We were very much looking forward to our stay at The Vault, and it did not disappoint. Amenities…read morewere nice, we felt very catered to, and the rooms were modern and lovely. The Counting Room speakeasy was also a nice experience and the bartender was wonderful. Complementary snacks and beverages greet you in the lobby, and there is a nice sitting room if you'd like to just relax or do a little work... which you SHOULDN'T... (but I did at night). Parking was nice and easy... private and right across the street. It's also right smack in the middle of the main drag in Houghton... Restaurants and cafés are all around you, and it's a block from the Portage Lake Ship Canal, which has a very cool drawbridge even if there isn't much commercial shipping anymore. The Vault is a historic bank turned boutique hotel, and as such, the original bank teller windows are beautifully restored and face the main lobby area. Much to my utter amazement, they are locked and and completely unused. The staff are actually kind of stationed in what can charitably described as a back closet and they wait for the door buzzer (and can maybe see on a video screen). As the front door is always locked (your door key opens it), your initial arrival is to a locked door looking into an empty lobby but facing those beautiful teller windows. It would be AWESOME if the front counter staff were actually comfortably seated behind those teller windows, maybe even dressed appropriately like they worked in the old bank. They would be able to easily see people walking up the the front door to buzz them in, and then check-in would be at the teller window. That would be a fun way to start your experience. I also think it would be much more rewarding for the staff... who were all lovely. I really hope the owners read these comments and take this idea into consideration. I think it's a real missed opportunity. Other than that... if you're going to Houghton, this is an unforgettable hotel that most certainly will add to your experience in this historic Michigan town.

I did not actually stay at the Vault Hotel but was a guest at the Counting Room. Collin is an…read moreamazing master of drinks and comes highly recommended! He perfected me a lemon drop! The bar has a speakeasy vibe, very demure and quaint. The next time I'm in Houghton, I will be sure to stay at the Vault just so I can visit this place again.

Highly recommend this place if your furbabies are with or without you. We've been staying in hotels…read moreall around Michigan while touring lighthouses and this is by far the best hotel to stay at. The rooms itself has high ceilings and odd enough, slightly thin walls. We could hear (I think) the people straight above us singing loud while in the bathroom. The breakfast was pretty impressive compared to most average hotels. They had a nice selection of toppings for cooked oatmeal, a couple waffle makers, yogurt, frittas (more like omelette), biscuit, gravy with sausage (that was out by 8am, so couldn't try it). But the spread of options was a lot more than the usual dry cereal bar, yogurt, bread and bagels.

Sadly, our plans were ruined last minute on our trip in Northern Michigan. My husband and I were…read moreplanning on camping in an area nearby. However, due to Covid a lot of main camping sites were closed at the time. We knew this prior and researched the area we wanted to camp. Sadly, when we arrived the person that did camp there misinformed us as there are signs that tell you not to publically camp at the site. We did not want to break any rules so we decided to try to find a last minute place to sleep. Luckily, we found a place right in Houghton. We got to pass by a beautiful water front and a mini bridge. It was quite beautiful and I definitely would love to visit the city again. The inn was safely following protocals for Covid. We got our room key and went to our room. The pool room was open, but only a certain amount of people were allowed in at once. Luckily, it was super late so no one was in the pool area. We decided to stop by the jacuzzi to check it out. The room itsef was super clean and comfortable. It was definitely worth the price. I enjoyed our night stay. I would come back again in the future.

Hands down, the best Hampton Inn I have stayed at. This location is pretty new, I think 2 years…read more Excellent maintenance, it looks like the just opened the doors yesterday. Staff was super friendly and helpful, sent me a text (a first) later that day to see if everything was "OK". Nice touch. Rooms are huge, nice river view. Another first, they have a bar / restaurant on the 7 floor! Bed was very comfy, linens fresh and very plush. I will definitely come back here on my next Houghton trip.

The antithesis of family friendly! The 18 yr old morality genius at the front desk and her equally…read moreunfriendly bartender friend felt it was time for us for put our child to bed. She told me it was "ridiculous" that our child was still awake at and that he should be put to bed. I'm shocked that at a hotel chain who purports their mission to be "the most hospitable in world" we were treated so poorly!

this was a college town .. had more restaurants to chose from. Good place to stay. We had drove up…read morefrom Ohio .. started couple at Petasky/Mackinac area ... spent couple night then couple night in Munising and 1 night in Houghton. This holiday inn was a good choice. ask about military discounts if that applies. We stayed on the 3rd flood and it was quiet and the black out shade worked like a boss. We couldn't believe how late we slept. The complimentary breakfasts are always appreciated. there was a small indoor pool. The staff were very helpful .. they even had a dry erase board with suggestions for local things to do, restaurants and bars. Nice touch. chaise lounge with adjustable table was comfie and nice touch. long desk if you are doing business stuff. they didn't have little bottle of amenities .. full large size bottles attached to the wall.

When I needed to make hotel reservations for a two night stay in Houghton, I decided between the…read moreHoliday Inn Express and the Country Inn and Suites. My experience during the last stay has convinced me that I made the wrong choice in picking the Holiday inn Express. Although check-in was fast, the room we were given had a view of a rock pile, and the clock did not work. Had to ask for another room. Was given a room with a nice view. Second day, housekeeping never came to our room. When I asked the clerk about it was told they left for the day. Had to ask for a new room. Given a room with an upgrade (or so I thought). Upgraded room had serious problems with the toilet- appeared partially blocked. Fortunately we were out of there the following day. In all three rooms, the chairs squeaked, and beds seemed like they were from a flophouse. TV didn't even carry ABC. Breakfast was OK - the cinnamon rolls were the only bright spot. The front desk clerk was very helpful despite the circumstances. Never used the pool - but looked like it needed a resurfacing. Learned my lesson - Country Inn and Suites - next time. Hope its better than what I just experienced.

