We had to come up there for a tragic family funeral. My husband & I are smokers and wanted a place with outside access to be able to smoke, which we did during the 13 and half snow storm~ From checking in with Adam who already had the fridge in our room, to Nate keeping the sidewalk outside of are room clean all night, to Stacy cleaning are room the next day and Brain giving us a late check out. We had a good 2 day stay~It is old looking from the outside but will stay there again~~ My Children had a indoor room and loved the hot tub after our long days. Great High speed internet~~
Thanks to all the staff~Sincerely, Ann

After reading mixed reviews about this hotel, my husband and I decided to give it a try primarily because of its close proximity to Michigan State University. Although far from the most luxurious place we've ever stayed, it was perfectly acceptable, clean and comfortable. We did book an inside room, as suggested by others on this site, which did seem more secure than those rooms that open directly to the parking lot. There is a large pool/tv/breakfast area that is quite steamy, warm and smells of chlorine due to the pool. Although our room directly opened over the pool (2nd floor), the room was cool and there were no noise problems (it was a Tuesday evening and the hotel seemed minimally occupied). I wouldn't hesitate to stay again.

Recently, I did stay over at the Howard Johnson's Inn in East Lansing, MI. When I did arrive there, I was very happy about the hotel. I had a jacuzzi suite, and it had a small kitchennet, 2 tv's, free local phone, free contential breakfast, exercise equipment, whirlpool, swimming pool. When I did stay there, I did travel by Amtrak, and everything that I did want was nearby.

Stayed one night here, wish I had read the reviews first. Our son is a student at MSU and this place is very convenient for that. The room was clean and neat, but uncomfortably small. A double room is pretty much wall to wall bed. We ended up with an outside room, as this was all that was available on the first floor. There is no elevator, and my wife can not do stairs. Normally we do not stay anywhere the room door opens directly to outside, just a personal preference. It was only for one night, so we stuck it out. The breakfast was standard continental, also not a regular choice. I tried to save a few bucks and regretted it. If you are traveling by yourself, and on a budget, it's probably ok, but not for us. Good luck.