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Independence Stay

Property class: 2.5
Houghton guestrooms with kitchenettes

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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 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.
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.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • 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)
    ‪17 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
(166 reviews)
  • 500 sq ft
  • 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
(44 reviews)
  • 500 sq ft
  • 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
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Houghton

In Houghton .You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Mine Shaft and 2 miles (3 km) of Houghton–Hancock Bridge with a stay here. A.E. Seaman Mineral Museum and Isle Royale Houghton Visitor Center are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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 - 1.6 miles
  • Isle Royale Houghton Visitor Center - 4 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Mont Ripley Ski Area - 6 min drive - 2.5 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

About this property

Independence Stay

Houghton guestrooms with kitchenettes
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.

  • 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 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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

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

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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

How close is Independence Stay to the airport?

Independence Stay is 8.4 mi (15-min drive) away from the Hancock, MI (CMX-Houghton County Memorial) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Independence Stay?

As of Oct 19, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Independence Stay on Oct 28, 2026 start from $137, including 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.

Does Independence Stay have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Independence Stay.

How close is Independence Stay to the beach?

This hotel is 10.6 mi (21-min drive) from Breakers Beach and 17 mi (27-min drive) from Calumet Waterworks Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Independence Stay offer free breakfast?

Independence Stay does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Independence Stay?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Independence Stay?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Independence Stay?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Independence Stay have a pool?

Independence Stay does not have a pool.

Does Independence Stay have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Independence Stay to downtown Houghton?

Independence Stay is 1.2 mi away from Houghton.

Independence Stay Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 685 out of 871 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 139 out of 871 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 26 out of 871 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 871 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 871 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was helpful and friendly. Our room was spacious and very nicely decorated. The location was great close to retail and restaurants. All in all it was a nice stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was very clean, our room was spotless. The room was large and very comfortable, it included a nice size kitchen, large living room and bedroom plus a good size bath.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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This is a small hotel that is in excellent condition. The rooms are large and very clean. The staff are very friendly and professional. Highly recommended!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel and property were very clean. Parking was convenient. The hotel was quiet at night. Great location. Laundry service on site. Always a pleasant experience staying at Independence Stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay at Independence Stay Hotel in Houghton. The hotel was new, clean, updated, and very comfortable. We especially appreciated having a full kitchen along with the other amenities, which made our stay even more convenient. The breakfast offerings were modest, but it was a nice little something to get you started for the day. Overall, we had a very pleasant stay and would gladly stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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The rooms were so big and meticulously arranged
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Easy access to downtown by car. Having a kitchenette was useful for simple meals. The room was well maintained, clean and spacious.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great night for just a one night. It was so big and so many amenities were there. It would be a great place for extended stays which is what it was for. I just needed it for one night. I would totally stay there again!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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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

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Very nice stay! Staff very friendly, room very clean and maintained, yogurt/juice/bkft sandwich/powdered donuts were perfect for what we needed for bkft. My only concern was the more slippery shower tub for “older” people 😅. The bathroom and shower/tub was well done otherwise!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Nice place. Clean. Nice location
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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This little hotel is a gem! The location is nothing special but the room was delightful! Just what we needed after a week in the woods! It was like a new high end 1 bedroom apartment. It had everything g we needed! Great bathroom with a soaker tub! Bed was comfy! Quiet!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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

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We traveled from Florida to Michigan and this was the BEST hotel we stayed at. The king size room has a full kitchen and the room and staff were excellent! The young fella at the lobby was super helpful and got us a room on the first floor as they have no elevator and this girl has luggage! Hotel was super clean and everything was awesome. Only wish was full breakfast.... If we ever come back to this area, no doubt we will stay there again!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Yes everything was clean comfortable and safe
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Clean, spacious room, friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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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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10/10 Excellent

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

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Clean and large room. We would book again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great place to stay very clean and convenient location.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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Room was spacious. A bit disappointing that there was no elevator.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Great value, clean friendly staff. Thank You for making our stay in Houghton enjoyable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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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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