East Lansing Hotels: Where to Stay in Michigan
East Lansing hotels near Michigan State University, checked against two sources. Compare pools, pets and breakfast, and see which stays need a phone call.
Sammie O
East Lansing hotels mostly serve one customer: the Michigan State University visitor. This guide covers every East Lansing hotel we could confirm with at least two sources, flags the places we could only find once, and shows which property fits which trip. We do not quote rates, because rates change daily and move sharply on football weekends and graduation dates. Always confirm details by phone before you book.
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Where to Stay in East Lansing, Michigan
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How We Chose These East Lansing Hotels
East Lansing sits next to Lansing, and hotel listings blur the line between the two cities. Several hotels sold as East Lansing properties have Lansing mailing addresses. We kept every hotel with an East Lansing address or a listing near the campus, and we marked the mailing city each time.
We needed two independent sources for each hotel before we described the property in full. Sources included the property listings on Hilton and Marriott pages, travel booking sites, Michelin Guide, hotel directories and trade press. Where only one source confirmed a hotel, we say so.
Hotels in East Lansing Near Michigan State University
These hotels sit closest to campus. Walkers and game-day visitors should start here.
Graduate East Lansing
Graduate East Lansing is at 133 Evergreen Avenue, East Lansing, MI 48823. Hilton lists the hotel at 0.49 miles from the university. Michelin Guide lists 194 rooms, check-in at 4 PM and check-out at 11 AM.
Michelin lists a ground-floor cafe called Poindexter, a rooftop spot called the Graduate Rock Bar, a gym, a lounge, bike rentals and a 24-hour front desk. Expedia notes free cribs and in-room refrigerators. Michelin says pets are allowed with charges, so ask about the pet policy before you travel. Parking is valet or off-street and costs extra. The hotel suits football fans, parents visiting students and anyone who wants to leave the car parked.
Marriott East Lansing at University Place
This Marriott is at 300 MAC Avenue, East Lansing, MI 48823. A hotel directory, Expedia and a Marriott careers listing all give the same address. The careers listing counts 181 rooms and names two restaurants: Bistro 43 for breakfast and the Great Room Restaurant and Lounge for American food and cocktails. The careers listing also mentions a sauna. Expedia shows an indoor pool, check-in from 3 PM and check-out at noon.
Expedia says breakfast costs extra, self parking carries a daily charge and pets are not allowed. Expedia also lists a free airport shuttle and puts the hotel about 6.1 miles from Capital Region International Airport. The careers page does not state whether the hotel is operating today, so call the front desk to confirm your dates. This is a good pick for travelers who want a full-service hotel with dining on site.
AC Hotel Lansing University Area
Marriott lists this hotel at 3160 East Michigan Avenue with a Lansing mailing address, though booking sites file the hotel under East Lansing. The Marriott page gives the phone number 517-337-7771, check-in at 3 PM and check-out at noon. Trade press reports 156 rooms and about 5,000 square feet of function space. Red Cedar Hotels opened the hotel in 2023.
Amenities include an indoor heated pool, a free fitness center and free Wi-Fi. Marriott lists the Toscana Wine Market Cucina for dinner, an AC Lounge for tapas and drinks and an AC Kitchen with a paid breakfast buffet. Pets are not allowed. Meeting space makes this a fit for small groups and wedding parties.
Hyatt House Lansing University Area
Red Cedar Hotels opened this hotel in 2023 beside the AC Hotel. A meeting industry directory lists the address as 3150 East Michigan Avenue, Lansing, MI 48912. The same directory reports 139 rooms with a mini-fridge, microwave and coffeemaker, an indoor pool and pets allowed for an extra fee. Trade press confirms the 139 rooms, kitchenettes and a free breakfast.
Because the address and pet rules come from one directory, treat them as unconfirmed and call the hotel before booking. Extended stays and families who want a kitchenette are the likely fit.
SpringHill Suites East Lansing University Area
SpringHill Suites by Marriott sits at 1100 Trowbridge Road in East Lansing, near the I-496 Exit 9 area. A hotel directory and a booking listing give this address. Trade press reported 88 suites with separate sleeping and working areas, a free daily breakfast, an indoor pool and a fitness center when the hotel opened.
One booking listing says pets are allowed with a fee, requires a credit card at check-in and sets the minimum guest age at 21. The same listing gives noon check-out in one place and 11 AM in another, so confirm the time on arrival day. Suites suit families and longer stays.
Hotels in East Lansing for Longer Stays and Families
These properties sit in the commercial zones around Hannah Boulevard, Coolidge Road and West Road. Most offer kitchens or free breakfast, which helps on trips of several nights.
