Is parking available at the property?

Yes, free self-parking is available on-site.

What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?

A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at the property?

Yes, pets are allowed in specific rooms only, with a pet fee of USD 20.00 per accommodation, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM, and check-out is by 11:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request and could incur additional charges.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

The property features elevators, step-free entrances, and wheelchair-accessible facilities in public areas and rooms.

What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?

The hotel is within a 10-minute drive of Lake Michigan and Pine Tree Mall, approximately 2.1 miles from Stephenson Island Logging Museum and 3.1 miles from Riverside Golf Club.

Does the property have a swimming pool?

Yes, there is an indoor pool available, with access from 6:00 AM to midnight.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children are welcome at the property, and kids can stay for free up to a certain age. Specific age details are not provided.

Independence Stay Hotel & Suites

What guests think

Across many reviews, Independence Stay Hotel & Suites is praised for very clean, spacious rooms and consistently friendly, accommodating staff, with welcome touches like gift bags, cookies, and a hot breakfast contributing to a comfortable, good-value stay.

Amenities include an indoor pool and hot tub, though the area is small and has occasionally been closed; parking is easy and well lit. Common drawbacks are train noise for some rooms, occasional noise from other guests, and inconsistent housekeeping or maintenance issues such as ice machines, elevator quirks, or room fixtures. Overall, it suits road-trippers, families, and pet owners seeking a straightforward stopover.

Facilities

Cleanliness

Rooms

Service

Location

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Facilities

Indoor pool and hot tub are popular but small, and there were occasional closures or maintenance issues; parking is easy and well lit. Some facility niggles include ice machines limited or down on certain floors and a slow, finicky elevator.

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Rachel

Jun 17, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The checkin process was quick and the welcome bag was really nice. Breakfast was great with many options. Our room was clean and beds were comfortable. The pool area is relatively small. It would be just fine on a “normal” weekend but this was a softball tournament weekend. There was a large amount of families with multiple children so the pool and hot tub areas were packed so we chose not to use it. The shopping and dining options so close to the hotel were awesome.

10

Don

Oct 14, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Parking lot was safe and well lit. The hotel was very quiet, even though a train was nearby in the evening.

10

Robert

Oct 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean and safe parking areas. Easy access. Well lit. Quiet building.

10

sue

Sep 15, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Check in was super easy and staff friendly. My family really enjoyed the pool.

10

Linda

Oct 27, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Everything was superb. The lobby was extremely welcoming and so was the staff. I have never dealt with such wonderful front desk people. Our rooms were in GREAT condition, large and comfortable. Easy to control the temperature of the room and the heat unit was relatively quiet. The bathroom was very nice with plenty of towels. Coffee maker, fridge and microwave in room. Bed was comfortable. Breakfast was outstanding. Good choices, including 5 fresh fruits, even grapefruit, pears and nice fresh bananas. Coffee is always available in the lobby and they had cookies. There was a reading nook at the top of the stairs, and even the outside had a warm welcoming vibe. Nice pool and hot tub. Business area available

8

Danielle

Jul 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean, very comfortable. Very nice desk staff. Pool & hot tub were down for maintenance, but seemed to be up & running the next morning. Breakfast was pretty good with some protein options. Appreciated the fridge & microwave. Comfortable bed. Would stay again!

10

Colleen

Sep 30, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nice place liked cookies and coffee all day. Rate these days. Hot tub did need cleaning.

10

Daniel

Aug 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Consider electric car chargers

6

Adam

Nov 26, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Pool was closed. Told at check-in on fridayit would be fixed in a few hours. Not the case, closed the entire 4 day stay. Dissa

8

Patrice

Jul 12, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This is a wonderful place to stay in Marinette--it is clean, the staff are friendly, the breakfast is good, and the pool/whirlpool are fun. I would stay there again

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Cleanliness

Rooms and common areas are frequently described as very clean and well maintained. A few guests reported dirty carpets or hair in bathrooms, and one noted a hot tub needing better cleaning.

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Kevin

Oct 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Not that clean and no cold water. Boiling showers only.

