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5 of 5 stars
Lost-on-purpose   1 contribution
Lake Tahoe
Oct 8, 2009 | Trip type: Solo travel

Went back to Houghton (graduated from Michigan Tech decades ago) to visit old friends and make new ones, Always loved the atmosphere of Houghton and the Copper Country. Things have changed more than a bit from what the town looked like back in the 70s ... and they were currently tearing up the street through downtown. However, the Best western... more

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5 of 5 stars
fyockey   10 contributions
Colorado
Sep 7, 2009 | Trip type: Couples

We were happy with our choice of hotels. Good view overlooking the portage. We were at the hotel over the Labor Day weekend, so some services were limited. more

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5 of 5 stars
LCAH   6 contributions
Highland, Michigan
Aug 4, 2009 | Trip type: Business, Family

Am currently staying with my husband and teen at the Best Western Franklin Square in downtown Houghton. It has all the most important things I look for in a hotel. It's clean, clean, clean. No dirt or dust anywhere, windows are clear, and the bathroom is sparkling! The furniture and bed clothes are fairly new and in good condition, not... more

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5 of 5 stars
pmrbqt   4 contributions
Detroit, MI
Jul 29, 2009 | Trip type: Business

Went up for a 2 day conference, and this was the hotel that the hosts booked a block of rooms in. It was a GREAT stay. The hotel had a selection of restaurants within walking distance, and the room was very comfortable. The only complaints I have are in regards to the desk service, which was slow and rude, and... more

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4 of 5 stars
Dan_Johnen   1 contribution
Indianapolis, Indiana
Jul 3, 2009 | Trip type: Couples

Location was excellect. Overlooking the Portage, right down town and within walking distance to MTU. Service was also excellent. Everyone went out of their way to make you feel welcome. Price is very reasonable and the rooms were clean and bright. A great restraunt on the 7th floor with a wonderful view. more

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1 of 5 stars
herbie66   2 contributions
alpena mi
Jun 2, 2009 | Trip type: Couples
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We had to book the room while we were on the road. We had a 50 $$off card from BW and figured we'd use it here. We were on our way home from a concert and were just too tired to drive anymore so we called the 800 number on the back of the giftcard. They had one room left.... more

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3 of 5 stars
brmusicman   67 contributions
Washington DC, District of Columbia
May 13, 2009 | Trip type: Business, Solo travel

I've stayed at some other hotels in the area, and this one was no better or worse; it seems a solid choice given the other options. It is on the main downtown street in Houghton, so there are some restaurants within walking distance of the hotel, which is nice. There is also a charming coffee shop down the street. The... more

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4 of 5 stars
madmatthew2   3 contributions
Detroit, MI
Oct 7, 2008 | Trip type: Business, Solo travel

In Houghton for business recently, I spent two days in the Sunset Suite, Room 526, with a regular hotel room for a sitting room and a corner room with a king size bed and hot tub, and a balcony looking west over the Portage Channel. Simply spectacular, and a heck of a deal at $150 a night. Don't know what... more

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5 of 5 stars
LWOS   21 contributions
Michigan
Aug 3, 2008 | Trip type: Couples

Room 103...... First floor accomodations that face the river and the back parking area of the hotel for easy unloading and loading up of your vehicle. Here is what we especially liked. We towed our bikes up in 14' trailer, and not many hotels or motels have areas to park your SUV or Truck and trailer. This facility has an... more

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2 of 5 stars
TanyaJF   1 contribution
Woodbury, MN
Jul 16, 2008 | Trip type: Couples

My husband's family is from Houghton and recommended this hotel. It was by no means horrible, but terribly it was far from luxury, the way it had been advertised. Our room 516, had probably not been renovated since the hotel was built in the 80's. Everything was scuffed up and seemed old, worn, and tired. The hair dryer didn't work.... more

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Address: 820 Shelden Ave., Houghton, MI 49931