Name: Magnuson Grand Pioneer Inn and Suites
Address: 2635 Ludington St, Escanaba, Michigan, United States of America, Escanaba, Michigan, US
Price range: US$99–US$236 per night
Rating: 7.87

What guests think

Magnuson Grand Pioneer Inn and Suites earns praise for friendly staff, clean rooms, and a convenient location, while reviews note dated areas, limited continental breakfast with little or no seating, plus occasional maintenance issues including key malfunctions and heating problems.

Many value the on-site pub or restaurant and the indoor pool, though openings vary and the water can run cool. Rooms are often spacious yet dated, with variable mattress comfort, dim hall lighting in places, and intermittent noise or climate-control problems. Overall, it suits short, no-frills stays in a convenient Escanaba base.

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Facilities

On-site pub/restaurant and indoor pool are appreciated, but the restaurant or bar is sometimes closed and the pool can feel cold. There is no elevator and luggage carts are lacking; no gym reported.

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8

Laurie

15 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Extremely disappointed there was no luggage cart. We do not travel light and carts are necessary for our travel. Additionally, breakfast was very minimal compared to other hotels not to mention no where to sit and eat other than the lobby couches. Other than the above the place was nice and clean.

6

Steve

2 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

There is no gym at the hotel.

8

bethanne

26 Aug 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Room was comfortable and clean. Pool was cold! Surprised the restaurant was closed.

10

Peter

10 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent place to stay and very convenient to get to Island Resort. Large, clean, quiet rooms. Pool, bar area, and continental bkfst was perfect!

10

Clyde

2 Jan 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Was listed as having a restaurant on site. Restaurant was closed with the only food option a frozen pizza at the downstairs bar. No elevators on site. The pizza was good but not my first option.

8

David

24 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good value hotel for a short stay. Everyone was nice and the property was clean. Limited to no seating for the breakfast area. Small enough to take to your room easily. Pool area was clean and nice. Restaurant on site was good and convenient .

10

Margaret

17 Aug 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff was friendly and the inn was clean and quiet. We enjoyed the pool.

8

Robert

5 Aug 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

The staff is very good and the new restaurant is very nice. The food is outstanding. The pool is in good and very nice. The rooms are little old. Time for new carpet and new mattresses.

10

Mike

15 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Rooms were nice , pool super clean , pub downstairs friendly and reasonably priced , and the restaurant in the hotel is probably the best in Escanaba ! Service superb , atmosphere great we loved it and will be back !!

8

Jennifer

4 Aug 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

We stayed a few days. The hotel was clean, but dated. Our room's AC unit had an open panel that exposed debris and dust. The bathroom had recently been redone and was newer and clean. It was quiet. However hotel smells like stale cigarette smoke the moment you enter the side entrances by the room. Website indicates a restaurant that has not been open for at least a year if not longer; that was one of the reasons we chose this location was because of the dining options. Additionally while the pool is indoors, it is not heated and the water was cold. The front staff were wonderful, polite and amazing with location suggestions.

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Cleanliness

Many guests find rooms and common areas very clean, but there are notable lapses including dirty bathrooms, musty odors, and in a few cases unclean bedding.

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4

Dennis

6 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Convienent location and affordable. Many recent updates to the hallways and rooms were apparent. Room was comfortable but the bathroom was not cleaned well and I had to make two trips to front desk for clean towels since there was only one, yes one, towel in the room on our arrival. Who cleans these rooms? Have they had ANY training? Does anyone inspect the rooms after cleaning? Highly annoying oversights like this are dealbreakers for experienced travelers.

10

Michael

1 May 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Clean and quiet. Friendly staff.

4

Angel

12 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Checked in late, got unpacked for the night, turned the bedding down only to find filthy sheets. Dirt, pubic hair, just absolutely disgusting. I walked down to the front desk to tell them about the issue and while the desk clerk was pleasant and apologetic, he brought us clean sheets, went back to get fresh pillow cases that he forgot or didn't originally think were necessary for some reason, and left. He appeared to the only person on staff. So I had to change the bedding in a hotel myself. Wholly unacceptable. No rate adjustment, nothing. Just sorry 'bout it. I would never stay there again and warn those would.

10

Myca

19 Dec 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Quaint older hotel that’s been meticulously cared for. Everything was spotless and comfortable. The pool was recently resurfaced and great! A lovely spot on our cross-country stay.

10

Kristin

28 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Love this hotel! We stay here often when traveling to Escanaba. The rooms are clean and nice, nothing fancy, but rooms have a “homey” feel. Staff is helpful and friendly.

