Name: Quality Inn & Suites Big Rapids near University
Address: 1705 South State Street, Big Rapids, Michigan, United States of America, Big Rapids, Michigan, US
Price range: $56–$223 per night
Rating: 7.68

What guests think

At Quality Inn & Suites Big Rapids near University, reviews describe budget-friendly stays near Ferris State, balanced by dated rooms, variable maintenance, and security concerns about unlocked exterior doors and late-night activity in the parking areas.

Guests often praise friendly staff, comfortable beds, and a hot breakfast. Cleanliness feedback is mixed, ranging from spotless rooms to reports of odors, damp carpets, and missed housekeeping. The multi-building layout means some walks outside for breakfast or amenities, and the outdoor pool is sometimes closed. Expect an affordable, no-frills stay close to campus.

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Facilities

Facilities are basic and spread across multiple buildings, so reaching breakfast or amenities may require going outside. The outdoor pool and vending machines are inconsistently available, and several reviews note poor parking-lot conditions or lighting; gazebos and grills are a plus.

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Scheryl

Jul 15, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The room was large enough, like. The pool was not working and it was 95 degrees and no working pool?

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Eric

Jul 22, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Very nice customer service. They have a voupke outdoor seating areas with gazebos and bbq grills. A small swing set for the kiddos. Comfy beds! Pillows could use some upgrading. Also could use some paint in the rooms. Really quiet and cozy.

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Daniel

May 14, 2023

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I liked the suite having 2 doors. One from parking to load in and another leads to the pool. I disliked that the property actively offers an outdoor pool on their signs from the street which was green and not open.

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Deby

Aug 27, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Asked for a” Queen “size bed. BUT I swear it was a “Full/Standered” size bed. We made do. The bathtub faucet and shower head was loose from the wall. Other than that, everything in the room was clean. The room itself was very roomy. To get to the lobby for breakfast, there is NO ENTRANCE from inside the hallway of the hotel, you HAVE TO GO OUTSIDE and walk around to the front entrance to get to the dining lobby.

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Amy

Aug 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The employee stopped checking me in when the phone rang even though we were almost finished with check in. The room smelled like a dog. Breakfast was included in the stay but they fail to mention you have to leave the building you’re staying in to go to another building to get breakfast. Numerous light didn’t work in the room. No way to quietly open or shut doors so you literally hear every door open and close. Definitely won’t be back.

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Rachel

Jul 8, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Was charged $100 (without notice, I found out by scrolling through my bank statement) for a broken ironing board. Problem is, I didn't use the ironing board. Property refused to resolve the issue and refund me. Front desk staff was extremely ill-rehearsed in hotel policies, and refused to use any idea of general customer service or professionalism. Property is expensive considering the surrounding area, and the fact that half of it is an outdoor motel. Additionally, the pool was out of service and the property did not notify us prior to the stay, nor compensate for the inconvenience. Property's exterior doors were not locked through the night, anyone could get into the hotel hallways.

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Richard

Jul 14, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Cement work around the property a tripping hazard . Vending machines not working but take your money

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James

Aug 3, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful property! We were in newer building towards the rear. Nice outdoor gazebo with grille for each section. Pool area was very nice…

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Steven

Nov 3, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Terrible parking lot with not great lighting. The place is not well kept. The first room we were placed in had bugs along with a bent out screen with a non functioning window lock. The place seemed like it was “picked up” but not clean. Clearly they had someone break into the room (squatters??). The second room was better but as soon as we turned the heat on the place stunk of mold and mildew. We just kind of sucked it up and dealt with it since we weren’t going to be physically at the hotel very much during our stay. It’s kind of a noisy hotel with not much sound deadening, I had trouble sleeping and I’m not usually bothered. My advise stay elsewhere if your budget can handle it….. We sure wish we would’ve been elsewhere.

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deborah

Jun 15, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Facility was adequate. Didn’t like going to multiple buildings to work out or eat.

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Cleanliness

Cleanliness is inconsistent across stays. Some guests found rooms very clean, while others reported stained or unwashed linens, hair or grime in bathrooms, musty odors, damp carpets from A/C leaks, and occasional pests.

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Rebecca

Jan 1, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Basic clean room. No concerns. We stay here often when visiting our daughter.

