Ypsilanti Hotels: Where to Stay in Michigan

Ypsilanti hotels fall into three groups. Chain hotels sit near Interstate 94, a historic inn sits near downtown, and older motels line East Michigan Avenue. This guide covers hotels in Ypsilanti MI we could confirm, shows where details conflict, and explains how to pick a base for Eastern Michigan University, Depot Town, and day trips to Ann Arbor. We dropped one hotel from our old list because we found no record of the property in the city. Addresses and phone numbers come from the hotels and from local listings. Rates change daily, so we do not quote them.

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Hotels in Ypsilanti MI: What Is Open Now

Ann Arbor Marriott Ypsilanti at Eagle Crest

This is the largest of the Ypsilanti hotels. The Marriott stands at 1275 South Huron Street, Ypsilanti, MI 48197, on 135 acres beside Ford Lake. A Yellow Pages listing gives the phone as 734-487-2000. We found only one source for the number, so confirm the number before you rely on the number.

Expedia lists 243 rooms, check-in from 3:00 PM, and check-out before 11:00 AM. The property includes an indoor pool, a whirlpool, a 24-hour fitness center, and an outdoor tennis court. Walking and biking trails run along Ford Lake. The hotel also sits beside an 18-hole championship golf course with a driving range, lessons, and a pro shop.

Three places to eat sit on site. The View is the lobby restaurant and bar. Eagle Crest Grille and the Terrace Room complete the list. Expedia notes a cooked-to-order breakfast on weekdays for an extra charge, so do not count on a free breakfast. The hotel does not accept pets, except service animals. Expedia also lists a parking fee and a deposit at check-in, so ask for the full total before you book.

The Destination Ann Arbor guide calls the hotel recently renovated. Expedia places the hotel about 3 miles from Depot Town. Pick this hotel if you want a resort setting, golf, and restaurants on the grounds.

Hampton Inn and Suites Ypsilanti

The Hampton Inn and Suites stands at 515 James L Hart Parkway, Ypsilanti, MI 48197. Call 734-879-9565. Two listings give the same number. The hotel sits off Interstate 94. Destination Ann Arbor says the hotel lies five minutes from Eastern Michigan University and 15 minutes from downtown Ann Arbor and the University of Michigan.

A travel-trade listing counts 88 rooms in a building opened in 2021. The same listing gives check-in at 3:00 PM and check-out at noon. The hotel has an indoor pool, a business center, free parking, and one meeting room of 624 square feet. The building is wheelchair accessible according to the listing.

We could not open the Hilton page for this hotel, so we cannot confirm the breakfast offer our old guide described. Ask about breakfast when you call. A hotel directory lists the hotel as not pet friendly, so ask the front desk if you travel with an animal.

Pick this hotel if you want a newer building near the interstate and a short trip to campus.

Fairfield Inn and Suites Ann Arbor Ypsilanti

The Fairfield stands at 326 James L Hart Parkway, Ypsilanti, MI 48197, next to the Hampton. Call 734-482-0668. Marriott and a local listing show the same number. A hotel directory places the property at Interstate 94, Exit 183.

Midwest Lodging Group opened the hotel on August 22, 2018, with 100 rooms. Marriott lists check-in at 3:00 PM and check-out at 11:00 AM. Guests get an indoor pool, a 24-hour fitness center, free parking, and complimentary Wi-Fi. Rooms include a mini-refrigerator and a microwave. A free hot breakfast runs from 6:30 to 9:30 AM Monday through Thursday and Sunday, and from 7:00 to 10:00 AM on Friday and Saturday.

The hotel has elevators and mobility-accessible rooms. The minimum check-in age is 18. The hotel does not allow pets, though service animals are welcome. The opening announcement names the Michigan Firehouse Museum, the Ypsilanti Automotive Heritage Museum, and historic downtown Ypsilanti as nearby sights.

Pick this hotel if a free hot breakfast and a quiet pool matter most.

The Newton of Ypsilanti Bed and Breakfast

The Newton is the one historic stay in town. The inn stands at 220 South Huron Street, Ypsilanti, MI 48197, about three blocks south of downtown. The A2Y Chamber held a ribbon cutting there on February 9, 2023, and describes the building as a 150-year-old historic home turned inn.