10

Linda

Oct 27, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Everything was superb. The lobby was extremely welcoming and so was the staff. I have never dealt with such wonderful front desk people. Our rooms were in GREAT condition, large and comfortable. Easy to control the temperature of the room and the heat unit was relatively quiet. The bathroom was very nice with plenty of towels. Coffee maker, fridge and microwave in room. Bed was comfortable. Breakfast was outstanding. Good choices, including 5 fresh fruits, even grapefruit, pears and nice fresh bananas. Coffee is always available in the lobby and they had cookies. There was a reading nook at the top of the stairs, and even the outside had a warm welcoming vibe. Nice pool and hot tub. Business area available

10

Savanna

Sep 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Best hotel! Very clean, got a goody bag when we checked in, good breakfast. Will definitely be coming back!

6

Martha

Sep 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It was convenient to 41, large room, great bathroom, but carpeting appeared dirty.

10

Colleen

Sep 30, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nice place liked cookies and coffee all day. Rate these days. Hot tub did need cleaning.

8

Michele

Jul 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We had a quick overnight stay. The room was big and the bed was very comfortable. However, the bathroom wasn’t clean. There was a clump of hair on the floor, a piece of hair on the tub, and other dirty spots and fuzzies on the floor.

6

Haley

Oct 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It was an OK place to stay. Carpets needed a deep clean but the bathroom was pretty nice. What I didn’t like was how rude the staff was. The check-in duo were okay but hostile about getting my car information. The check-out person didn’t even talk to me.

4

Patrice

Nov 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The bed was one of the hardest beds we have ever slept on in a hotel. The pillows had no support. The carpet was dirty. After walking around in stocking feet for a little while my socks were dark grey. Furniture was dusty.

10

Thomas

Aug 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean, well-kept hotel in a quiet, tucked-away location. Friendly staff and nice little service touches

10

Cynthia

Aug 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The goody bag we were given upon check-in was a nice welcoming touch. Hotel parking area, lobby, sitting area, breakfast room, & pool/spa room were all sparkling clean. Our room was clean & quiet with very comfortable beds & pillows. Breakfast was well stocked with a full array of food choices. We would stay at this hotel again.

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Rooms

Rooms are generally large, updated, and comfortable, with suites and some units offering in-room jacuzzis or kitchenettes. Drawbacks include train and hallway noise for some, occasional maintenance issues (e.g., low showerheads, broken fixtures, noisy HVAC), and mixed opinions on mattresses and pillows.

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Bradley

Nov 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was clean, the hot tub in the room was an amazing touch, staff was friendly. It was a great place to stay for a nice get away.

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Barb

Jun 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Most everything was great. Check in went smooth, room & property were clean & up to date. Comfortable bed & pillows. Breakfast was nice. The refrig in room was a bit noisy/whining when plugged in & the HVAC system was a bit loud when it was running. But overall we had a great stay & would return here if in the area again.

10

Lynn

Oct 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The king executive room was like having an apartment. Lots of space and even dishes in the kitchenette area. Comfy bed. Good shower. Complimentary breakfast had omelets, potatoes, juice, fruit, cereal, yogert, bagels etc. all well taken care of. Friendly staff. Nice pool and hot tub. Would stay there’s again. I’m going

8

Marla

Aug 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Our stay was comfortable. We had a suite. One tv was not working. Other than that. We would visit again!!!

8

Brett

Aug 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The staff was amazing. Everyone was very kind and helpful! The tv was great. Our only issue was that the shower head was too low (not tall people friendly). Also with the bathroom, it was cramped with the door.

10

Kimberly

Oct 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Easy parking. Friendly staff. Good breakfast options. Other than the train whistle during the night, it was fairly quiet. Will stay here again.

10

Elias

Aug 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice place conveniently located on our travel route. The suite was huge, wish we had more time to stay. The room was clean and dry which was nice because there was torrential rain all that weekend and it was really humid outside. Very comfortable and i will book again when in the area.

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PHILIP

Sep 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was large and comfortable. The price was a value for what we got. We were on the 3rd floor, the elevator was slow, and the ice machine isn't on that floor, but that was all manageable. The train tracks run next to the hotel, but I slept through it in the night. The refrigerator isn't plugged in, so turn it on if you are going to use it. It is close to a restaurant with a diverse menu and the breakfast was plenty.

10

Bruce

Jul 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very roomy with separate rooms and tvs.