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Marcel

Sep 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Been coming here for a couple years now. Friendly staff, clean rooms, comfy beds, and affordable. Will be back again!

10

Tim

Jan 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was exceptionally clean and comfortable. The Continental Breakfast was amazing! Eggs, potatoes, sausage AND pancakes?!? Cereal, coffee and juices, we expected but not this! The next time we need to stay in Big Rapids, we'll be back!

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Joshua

Jan 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean room, very comfortable bed and nice pillows, nice staff, good price....it just looks old but I'd stay again.

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Nichoal

Jul 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Dirty unchanged sheets. Shower was not wiped down. I had to make the beds with nee sheets.

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Richard

Mar 24, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The parking lot had trash all over it. My bed had hair in it . My room smelled really bad. They should really do a deep cleaning. The staff was nice and professional.

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Dennis

Jul 2, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was marginally cleaned. To enter the building you had to walk under a dripping air conditioner. And to top it off there were fleas in the carpet. The place is a joke.

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Emma

Aug 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We arrived late and the room had a terrible smell. We turned on the ac hoping that would help. After unpacking we got ready for bed and discovered that the carpet was drenched. The next morning we told the front desk clerk that the floor was soaked and were told that all the rooms were like that because of the air conditioning. We had a second stay scheduled on our return trip and tried to cancel it but the hotel wouldn't cancel our second stay. They lied and blamed hotels.com for not allowing the cancelation. Hotels.com spent three days trying to convince the property to cancel our next reservation, but they refused.

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Carrie

Aug 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Shower was super slippery and almost fell twice - nothing to hold onto in shower either. Toenail on floor near bed. Fridge was extremely noisy. Mirrors in room were smeary.

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Lillian

Oct 30, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Everything was clean, housekeeping was impeccable, hotel smelled and looked wonderful. Prices were unbelievably good for the quality we received here!

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Rooms

Rooms are generally spacious with comfortable beds, but decor is dated and noise from slamming doors or corridors is noted. Maintenance varies, with reports of weak or loud A/C, door gaps, and occasional in-room hot tubs not functioning.

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Debora

Jun 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was ok, AC didn’t work so room was stuffy, hard to sleep. Screen was broke so couldn’t open window for trash air. Ants were crawling on the bar when we went to breakfast.

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Ruby

Jan 16, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We stayed this past Saturday in a room with a jet tub. After 20 mins of the jets not working i called room service. After some back and forth, someone came to look at the tub and when he took the cover off you could smell it burning. The motor was melting stuff because it was so hot. He told us wait 10 mins, if it works great if not he would move us to a different room. After 10 mins we are told there are no other rooms with a jet tub and theyll give us a discount because we got a "regular room" instead of a jet tub room. The lousy $26 discount (off $146) was charged to us instead of taken off, and then they refunded $52 ( the original refund plus the "accidental" charge) and charged us 52 the same day. So still made it nowehere. Stay elsewhere. Do yourself a favor.

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Kelli

Aug 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very spacious room, clean huge bed and bathroom!!! Very comfortable, home like feel!

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james

Jun 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I liked the price, location and staff. The food was good too. The doors are a little wore out and they slam shut. Can here when someone closes their door down the hall, and no matter how hard you try not making noise, it slammed shut. I would recommend this place to others. Not everyone goes out at 3am like me

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Amy

Aug 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The employee stopped checking me in when the phone rang even though we were almost finished with check in. The room smelled like a dog. Breakfast was included in the stay but they fail to mention you have to leave the building you’re staying in to go to another building to get breakfast. Numerous light didn’t work in the room. No way to quietly open or shut doors so you literally hear every door open and close. Definitely won’t be back.

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guy

Jul 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Just OK. Place is a bit outdated. Good for the price. Would stay again.

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Kyle

May 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The price was great for just needing a place to crash for one night. The hotel is a little run down and in need of some repairs. The seal on the bottom of the door to my room was missing so there was a 1/4" gap open to the outside.

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Bruce

Feb 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

For a jacuzzi suite condition was not nice. Paint on bathroom floor, car scent hanger was on ceiling in bathroom, room was cold from time of arrival until almost 3 am. Window leaks air when closed. Could be a nice room if those things repaired.

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Angie

Dec 1, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Reserved and paid for a suite with soaker tub. Got a room that smelled very musty, no heat, VERY loud refrigerator and a smaller than normal bathtub not anything like the photos.

