Residence Inn

Great stay at this hotel recently. Plenty of room for an entire family in their 2 bedroom suite. Would recommend.

I remember when Marriott meant a certain standard as in a nice place to stay so I had high expectations. First of all the Inn is located in the middle of an industrial complex in a field of weeds. Very odd. Second, it looks really old although it can’t be given where it’s at. The rooms were mostly clean although the tub could use bleach but the furnishings seemed cheap. We asked for a crib and they gave us a pack and play which was way too big for our baby. I wound up sleeping in the tiny (full size?) bed with her and my husband slept on the couch.
Not impressed but did appreciate having a kitchen with the baby. Also the bed was comfy but the pillows horrible.
The staff was super friendly and we liked that there was a small store you could buy beer, etc. Especially since there’s nothing around but businesses and trailer parks.

The room was glorious and big — perfectly reminiscent of the months I lived in one in Houston. It wasn’t the most relaxing stay, just because of the amount of outside noise that gets through. Every click of any neighboring door, footsteps above and around you, children and dogs, etc. Also, I was disappointed they didn’t have a DVD player. I guess if you’re planning an extended stay, bring your own stuff. Their breakfast options were limited, and I wouldn’t wish the disappointment my mouth experienced from trying the southern style biscuits on anyone.
I know that sounds really negative, but I slept well, and the curtains (multiple windows!) kept most of the sun at bay.

Residence Inn’s are the yardsticks for suite hotels (other than the superior Staybridge Suites). The older Residence Inn models with Murphy beds are different, only 1 star establishments due to their fading age.
The reason this hotel gets 2 stars instead of 4 is because of their price gouging. The place doesn’t have location (in an empty field) amenities other than the general proximity to Lake Michigan. It’s privately owned and follows it’s own pricing rules. Like $ 159.00 for a one bedroom suite while the Residence Inn’s in Grand Rapids to the west are offering $ 117.00 for a two-​bedrrom suite. That ain’t right!