Candlewood Suites East Lansing by IHG

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Candlewood Suites
8.3 (228 reviews)
3545 Forest Road , Lansing , US
+1 517-351-8181

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

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

Pros:
Clean and quiet rooms
Ample, easy parking
Modern rooms with kitchenette and full-size fridge
Free washers and dryers
Friendly and efficient staff
Comfortable beds
Good location for campus visits
Cons:
Remote location — restaurants and grocery stores are a drive away
No on-site breakfast / limited food options
High pet fee ($100) and $100 deposit hold concerns
Reports of pet odor and leftover food in fridge; limited cleaning frequency
Reported price discrepancies/overcharges via third-party bookings

Categories

Cleanliness
8.8
Generally reported as clean and quiet across multiple reviews, though a few guests noted leftover food in the fridge and occasional pet-related odors.
Service
8.8
Reception and staff described as pleasant and efficient; staff were helpful overall, but some guests reported issues with deposit release and cleaning scheduling.
Location
7.8
Convenient for campus visits and offers ample parking, but several guests noted the property is far from restaurants, grocery stores, and other services.
Room Quality
9.1
Rooms praised as modern, well-designed with kitchenette, full-size refrigerator and stovetop; comfortable beds though a few layout issues (bed close to wall) were mentioned.
Amenities
9
Strong on amenities: ample parking, kitchenette in rooms, free washers/dryers and basic snack items; limited on in-house food service.
Value for Money
6.8
Mixed value: many found the stay as advertised, but several guests cited being overcharged (booking.com discrepancy), a high $100 pet fee, and a $100 deposit hold as negatives.
Food and Beverage
6.5
Limited on-site food: no breakfast service reported and only minimal snack items available; dining options require a drive.
Overall Experience
9.6
Overall impressions are very positive—many called it perfect or their best stay of the year (clean, quiet, comfortable). Operational/fee issues lowered experience for a minority.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-11-05 14:13

Property Description

Spacious Suites with Fully-Equipped Kitchen
Located on the campus of Michigan State University, the Candlewood Suites East Lansing offers spacious suites with free WiFi and fully-equipped kitchens. Each warmly decorated suite includes a cable TV with a DVD player, a large work desk, and a seating area for your comfort.

On-Site Fitness Room and Complimentary Laundry Facilities
Stay active during your stay with the hotel's on-site fitness room, and enjoy the convenience of complementary laundry facilities available to all guests.

Barbecue Grills and 24/7 Convenience Store
Relax and enjoy the outdoor barbecue grills or grab a snack anytime from the Candlewood Cupboard convenience store, open 24/7.

Book now to experience the convenience and comfort of Candlewood Suites East Lansing during your visit to Michigan State University.

Important information:

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.
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Property Accessibility

Total Disability Score: 35.71
Public Area
  • Ramp: Yes
  • Entrance Door Width: 82
  • Entrance Leveled: No
  • 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: No
  • Elevator Contrasting Buttons: No
  • Elevator Visual Signs: No
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Guest Reviews

8.3
Based on 228 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.8
Service: 8.8
Location: 7.8
Room Quality: 9.1
Amenities: 9
Value for Money: 6.8
Food and Beverage: 6.5
Overall Experience: 9.6
H
halmon • couple • us
10
Perfect
Pros:

Clean and quiet

2026-10-31 • via Nuitee
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vrooom • family_with_children • us
9
Far out but hassle free
Pros:

The place is very large with a huge ample safe easy parking lot.in front.
It is clean quiet & comfortable. The room has astocked .kitchenette. there are some minimalvsnack items for sale but no other food. It is off the East (MSU) side of town.
Reception was pleasant & efficient.
Room was modern and bed etc comfy.
They recommended a diner fr dinner which was ab14 min drive away but it was a fun typical classic American diner experience with goid food if not fancy.

Cons:

It is pretty far out in the country away from all services.-
Restaurants for breakfast and/or dinner are far off and any grocery Store for the kitchen is far off.

2026-10-23 • via Nuitee
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tomthomas • solo_traveller • cn
9
Pros:

停车方便，房间设施齐全

Cons:

无

2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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Connie • couple • us
8
Could stay there again
Pros:

Your staff was great! Room and common areas were very clean. Well designed rooms with desk refrigerator etc. Great location for south campus visits

Cons:

Pet fee was ridiculously high at $100. Should offer grab and go breakfast

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Gordon • couple • us
8
No complaints about the room.
Pros:

I did not dislike anything about the stay.

Cons:

I do wish they would release my $100 deposit though.

2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Peter • couple • us
9
2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Wesley • couple • us
10
Pros:

Everything except lack of breakfast.

Cons:

No breakfast available at 6an.

2026-09-04 • via Nuitee
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Thomas • solo_traveller • us
9
2026-08-28 • via Nuitee
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Alicia Rodriguez • solo_traveller • ca
6
Cleaning can be better
Pros:

Extensive parking

Cons:

They gave us a room that had a strong dog smell (because they are pet friendly) , we requested another room which was good but we found leftover food in the fridge, when we complained about it and requested cleaning service for the room on our second day, they mentioned the cleaning is scheduled once a week only. Because the leftover was smelling bad in the fridge they told us just to leave the leftover food outside our room, but it was not picked up that night.

2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
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Jaclyn • couple • us
1
2026-07-13 • via Nuitee
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John • extended_group • us
8
2026-07-05 • via Nuitee
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Gregory • solo_traveller • us
10
Best hotel stay this year. I will be back!
Pros:

The place was clean, and quiet.

Cons:

Everything was great

2026-06-22 • via Nuitee
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Wegner • family_with_children • us
3
Overcharged- if you use booking.com you had better confirm your price
Pros:

As advertised

Cons:

Charged $100 more than Booking.com price

2026-06-14 • via Nuitee
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Tony • solo_traveller • us
9
2026-06-13 • via Nuitee
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Kris • couple • be
10
2026-06-13 • via Nuitee
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Michele • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

Very clean and excellent room. Full size refrigerator. Stovetop to cook on. Nice bathroom and excellent staff. Washers and dryers you can use for free.

Cons:

Everything was wonderful!

2026-06-03 • via Nuitee
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June • couple • us
8
We had a good nights sleep & appreciated the fridge with freezer
Pros:

Very clean & nicely appointed

Cons:

The bed was too close to the wall & needed another night stand & outlets on wall side

2026-05-29 • via Nuitee
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Kimberly • couple • us
8
2026-05-18 • via Nuitee
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Erin • solo_traveller • us
9
2026-05-08 • via Nuitee
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Knight • solo_traveller • us
8
2026-05-07 • via Nuitee