private kitchen

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
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

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

  • Great Bear Chase Ski Marathon - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Houghton–Hancock Bridge - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Michigan Technological University - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Isle Royale Houghton Visitor Center - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • The trail to Copper Harbor - 6 min drive - 4.1 km

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 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 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. 467 out of 600 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 102 out of 600 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 600 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 600 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 600 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Spacious, clean suite with kitchenette

Spacious suites with stocked kitchenette and large bathrooms. Free breakfast was minimal, but having our own kitchen and coffee pot made it perfectly convenient. Clean and comfortable, great value for the price and good location. Will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Krista

roomy, large fridge, very updateed and new.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mandie

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

Great place to stay!

Everything about this place was great. Super friendly staff, easy check in, extra clean, very modern look. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Amenities
Super clean, great location, and friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rose

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

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

10/10 Excellent

Josie

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great sized suite!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed for work. The check-in process is easy. They send messages to you to confirm reservation and that you can reach out via text for any questions/concerns. The front end person was really nice. Very quiet and spacious room.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

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

Great hotel but bed not so much

Very clean and friendly staff. Beds were a bit hard. I like a firm bed but it was really hard and not that comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brett

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We've stayed here several times. Nice clean rooms, friendly staff and reasonably priced suite hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

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

2/10 Terrible

laura

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kara

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

6/10 Okay

Cecilia

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Manuela

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious room - quiet - close to town
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Manuela

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to town - quiet spacious room
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Manuela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was spacious / near main town -
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jesse

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025