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Independence Stay

2.5 star property

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

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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913 Razorback Dr, Houghton, MI, 49931
  • Place, Houghton–Hancock Bridge
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Michigan Technological University
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Isle Royale Houghton Visitor Center
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Hancock, MI (CMX-Houghton County Memorial)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

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Comfort Room

Comfort Room

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

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Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Studio Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(34 reviews)
  • 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

  • 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
  • Prospector's Paradise - 7 min drive - 5.2 km

Getting around

  • Hancock, MI (CMX-Houghton County Memorial) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Dunkin’ / Baskin Robbins - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Keweenaw Brewing Company - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Culver's - ‬14 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.

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 allowed for an extra charge of USD 20.00 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 20.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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
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

Reviews

Independence Stay Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 551 out of 701 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 113 out of 701 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 701 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 701 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 701 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Will visit again
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carly

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
King with kitchenette suited us very well. Expended our stay an extra day. Very clean and super friendly staff. Quincy Mine Tour plus explored the Copper Harbor area (Eat at Harbor Haus!) 1st full day. Explored Porcupine Mts. (hiked 3 miles of Escarpment trail) and Bond Falls (most beautiful falls in Michigan!!!) and back in time to enjoy Joey's Seafood...excellent and great prices. Definitely would stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, very roomy, and very friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very friendly and we loved the larger room
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trevor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Small hotel, perfectly located to access all of Houghton and especially Michigan Tech.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

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.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carrie

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is a MUST. Super Clean, quiet and professional, Spacious, nice reception when we got here.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

RODNEY

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

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne, Beaverton

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place to stay. Clean and friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly check in, clean and very comfortable room!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

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

6/10 Okay

April Menne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
The hotel was clean but had some inconveniences: the pillows are lumpy; there is no place to plug in anything at the nightstand except a plug that is located on the wall behind the bed at mattress level, it pokes you in the head while you sleep; the toilet splashes water into the seat every time you flush; the shower offers no place to stand your shampoo and other hygiene products.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Front desk attendant was very friendly and professional. The building is very nice, and the room looks
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marti

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Dan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Very nice room.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

DANIELLE

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our room was clean, quiet and the bed was comfortable. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan, Vernon Hills

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoy staying here when we visit Michigan Tech.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet, clean, has a kitchen. Couch with tv, and bedroom with tv.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pjeter

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

8/10 Good

Suzanne

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

10/10 Excellent

Jason, Grand Rapids

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in was fantastic. Room was clean. Hotel was quiet. Can’t ask for anything more than that.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

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

Well appointed

Very clean and spacious. I loved the kitchenette that included plates, bowls, glasses, mugs and silverware. The bathroom was huge and I loved that the bedroom had a door.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025