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Independence Stay

2.5 star property

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

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
  • Laundry room
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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913 Razorback Dr, Houghton, MI, 49931
  • Place, Great Bear Chase Ski Marathon
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Michigan Technological University
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Houghton–Hancock Bridge
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Hancock, MI (CMX-Houghton County Memorial)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

Comfort Room

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

Deluxe Studio Suite

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

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About this property

Independence Stay

Hotel in Houghton with a fitness center and a 24-hour front desk
Along with a fitness center, 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 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.
Our customers tell us 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
  • Onsite recreation includes a gym
  • Guests really like the accommodations for the cleanliness and comfy beds
  • Steps from Mine Shaft and 7 minutes by foot from Great Bear Chase Ski Marathon
Independence Stay offers its guests a fitness center 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
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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: midnight
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types at the property

Important information

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.

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. 560 out of 718 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 118 out of 718 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 718 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 718 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 718 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

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This hotel was clean with nice staff. We stayed 2 nights- my only complaint was the delicious takeaway microwaveable breakfast sandwich was out of stock the second morning- not a big deal. Will stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

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

Consistent good service.

I've stayed here before. I've always had good service and a clean room. This stay was no exception.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan, Vernon Hills

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Repeat stay, short drive to campus and appreciate the space in the suite
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pet friendly. Very clean, looks brand new!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Connor

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We’ve stayed at the Houghton Independence Stay many times and it is always an enjoyable experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Angela

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

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
New Hotel very clean
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeanine

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Updated and clean rooms. Helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laudy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A fantastic stay! The hotel was spotless, cozy, and incredibly well-located—perfect for exploring the area. Highly recommend for anyone looking for comfort and convenience.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

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

Great lication

Freshly remodeled with great amenities, great location
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dennis and Melinda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was modern, clean, comfortable, and the staff was friendly. Awesome stay!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Curtis

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This property was really good. Clean, spacious, close to downtown Houghton. The only reasons it did not get five stars. 1. No breakfast. They provide pre-wrapped muffins and snack bars and juice bottles, and apples, but no place to eat and nothing fresh. We knew this going in, but it was still inconvenient. 2. The sofa sleeper mattress was the WORST. No support whatsoever. The king bed was very comfortable. Overall a positive experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise

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

Really nice

Really nice, can prepare meals in room or just enjoy. Large amount of space, comfortable bed, clean and easy to relax
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rodney

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was everything we had hoped for.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angie

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

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Well equipped and clean and comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
Nice hotel, but the bedding wasn’t comfortable, no blanket, sheets felt like paper. Disappointed…such a nice new facility.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Agnieszka

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sally

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We’ve stayed at this property before so I knew that we’d be getting a clean comfortable room. This hotel offers fully stocked kitchens which is a plus. The beds are comfortable and the hotel very quiet. The staff is very friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025