Holiday Inn Express Houghton-Keweenaw by IHG

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Holiday Inn Express
8.6 (164 reviews)
1110 Century Way , Houghton , US
+1 906-482-1066

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Business center
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Clean rooms and common areas
Delicious/hot breakfast
Friendly/helpful staff
Good location (close to campus)
Pet friendly
Working pool and hot tub
Good air filtration despite smoke
Lobby coffee available
Cons:
Perceived high price / poor value
Service/training issues and mishandled extended-stay
Thin walls / noise between rooms
Room issues: soft mattresses/pillows, dark bathroom lighting, missing blankets
Shower flooding and some maintenance issues
Occasional breakfast or TV channel availability problems

Categories

Cleanliness
9.1
Multiple reviewers repeatedly praised cleanliness of rooms and hotel common areas; air felt fresh despite local smoke and rooms described as nice and clean.
Service
8.8
Service was often praised (friendly staff, helpful front-desk agent Jacque), though there were notable service failures including housekeeping delays and a mishandled extended-stay/phone issue indicating training gaps.
Location
9.1
Several guests cited a very good location and easy access (close to Michigan Tech); one guest noted it is a bit out of the way from downtown but overall location was a strong positive.
Room Quality
8
Rooms were described as comfortable and spacious by some, but others reported thin walls, dark bathroom lighting, soft mattresses/pillows, missing blankets and a shower that flooded the bathroom.
Amenities
8.8
Amenities were generally functional and appreciated (working pool/hot tub, pet-friendly, good air filtration, lobby coffee); some issues with TV channels and towel availability occurred but were often resolved.
Value for Money
7
Value was called into question explicitly by at least one reviewer who described pricing as 'absolutely ridiculous'; no broad praise for pricing to offset that concern.
Food and Beverage
9.2
Breakfast was frequently described as delicious and hot and breakfast service is cited as a highlight, though a few guests found it less than expected on one visit.
Overall Experience
8.8
Overall stays were positive for many guests (clean hotel, helpful staff, good breakfast and location), tempered by occasional service mishaps, pricing concerns, and some room-quality issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-11-05 14:06

Property Description

Indulge in Comfort and Convenience

Luxurious Amenities
Experience relaxation in our indoor pool, hot tub, and sauna. Enjoy spacious rooms equipped with modern comforts like free Wi-Fi, a 32-inch flat-screen TV, DVD player, microwave, refrigerator, and coffee facilities.

Wellness and Productivity
Stay active in our gym, handle business affairs in the business center, and take advantage of on-site laundry facilities for added convenience.

Explore Nearby Attractions
Conveniently located just 2.6 miles from Michigan Technological University and 2.2 miles from Mont Ripley Ski Area. A 20-minute drive from Houghton County Memorial Airport ensures easy travel access.

Book now for an unforgettable stay at Holiday Inn Express Houghton!

Important information:

Upon check-in photo identification and credit card is required. All special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

Beginning in May 2021 the Holiday Inn Express of Houghton will be undertaking a guest room transformation, replacing and upgrading all mattresses, televisions, fixtures and furniture to ensure we continue to have a best-in-class hotel that guests love! We will be adding fully renovated rooms to our inventory every week and expect to have completed all rooms by July 1st, 2021.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: CMX

Location

Property Accessibility

Total Disability Score: 50
Public Area
  • Ramp: No
  • Entrance Door Width: 82
  • Entrance Leveled: Yes
  • Pet Friendly: No
Reception And Restaurant
  • Reception Hearing Accessible: No
  • Reception Wheelchair Accessible: No
  • Restaurant Wheelchair Accessible: No
Elevator
  • Elevator Audio Signals: No
  • Elevator Braille Numbers: Yes
  • Elevator Contrasting Buttons: No
  • Elevator Visual Signs: No
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Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 164 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.1
Service: 8.8
Location: 9.1
Room Quality: 8
Amenities: 8.8
Value for Money: 7
Food and Beverage: 9.2
Overall Experience: 8.8
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Karissa • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-10-28 • via Nuitee
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Christy • family_with_children • us
4
Pricing was absolutely ridiculous
Pros:

The pool and hot tub were actually functional

Cons:

I was assured I was on the same floor as the team I was with. I was not. When I discovered we were not on the same level it was too late to move as the hotel was full. Price was absolutely ridiculous!

