Econo Lodge Whitehall near Michigan's Adventure

Hotels
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Choice Hotels International
6.3 (146 reviews)
2865 E Colby St, Whitehall, Michigan, 49461 , Whitehall , US

Pets allowed

Facilities

ATM/banking
Television in common areas
Front desk (limited hours)
Express check-out
Smoke-free property
Wheelchair accessible parking
Free self parking
Water dispenser
Housekeeping on request
Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Helpful and courteous front-desk/booking staff (able to rebook and assist)
Easy check-in for many guests
Some rooms described as clean, spacious and relaxing (King room)
Comfortable beds reported by some reviewers
Convenient location near Michigan's Adventure, Walmart and restaurants
Cost-friendly price; some guests found good value
AC worked fine
Friendly staff interactions reported by several guests
Cons:
Serious cleanliness issues: mold, musty/chemical smell, dusty and dirty surfaces
Room defects: loose toilet seat, shower spout fell off, hair dryer assembly detached, broken blinds, ripped/stained furniture
Pool problems: closed or unsanitary, broken/sharp pool steps causing injury
No/poor breakfast despite advertising; coffee described as bad
Front desk unattended at times; guests had to call or wait
No elevator and lack of first-floor availability caused heavy luggage issues
Safety/security concerns (no latch on door reported)
Incident reports (hotel caught on fire) and complaints about refunds/compensation handling

Categories

Cleanliness
2.5
Multiple reviewers report strong cleanliness issues: musty/chemical/mold smells, dusty rooms, filthy hallways/stairs, dirty toilets, stained/ripped furniture and a gross outdoor pool; several safety/health concerns were described.
Service
10
Service comments are mixed but many reviewers highlighted very helpful, courteous staff and reps who assisted with re-booking and check-in; several positive interactions stood out enough to justify a high service score despite isolated reports of unattended desk and a refusal of refund.
Location
10
Location is repeatedly noted as convenient (near Michigan's Adventure, next to Walmart, close to restaurants) and is considered a clear positive across reviews.
Room Quality
4.4
Room quality is mixed-to-poor: some found beds comfortable and rooms spacious, but many reported broken fixtures (shower spout, hair dryer), loose toilet seat, broken blinds, mold in showers and general wear and tear reducing overall room quality.
Amenities
4.4
Amenities are limited or problematic: no breakfast service despite some advertising, outdoor pool reported as closed or unsanitary, broken pool steps, limited in-room extras and no elevator for upper floors.
Value for Money
8.1
Several guests described the hotel as cost‑friendly or reasonable for price and noted ways to save on bookings; however, condition issues temper perceived value—overall still perceived as good value by a number of guests.
Food and Beverage
3
Food & beverage offerings are minimal or disappointing: no reliable breakfast service, advertised breakfast not provided in some cases, and the provided coffee was described as poor.
Overall Experience
8
Guest experiences vary widely: several praised quiet, comfortable stays and excellent help from staff (including extended-stay support), but others reported serious cleanliness, safety and service breakdowns (including a fire incident). Overall skewed by multiple positive service/booking experiences.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-11-05 14:06

Property Description

Recreational Opportunities
Enjoy a seasonal outdoor pool and other amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and a television in a common area.

Convenient Features
Experience express check-out, laundry facilities, and ATM/banking services with free onsite self-parking available.

Comfortable Rooms
Relax in one of our 64 air-conditioned rooms with microwaves, complimentary Wi-Fi, and cable programming. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries for your convenience.

Explore popular attractions like Huron-Manistee National Forest and Michigan's Adventure when you stay at Econo Lodge Whitehall near Michigan's Adventure. Book your stay now for a memorable experience.

Important information:

  • The seasonal pool will be open from June 16 to September 16.

A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Property Policies

  • Sustainability Certifications

    Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

  • Pets

    Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

  • Children and extra beds

    No rollaway/extra beds available

  • Noise policy

    Noise-free rooms not guaranteed

  • General

    Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer

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Location

Guest Reviews

6.3
Based on 146 reviews
Cleanliness: 2.5
Service: 10
Location: 10
Room Quality: 4.4
Amenities: 4.4
Value for Money: 8.1
Food and Beverage: 3
Overall Experience: 8
R
Rex
8
Pros:

Ac worked fine, pool was closed. Had a little trouble working the television cable, toilet seat was loose.

2025-10-03 • via Nuitee
A
Akram
8
Pros:

Best

2025-10-02 • via Nuitee
J
Julie
10
Pros:

Upon arriving checkin was easy, Hostess was kind and helpful. Its cost friendly but keep in mind no breakfast but plenty in town to go to or get it delivered, coffee provided in room and in common room. The King Room is clean, spacious and relaxing. Great Tv too. Thanks so much!