6

Gerilyn

7 Oct 2024

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Stayed 10 nights

Bathrooms had mold in toilet, shower and on shower ceiling. We had to ask to have our room cleaned and they did not refill coffee, give us more towels or vacuum very well. We have stayed here many times but this time I was not pleased.

6

Diana

12 Aug 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The room was pretty dirty, especially the bathroom floor. The coffeemaker hadn't been cleaned in a decade.

10

Danielle

30 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent! Super clean, staff was friendly and the beds were comfortable!

10

Tim

16 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was friendly and very helpful. Rooms were clean and recently updated.

10

teresa

26 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean place to stop for the night, friendly staff member in the am at the breakfast area.

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Rooms

Rooms are generally spacious and comfortable but dated, with variable mattress quality, dim hall lighting in places, and occasional heating/AC or traffic-noise issues.

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Ryan

25 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel beds were very comfortable which I’m generally pretty picky about same with the pillows. The halls and rooms are fairly dated. The halls are very dimly lit. We weren’t there for staying in the room though so it was fine. We ate one night at the pub downstairs. The food was good, the pub itself was very warm though. Our poor waitress looked like she was dying of heat. Escanaba has so much potential. You can see that at one time it was a very busy city. We went downtown on a Saturday and there were no coffee shops open to sit and relax at. The two ladies at the candy shop (this is probably wrong spelling but Saywells?). It’s a must stop, the candy is delicious and the two ladies working were so friendly. The street downtown was under construction while we were there which I’m sure put a damper on businesses. I live in a tourist town and I wish we had the opportunity that this downtown has for revitalizing.

8

Troy

14 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nice place to stay. A little outdated but well worth the price.

6

Keith

18 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

There were about 12 cars in the parking lot of a giant hotel. I got the corner room on the highway for some reason. Heard trucks downshifting all night. The queen beds are from 1988. They have a curve right on the middle of them. Not a great night of sleep

10

Jessica

6 Nov 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The only issue we had was that the heat in our room did not work. I called the front desk and the man working that evening took us to look at a couple different rooms to choose one that had the heat working. He was very accommodating.

6

Thomas

3 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Check in was brusk and not welcoming. Room was damp even though it was on the second floor. Everything felt damp, even the sheets.

8

Dana

31 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Only stayed 1 night but it was wonderful comfy bed good size room would come back to stay longer

8

Tanya

7 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was clean and nice. I do think they need new new beds and pillows. Beds are lumpy and pillows flat. Rarely slept, got up with back pain and neck pain.

8

DOUGLAS

24 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

ROOM WAS CLEAN, BUT ONLY I HAND TOWELL IN THE BATHROOM. CARPET PROBABLY NEEDS TO BE REPLACED AND MATTRESS SEEMED THAT IT IS WORN ALSO. HOTEL NEEDS AN UPLIFTING SINCE IT IS A BEAUTIFUL BUILDING, BUT NEEDS SHARPENING UP,

8

Eileen

16 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Large room, good amenities, good value.

6

Marnie

2 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was clean, but the heat did not work and the vanity light was burned out. It was a chilly night and heat was needed. We stayed here earlier this year and the room we had was in better shape, so I guess some are better than others.

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Service

Service is often friendly and helpful, though some guests experienced brusque or unprofessional interactions and slow issue resolution.

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10

Joseph

27 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Clean and comfortable, friendly staff!

8

Karissa

12 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Front desk staff was friendly & accommodating. We had to return to the desk because someone was already in the room we were given. The desk clerk personally checked the upgraded room and was apologectic regarding the situation.

8

Steven

3 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Need luggage carts Front desk friendly Restaurant excellent Room very clean

10

Melissa

6 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very nice staff and comfortable room. Very helpful and willing to help. A lot better stay than the Hampton Inn that we stayed in the night before. Will definitely be staying again.

6

Thomas

3 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Check in was brusk and not welcoming. Room was damp even though it was on the second floor. Everything felt damp, even the sheets.

10

Janice

28 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I believe Joey was the front desk gentleman that checked us in. Very pleasant, personable and professional. What a great person to have to make a first impression for your hotel!

10

Julie

13 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The front desk clerk was knowledgeable, helpful and very friendly. The housekeeper I spoke with briefly was also friendly. The room was very nice and clean. The only suggestion I would have is updating the beds and maybe getting Keurig coffee pots... Even those two things were not deal breakers. I didn't get a chance to try out their restaurant, but I could smell the food and I am excited to try it next trip. I enjoyed my stay enough that I am staying again at the end of the month.

4

Saravana

10 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I was checked into a room and walked into find a toilet that was not flushed after someone used it. The front desk person did not even bother to come up and help me change the room. Instead I had to walk down all the way to get the keys to a different room.

