Independence Stay

2.5 star property
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Exterior
Exterior
Comfort Room | Private kitchen
Deluxe Studio Suite
Deluxe Studio Suite | Living area

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Gym
    Gym
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Parking included
    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 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Great Bear Chase Ski Marathon and 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Houghton–Hancock Bridge.

What's nearby

  • Mine Shaft - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Houghton–Hancock Bridge - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Michigan Technological University - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Isle Royale Houghton Visitor Center - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Mont Ripley Ski Area - 5 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 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

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. 407 out of 529 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 95 out of 529 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 529 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 529 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 529 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

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place
Thus was such a treat after where we stayed the night before lol The room was large,clean, kitchen area, comfy bed . Very comfortable !!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kari

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable
Clean. Spacious. Comfortable. Stayed two nights while dropping daughter off at Tech. Conveniently locate off the back roads to the college. Great restaurant next door. Will absolutely stay here again our next time up.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bret

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious and tidy rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

RJ, Barrington

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place among many: good value amid hotel row. Clean, comfortable, usual amenities. Having to download app (96mb!?) for room key is annoying bc I still had to go to desk to check in and out. Easy drive to all local sights.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan, Vernon Hills

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First time staying for MTU move in weekend. Friendly staff, clean, and close to campus. Also appreciated the quick breakfast snack items in the lobby.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

JACQUELYN

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were very large/spacious. The check in was easy. And the restaurant was across the parking lot. Really couldn't have asked for much more.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We love this newer hotel. Very clean. Has most everything you need. Comfortable beds. Only dislike is no elevator.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Robert

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

8/10 Good

Marla

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very new & nice - our room was great with the 2 rooms, bedroom and living area. Works great for more space! Disappointed there was no elevator, or complimentary breakfast...
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Michele

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kyle

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was great to have so much room: full kitchen area, living area, bedroom, and large bathroom. Everything was so new, even though I think the hotel was a few years old. Our 4-day stay was great! I would stay again if I was in the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet and clean
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey, Lapeer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best room I’ve stayed in in a long time. Things to do close by.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lou

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Personnel were great
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great kitchenette!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tonda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
EVERYTHING!!! The new check in process. The desk clerk on duty today. She was AMAZING!! Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Mark

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and friendly..
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Denise

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Nice hotel but Room Rates fluctuate a lot
A newly built hotel. Clean, spacious and comfortable. No elevator so it was a pain to carry suitcases up to second floor. Gave only 2 stars because we had to checkout a day early and pay for third day in spite of trying to modify reservation on Hotels.com before the two day cancellation policy and tried calling hotel directly to modify reservation. The room rate increased drastically so changing to two nights instead of three would result in a higher cost so we just paid for our original three night reservation. Don’t understand why we couldn’t just eliminate one day without canceling whole reservation and rebooking at higher rate. Not sure if this was Hotels.com or Independence Stay’s cancellation policy but manager was no help even though this was a “pay at property” not a prepaid reservation.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Harold

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very comfortable, clean, and quiet. It was perfect for our sever night stay in the area. All our encounters with the staff were excellent. This is appears to be a relatively new property and was in exquisite shape. It was an excellent value for the area. It is located in the main retail area of the city witin a 5 to 10 minute drive (or closer) to most dining options. On the negative side, just be aware there is no elevator for this 2 story property and the grab and go breakfast options are very, very limited. I would recommend Roy's Pasteries on the riverfront downtown for some of the most delicious treats I've tasted. Overall, I would highly recommend this property. It was a great value and very restful stay in a beautiful area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Albert

Disappointed that maid service provided every third day.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024