2025-09-25 • via Nuitee
D
Dansby
6
Some good, some bad…
Pros:

Positives: Room climate was nice. easy to adjust. Bed was extremely comfortable. Bathroom and shower were very good.
Negatives: no first floor rooms (didn’t seem that crowded), no elevator, I had three extremely heavy cases to lug upstairs. Hair dryer assembly came off the wall in my hands.
NO BALE ON THE HOOK AND BALE DOOR LATCH. Not a secure room…

2025-09-21 • via Nuitee
B
Beverley • partner
8
Pros:

Basic room, clean and comfortable.

2025-09-20 • via Nuitee
T
Travis
2
Poor
Pros:

Hotel caught on fire. Wasn't able to get back in the room until 3am. No late check out, no discount...

2025-09-07 • via Nuitee
V
Verified traveler
6
Pros:

No one at the front desk. Sign directed me to call a number. This rang the front desk phone. After a few minutes someone came to check us in. Was informed no breakfast even though they advertised it.

2025-09-06 • via Nuitee
K
Kylie • friends
8
Pros:

N/A

2025-09-01 • via Nuitee
D
Daniel
10
Excellence in the details
Pros:

Greeted at check-in, wonderful customer service, both days. Needed to extend my stay and the Rep was courteous, suggested booking online to save, and promptly helped me to switch rooms and settle in for the weekend. Quiet and comfortable, enjoyed the stay and appreciated the service and support.

2025-08-31 • via Nuitee
D
Daniel
10
Extended stay
Pros:

Checked in for the night, and had to extend my trip the next morning, through the weekend. Great customer service for checking in, re-booking another room, saved on price because the rep suggested going back through Hotels.com. Switched rooms easily and setup for a comfortable weekend.

2025-08-31 • via Nuitee
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Verified traveler
2
Do Not stay here!
Pros:

We arrived late, check in was fine. We had to awaken early (4:30 AM) for an appointment. Attempted to take a shower, the ENTIRE spout came off!!! Went to the desk, no one was on duty. There was a note saying someone would be in "soon". I attempted to get my money back, and they are refusing!

2025-08-21 • via Nuitee
J
Jennifer • family
2
Pros:

I rented a room at this hotel because it was near Michigan's Adventure, next door to a walmart, not far from any restaurants, and the price wasn't terrible.
As soon as you walk in, you are hit with an overwhelming chemical smell that you can tell is being used in an attempt to cover up the musty/mold smell. The further in you get, the worse off it gets! This place has not not been kept up on. The walls and floors are filthy in the hallways and stairways.
I didn't feel any better when I walked into my room. Everything was covered in dust, the toilet wasn't clean, mold in the shower walls, ripped/stained furniture, broken blinds, disgusting curtains that havent been washed in years, and super uncomfortable beds. No breakfast is served here and the coffee is so horrible.
The steps leading to the outdoor pool are broken along every edge being very sharp and dangerous. One of our family members cut his leg going down them. The outdoor pool was so gross I wouldnt even dunk a toe!
The 3 staff members that I met were friendly and that is about the only thing this place has going for it. I can't imagine they are proud or happy to be working there. There is clearly a lack of management here, if any at all. Needs to be reported.

2025-08-20 • via Nuitee
P
pamela • family
8
Pros:

Very friendly staff

2025-08-19 • via Nuitee
A
Amy
2
Pros:

Looks like riff raff lives in this hotel.

2025-08-16 • via Nuitee
F
Frank • family_with_children
4
Pros:

Absolutely no amenities. Also, the place was old and dated. The bathroom door in our room scraped hard against the floor and required quite an effort to open and close. There was no quietly going to the bathroom at night. Lol. The hotel does sit on a beautiful piece of property though. Too bad it doesn’t match up to the surroundings it sits on. I wouldn’t go back.

2025-08-12 • via Nuitee
H
Heather
6
Pros:

Good place to stay for Michigan adventure, Thunderbird race track, Pere Marquette beach stay. Close to attractions. They do not have breakfast. Staff was friendly

2025-08-11 • via Nuitee
J
Justin
2
Pros:

Bedbugs….

2025-08-10 • via Nuitee
J
John
4
Pros:

It’s obvious they don’t invest in the property to maintain it. Weeds in the cracks on the sidewalk entrance? Busted up nasty looking front door. It stunk too. Bad property.

2025-08-07 • via Nuitee
M
Michael
10
Pros:

Good place to stay for a night.

2025-08-06 • via Nuitee
K
Kirk
6
White hall lodging
Pros:

Near atteactions attending day and midnight desk superfriendly evening no so much

Advertises no fee for service animals was charged 35 per night for mine even with proper documentation

Air conditioning in room when on low had a smell of mold or the room was heavily smoked in

2025-08-05 • via Nuitee