About Hampton Inn East Lansing
A 2.5-star hotel, the Hampton Inn East Lansing features business and fitness centers and an indoor pool. Located off Highway 127, the hotel offers easy access to attractions such as Potter Park Zoo and Eastwood Towne Center.
Along with custom-designed beds and en-suite bathrooms, rooms feature desks, flat-screen TVs, and free Wi-Fi. Suites add kitchenettes and separate living areas. Some units offer a whirlpool tub.
Facilities at the Hampton Inn East Lansing include meeting and conference space, free newspapers in the lobby, and complimentary parking. Additional conveniences include baggage storage, a safe-deposit box, and laundry/valet services.
A hot buffet breakfast is served daily. Plus, on weekdays, guests can choose an alternative breakfast bag to go. Nearby dining spots include Beggar’s Banquet, Coral Gables, and the Peanut Barrel.
This hotel lies three miles from Michigan State University, eight miles from Capital Region International Airport, and ten miles from Burgdorf’s Winery.
Positive Reviews
positive:
Clean and spacious rooms
Rooms and suites at the Hampton Inn East Lansing are frequently reported to be of a high standard. Guests describe the accommodation as clean and spacious enough to spread out a little. Although guests in standard rooms missed having a fridge or microwave, the selection of amenities is typically well received.
positive:
Good location
Previous guests have rated the location of this hotel highly, often commenting on the convenience of having Eastwood Towne Center less than a mile away. Guests have also appreciated the reasonable driving distances to Michigan State University and State Capitol.
positive:
Generous breakfast
Guests have been pleased with the free breakfast served at this East Lansing hotel. The food is nicely prepared and found to be fresh and delicious. Plus, the dining area is clean and welcoming and service appears to run smoothly thanks to the attentive staff.
Negative Reviews
negative:
Staff occasionally disappoints
While bad service doesn't seem to be the norm here, there are a fair number of reviews that suggest that guests were disappointed by the staff. In fact, the majority of negative feedback for this hotel relates to slips in the standard of service.
negative:
Some maintenance issues
Although the rooms and suites here are found to be clean and comfortable, there do appear to be some maintenance issues in at least some of the units. Guests report low batteries in the smoke alarms, broken ice machines, and some minor plumbing issues.
negative:
Mixed feedback about Wi-Fi
Guests seem to have different opinions of the Wi-Fi here. Some encountered no problems but other found it difficult to connect to and the subsequent connection intermittent at best. Guests mention that the Wi-Fi works better in the lobby than it does in the rooms.