4

Patrice

Nov 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The bed was one of the hardest beds we have ever slept on in a hotel. The pillows had no support. The carpet was dirty. After walking around in stocking feet for a little while my socks were dark grey. Furniture was dusty.

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Service

Service is widely praised as warm, accommodating, and proactive, with quick check-in, helpful recommendations, and thoughtful touches like welcome bags and cookies. A minority reported slow or unresponsive front-desk support, missed housekeeping, and a poorly handled elevator incident.

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Elizabeth

Dec 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Had to press the bell 3 times before someone came to check us in. The room was large and clean. Sadly we booked our stay on a weekend where there was a sports event so the room above us was very loud. We called down several times and they said sorry and would talk to them but the people were still loud. Maybe we will try again.

10

Nicole

Apr 15, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Every single person on staff that we encountered was extremely nice and personable. The hotel is clean and inviting. They even gave us a little welcome gift when we checked in! The breakfast buffet was excellent as well. We definitely will be coming back!

10

Kim

Apr 4, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The was a power outage in our area with thousands without power or heat. The staff was very accommodating with all customers coming in.

10

Allan

Oct 18, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Person that checked us in was quick, friendly, and made great dining recommendations.

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Lauren

Oct 6, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Overall, a pretty nice hotel for the price. Pros - Pool is nice, breakfast was good, room layout is very nice (especially if you have kiddos!), night time staff member Tracy was amazing (our kid was briefly sick in the middle of the night and she helped us a LOT with new supplies, gloves, sheets, etc.). Cons - Ice machine on our floor was broke but the biggest frustration was the housekeeping situation. Our kid was sick in the middle of the night and we had changed out the sheets and bagged up all of the mess but still needed the room cleaned, garbage taken out and supplies restocked. The first day, we left at 10a. I stopped at the front desk before we left and asked that everything in our room be turned over. They said, yes with the sick kid, we have notes, which made me feel they new we needed a cleaning. We got back at 2p and nothing had been done. The front desk said we had the DND sign on (which we didn't anymore, my kiddo put it on the bathroom door before we left because she thought it would be funny). We confirmed for the next day. We left at 8a and got back at 2 and it hadn't been done. The staff was still there and stopped by our room around 3-330 and we asked for a moment because we were finishing getting changed for the pool (as in 2 minutes - kid was going to the bathroom). We asked for towels and a change of sheets. They didn't come back. We were there for a funeral and already stressed out - adding this on top was just really disappointing.

10

Kara

Sep 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We were welcomed upon arrival with a gift and a friendly smiles! Rooms were clean and my kids had a blast swimming in the pool. Also a plus that the pool was open till 10pm for kids and midnight for adults! Breakfast was great and hotel was super cute. Would definitely stay again

10

jennifer

Aug 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We were upgraded to a lovely room. Our granddaughter said it was “the best room ever”. She happened to leave her tablet somewhere in the room, we called 3 days later to find it had been turned in by one of your amazing housekeepers! We picked it up on our trip home. Made a 4 year old very happy!

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Haley

Oct 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It was an OK place to stay. Carpets needed a deep clean but the bathroom was pretty nice. What I didn’t like was how rude the staff was. The check-in duo were okay but hostile about getting my car information. The check-out person didn’t even talk to me.

10

Kathryn

Oct 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This hotel needs to spread across the country! So much charm and excellent guest service at an outstanding price!

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Fay

Aug 15, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Checking in was smooth, employee was friendly. The gift bag was a nice added touch. Breakfast was basic - nothing fancy. My father went to hold the elevator door open for an employee and the sensor didn't detect his hand so he ended up with a cut on his hand, bleeding all over. I was not impressed whatsoever - there was nothing provided by the staff in terms of this. Someone was injured badly on their hand because of the elevator and no one offered a reduced rate, nothing. If anything, the person at the desk was just justifying the elevator. Kept saying that there is a sensor in the middle but he must have put his hand out of the sensor area. This is also the first hotel I have stayed in where you do not see the inspection date and if it passed inspection in the elevator, so that was odd. I would stay here again in a pinch, but it wouldn't be my first option just from a safety standpoint with the elevator (my parents are older, so stairs are not an option for them, so the elevator was the only way we could get to our room).

