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Independence Stay

Property class: 2.5

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a nightstand with a lamp, and a painting of a bridge on the wall.
A reception area with a curved counter, a television mounted on the wall, and a cart.
A hotel with a covered parking area, a sign for 'Independence Stay Hotel & Long-Term Suites', and a view of the surrounding landscape.
A compact living space with a kitchenette, a sofa, a dining area, and a large window providing natural light.
A modern kitchen with dark cabinetry, a black refrigerator, a microwave, and a coffee maker. There is a small dining area with a table and chairs.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

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

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a window with curtains, and a painting of a bridge.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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

View all photos for Deluxe Studio Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a nightstand with a lamp, and a painting of a bridge on the wall.

Deluxe Studio Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

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

View all photos for Standard Double Room

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a window with curtains, and two wall-mounted paintings.

Standard Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the area

Houghton

At Independence Stay you'll be steps from Mine Shaft and 2.8 km (1.7 mi) from Houghton–Hancock Bridge. Highlights at this hotel include free self-parking, and in-room kitchenettes and free WiFi. .This business-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a fitness centre and a 24-hour front desk. Additionally, you'll find laundry facilities. .With a stay at this Houghton hotel, you'll be 3.1 km (1.9 mi) from A.E. Seaman Mineral Museum and 3.3 km (2.1 mi) from Isle Royale Houghton Visitor Center.

What's nearby

  • Mine Shaft - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Houghton–Hancock Bridge - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Michigan Technological University - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Isle Royale Houghton Visitor Center - 4 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Mont Ripley Ski Area - 6 min drive - 4.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Culver's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Dunkin’ / Baskin Robbins - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪La Cantina Mexican Restaurant of Hancock - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Independence Stay

Independence Stay offers its guests a fitness centre and laundry facilities. Public spaces have free WiFi. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Houghton hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 29 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 2022
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Smoking in designated areas
Independence Stay offers 29 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and an iron/ironing board. Smart televisions come with cable channels. Kitchenettes offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit.

This Houghton hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided on a weekly basis.

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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

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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. Guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.

Property is also known as

Independence Stay Hotel

Independence Stay Houghton

Independence Stay Hotel Houghton

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Independence Stay?

Yep, Independence Stay has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Independence Stay?

The closest beach to Independence Stay is Breakers Beach (13.9 km).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Independence Stay?

No, Independence Stay does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Independence Stay?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Independence Stay?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Independence Stay Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 659 out of 838 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 133 out of 838 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 26 out of 838 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 838 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 838 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

Holly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Independence Hotel was fantastic! Super clean, roomy, welcome gift bag, kitchen, comfy bed, great bathroom!! Would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sam

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Always a wonderful safe and peaceful stay here. Excellent staff. Perfect size.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Bradley

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Nice place. Clean. Nice location
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Tyler

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Great all around
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Veronica

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Great Place! Felt like home!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Keith

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Yes everything was clean comfortable and safe
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lisa

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They were very accommodating for my late arrival. The room was very clean and had everything we needed! We have stayed there several times during my son's attendance at Tech.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was spacious. A bit disappointing that there was no elevator.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and large room. We would book again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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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

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

Denny

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This hotel may not have a pool or hot tub but this is a hotel that is spacious and would be ideal for extended stay with a basic kitchenette, even a 2 burner cooktop. No oven but everything provided for extended stays. Spacious room, and bath, it feels like an mini apartment. The bed was wonderful, and in short....I would return in a heartbeat. Very reasonably priced for the accommadations!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jami

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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

Jodi

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Great place to stay very clean and convenient location.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Margaret

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Very nice room. It was great having a kitchen.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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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

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

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

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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

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Wonderful place to stay. Clean and friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 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

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

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean, the staff was very helpful and kind. Note this is an extended stay leaning property so breakfast is a microwave breakfast sandwich in the lobby. Rooms have stove top, large refrigerator and microwave plus all the dishes and pans you would need to make food in your room. Walmart is at the end of the street if you need groceries. It is also located right beside a great restaurant (the Mine Shaft) and fast food (Taco Bell, Burger King, Dairy Queen and Chinese food) just down the street. Also, Culver’s and McDonalds in a short drive. Plus many mom and pop restaurants in Houghton.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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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

Judi

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay

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