Ypsilanti, Michigan is home to Eastern Michigan University and neighbors the heavily populated Ann Arbor, so the area has many hotels. Budget hotels in and around Ypsilanti are not hard to find, but keep in mind that many hotels in the Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti area can be pricey during football season, as the University of Michigan - Ann Arbor is the home of the Big House, where the Wolverines (a Big 10 team) play. The Eastern Michigan University's football team, the Eagles, also draws quite a crowd.
During the regular season, prices at the Ann Arbor Marriott Ypsilanti at Eagle Crest range between $109 and $159 a night, as of 2010. On the border of Ypsilanti and Ann Arbor, this smoke-free Marriott is also home to a golf course--a separate entity, though on the same grounds--and has conference and event areas, as well as three on-site eateries and lounges. Pets are not allowed. The hotel has high-speed Internet access and a spa and fitness lounge.
Ann Arbor Marriott Ypsilanti at Eagle Crest
1275 S Huron Street
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
(734) 487-2000
marriott.com
The McAuley Inn at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital caters to people who want to remain close to the hospital, but anyone can stay there. The hotel rooms are located directly within the hospital's corridors, so guests are within walking distance of whomever they may be visiting. If you aren't staying in Ypsilanti to visit someone at the hospital, McAuley Inn is simply an affordable, alternative hotel choice.
Guest amenities at the McAuley Inn include free parking, coffee and laundry services. Rooms are $70, with a $5 discount for guests 60 and older, according to Arbor Web City Guide, as of 2010.
McAuley Inn at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital
5305 Elliott Drive
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
(734) 712-2600
sjmercyhealth.org
Just down the road from Ypsilanti is Ann Arbor, Michigan, home of the Lamp Post Inn. Near both the University of Michigan and Eastern Michigan University, this family-run hotel opened in 1992 and offers either nightly stays or extended stays. With the hotel's own billboard boasting, "Frommer Travel Guide Says We Are the Best Travel Value in Town," and daily rates from $44.99 to $79.99, as of 2010, this hotel is one of the cheapest in the area.
All rooms include refrigerators and microwaves; kitchenettes are available, too, as well as Internet access. Guests are also invited to take part in a complimentary continental breakfast.
Lamp Post Inn
2424 E.Stadium Blvd.
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
(734) 971-8000
lamppostinn.com
