What's it like in Downtown East Lansing?

Travellers will be sure to find plenty to entertain them in East Lansing's Downtown East Lansing neighbourhood. Consider a visit to Massage & Wellness as part of your Downtown East Lansing travel plans.

Where is the best hotel for a stay in Downtown East Lansing?

Based on our traveller data, Graduate by Hilton East Lansing is one of the top choices for your stay in Downtown East Lansing. This hotel is a short 2-minute walk from Michigan State University, and it offers a 24-hour health club and a bar. Other good choices for your stay in the area include Marriott East Lansing at University Place and Wild Goose Inn .

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Downtown East Lansing, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most hotel bookings are fully refundable if you cancel before the hotel’s cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your check-in date. If your reservation is non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best deals in Downtown East Lansing.

What is there to do in this East Lansing neighbourhood?

Massage & Wellness is an attraction you might want to check out while you're in Downtown East Lansing. While you're out sightseeing, Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum and Spartan Stadium are a couple of additional sights to visit in East Lansing.

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An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, lounge chairs, and a lifeguard stand.

1. Marriott East Lansing at University Place

Downtown East Lansing

Kayla

RM826 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

2. Graduate by Hilton East Lansing

Downtown East Lansing

Camille

RM487 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A two-story house with a gabled roof, a small tower-like structure on the roof, and a front porch.

3. Wild Goose Inn

Downtown East Lansing

Martha Rocio Bressan Smith

RM948 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A modern hotel with a flat roof, large windows, and a well-lit entrance.

4. SpringHill Suites by Marriott East Lansing University Area

2.2 km from Downtown East Lansing

Katerina

RM447 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Nov - 26 Nov

A modern bar area with a central bar, multiple seating options, and a variety of bottles and glasses on shelves.

5. Hyatt House Lansing University Area

2.1 km from Downtown East Lansing

Andrew Thomas

RM466 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Nov - 24 Nov

A hotel lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and reception desk.

6. Residence Inn East Lansing

2.9 km from Downtown East Lansing

Andrea

RM586 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

An outdoor patio area with stone fire pit, outdoor seating, and umbrellas.

7. Towneplace Suites by Marriott East Lansing

2.9 km from Downtown East Lansing

Nancy

RM545 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Nov - 24 Nov

An outdoor dining area with fire pits, tables, and chairs, and a sign reading 'Toscana Wine Market & Cuisine.'

8. AC Hotel Lansing University Area

2 km from Downtown East Lansing

Tammy

RM467 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A snack display with various packaged foods and a refrigerator with beverages.

9. Hampton Inn East Lansing

3.5 km from Downtown East Lansing

Timothy

RM447 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent entrance with a glass canopy and a well-lit facade.

10. Hyatt Place Lansing - East

4.5 km from Downtown East Lansing

Timothy

RM466 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A hotel reception area with a modern design, including a reception desk, seating area with patterned sofas, and a wall-mounted sign for Clarion Pointe by Choice Hotels.

11. Clarion Pointe East Lansing University Area

2.7 km from Downtown East Lansing

Mary Kay

RM287 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A Fairfield Inn & Suites hotel with a modern design, featuring a stone facade, multiple windows, and a well-lit entrance.

12. Fairfield Inn & Suites Lansing at Eastwood

4.3 km from Downtown East Lansing

Theresa

RM443 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

A buffet with labeled containers of omelets and other dishes.

13. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites East Lansing by IHG

3.7 km from Downtown East Lansing

Valarie

RM466 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern hotel with a prominent sign reading "Towneplace Suites by Marriott" at the entrance.

14. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Lansing North

4.6 km from Downtown East Lansing

Sarah

RM549 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

An outdoor patio with a grill, seating area, and a view of the building's interior.

15. Homewood Suites by Hilton Lansing Eastwood

4.7 km from Downtown East Lansing

Laura

RM467 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

The entrance to Candlewood Suites with a brick facade, large glass doors, and two planters with flowers.

16. Candlewood Suites East Lansing by IHG

3.7 km from Downtown East Lansing

Vicki

RM349 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, a railing, and a view of the cityscape.

17. Courtyard by Marriott Lansing Downtown

5.1 km from Downtown East Lansing

Beverly

RM413 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by lounge chairs and a poolside area.