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Wesley

Dec 13, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Clean room but door had a huge gap at the bottom letting all the cold air in (December). Had to set room at 80 degrees and put a blanket in front of it.

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Service

Many guests highlight friendly, helpful staff and prompt assistance. Others report poor professionalism, billing or refund disputes, and uneven housekeeping or maintenance follow-through.

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Stacey

Jun 30, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Stay was great. Clean, comfortable bed. Sink clogged, but fixed immediately. Good sized tv. Called for trash and toewl service. When we returned, both were done. Coffee pot in room was nice, breakfast in am was appreciated..

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Logan

Apr 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The cleanliness was good. The worker that helped me check in brushed of my request of adding a night to my stay. He stated I needed to go to the front desk at 11 the next day to add an extra day. I talked to a different worker and she was great and actually helped me out instead of being lazy and dismissive. I was woken up to the worker banging on my door accusing me of not paying for another night. I tried to explain to the worker that I had already worked it out with his coworker. He kept insisting that I was wrong and I needed to book another night. Eventually he found out he was wrong. Will definitely not be staying at this big rapids quality inn location again.

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Tonya

Jul 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean and safe environment. Immediate response when I had a concern. Great breakfast.

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Annette

Aug 31, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

I needed to cancel my stay few days prior to my arrival, every time I called they said the manager is not there to refund my money. They also said the manager would call me back, they never did. They kept giving me excuses the the manager is out of town. Two weeks later I’m still working on receiving my refund. Apparently there is no management, and the customer service is terrible. If they cannot handle a simple cancellation, I cannot imagine the hotel is maintained properly.

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Amy

Aug 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The employee stopped checking me in when the phone rang even though we were almost finished with check in. The room smelled like a dog. Breakfast was included in the stay but they fail to mention you have to leave the building you’re staying in to go to another building to get breakfast. Numerous light didn’t work in the room. No way to quietly open or shut doors so you literally hear every door open and close. Definitely won’t be back.

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Rachel

Jul 8, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Was charged $100 (without notice, I found out by scrolling through my bank statement) for a broken ironing board. Problem is, I didn't use the ironing board. Property refused to resolve the issue and refund me. Front desk staff was extremely ill-rehearsed in hotel policies, and refused to use any idea of general customer service or professionalism. Property is expensive considering the surrounding area, and the fact that half of it is an outdoor motel. Additionally, the pool was out of service and the property did not notify us prior to the stay, nor compensate for the inconvenience. Property's exterior doors were not locked through the night, anyone could get into the hotel hallways.

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Charles

Jul 13, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Front desk staff was amazing. 2nd time staying there and I would definitely stay again.

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Joel

Feb 4, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Clerk tried to double charge me upon arrival for a stay that had been paid for in advance. Although I had the printed receipt with me he continued to try to argue and charge me. I had to call my boss who had booked the business trip, and he had to call his manager to straighten everything out. When I fonally got checked in to the room it had not been thoroughly cleaned. A previous visitor's dirty sock was left under the edge of the bed, and there was a kleenex stuffed in the peephole of the door. The bathroom smelled like mildew, and the "free continental breakfast" that was included was just mini boxed cereal, cold scrambled eggs, and stale bagels. Overall I would not recommend staying here to anyone, and I certainly won't be staying here ever again.

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James

Sep 1, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very friendly staff.

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Christyl

Apr 28, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

I arrived late, aftera 5 hour drive. I lugged my stuff up to my room, which was a dirty room that never got cleaned from the previous guest. The bed was stripped, and all blankets and sheets were on the couch (kinda gross). There was garbage and towels, etc. When I contacted the front desk, I was asked to come back down and get new keys. He was a nice guy, and it wasn\'t his fault. My new room was freezing. It was an upgraded suite, but there was mold in the bathroom, the mirrors had finger prints, and I coupd see the wipe pattern of the rag on the furniture, from their "cleaning". I was exhausted and crashed out. The following day, I left early for an event nearby. I returned at about 9pm to my room the same as when I left. The bed wasnt made, and no towels were replaced. I called the front asking for towels, and was asked to come to the front desk to get them. When I arrived, she didnt have towels, and I had to wait for her to go and get some from a closet. Overall, the staff was friendly, but this hotel seems to be having an issue with their housekeeping crew and operations

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Location

Convenient for Ferris State University and area errands, with several guests finding it quiet or easy to access. A few reviews noted feeling uneasy about the surroundings or parking-lot activity at night.

