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Independence Stay

2.5 star property

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Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Reception
Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker
Deluxe Studio Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker
Exterior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is $143
$128 nightly
$143 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 8 - Jun 9

Explore the area

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913 Razorback Dr, Houghton, MI, 49931
  • Place, Mine Shaft
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Houghton–Hancock Bridge
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Michigan Technological University
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Hancock, MI (CMX-Houghton County Memorial)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(146 reviews)
  • 500 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Deluxe Studio Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(37 reviews)
  • 500 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Double Room | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Houghton

With a stay at Independence Stay in Houghton, you'll be steps from Mine Shaft and a 4-minute drive from Houghton–Hancock Bridge. .This hotel is 11.5 mi (18.6 km) from Lake Superior and 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Michigan Technological University.

What's nearby

  • Mine Shaft - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Houghton–Hancock Bridge - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Michigan Technological University - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Isle Royale Houghton Visitor Center - 4 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Keweenaw National Historical Park Headquarters - 22 min drive - 16.5 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min walk
  • Taco Bell
  • ‪Keweenaw Brewing Company - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin’ / Baskin Robbins - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Independence Stay

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 transportation

  • 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
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

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

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

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. 583 out of 748 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 123 out of 748 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 748 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 748 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 748 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Lindsay

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean, spacious room, friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jami

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great value, clean friendly staff. Thank You for making our stay in Houghton enjoyable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Eddie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean comfortable hotel and bed, restaurants nearby
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jodi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay very clean and convenient location.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was fine. Staff was good
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Dennis and Melinda

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
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10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Repeat stay, and it was just as amazing as the first time.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic stay! I would stay here again and again. Comfortable beds, great kitchen area, super clean!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place to stay. Clean and friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Adam

Clean room, good service, friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Susan

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
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10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable, quiet, lots of food options in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Laudy

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
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10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thanks for another great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Judi

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay

Wonderful hotel with new amenities!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Place was very nice and clean. we'll be staying there again
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Gail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Plenty of accommodations in the area for shopping and dining. Rooms were clean and spacious.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great quiet hotel that’s very nice, great condition, and extremely clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Monte

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice place, easy in and out, nice staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Will visit again
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly check in, clean and very comfortable room!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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