What is the difference between a 3-star hotel and a motel in East Lansing?

A motel is a great choice if you're getting ready to travel around East Lansing. These escapes are typically located close to airports and major roads, feature on-site parking and have basic services and amenities. Check in to a 3-star hotel and you'll be more centrally located. With a larger choice of rooms and welcome amenities such as a fitness centre, lobby and meeting rooms, you can expect to pay extra for hotel lodgings.

Are there any 3-star hotels with free breakfast in East Lansing?

Enjoy the free breakfast at Gatehouse Suites East Lansing . This 3-star property in East Lansing also offers a fireplace and an electric car charging station. Or pour yourself a cup of tea and fill up at Residence Inn East Lansing , which also offers a complimentary breakfast.

Do any 3-star hotels in East Lansing have a pool?

Splash around in between seeing the sights at Residence Inn East Lansing or Gatehouse Suites East Lansing . They're popular 3-star properties that come with a pool in East Lansing. The summer months of June, July and August are a terrific time to stay at a hotel with a pool in this city. If you're coming in the warmest month of July, you'll experience average temperatures of 16ºC at night to 26ºC during the day.

What 3-star hotels in East Lansing have an on-site restaurant?

After a day of sightseeing adventures, reward yourself with a satisfying meal at Courtyard by Marriott Lansing 's on-site restaurant. This 3-star East Lansing option also comes with a swimming pool and pool sun loungers. Or eat without having to go anywhere at Hyatt Place Lansing - East . Pool sun loungers and designer toiletries are among the other amenities available here.

Do any 3-star hotels in East Lansing have WiFi?

Yes, certainly. Residence Inn East Lansing and Gatehouse Suites East Lansing are a couple of our 3-star hotels in East Lansing with WiFi. Choose one of these stays to easily access weather forecasts, travel tips and local insights. Remember, this useful amenity may be complimentary or require an extra payment.

What 3-star hotels in East Lansing have parking?

If you're planning to get around East Lansing by car, Gatehouse Suites East Lansing comes with a place to leave your wheels. Residence Inn East Lansing is also a 3-star stay with parking. Step out of the city for a day and discover new places farther afield. University of Michigan and Michigan Stadium are just a couple of the awesome attractions easily reachable by car from East Lansing.

Built in 1928, the John W. Beaumont Memorial Tower houses the MSU carillon.

The carillon contains 49 bells and is capable of playing the full range of literature composed for the instrument.

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2.507.510 ₫ total

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2.886.560 ₫ total

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Lansing

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2.125.797 ₫ total

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1 Jan - 2 Jan 2026

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Downtown Lansing

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2.652.031 ₫ total

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4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026

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Waverly

Elizabeth

2.233.599 ₫ total

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21 Dec - 22 Dec

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Michelle

2.771.223 ₫ total

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4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026

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Waverly

Jeffrey

1.957.242 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

21 Dec - 22 Dec

AC Hotel Lansing University Area

East Lansing

Karen

2.770.383 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

21 Dec - 22 Dec

Homewood Suites by Hilton Lansing Eastwood

Eastwood

Angel

2.645.269 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

21 Dec - 22 Dec

Hilton Garden Inn Lansing West

Waverly

Joseph

3.023.458 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

10 Jan - 11 Jan 2026

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Lansing

Lansing

robert

2.717.165 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026

Suite, 2 Bedrooms | Premium bedding, down duvets, in-room safe, desk

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East Lansing

Yalin

3.276.796 ₫ total

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21 Dec - 22 Dec

Towneplace Suites by Marriott East Lansing

East Lansing

Nancy

2.770.382 ₫ total

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10 Jan - 11 Jan 2026

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Eastwood

Aaron

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10 Jan - 11 Jan 2026

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Okemos

Santiago

3.039.406 ₫ total

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21 Dec - 22 Dec

Crowne Plaza Lansing by IHG

Waverly

Cynthia

3.838.307 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

21 Dec - 22 Dec

Staybridge Suites Lansing - Okemos by IHG

Okemos

Susan

2.652.031 ₫ total

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1 Jan - 2 Jan 2026

Residence Inn Lansing West

Waverly

Destiny

3.129.697 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

10 Jan - 11 Jan 2026

Causeway Bay Hotel

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Gatehouse Suites East Lansing, around 3 km southeast of downtown East Lansing, is an Expedia guest favourite. Premium bedding and an electric car charging station are among its conveniences. Residence Inn East Lansing is another 3-star hotel that ranks highly among travellers. It comes with a barbecue grill and a swimming pool, and is about 5 km southeast of the city centre.

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