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Tom

Jun 12, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel was on the outskirts of town making it a quiet place to stay. The continental breakfast was satisfactory. Very nice staff greeted me when I checked in and out. Would highly recommend this hotel. Will stay here again when Im i town.

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Donna Elaine

Dec 9, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We stayed two nights. It was very clean, and breakfast was great! Ferris State is less than a mile away, and it is within walking distance.

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Linda

Jun 4, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Easy parking and central location

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Katie

Sep 2, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Close to Ferris State

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Thomas

Mar 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Sleazy people hanging out in the parking lot drinking alcohol. Manager didn't care at all.

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Andrew

Aug 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel was clean, the breakfast was very good. This hotel perfect location if you are visiting a student staying in a dorm on the south side of the campus. The big complaint we had is one of the outside door’s latch was taped open. Anyone get in the hotel and walk around the hallways. Not a very safe feeling!!

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Jim

Jan 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel was very quiet. Staff was friendly. Close to shopping.

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Anya

Sep 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Located close to the university however the back building we stayed at smelled like nothing but cigarettes. Cleanliness was on, AC did not work only the fan mode on the AC worked.

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Peter

Jun 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Quiet, big room. Breakfast good but would have liked more variety instead of the same each day but what they had was good. Location convenient.

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Karen

Oct 4, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The area was a little unsafe.

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Dining

Breakfast is generally viewed as good and hot, with options like eggs, potatoes, sausage, and pancakes, though variety can feel limited. Some guests found it subpar or poorly maintained.

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Paul

Feb 25, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Everything was good except for the breakfast. Eggs were setting in water as was the sausage. Kinda made breakfast nasty. I ended up having a couple muffins and bagel with sour cream.

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Tim

Jan 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was exceptionally clean and comfortable. The Continental Breakfast was amazing! Eggs, potatoes, sausage AND pancakes?!? Cereal, coffee and juices, we expected but not this! The next time we need to stay in Big Rapids, we'll be back!

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cherie

Sep 21, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

This property is clean, well cared for, inviting and comfortable. The fridge is big and actually works, the breakfast bar is excellent and tidy, and staff are really nice and responsive. What more could you ask when spending a night away from home!

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kevin

Sep 22, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Room had random colored stains and undefined substances on the ceiling. Entire room smelled like a unique blend of curry, mildew, cigarettes and weed. Breakfast was awful.

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Pamela

Jul 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was clean and comfortable and there was an expanded hot breakfast with eggs, potatoes, yogurt, etc.

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Angela

Aug 30, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Here for overnight stay between family events. Comfortable, clean room and beds with a delicious breakfast.

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Brian

May 20, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

It was exactly what you'd expect from a quality inn. Room, property and hotel were very clean. Had a good breakfast, with a cool pancake maker.

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Thomas

Jun 20, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Breakfast marginal. Expected that so went to Bob Evan’s !

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Tara

Oct 28, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I wish I could say something nice about this hotel. This property really has to step it up. The bathroom was not cleaned properly. We had to purchase cleaning products and clean it ourselves before using it. There were hairs left in the tub. One good thing was that we didn't find evidence of bedbugs. If I wouldn't have gotten penalized we would have left there and found another place to stay. But we were only there for one night so we decided to make the best of it. If you do stay here, skip the free breakfast. It was terrible. I personally would never stay here again. If you are thinking about it, I would seriously consider other options.

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Todd

Jun 26, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Our room was spacious. Breakfast had hot food!

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Month	Average price
January	$64
February	$67
March	$63
April	$69
May	$74
June	$72
July	$69
August	$79
September	$78
October	$69
November	$68
December	$63

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $60	2 $87	3 $80
4 $60	5 $60	6 $60	7 $60	8 $60	9 $72	10 $64
11 $60	12 $60	13 $60	14 $60	15 $60	16 $64	17 $64
18 $60	19 $60	20 $60	21 $60	22 $64	23 $80	24 $93
25 $60	26 $60	27 $60	28 $60	29 $60	30 $80	31 $80

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27 $64	28 $56	29 $56	30 $56