2026-10-25 • via Nuitee
彦雯 • extended_group • us
7
2026-10-21 • via Nuitee
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Buehler • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

Clean, great customer service, new modern facilities

Cons:

Nothing

2026-10-18 • via Nuitee
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Jenny • family_with_children • us
7
Pros:

Good location

Cons:

Beds were very sneaky and walls very thin.

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Elizabeth • couple • us
7
2026-08-26 • via Nuitee
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Ismael • solo_traveller • us
9
Had a great mini vacation
Pros:

Room was nice and clean and spacious.
Being able to make our own coffee in the lobby/breakfast was nice

Cons:

Bathroom lighting is kind of dark.
The breakfast wasn't as good as I expected.

2026-08-25 • via Nuitee
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Woodworth • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

Hotel is very clean. Staff is pleasant. Their breakfast is delicious and hot!!! We've stayed there multiple times while visiting the UP.

2026-08-04 • via Nuitee
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Carolyn • couple • us
9
Clean, comfortable, and serves a great breakfast.
Pros:

The air filtration system in the hotel must be very good. Despite lots of smoke in the area due to Canadian wildfires, the air in the hotel was clean and fresh! Thanks for welcoming our dog.

Cons:

One of the staff members told me that I would have to wait for housekeeping at 9 AM the next morning to get some clean towels. We were coming from a week of camping, and we dirtied all our towels immediately. Fortunately, someone higher up at the front desk told him to get me fresh toels right away.

2026-07-18 • via Nuitee
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Nancy • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-07-16 • via Nuitee
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Kerri • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-07-11 • via Nuitee
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Francine • couple • us
9
Great stay
Pros:

Location and pet friendly

Cons:

Nothing

2026-07-07 • via Nuitee
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Jeanette • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-06-26 • via Nuitee
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Jacqueline • couple • us
10
A Beautiful Setting!
Pros:

Very comfortable room; breakfast was delicious. Jacque who checked us in was super helpful.

Cons:

Location is out of the way from downtown.

2026-06-26 • via Nuitee
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Renee • extended_group • us
8
Pros:

This Holiday Inn is very nice and it is always clean. The staff is friendly every time we stay.

Cons:

It is clean and easy to find. Also close to Michigan Tech campus.

2026-06-25 • via Nuitee
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Mike • family_with_children • us
9
2026-06-17 • via Nuitee
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Pethan • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-06-15 • via Nuitee
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Sandra • couple • us
7
Hospitality needs improvement
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Staff needs training, one person extended my stay via phone, at check in issues with staff not knowing how to handle the extended night. Called me twice in eve of my stay, at check out explained the first staff member shouldn’t have extended etc. sorry but your training issues aren’t my problem. Very poorly handled!!! Hospitality should be top priority don’t make your issues my problem. Sorry for the negativity but you asked.

2026-06-13 • via Nuitee
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Arthur • family_with_children • us
8
2026-06-07 • via Nuitee
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Linda • family_with_children • us
6
Location of hotel was great & cleanliness of the hotel was great!
Pros:

Location was great. The free coffee in the dining area was a nice perp. Plenty of hot water.

Cons:

We felt the pillows & mattress were too soft! There were no blankets—only a top sheet & a weird quilted top. The shower flooded the bathroom—needed to get the maintenance man to explain how to get water from the 2 nd shower head. Alot of the channels on the TV came up as unavailable. Lo

2026-05-22 • via Nuitee