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Richard

13 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I checked in to the clerk arguing with someone on the phone. Looked at me while rolling his eyes. Finally finished and got me checked in. Needed a first floor room due to limited mobility. No elevator or carts. The room was filthy. No housekeeping. Reported it back to clerk who let into a profanity laced f this and f that. My wife called him on his language. He told her he was way beyond that. Finally got a second floor room and luggage assist. That room was still dirty even though housekeeping had been performed. Met with the owner the following morning who helped getting luggage to car. He was not at all surprised by his employees’ behavior and blamed it on hiring a relative of another employee. Not at all acceptable. The owner should have simply refunded the entire cost for the stay. We travel often and worst experience in memory.

10

Donna

4 Nov 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

This hotel was wonderful - extremely friendly & helpful staff and very clean throughout. Beds were very comfortable. Will be staying here again.

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Location

Convenient for shopping, dining, and the beach; several reviews highlight easy access around Escanaba, with some road-facing rooms affected by traffic noise.

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Paulette

13 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Good location

10

Brian

27 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

It was close to the stores that we wanted to go.

8

Dawn

11 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very nice, convenient and quiet

8

robert

26 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very nice property. Good location. Staff was friendly and helpful.

10

Helen

4 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very well located to dining and shopping.

10

Ryan

1 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Fast check in. great location

10

Melanie

1 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Across the street from the beach

10

Cheryl

3 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location in terms of shopping. Staff was wonderful. Rooms seemed recently updated, which was a pleasant surprise.

10

Jona

15 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It was fine for the area we wanted to explore. Nothing concerning to report.

10

Adrienne

26 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Comfortable stay in a very convenient location.

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Dining

Continental breakfast is very limited and often lacks seating; hot options and coffee can be missing. The on-site restaurant/pub earns praise for food when open, but hours can be inconsistent.

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jennifer

22 Aug 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Great new restaurant on property.

6

Marne

1 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nothing Grand about this place. Basically no breakfast, not even hot water for tea. Would not recommend

6

Connie

4 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Older property but clean and friendly staff. Basic continental breakfast but no tables or area to sit to eat it.

4

Michael

12 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

No hot breakfast, returamt wasnt impressive at all! How do you mess up spaghetti No worth the price at all

10

JANET

26 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean, spacious and comfortable property. Included breakfast was good, but there were no tables and chairs to eat it. Had to take food back to your room or eat while sitting in the couch and chairs in the lobby

8

Gonzalo

20 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We enjoyed the Matera Restaurant in the Hotel

8

David

24 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good value hotel for a short stay. Everyone was nice and the property was clean. Limited to no seating for the breakfast area. Small enough to take to your room easily. Pool area was clean and nice. Restaurant on site was good and convenient .

10

Mike

15 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Rooms were nice , pool super clean , pub downstairs friendly and reasonably priced , and the restaurant in the hotel is probably the best in Escanaba ! Service superb , atmosphere great we loved it and will be back !!

8

Constance

14 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The breakfast is a bit disappointing. The basics, coffee, juice, yogurt and a few pieces of fresh fruit as well as a toaster. No place to sit so take it back to your room or to go.

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Jennifer

4 Aug 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

We stayed a few days. The hotel was clean, but dated. Our room's AC unit had an open panel that exposed debris and dust. The bathroom had recently been redone and was newer and clean. It was quiet. However hotel smells like stale cigarette smoke the moment you enter the side entrances by the room. Website indicates a restaurant that has not been open for at least a year if not longer; that was one of the reasons we chose this location was because of the dining options. Additionally while the pool is indoors, it is not heated and the water was cold. The front staff were wonderful, polite and amazing with location suggestions.

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Month	Average price
January	US$77
February	US$75
March	US$73
April	US$101
May	US$104
June	US$107
July	US$135
August	US$151
September	US$118
October	US$101
November	US$89
December	US$83

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $126	2 $152	3 $159
4 $115	5 $117	6 $126	7 $123	8 $144	9 $174	10 $187
11 $107	12 $105	13 $106	14 $107	15 $113	16 $141	17 $152
18 $102	19 $99	20 $99	21 $101	22 $108	23 $129	24 $133
25 $101	26 $102	27 $102	28 $100	29 $108	30 $122	31 $123

Magnuson Grand Pioneer Inn and Suites

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Executive King Suite with Jetted Tub

King Suite with Sofa Bed

Deluxe Double Room

Queen Room with Two Queen Beds

Deluxe King Room

Queen Room with Two Queen Beds with Sofa

Mini Suite Handicap Accessible

King Suite with Jetted Tub

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13	14	15	16	17	18	19 $236
20 $133	21 $123	22 $145	23 $145	24 $137	25 $177	26 $178
27 $111	28 $129	29 $131	30 $133