The inn offers three suites on the second floor. The suites carry the names Barnard, Newton, and Gibson, after local families. The chamber page mentions weekend stays. The owners say the inn serves handmade food and connects guests with local arts.

Concentrate Media reports the house likely dates to 1865 or earlier. Charles Newton, a Ford Motor Company real estate agent and antiques collector, later modernized the home. A 17th-century tavern sits in the basement, though the story of how the tavern arrived has several versions. Owners Allison Anastasio and Charles Bultman bought the home on December 6, 2021.

We found no phone number and no check-in times. Our old guide described a mansion from the 1850s with a porch and a free breakfast. We could not confirm those details, so we removed them. Check the inn site or the Destination Ann Arbor listing and ask about weekday availability, breakfast, and cancellation rules before you plan around this stay.

Motels in Ypsilanti MI: Older Options Near East Michigan Avenue

Budget motels in Ypsilanti cluster along East Michigan Avenue. Listings for these motels disagree, and we could not open several pages. Treat each entry below as unconfirmed and call before you go.

The Motel at 829 East Michigan Avenue

A Yellow Pages listing shows a Motel 6 at 829 East Michigan Avenue, Ypsilanti, MI 48198, with the phone 734-483-9300. Travelocity and Tripadvisor list a property named Your Motel at the same street address. The two names could mean a rebrand or an old listing, and we could not confirm which. Search the address, read the sign on the building, and ask which brand runs the property before you pay.

Harmony House Motel

Tripadvisor and Yelp list the Harmony House Motel at 615 East Michigan Avenue in Ypsilanti. The Yelp page carries a September 2026 update date in search results, but Yelp blocked us from opening the page. We could not confirm the current status, the phone number, or any amenities. Call and confirm the motel takes guests before you drive there.

Other Places to Stay Near Ypsilanti

Two more properties appear in a Yellow Pages lodging list, each with a single source. We could not check either one against an official site, so we flag both as unconfirmed.

Studio 6 on Whittaker Road

The listing places Studio 6 at 2084 Whittaker Road, Ypsilanti, MI 48197, with the phone 734-221-5791. Studio 6 is an extended-stay brand, but we could not confirm room types or kitchen options. Call and ask about weekly stays if you need a longer base.

McAuley Inn at the St Joseph Mercy Campus

The listing places the McAuley Inn at 5305 Elliott Drive, Ypsilanti, MI 48197, on the St Joseph Mercy hospital campus, with the phone 734-712-2600. Properties on hospital grounds often serve patients and families, but we could not confirm booking rules for general visitors. Call first and ask who may reserve a room.

The Super 8 We Removed

Our old guide listed a Super 8 by Wyndham in Ypsilanti. We found no Super 8 in Ypsilanti on the Destination Ann Arbor hotel page, on a hotel directory, or in a Yellow Pages lodging list. Search results pointed to Super 8 hotels in other Michigan towns. We removed the property. If you see a Super 8 listing for Ypsilanti on a booking site, check the street address on a map and call the hotel before you pay.

Where to Stay in Ypsilanti by Neighborhood

Ypsilanti sits on the Huron River in Washtenaw County, in the Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti metro area. Wikipedia counts 20,648 residents in the 2020 census. The city has three main areas for visitors, and your hotel choice shapes your days.

Near Interstate 94 and Eastern Michigan University

The Hampton and the Fairfield share James L Hart Parkway beside Interstate 94. Both sit close to Eastern Michigan University, which dates to 1849 as Michigan’s first teacher training institution. Stay here for a graduation, a football game, a campus tour, or a quick highway exit. Destination Ann Arbor places the Hampton about 15 minutes from downtown Ann Arbor.

Near Depot Town and Downtown

The Newton sits three blocks south of downtown. Depot Town lies northeast of downtown on East Cross Street at the Huron River. Wikipedia says most buildings there date from 1850 to 1880. The Ypsilanti Train Depot opened in 1838 and linked the city to Detroit. Today the district holds restaurants, antique shops, and the Ypsilanti Food Co-op.