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Location

Location is convenient to highways, shopping, and nearby restaurants, with ample, well-lit parking. Recurrent caveat: the hotel sits by train tracks, and some guests were disturbed by overnight whistles; one guest found Door County distance info misleading.

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Daniel

Jul 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice in general. Only negative is close to RR track.

10

Don

Oct 14, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Parking lot was safe and well lit. The hotel was very quiet, even though a train was nearby in the evening.

10

Richard

Aug 17, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Excellent place to stay. Shopping close, close to highway, restaurants close. Very clean rooms, breakfast fresh and some variety. Small pool and hot tub available. Was given a gift bag- nice touch.

10

Michael

Sep 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel is conveniently located, staff friendly, and the rooms are clean and well maintained.

10

Kimberly

Oct 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Easy parking. Friendly staff. Good breakfast options. Other than the train whistle during the night, it was fairly quiet. Will stay here again.

8

Pat

Sep 27, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

When I booked this hotel it said it was 18 miles from Door County. It actually was almost 2 hours away!

10

Johnny

Oct 7, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very quite and easy to get to shops for shopping and extra places to eat

10

Jason

Sep 12, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Convenient location

10

maria ricci

Sep 8, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great place to stop while on the road to UP, MI. Staff are helpful, offers breakfast, the room is spacious. Will recommend this for travelers.

10

KENNETH

Jul 10, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

convenience.

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Dining

Breakfast impresses many with hot items and plenty of choices, and lobby coffee and cookies are appreciated. Others found it average or the area small, and a few cited processed eggs or the lack of a microwave.

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Trudy

Jul 19, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

no breakfast...no one in office at 8:00 am

10

Lynn

Oct 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The king executive room was like having an apartment. Lots of space and even dishes in the kitchenette area. Comfy bed. Good shower. Complimentary breakfast had omelets, potatoes, juice, fruit, cereal, yogert, bagels etc. all well taken care of. Friendly staff. Nice pool and hot tub. Would stay there’s again. I’m going

10

Jill

Sep 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very friendly, clean. Breakfast was not great. But very clean

10

Bruce

Jul 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It got great reviews, so we gave it a try. When we drove up, my wife was skeptical. But it was great! Comfortable room, good check-in experience, well-maintained modern facility, good-enough breakfast (waffle maker AND pancake maker!).

10

Patricia

Jul 24, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Comfortable bed and wasn’t too impressed with the processed food with breakfast. Mainly the egg omelette.

10

Linda

Oct 27, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Everything was superb. The lobby was extremely welcoming and so was the staff. I have never dealt with such wonderful front desk people. Our rooms were in GREAT condition, large and comfortable. Easy to control the temperature of the room and the heat unit was relatively quiet. The bathroom was very nice with plenty of towels. Coffee maker, fridge and microwave in room. Bed was comfortable. Breakfast was outstanding. Good choices, including 5 fresh fruits, even grapefruit, pears and nice fresh bananas. Coffee is always available in the lobby and they had cookies. There was a reading nook at the top of the stairs, and even the outside had a warm welcoming vibe. Nice pool and hot tub. Business area available

10

Kara

Sep 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We were welcomed upon arrival with a gift and a friendly smiles! Rooms were clean and my kids had a blast swimming in the pool. Also a plus that the pool was open till 10pm for kids and midnight for adults! Breakfast was great and hotel was super cute. Would definitely stay again

10

Russell

Jul 28, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Good breakfast

8

Angelika

Aug 31, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Easy Hyw access, friendly staff, clean room. Breakfast was very average and breakfast area to small.

10

Cynthia

Aug 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The goody bag we were given upon check-in was a nice welcoming touch. Hotel parking area, lobby, sitting area, breakfast room, & pool/spa room were all sparkling clean. Our room was clean & quiet with very comfortable beds & pillows. Breakfast was well stocked with a full array of food choices. We would stay at this hotel again.

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Independence Stay Hotel & Suites

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Basic Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa Bed

Standard Double Queen

Double Queen One Bedroom

King Jacuzzi Handicap No Pets

King One Bedroom Extended Handicap

King One Bedroom Extended

Standard King

Honeymoon Room

King Jacuzzi No Pets

King One Bedroom

King Handicap

Exclusive Studio

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