Verified
10/10 Excellent
Lindsay
Feb 2, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Lindsay
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Independence Stay
2.5 star property
Travelers stay active on their own terms at this well-situated hotel, where helpful staff and complimentary self parking allow guests to focus on what matters most.
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Independence Stay offers a convenient retreat with practical amenities like laundry facilities and a gym. Guests value the in-room WiFi, 24-hour front desk assistance, and consistently note the excellent overall value of their experience.
Reviews
9.49.4 out of 10
Exceptional
Popular amenities
- Parking included
- Free WiFi
- Air conditioning
- Gym
- Laundry
- 24/7 front desk
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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
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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
Property 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
Frequently asked questions
Is Independence Stay pet-friendly?
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
How much does it cost to stay at Independence Stay?
As of May 22, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Independence Stay on May 28, 2026 start from CA $180, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Independence Stay?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.
What time is check-out at Independence Stay?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Independence Stay located?
Situated in Houghton, this hotel is steps from Mine Shaft, and within 3 mi (5 km) of Houghton–Hancock Bridge and A.E. Seaman Mineral Museum. Isle Royale Houghton Visitor Center and Michigan Technological University are also within 3 mi (5 km).
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Reviews
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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9.8
Cleanliness
9.0
Amenities
9.4
Staff & service
9.8
Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 580 out of 744 reviews
10 - Excellent
580
Rating 8 - Good. 123 out of 744 reviews
8 - Good
123
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 744 reviews
6 - Okay
23
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 744 reviews
4 - Poor
6
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 744 reviews
2 - Terrible
12
Reviews
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Eddie
Sep 27, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean comfortable hotel and bed, restaurants nearby
Eddie
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Dennis and Melinda
Sep 8, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was modern, clean, comfortable, and the staff was friendly. Awesome stay!
Dennis and Melinda
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Adam
Oct 4, 2025
Clean room, good service, friendly staff.
Adam
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Suzanne
Jun 20, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place to stay. Clean and friendly staff.
Suzanne
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Laudy
Sep 12, 2025
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.
Laudy
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Dave
Jun 25, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, very roomy, and very friendly staff
Dave
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Judi
Jul 22, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay
Wonderful hotel with new amenities!
Judi
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Robert
Jul 28, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Place was very nice and clean. we'll be staying there again
Robert
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Alexander
Jul 6, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great quiet hotel that’s very nice, great condition, and extremely clean.
Alexander
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Kathryn
Jun 24, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our stay in Houghton was fantastic. The hotel was super clean and had very friendly staff. We will definitely be back to stay here.
Kathryn
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
Sep 14, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
New Hotel very clean
Verified traveller
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Lisa
Jun 20, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly check in, clean and very comfortable room!
Lisa
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Matt
Apr 3, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was great
Matt
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Carol
Sep 25, 2025
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.
Carol
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
DANIELLE
May 3, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our room was clean, quiet and the bed was comfortable. Would definitely stay there again.
DANIELLE
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Paul
Jun 25, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very friendly and we loved the larger room
Paul
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Stacy
Sep 27, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Family trip to visit our student at MTU. All was excellent for our needs. Very clean and safe.
Stacy
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Mandie
Feb 14, 2025
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.
Mandie
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Angela
Feb 14, 2025
Liked: Amenities
Super clean, great location, and friendly staff.
Angela
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Michael
Jun 24, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is a MUST. Super Clean, quiet and professional, Spacious, nice reception when we got here.
Michael
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Alan
Sep 22, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pet friendly. Very clean, looks brand new!
Alan
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Mark
Sep 12, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great lication
Freshly remodeled with great amenities, great location
Mark
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Brett
Feb 6, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We've stayed here several times. Nice clean rooms, friendly staff and reasonably priced suite hotel.
Brett
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
David
Jul 26, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
2nd year we have stayed at this property. Easy access to everything you need. Staff is great and room is alway nice.
David
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025