Marquette Hotels: Where to Stay in Michigan
Hotels in Marquette, Michigan with verified addresses, phones, pet rules and a historic inn. See what changed and what to confirm before you book.
Sammie O
Marquette sits on the shore of Lake Superior in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. The lodging list here is better than in most towns of its size. You can book a historic downtown hotel, a lakefront chain hotel, an extended-stay suite, or a brand new hotel from late 2024. This guide covers the Marquette hotels we could confirm from two or more sources, flags the gaps, and shows how to choose a base. Rates change daily, so we do not quote them. Confirm every detail by phone before you book.
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Where to Stay in Marquette, Michigan
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Hampton Inn Marquette/Waterfront
Hampton Inn stands at 461 South Lakeshore Boulevard. Call the front desk at 906-228-6001. Expedia lists check-in from 4:00 PM and check-out at 11:00 AM. Guests must be 21 to check in.
Listings describe 84 rooms with microwaves, refrigerators, and coffeemakers. The hotel has an indoor saltwater pool, a hot tub, and a gym. A free hot breakfast is served each morning. An outdoor deck faces Lake Superior, and public piers sit behind the building. Parking is free.
Dogs and cats are allowed with a fee and a limit of two pets. Ask the hotel for the current pet policy before you travel. This is a strong pick for lakefront views and an easy walk to the water.
Landmark Inn
The Landmark Inn is the historic choice among hotels in Marquette. The address is 230 North Front Street in the downtown core. Call 906-228-2580. Expedia lists check-in from 3:00 PM and check-out before 11:00 AM.
The building opened on January 2, 1930, as Hotel Northland. The hotel closed in 1982 and reopened as the Landmark Inn after a restoration in the 1990s. The Marquette Mining Journal reports 66 rooms, many named for famous guests. Older listings show different room counts, so confirm the number when you call.
The Northland Gastropub serves comfort food and craft beer. The Crow’s Nest lounge on the sixth floor looks out over Lake Superior. Parking is free. Dogs are welcome with a fee and a limit on the number of pets. A restaurant called Heritage Cafe opened in the building in February 2023, so ask which dining rooms are open during your stay.
Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Marquette
This is one of the newer Marquette hotels. A local news report covered the grand opening in June 2021. The address is 808 South Lakeshore Boulevard, in the Founders Landing area. Call 906-273-2900.
Expedia lists check-in from 3:00 PM and check-out at noon. The hotel has 92 rooms, an indoor pool, a hot tub, and a free breakfast served in a seating area facing the lake. The Marquette bike path runs right outside, and a beach sits across the road.
Expedia notes the gym is under renovation from June 10 to October 1, 2026. Call ahead to confirm the work is complete if you plan to use the gym.
Staybridge Suites Marquette
Staybridge Suites offers apartment-style stays at 855 West Washington Street. Call 906-225-9901. The hotel welcomed its first guests in November 2016 on the Liberty Way site, a former bakery property.
The hotel has 102 rooms. Local news reported studios, one-bedroom suites, and two-bedroom suites with two bathrooms. Kitchens or kitchenettes appear in the amenity lists. Expedia lists a free daily breakfast, a 24-hour gym, a lobby fireplace, an outdoor terrace, and free parking. Check-in starts at 3:00 PM and check-out comes before noon.
The old version of this guide said Staybridge has an indoor pool. We could not confirm a pool in the sources we checked. Ask the hotel if a pool matters to you.
Pets are allowed with a fee and a deposit. Ask the front desk for the current rules.
Comfort Suites Marquette
Comfort Suites stands at 2463 US Highway 41 West. Call 906-936-7436. Expedia lists check-in from 3:00 PM and check-out before 11:00 AM. Guests must be 21 to check in.
Listings describe 83 rooms across three floors. Rooms have microwaves, refrigerators, and free Wi-Fi. The hotel has an indoor pool, a hot tub, a sauna, and a 24-hour gym. Parking is free.
Breakfast details are unclear. One source did not list a breakfast, and guest reviews disagree. Call to ask what the hotel serves. Pets are not allowed except service animals.
The hotel sits on the US 41 corridor on the west side of town, so expect a short drive to the lakefront. We did not source a drive time. Check a map before you book.
Best Western Plus Marquette Hotel and Suites
This is the newest hotel on our list. Local TV stations reported the hotel opened in December 2024 and held a grand opening on February 18, 2025. The address is 1200 Wilson Street, off South McClellan Avenue.
The hotel has three floors of rooms, an indoor pool, a fitness center, and a conference room. News coverage mentions Lake Superior murals on every floor and a full breakfast for guests. Expedia lists free parking and an electric vehicle charging station. Check-in starts at 3:00 PM and check-out comes before 11:00 AM.
We found no official phone number for this property. Use the booking link above or the brand website to reach the front desk. Dogs are allowed in certain rooms, so request a pet room when you book.
Other Marquette Hotels and Motels We Could Not Fully Confirm
The downtown Ramada Inn was sold in July 2024 to an affiliate of Base Hospitality Group. The report did not say whether the hotel would keep the Ramada name. If you see a downtown Ramada listing, call to confirm the current name and policies.
A 16-room boutique hotel called Explore: Marquette Historic District was planned at 136 West Baraga Avenue. Local news said construction would start in April 2023, with a target finish in May 2024. We could not confirm the hotel has opened. Treat this as unconfirmed.
