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300 South Thayer Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
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4 of 5 stars
Liveforvacationgirl   2 contributions
Michigan
Mar 22, 2008

My husband and I really needed a quick getaway and chose the Bell Tower Hotel. We are very familiar with Ann Arbor and love to walk everywhere and stop into the shops and restaurants. The Bell Tower is very well situated for this. We were treated well by all the staff and the valet parking was a nice touch. Our... more

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5 of 5 stars
MBQ   6 contributions
Detroit, Michigan Suburb
Jan 23, 2008

Stayed here over a weekend with 4 other couples to celebrate a birthday. I'm pretty jaded (am a travel agent) so was delighted by the lovely hospitality. Staff could not have been more welcoming or attentive. I've learned that you have to compare apples with apples in this business. If you want to stay near the highway in a brand... more

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1 of 5 stars
sununit   1 contribution
Minneapolis, MN
Jan 21, 2008 | Trip type: Business, Solo travel
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I visited the Bell Tower Hotel for a one night stay during my trip to interview at the U of M Medical Center. The website looked promising and the location on campus was ideal. I looked forward to a comfortable one night stay. The hotel itself is mediocre and therefore very overpriced. They use metal keys for their doors, there... more

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belltowerhotel, General Manager

The Bell Tower Hotel is a unique European décor hotel. The guest is correct; we are located on the University of Michigan’s campus and proudly offer an evening turndown service and complimentary valet parking and metal keys. Unfortunately, the guest was not aware of our state of the art fitness facility that is open 24 hours. Our policies allow our...

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4 of 5 stars
TripperK   8 contributions
Brookline, Massachusetts
Jul 19, 2007 | Trip type: Business, Solo travel

The Bell Tower is a very pleasant, centrally-located hotel. The staff is helpful and friendly, and seemed extremely willing to help guests out with local information, dinner reservations, etc., although I personally did not use these services. My room was immaculate. And as I said, it's in a great location, within walking distance of most things you'd want to do... more

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1 of 5 stars
Sherlock1111   4 contributions
baltimore
May 24, 2007 | Trip type: Business, Solo travel

Small town motel quality for big city hotel prices. The rooms were NOT AIR CONDITIONED!!!!! The rooms were dirty and the service was thae worst that I have ever experienced. I will NEVER stay here again!!!!! more

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3 of 5 stars
GreenStarfish   51 contributions
Seattle, Washington
May 9, 2007 | Trip type: Business

I was a student at Michigan and always looked to the Bell Tower hotel as a fancy place. I finally got a chance to stay there and I was pretty disappointed. I had expected a boutique hotel and instead found my room blase and boring. I found I wanted to get out on campus more than enjoy the comforts of... more

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3 of 5 stars
CubbieBear   33 contributions
Charlotte, NC
Jan 19, 2006 | Trip type: Business
5
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Bell Tower has a great location, steps from campus. The room and bathroom were clean and the staff was pleasant. The hotel is relatively old and the decor reflects that. The mattress was stiff and uncomfortable. I understand that accomodations in Ann Arbor are only average and for that reason, I might stay at the Bell Tower in the future. more

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4 of 5 stars
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Chicago, Illinois
Oct 18, 2005
4
people found this review helpful

If you want a place where the employees try to make you feel welcome, stay here. The bathroom had a shower only and was outdated but beyond that, it was a lovely hotel! The service definitely compensated for the rooms. more

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3 of 5 stars
Calfan   12 contributions
Sep 8, 2005 | Trip type: Business
7
people found this review helpful

The Bell Tower has excellent staff and service and has the best location right in the midst of campus. BUT... it needs updating -- and badly. The rooms have probably not been touched since the early 80s and it shows. The rooms are tiny, the bathrooms even tinier and the beds must be twenty years old. They should start with... more

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4 of 5 stars
BBBB5   9 contributions
Massachusetts
Jul 6, 2005
4
people found this review helpful

Stayed in this hotel with my wife for a wedding in June. First let's start with the positive traits; excellent location, very friendly and helpful staff, complimentary valet parking, nice restaurant and bar. This hotel would really shine with a renovation to bring it into the present day. I realize that this property prides itself on its history but some... more

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Address: 300 South Thayer Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
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