18. Quality Inn University

2.2 km from Downtown East Lansing

FREDDY

RM341 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A hotel with a brick facade, large windows, and a brightly lit entrance.

19. DoubleTree by Hilton Lansing

5.7 km from Downtown East Lansing

Susan

RM450 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

A modern office space with a large meeting table, comfortable seating, and large windows providing natural light.

20. Best Western Okemos/East Lansing Hotel & Suites

7.5 km from Downtown East Lansing

Hugo

RM408 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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Compare popular hotels in Downtown East Lansing

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Wild Goose Inn	3.5 star property	10.0 Exceptional 121 reviews	View
Graduate by Hilton East Lansing	4.0 star property	9.2 Wonderful 1,143 reviews	View
Marriott East Lansing at University Place	4.0 star property	9.0 Wonderful 752 reviews	View
Residence Inn East Lansing	3.0 star property	9.6 Exceptional 393 reviews	View
Hyatt House Lansing University Area	3.0 star property	9.4 Exceptional 1,126 reviews	View

Where to stay in Downtown East Lansing

Find the best Downtown East Lansing areas for the activities you enjoy most.

A calm river reflecting trees with autumn foliage under a partly cloudy sky.

Grand River

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Grand River and surrounding area, you can visit Spartan Stadium and Munn Ice Arena.

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Bailey

Bailey might not have many top sights, but Spartan Stadium and Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

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Whitehills

When in Whitehills, you can plan a visit to John M. Patriarche Park and Spartan Stadium, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

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Heritage Hills

While Heritage Hills isn't home to many top sights, John M. Patriarche Park and Bigelow Thomas Kuhn House are some notable places to visit nearby.

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Avondale Square

Avondale Square might not have many top sights, but Bigelow Thomas Kuhn House and John M. Patriarche Park are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

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Top Downtown East Lansing Hotel Reviews

Hyatt House Lansing University Area

10/10 Excellent

"Great"

Comfort Inn Okemos - East Lansing

8/10 Good

"Was a really nice stay over 3 nights. Breakfast, although small, was good. However, we did find 2 socks from a previous guest around the room. Also, one VERY HELPFUL recommendation: we had an accessible room because I'm currently on a knee scooter. However, for that room, a door opener button would be very helpful, as the room doors are extremely heavy. If I was in a wheelchair, there's no way I would have had the leverage to open it up. Also, there weren't nearly enough handicap parking spots with the convention center right next door. There was an event there Saturday night and the handicap parking spots were all taken when we returned from our event. Otherwise, accessibility features were adequate. Thank you."

Hyatt Place Lansing - East

8/10 Good

"Solid hotel near the airport, downtown, and MSU. Multiple restaurant options nearby and close to the highway. The property is well maintained and in good shape. Parking is inexpensive and convenient. It would be nice to have more options for snacks and such available for purchase in the lobby, as Courtyard Marriotts have. Also, there is only one water bottle filling station located in the gym, which is less than convenient."

Quality Suites Lansing West

8/10 Good

"We discovered a centipede in our room in the morning. Told staff and they said we should put it in the toilet. Which we suggested they should exterminate the room. When we left the room there was another one outside our room in hallway. I don’t know if this was an ongoing problem or a one time occurrence. Also a used bar of soap in shower was discovered on the shower surround ."

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1. Marriott East Lansing at University Place

2. Graduate by Hilton East Lansing

3. Wild Goose Inn

4. SpringHill Suites by Marriott East Lansing University Area

5. Hyatt House Lansing University Area

6. Residence Inn East Lansing

7. Towneplace Suites by Marriott East Lansing

8. AC Hotel Lansing University Area

9. Hampton Inn East Lansing

10. Hyatt Place Lansing - East

11. Clarion Pointe East Lansing University Area

12. Fairfield Inn & Suites Lansing at Eastwood

13. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites East Lansing by IHG

14. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Lansing North

15. Homewood Suites by Hilton Lansing Eastwood

16. Candlewood Suites East Lansing by IHG

17. Courtyard by Marriott Lansing Downtown

18. Quality Inn University

19. DoubleTree by Hilton Lansing

20. Best Western Okemos/East Lansing Hotel & Suites

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Grand River

Bailey

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Heritage Hills

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Top Downtown East Lansing Hotel Reviews

Hyatt House Lansing University Area

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