With a stay at Red Roof Inn Lansing East – MSU in Lansing, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Michigan State University and Towne Square Dog Park. .This hotel is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Forest Akers Golf Courses and 2.6 mi (4.1 km) from Community Mental Health.
What's nearby
Michigan State University - 5 min drive - 5.7 km
Potter Park Zoo - 5 min drive - 7.5 km
Spartan Stadium - 7 min drive - 6.0 km
Lansing Center - 7 min drive - 10.0 km
Michigan State Capitol - 7 min drive - 10.3 km
Getting around
East Lansing Station - 4 min drive
Lansing, MI (LAN-Capital Region Intl.) - 13 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 2 min drive
Quality Dairy - 4 min drive
Taco Bell - 10 min walk
Dan's Coney Island - 5 min drive
Taco Bell - 3 min drive
About this property
Red Roof Inn Lansing East – MSU
Hotel in Lansing with free parking
Red Roof Inn Lansing East – MSU offers 80 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries. Televisions come with premium cable channels and pay movies. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations.
Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; local and long-distance calls are complimentary (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.
Make yourself at home in one of the 80 guestrooms featuring microwaves. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include desks and irons/ironing boards, as well as phones with free local calls.
Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and a vending machine.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, ATM/banking services, and coffee/tea in a common area. Free self parking is available onsite.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Free self parking on site
Wheelchair-accessible parking available
Food and drink
Coffee and tea in common areas
Family friendly
In-room cot
In-room microwave
Mini-fridge
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
ATM
Vending machine
Guest services
Housekeeping (daily)
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Braille/raised signage
Handrails in stairways
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
More
1 building
2 floors
Built in 1977
Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Blackout drapes
Free cot
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Private bathroom
Shower/bathtub combination
Towels provided
Entertainment
39-inch TV with premium cable channels
Pay films
Food and drink
Microwave
Mini-fridge
More
Access via exterior corridors
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Desk
Free local calls
Free long-distance calls
Iron/ironing board
Phone
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 4:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11 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 allowed for an extra charge of USD 15 per pet, per night (maximum USD 105 per stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 80 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 17 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property
Payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Pet fee: USD 15 per pet, per night (maximum USD 105 per stay)
Service animals are exempt from fees
Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per night
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Daily housekeeping is included for stays of 6 nights or less. Limited housekeeping is provided for stays of 7 nights or more.
Pets must be declared at check-in. Guests bringing 1 pet will not be charged pet fees. The listed pet fee in the Fees section applies only if guests bring 2 or more pets. Pets must be leashed in public areas of the property. Guests are expected to clean up after their pet.
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)
Property is also known as
Red Roof Inn Lansing East Michigan State University
Red Roof Inn University Hotel Lansing East Michigan State
Red Roof Inn Lansing East Michigan State University Hotel
Red Roof Inn State University Hotel
Red Roof Inn State University
Red Roof Lansing – Msu Lansing
Red Roof Inn Lansing East – MSU Hotel
Red Roof Inn Lansing East – MSU Lansing
Red Roof Inn Lansing East – MSU Hotel Lansing
Red Roof Inn Lansing East – MSU Reviews
Reviews
6.0
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 177 out of 1003 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 226 out of 1003 reviews
8 - Good
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Rating 6 - Okay. 199 out of 1003 reviews
6 - Okay
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Rating 4 - Poor. 168 out of 1003 reviews
4 - Poor
168
Rating 2 - Terrible. 233 out of 1003 reviews
2 - Terrible
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6.0/10
Cleanliness
7.2/10
Staff & service
5.4/10
Amenities
5.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
5.8/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
2/10 Terrible
Brenda
Travelled with family and small children
16 June 2025
Disliked: Amenities
Upon checking in a sign on counter in lobby stated TVs not working. Must of not paid their cable bill. Shady people in parking lot, pacing outside of building. Didn’t feel very safe. During the night people were screaming and arguing. Didn’t sleep at all!! Stated coffee in lobby NOT!! When asked where the coffee was the desk attendant said something however couldn’t understand her. I had to ask her what several times to repeat herself. Finally said never mind and left. Can’t believe I was charged for staying there, they should have paid me.
First off the room I ordered wasn’t available after I paid Expedia 100 bucks for the room the staff blamed it on Expedia for selling rooms that’s not available I guess then when I get on the room the tv not working I paid 100 dollars I think Expedia should give me some of my money back because that stay last night not only the room but it also hurt me spending money with Expedia again.
In the three nights I was there there was no service to the room . No clean towel replacement , to emptying of the trash. The room had a horrible odor of cabanass , smoke or vape maybe all three. The key to the room was constantly needing reprogramming . The room was rodent and insect free . It appeared tidy upon check in
Madison Alison
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
2/10 Terrible
chris
3 June 2025
The first room I was checked into had water all over the floor so I was moved to another room, which still smelled like cigarette smoke and was very small. There were multiple people hanging out near my room talking on the balcony for most of the night. I wouldn't recommend this hotel
Sketchy people hanging out, felt unsafe. Staff was unpleasant & had to update my key card everyday. Not enough lighting in the room and bathroom curtain smelled like mildew. No cable TV or option to hook up my Roku device. Definately would not stay here again, a mistake.
Out of the 3 wall outlets only one worked and it was no where near the mirror for curling your hair. The room had no chair to sit on to put your shoes on. The room was so small the bed took up 80 percent of the space. Would never recommend this place for any amount of money. We were charged 368.00 for the night and it sucked big time.
Room was not ready at 310 pm. Took additional time to check in, hard to understand staff, they kept talking amongst themselves. Overall they were not pleasant. Room was tidy but not clean and had an odor.
Andree
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
8/10 Good
victor
Business traveller
12 May 2025
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
No place near to eat. No guide listing on TV. Too far to walk to MSU. Absolutely no dining place to walk near by.
Couldn’t even stay here the room smelled so terrible. The desk clerk was nice enough to give us a refund so we could stay elsewhere… that we’re still waiting for.
This was literally the worst stay I think I have ever had somewhere. The room smelled, the floor was randomly wet. MSU Grad weekend at it's finest! This place should have the Health Department pay them a visit!
Cleanness is okay. No body soap or shampoo in the dispenser. No blow dryer for my wife. We had two bed queen room. When we asked for a hair dryer they said that it is provided only in king bedroom. Not worth the cost.
Price gouged hotel rate for Graduation, place is a budget $69 dollar a night at its best. Non smoking room smelled like a walking cigarette. Lady walked out of room when we were walking up. Toenail clippings still on the floor. If you have any taste you will not want to stay here at the roach motel.