Travel Marquette lists several motels and inns in nearby towns. These include Jasper Ridge Inn, Magnuson Country Inn, and Triangle Motel in Ishpeming. Thunder Bay Inn and Big Bay Motel sit in Big Bay. Model Town Inn sits in Gwinn. Tall Pines Motel sits in Negaunee. We found only the tourism board for each of these, so treat them as single-source and call before you book.
Hotels in Marquette Near Lake Superior and Downtown
Hampton Inn and Fairfield Inn both sit on South Lakeshore Boulevard, close to the water. The Landmark Inn sits on North Front Street in the downtown core. Staybridge Suites sits on West Washington Street, near the Liberty Way area. Comfort Suites and Best Western Plus sit farther from the lakefront.
If you want to walk to the harbor, the shops, and the restaurants, start with the Landmark Inn. If you want the bike path and the beach, look at Fairfield Inn and Hampton Inn. If you want a kitchen, look at Staybridge Suites. If you want the newest rooms, look at Best Western Plus.
Where to Stay in Marquette Near Attractions
Presque Isle Park is the best known park in the city. The City of Marquette runs the park and posts seasonal hours. The seasonal vehicle loop closed for the winter on November 15 in 2024, and the city moved all parks to winter hours of 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Check the city website before you visit in any season.
The Marquette Regional History Center sits at 145 West Spring Street. Call 906-226-3571. The center lists Monday to Friday hours of 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with later hours on Wednesday, and Saturday hours of 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. The center is closed on Sunday and on several holidays. Confirm hours before you go.
Marquette Mountain Resort sits in Marquette and runs skiing in winter. In summer the resort opened its lift to mountain bikers and hikers in 2024, with weekend morning lift runs. Confirm the current schedule on the resort website.
Our sources did not give distances or drive times between hotels and these sites. Use a map app to compare before you book.
Cheap Hotels in Marquette and Budget Tips
We do not quote rates, so we cannot name the cheapest hotel. Prices move with season, weekends, and events. Summer and fall color weekends fill fast. Winter ski weekends fill fast as well.
Try these steps to keep the cost down. Book early for summer. Compare a weekday stay against a weekend stay. Check the Expedia link above for current deals. Look at hotels with a free breakfast, since the meal saves a trip to a restaurant. Call the hotel directly and ask about discounts.
Staybridge Suites has kitchens, which can help families cut meal costs. Pet fees vary by hotel, so compare pet policies before you pick a pet-friendly room.
How to Choose a Hotel in Marquette
Couples often like the Landmark Inn for its history and its downtown location. Families often like hotels with pools, such as Hampton Inn, Fairfield Inn, and Best Western Plus. Groups on longer trips often like Staybridge Suites for the extra space. Cyclists often like Fairfield Inn for the bike path.
Travelers with dogs should call before booking. Policies differ by hotel and by room type. Comfort Suites does not accept pets other than service animals.
Winter visitors should ask about parking and snow removal. Summer visitors should ask whether air conditioning works in their room.
What We Checked and What We Could Not
We checked each hotel against two or more independent sources, including hotel listing pages, news reports, and travel booking pages. We confirmed addresses for all six hotels. We confirmed phone numbers for five of them. We could not find an official phone number for Best Western Plus.
We dropped some claims from the old version of this guide. We could not confirm a historic theater called the Marquette Theatre, so we removed the mention. We could not confirm the ski resort claim for Comfort Suites, so we removed the claim.
We did not state any rates. Check-in and check-out times came from booking pages and can change. Call the hotel to confirm.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best hotels in Marquette, Michigan?
We could confirm six hotels: Hampton Inn Marquette/Waterfront, the Landmark Inn, Fairfield Inn and Suites, Staybridge Suites, Comfort Suites, and Best Western Plus. The Landmark Inn is the historic pick. The others suit families, longer stays, and lakefront views.
Where should I stay in Marquette for Lake Superior views?
Hampton Inn at 461 South Lakeshore Boulevard and Fairfield Inn at 808 South Lakeshore Boulevard both sit near the lakefront. The Landmark Inn has a sixth-floor lounge with lake views. Call to ask about lake-facing rooms.
Are there pet-friendly hotels in Marquette?
Several allow pets with fees and limits, including Hampton Inn, the Landmark Inn, Staybridge Suites, and Best Western Plus. Comfort Suites does not allow pets other than service animals. Call before booking.
Is the Landmark Inn a historic hotel?
Yes. The building opened on January 2, 1930, as Hotel Northland. The hotel closed in 1982 and reopened after a restoration in the 1990s.
What is the newest hotel in Marquette?
Best Western Plus Marquette Hotel and Suites at 1200 Wilson Street opened in December 2024, with a grand opening on February 18, 2025.
Did the Marquette Ramada Inn change?
The downtown Ramada Inn was sold in July 2024 to an affiliate of Base Hospitality Group. We could not confirm a new name. Call to check.
Are there cheap hotels in Marquette?
We do not quote rates. Compare current deals on the Expedia link above, book early for summer, and look for hotels with a free breakfast.
Conclusion
Marquette has a solid list of hotels, from the historic Landmark Inn to the new Best Western Plus. Use this guide to pick a base, then call the hotel to confirm rooms, pets, breakfast, and hours. Book early for summer and ski season, and enjoy your stay on Lake Superior.
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