Sidetrack Bar and Grill has operated continuously since 1850, according to Wikipedia. The Ypsilanti Automotive Heritage Museum occupies the last surviving Hudson Motor Car Company dealership. A three-way footbridge called the Tridge connects Depot Town to Frog Island Park and Riverside Park.

Near Ford Lake and the Golf Course

The Marriott offers a different trip. You stay on the shore of Ford Lake with trails, tennis, golf, and three dining rooms in one place. You trade a short walk to downtown for a quiet campus. Expedia puts the hotel about 3 miles from Depot Town, so plan to drive or take a ride.

Things to Do Near Your Ypsilanti Hotel

Ypsilanti packs museums, parks, and festivals into a small city. Check each site for current hours before you go, because we did not confirm hours.

Museums and Landmarks

The Michigan Firehouse Museum, the Ypsilanti Automotive Heritage Museum, and the Ypsilanti Historical Museum in an 1860 Victorian mansion tell the story of the city. The Ypsilanti Water Tower, built in 1890, is a local landmark. Willow Run Bomber Plant once built more than 8,500 B-24 Liberator bombers in World War II, and the first Domino’s Pizza opened in Ypsilanti.

Parks and Trails

The Border to Border Trail runs more than 11 miles through the Ypsilanti area as part of a 43-mile county trail system, according to Destination Ann Arbor. Riverside Park and Frog Island Park sit along the Huron River near Depot Town.

Festivals and Events

Depot Town hosts the Michigan Brewers Guild Summer Beer Festival and Michigan ElvisFest in July. The Ypsilanti Heritage Festival runs in late August, and the Orphan Car Show draws vintage car fans. Dates change each year, so confirm before you book a room. Event weekends fill hotels fast.

How to Choose Where to Stay in Ypsilanti

Families do well at the Fairfield. The free hot breakfast, the indoor pool, and the mini-refrigerator and microwave in each room help parents and children.

Campus visitors should look at the Hampton and the Fairfield first. Both sit close to Eastern Michigan University and the interstate.

Couples who want history should call The Newton. Three suites mean few rooms, so ask early about weekend dates.

Golfers and resort guests should book the Marriott at Eagle Crest. The course, the lake trails, and three restaurants sit on the grounds.

Pet owners should call before booking. The Marriott, the Hampton, and the Fairfield all show as not accepting pets, though service animals are welcome at the Marriott and the Fairfield. We could not confirm pet rules at the motels, the Newton, or Studio 6.

Budget travelers should call the East Michigan Avenue motels and ask for the full total with taxes and fees. Compare the total on two booking sites and by phone.

Before you pay, confirm the property name on the building, the cancellation policy, parking charges, breakfast hours, and front desk hours for late arrivals.

Getting to Ypsilanti and Getting Around

Interstate 94 and US Highway 12 pass through the area. Ypsilanti lies next to Ann Arbor, so many visitors split a trip between the two cities. Sources give different distances to Detroit Metropolitan Airport, so check a map for your route and for current drive times. Destination Ann Arbor says public transportation connects the Ann Arbor area, but we did not confirm routes or schedules. Most visitors drive, and the chain hotels offer free parking or list a parking fee, so ask when you book.

What We Checked and What We Could Not

We checked the Marriott against Expedia. We checked the Fairfield against the Marriott site and the hotel opening announcement. We checked the Hampton against a travel-trade listing, Destination Ann Arbor, and a Yellow Pages list. We checked The Newton against the Destination Ann Arbor listing, the A2Y Chamber page, and Concentrate Media. We checked the city and Depot Town details against Wikipedia.

We could not confirm current rates, the Marriott phone number from a second source, the Hampton breakfast offer, the brand at 829 East Michigan Avenue, the status of Harmony House Motel, or any detail for Studio 6 and the McAuley Inn. Phone numbers and policies change. Confirm each detail with the property before you travel.

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Conclusion

Ypsilanti hotels give you three good chain options, one historic inn, and a few motels to confirm by phone. The Marriott at Eagle Crest suits golf and resort stays. The Hampton and the Fairfield suit campus trips and highway access. The Newton suits a history-minded weekend. We removed the Super 8 from our old list because we could not find the property. Call ahead, confirm each detail, and book early for festival weekends and university events.

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