Residence Inn by Marriott East Lansing
The Residence Inn is at 2841 Hannah Boulevard, East Lansing, MI 48823. Expedia lists check-in from 4 PM, check-out at noon, an indoor pool, free breakfast, free parking and electric vehicle charging. Rooms have kitchens and separate living areas. Expedia also lists a free evening reception and a free grocery shopping service. Pets are allowed for a fee.
A hotel directory confirms the address, and Expedia confirms the amenities. Families on a multi-night campus visit will like the kitchens.
TownePlace Suites by Marriott East Lansing
TownePlace Suites is next door at 2855 Hannah Boulevard, East Lansing, MI 48823. A travel booking listing shows check-in from 4 PM, check-out before noon and a minimum guest age of 21. Rooms have a refrigerator, stovetop, microwave, dishwasher and cookware. The listing offers a free weekday continental breakfast, free parking and free Wi-Fi. There is no pool. Pets are allowed for a fee.
The address appears in a hotel directory as well. This is the pick for a long work stay or a week of campus visits.
Hampton Inn East Lansing
Hampton Inn is at 2500 Coolidge Road, East Lansing, MI 48823. Hilton lists the hotel at 2.49 miles from the university with free breakfast, free parking and an indoor pool. Expedia adds check-in from 3 PM, check-out at 11 AM, a gym, a 24-hour business center, free Wi-Fi and pets up to 50 pounds, with a limit of two. A pet fee applies.
Choose this hotel when you want a dependable chain stay with breakfast and a pool at a lower-key location than the campus core.
Holiday Inn Express and Suites East Lansing
This hotel is at 2924 West Road, East Lansing, MI 48823, according to a hotel directory and a booking listing. The listing shows check-in from 3 PM, check-out by 11 AM, a free buffet breakfast, free parking and free Wi-Fi. Guests must be 21 or older. Pets are not allowed.
The listing also says the indoor pool is unavailable from April through the end of 2026, and recent guest reviews mention the closure. Call before booking if a pool matters to you.
Homewood Suites by Hilton Lansing Eastwood
Homewood Suites is at 2201 Showtime Drive with a Lansing mailing address, though a hotel directory files the hotel under East Lansing with a 48912 zip code. Hilton lists the hotel at 3.25 miles from the university with free breakfast, free parking and an indoor pool. Expedia adds check-in from 3 PM, check-out at 11 AM, kitchens in some rooms and pets allowed with a limit of two.
Nearby Lansing Hotels We Could Only Partly Confirm
Two hotels from the old version of this guide are in Lansing, not East Lansing. We kept them here with clear warnings.
Hyatt Place Lansing East
Hyatt Place Lansing East sits in the Eastwood Towne Center area of Lansing. A hospitality industry listing gives the address as 2401 Showtime Drive, Lansing, MI 48912, and places the hotel about 4 miles from Michigan State University and Spartan Stadium. Trade press from 2015 reported 125 rooms, free Wi-Fi, a complimentary breakfast and a 24-hour food and beverage service.
Hyatt blocked our fetch of the official page, so we could not check the current status or the amenities. Treat the hotel as unconfirmed and call before you book.
Hampton Inn and Suites Lansing West
A hotel careers listing gives the address as 900 North Canal Road, Lansing, MI 48917, with 86 rooms, a free hot breakfast, a heated indoor pool and spa and a free fitness center. Several booking sites also list the hotel. We found no official page, and the hotel sits on the west side of Lansing, far from the university. Use this hotel only if your business is in west Lansing, and confirm by phone.
Motels in East Lansing
We did not confirm any independent motel in East Lansing. Most results for motels in East Lansing pointed back to the chain hotels above. Budget travelers should compare the chain hotels away from campus, such as Hampton Inn and Holiday Inn Express, and ask each front desk about off-peak specials. Older guides may list motels on Grand River Avenue. We could not verify any of them, so we left them out.
Where to Stay Near Michigan State University Attractions
The Michigan State University campus covers about 5,200 acres in East Lansing. MSU lists Spartan Stadium, home of Spartan football since 1923, along with the Broad Art Museum, Abrams Planetarium, the Wharton Center, Beaumont Tower and the MSU Dairy Store. Gardens include the 4-H Children’s Garden, the Beal Botanical Garden and more than a dozen acres of Horticulture Gardens. CATA buses offer free rides on campus.
The Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum is at 547 East Circle Drive. The museum lists free admission, open Wednesday through Sunday from 10 AM to 6 PM. The MSU Museum lists free admission and hours Tuesday through Saturday from 10 AM to 5 PM. Hours change with holidays, so check each site before you go.