Everything with the hotel went amazing! My flight was delayed out of Los Angeles and it put us a…read moreday behind. The "Hotels.com" app I used was useless and their customer service was terrible so I contacted the hotel directly and explained the problem (I didn't want to lose the reservation). The lady I spoke with was awesome and completely put me at ease with the situation. I didn't find out till the next day (when we finally arrived) that the lady's name is BRANDY (I hope I remembered correctly). When I did arrive at the hotel she was the best. She got me checked in and made sure that everything was up to expectations. The hotel was great. It was above clean and comfortable. The bed was comfortable. It's probably the cleanest and most comfortable hotel I've ever stayed at. THANK YOU BRANDY and thank you Ramadan by Wyndham Hancock Waterfront. I can't wait to come back next year!

We shappened to be in the city during Bridgr Fest which was super cool. The two ladies at the front…read morecounter were very nice. They gave us a list of events that were happening. They actually had a helicopter in the parking lot. We decided to get on the helicopter and take a short ride over the water. We ended up crossing the road and walking up to see the Bridge Fest parade. When we got back, we decided to go swimming. No one was at the pool. It is open until midnight for adults. We also got some breakfast in the morning. The food wasn't too bad. We enjoyed our stay. Our room was clean, bathrooms were clean, and the pool was clean. We would definitely come back again.

Booked a last minute stay here. Didn't realize "Pet friendly" meant that it'd smell like your…read moregrandma smoked in there for the 40 years and you won't be able to breathe, or that someone else's dog hair would be ALL over the bathroom. Overpriced, no coffee in the room and only in the lobby. Girl who checked us in had zero people skills and seemed like she wanted to be anywhere but there. Used almost an entire bottle of Lysol to try to get the room bearable to sleep in and still had the worst headache of my life.

Overpriced, dirty, moldy shower curtains, stained bathrooms, no hand soap, dirty carpet with food…read moreand trash on the ground beneath beds, stained bed sheets, no breakfast, poor parking. It was more expensive than the luxurious hotels on Lake Michigan in Traverse city this time of year. Not expecting much from a motel, but this was not enough.

Lots of great restraunts near hear, and a great view of portage lake. I would recommend This place…read morebecuase it is a nice calm getaway.

We stayed in cabin 5 for a week during the summer when we were looking to escape city life and…read morerelax. Portage Lake Cabins went above and beyond in every aspect of our stay from booking to check out. Rachel was super helpful with helping me book our stay, she was incredibly responsive and answered all my questions. The cabin itself was SUPER clean, smelled nice, and had all the comforts of home including a nice (and clean!) gas grill. We spent the week admiring the gorgeous views, taking in local hikes, a beautiful drive up to copper harbor, and just enjoying the beauty of the water.

My wife and I really enjoyed our stay at the Laurium Manor Inn in Laurium, Michigan. The history of…read morethis beautiful B&B is just incredible. a beautiful 45 room mansion located in Michigans Keweena Peninsula. Kevin, the innkeeper, has excellent customer service skills along with a wealth of knowledge of the property and the surrounding area. Everything was wonderful, including the fresh homemade breakfast. We are already excited to go back and show some family and friends this place!

Julie and Dave are amazing and are extremely committed to this historical hotel and their…read morecustomers! Feel like you stepped back in time in a very clean, quaint hotel. Breakfast is amazing as they make everything from scratch! If you are looking for a quiet getaway in a historical setting, this place is for you!!!

Attention Isle Royale travelers: this is located right by the ferry dock for the Ranger ferry! We…read moretook the Queen from Copper Harbor so just got up early and did the one-hour drive to Copper Harbor, which worked well for us as well. We stayed here on the night we got back from the island as well, and saw some folks we had met on the island doing the same. The shower was much-appreciated after 3 days of backpacking! For a Super 8 I was honestly quite happy with the experience overall. Rooms have been (relatively) recently renovated and were clean. There's a nice patio / deck out back with picnic tables along the water, and a nice walking path along the water that will take you to the main stretch of Houghton shops and restaurants. We had an almost-snafu where somehow my reservation for 2 rooms was "put together into one room", but the staff were able to quickly resolve this and get another room together for us within a few minutes. Breakfast is nothing fancy - about what I expected as far as continental breakfast. It does the job. They had more tea flavors than I expected, actually.

This place was clean however the pool was open to the public meaning they were just coming in thru…read morethe pool door. If I had known it was free swimming to all I would have probably stayed somewhere else cheaper. The view from our room was beautiful that's where the 3 stars come from.

The best parts of this hotel are the strategic location (quick walk to Ambassador, Downtowner, The…read moreDen, KBC, Douglas House...), low rates, and the pool/gym were pretty good (I didn't use the pool though). This year's stay was much better than last time. The place seemed to be in better shape and the bathroom vent issue wasn't a problem this visit. I recommend the 5th or 6th floor and parking in the rear. The place can be a bit of a maze, but it's not bad to get your steps in for the day. The staff is fine and I didn't have any issues.

This place is a dump, the hallways are kept at 85 degrees, the facility is dated and dirty. The…read morestaff is terrible and do not disclose anything to the guests. The preload your initials and tell you that is going over facility police's. This place is not a nice hotel for downtown Houghton. This a motel that is dated and they upgraded the beds and tv's in a 1950's motel. This is a 1/2 star hotel/motel. I would never recommend anyone to stay here. It is like a roadside motel that is badly converted to subpar hotel. The management is not on site on the weekends, bad business and customer service. When asked to speak with manager it sounded like she was a bar or at a party. There was no sense of hospitality or customer service. I can't believe this place is still in business.