Enjoy free breakfast, indoor pool, and hot tub at American Inn And Suites in Houghton Lake, MI. Close to Higgins Lake and local attractions. Book with confidence.
Visitors appreciate the clean, spacious rooms, welcoming staff, and relaxing pool and hot tub facilities. The hotel’s convenient location near fast food options and local lakes makes it a practical choice for both leisure and business stays.
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American Inn And Suites is a straightforward, 4-star hotel situated just off Highway 127 in Houghton Lake, Michigan. It offers a practical setting with an indoor pool and hot tub, complemented by free Wi-Fi and a breakfast buffet. The property welcomes a variety of guests with amenities such as free parking, air conditioning, a business center, and pet-friendly policies, making it suitable for families, business travelers, and visitors exploring the area.
The hotel’s location is convenient for those interested in outdoor activities and local attractions. It lies about 11 miles from Higgins Lake, known for its tranquil parks and fishing opportunities, and 18 miles from the Wellington Farm living history museum. Guests often appreciate nearby recreational spots including Houghton Lake, which offers swimming, boating, and fishing, as well as the nearby Lakeland Recreation area.
Rooms are reported to be clean and comfortable, with a range of sizes and amenities to meet basic needs. Common guest comments highlight the relaxing pool area and the friendly, helpful staff. Breakfast features cereal, waffles, and other simple options, although some guests note limited variety, especially for coffee accompaniments. Check-in is from 3 PM, and checkout is by 11 AM, with staff generally flexible and accommodating.
The atmosphere is informal and quiet, with close access to fast food restaurants and essential services, as well as nearby hotel alternatives such as Super 8 by Wyndham and Beachfront Hotel Houghton Lake. While the property offers many basic comforts and accessibility features, it does not provide an airport shuttle. Overall, American Inn And Suites is a practical choice for travelers seeking a no-frills stay with essential amenities and proximity to local lakes and outdoor attractions.
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It was absolutely amazing! They had a cute dog in the back that loved greeting the guests. The hot tip was wonderful! It was very nice and quiet. The breakfast was dlicious! 10/10 Differently recommend! Right down the road from fast food and gas stations!
Hotel was close to a lot of other places and not far from the water. Room was really good sized and the bed was really comfortable. The pool was quite large and the hot tub was nice and warm. Staff was super friendly and we absolutely LOVED Sully the nighttime hotel mascot! We will definitely be back
I travel 3/4 of my month for work and stay in a different hotel almost every night. This place was great! Working pool and hot tub, room was about $107 after tax and fees, rooms were clean, bed was comfortable and staff was pleasant. Breakfast had a few of the usual options, breads, cereals, juice, yogurt, waffles, and coffee. If you are a coffee drinker I would bring your own creamer though, just half and half and milk there. It’s close to town and the water if that’s something important to you.
Excellent place of lodging. The room was very spacious and clean, the pool area was fantastic, and the waffle maker in the morning was great. The chicken present upon arrival was a nice touch. I would definitely stay again.
Amazing staff, very courteous, helpful with information, and chech in/out was a breeze. Had a serious power failure that lasted about 10 hours and they handled as professionally as possible . Rooms were clean, non cluttered and had needed necessities.
Have stayed there about 4 times in the past year and they never fail. Great staff, clean rooms, breakfast could be a little more but not bad.
This was a last minute decision, my fiancé and I got to Michigan late around 2am and was trying to find a cheap hotel that was open. I called and they immediately assist me told me to take my time and they found me the best priced room. They gave us a king size bed. When we got there the check in was fast and it was really quiet there was hardly anyone there. The room was nice for the price. The bed and pillows are so comfortable and they had lots of towel stocked for us. They do have breakfast but my fiancé and I skipped it to sleep longer. We were running late on checking out but they didn’t seem to mind and were understanding. The pool looked nice but I didn’t have time to use it. Overall if you’re in a rush and need something cheap but not too cheap (if you know what I mean) then I recommend this hotel. There’s also a couple fast food restaurants down the road.
The bed was so comfortable! I'm so happy they had a hot tub, many sore muscles were relieved during my time here. The front desk staff were great and Kat went above and beyond! I will definitely be back!
Nice Pool and hot tub was nice that they keep it open till 11p.m Very relaxing as we checked in later. Continental breakfast with Cereal Waffle Maker Bagels Yogurt lots to chose from
The room was very clean and bed very comfortable. The pool area is older but both hit tub and pool were very clean and amazing to use. Only downside was the breakfast. Would have been nice to have a boiled egg or maybe a meat option to have with the waffle. Another option would be some fruit of some sort. Staff was amazing!!
In an area with multiple fast food restaurants, this informal hotel off Highway 127 is 11 miles from Higgins Lake and 18 miles from Wellington Farm, a living history museum.
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126 reviews Michigan, USA
135 reviews Michigan 48653, USA
105 reviews 6979 W Houghton Lake Dr, Houghton Lake, MI 48629, United States
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