The Wharton Center for Performing Arts is at 750 East Shaw Lane on campus. The center hosts Broadway tours, concerts, ballet and theater in venues including the Cobb Great Hall and the Pasant Theatre. The phone number is 1-800-WHARTON.
For the closest stay to these sights, look at Graduate East Lansing and the Marriott at University Place. For a quieter base with parking, look at the Hannah Boulevard and Coolidge Road hotels.
Getting to East Lansing
MSU says the Lansing airport is minutes from campus. Michigan Flyer runs shuttles between East Lansing and Detroit Metro Airport. Expedia puts the Marriott at University Place about 6.1 miles from Capital Region International Airport and lists a free airport shuttle there. We did not source other drive times, so use a map app for your own route.
How to Choose an East Lansing Hotel
Pick by trip type. Football weekends and parent visits favor Graduate East Lansing or the Marriott at University Place, since you can leave the car behind. Families and long stays favor the Residence Inn, TownePlace Suites, SpringHill Suites or Hyatt House, since kitchens and free breakfast cut dining costs.
Travelers who want a pool should favor the Residence Inn, Hampton Inn, AC Hotel, SpringHill Suites or the Marriott. Skip TownePlace Suites, which has no pool, and confirm the pool status at Holiday Inn Express. Travelers with pets should avoid the Marriott, AC Hotel and Holiday Inn Express, which do not allow pets, and ask about fees at the others.
Book early for football Saturdays, commencement and move-in weeks. Call the front desk and ask about minimum stays, deposits and parking charges.
What We Checked and What We Could Not
We checked addresses against at least two sources for Graduate East Lansing, the Marriott at University Place, AC Hotel, SpringHill Suites, Residence Inn, TownePlace Suites, Hampton Inn, Holiday Inn Express and Homewood Suites. Hilton, Marriott, Michelin Guide, Expedia, MSU, the Broad Art Museum and the Wharton Center supplied the facts.
We could not confirm the current operating status of the Marriott at University Place from the hotel itself. We could not confirm the Hyatt House address, the Hyatt Place status or the Hampton Inn and Suites Lansing West status from official pages. We left out all rates, and no phone number appears here unless a source listed one. Policies on pets, parking and breakfast change often, so confirm them when you call.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best East Lansing hotels near Michigan State University?
Graduate East Lansing at 133 Evergreen Avenue and the Marriott East Lansing at University Place at 300 MAC Avenue are the two closest options we found. Hilton lists the Graduate at 0.49 miles from the university.
Are there motels in East Lansing?
We did not confirm any independent motel in East Lansing. The lodging we verified is made up of chain hotels. Call ahead if a guide mentions an older motel.
Which East Lansing hotels allow pets?
Sources list pets as allowed at Graduate East Lansing, Residence Inn, TownePlace Suites, Hampton Inn, Homewood Suites and SpringHill Suites, with fees or limits. The Marriott, AC Hotel and Holiday Inn Express do not allow pets. Confirm by phone.
Which East Lansing hotels have an indoor pool?
Listings show indoor pools at the Marriott at University Place, AC Hotel, Residence Inn, Hampton Inn, SpringHill Suites and Homewood Suites. Holiday Inn Express lists a pool but says the pool is unavailable through 2026.
Do East Lansing hotels include breakfast?
Several do. Listings show free breakfast at Residence Inn, TownePlace Suites, Hampton Inn, Holiday Inn Express, Homewood Suites and SpringHill Suites. The Marriott and AC Hotel charge for breakfast.
Is the Hyatt Place Lansing East in East Lansing?
No. A listing places the hotel at 2401 Showtime Drive in Lansing, about 4 miles from campus. We could not confirm the current status, so call first.
Are the MSU museums free?
The Broad Art Museum and the MSU Museum both list free admission. Check their sites for current hours.
Conclusion
The best East Lansing hotels depend on how close you want to stay to campus. Graduate East Lansing and the Marriott at University Place lead for walkable stays. The Residence Inn, TownePlace Suites, SpringHill Suites and Hyatt House suit longer visits. Check dates, pool status and pet rules by phone, then book early for game days.
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Sammie O publishes Germ Trips, a travel guide covering hotels, restaurants, airport transfers and chauffeur services. The guides aim for practical detail and a clear recommendation rather than an undifferentiated list. Where a town has no good option, the guides say so and point to the nearest one that does. Guides are AI drafted. A small number have been checked against official listings, and those say so on the page.
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