This was our first trip to Ann Arbor and The Graduate made us feel at home. The front desk staff…read morewas incredibly accommodating no matter the ask. Thank you to Rich, Jim, and the entire Graduate team. Could not recommend this hotel enough.

This hotel is cool inside - the decor is very different. They designed it so that it doesn't look…read morelike every other cookie cutter hotel - which is nice. However, there are a few things that drove me nuts. The bathroom is SUPER small - the counter space is virtually nonexistent which sucks if you are sharing the room with another person. Also, the check in counter is like 2 feet inside the door and we were backed up into the valet area for a while when we first checked in - it's very cluttered by the check in. My husband loved the decor - it was tailored to University of Michigan and it had vintage photos and U of M related items all over the hotel. The bar was a little tight. We ended up leaving the hotel to catch a World Cup game because the bar in the hotel felt so cramped.

I made arrangements for two international colleagues and one domestic to stay at this hotel for one…read moreweek. I went about a week ahead to check things out and the walking proximity to local businesses as the international guests could not drive. I was introduced to Erin Hill, Director of Sales, who was very kind and helpful when I was sharing my situation and she promptly emailed me with a quote that was competitive. I personally did not stay, but I dropped them off after their arrival and periodically throughout the week. There was a hot breakfast served at 6:30am which was one of the services desired. There was parking nearby for a fee in the parking garage or valet was an option. This hotel was about one block off of Main Street which offered a variety of restaurants and entertainment which was one of the key factors influencing the choice we had of seven hotels provided by a supplier they were visiting. The only challenge was that they were unable to extend their stay when business conditions required four more nights as they were sold out.

I had a pretty wonderful experience during a 3-night stay here. Front desk staff was super friendly…read moreand helpful. Easy check in and check out. There's also a small market and they provide complimentary bags of ice there to bring up to the rooms. I was placed on the 5th floor and the room was really nice. Like, super nice. Full kitchen (fridge, freezer, microwave, sink, etc.) with cutlery and dishes/cups. It felt like an AirBnB. There was a couch, C-table, desk, drawers, TV (weird orientation, but I didn't use it anyway), comfortable bed, and a nice bathroom. Quiet room too, minus some street noise. There was complimentary breakfast, but I didn't take advantage of it this time. Perhaps next time!

Joan is a wonderful, cultured, and exuberant woman who can give you much insight on Ann Arbor's…read morehistory, UM's football athletics program, and just about anything she collects (UM football memorabilia, miniature books, red items). She knows her way around so please feel welcomed to ask her for directions. Her cozy abode is quirky at first but you'll be drawn by the deep passion this lady has for these knickknacks. Home is well furnished: community bathroom, community kitchen, 3 bedrooms, and dining room (red room) for breakfast. Very clean and full of color. She cooks a pretty good "eggs in a basket" dish that's a scramble of eggs, asparagus, almonds, cranberries, and chicken/asiago cheese sausages. Croissant (so good!), coffee, tea, and orange juice is also available. She's very accommodating so don't be afraid to ask. The only issues we came across were the extra soft beds and fleece sheets that may be uncomfortable for some. Room's aren't too spacious but enough to house two people comfortably (but who stays in on a vacation?). She does have cats but they stay in her room and may roam in the breakfast area. I'm allergic to cats but they were not a problem for me at all. Please do keep the library bed and breakfast in mind the next time you come to Ann Arbor as her price is comparable and she'll make your experience a pleasurable memory!

I cannot say enough about the experience we had here. We admittedly called VERY late in the…read moreafternoon after a day of Antiquing. The owner, Joan Knoertzer, indicated that she was late for an appointment, but asked for a minute, then came back and told us to come by anyway! We arrive to a non-description residence covered with grapevines and trees on Mary Street, just off the busy corner of Packard and State. You could almost throw a rock and hit the Athletic Administration building we were so close! We parked on the street and walked up the curving steps to warmly greeted by a wonderful lady decked out in full Maize and Blue. This was just the beginning, as we entered which could best described as a bibliophile paradise crossed with a museum to all things Ann Arbor/ U of M. Climbing the steps, you first encounter the Poetry and Mystery Rooms, followed by a full Pullman kitchen and sitting area. If your into Ann Arbor's past, you'll find two great hanging lights from the old Pretzel Bell Restaurant, surrounded by books of all types. Last is the Tiny Book Room, which is filled with - you guessed it - tiny books. We had a great dinner later than night at Melting Pot (review forthcoming) and went to bed early and slept great. We woke up the next morning to amazing smells coming from downstairs, where we and another couple were greeted to fresh coffee, OJ, homemade pumpkin bread and pumpkin butter! This was followed by a fruit course and an amazing quiche. Mixed with a wonderful conversation, we felt like we were totally at home. Even the three cats, Kipling, Cinnamon and, well, I forget the third, treated us well. We then spent the next hour talking about everything books - we just didn't want to leave! Trust me, there is no better place to stay in AA, especially for the price and the food. Try it, you won't be sorry!

Paid extra for a Queen Corner Suite for view of ugly backs of buildings and dumpsters (see photos)…read more Cable TV didn't work for most channels (see photo). Wi-Fi didn't work much of the time. Our room was smelly and dark. Website photos make rooms seem much brighter than they are. At average $300/night, this was not good value.

I adored my stay at Bell Tower Hotel. You can't beat the location, right on campus of UM, and…read morewithin walking distance of dozens of restaurants and shops on State St. The hotel itself has a historic feel, but still had updated and spotless surfaces, linens, furnishings etc. I can't remember the last time I actually received a physical KEY to a hotel room, which was fun. The bathroom was quaint, but so nice. The shower was SO clean. My only critique is that the water pressure wasn't great, but it was workable. The blow dryer looked like it was from 1982, but, to my surprise, it worked as good or better than mine at home. From beginning to end, I had a great stay, and would highly recommend Bell Tower Hotel. hairdryer water pressure key

It was clean through out the whole hotel. The room was nice and clean. We had to wait a little bit…read morefor our room to be ready. My mom and I only stayed one night. We were having some problems with the TV remote in our room. The elevator was small to fit into. But the staff there are friendly too.

Amazing place!! I love the pool the staff and the rooms! The room was very comfortable and very…read moreroomy! Will be back.

Very nice and convenient location. There was a bad storm last Friday and we had a large tree that…read morefell and took out the power lines so we were without electricity for 3 full days. We were lucky to have found this place because a lot of the holes around the area were all without vacancy. This hotel is near Briar Wood Mall, Whokefoods and not far from The University of Michigan. Our room was fresh and clean and we sleepy comfortably. Great value for the price too.

Clean and fresh room. Service was nice. Location was perfect…read more We came here because our town lost power and the estimated time for restoration of power was 2-3 days. There was a swimming competition going on near the area and there were only 2 rooms left so we lucked out. Price is fair and we sleepy like babies. Would definitely recommend this place.

My thoughts after staying for 2 weeks: -super convenient…read morelocation, can walk anywhere to restaurants, parking garage, super markets, etc -Really convenient to not have to carry around keys (it's by code) -Nice colored mugs and utensils that are necessary -loud music plays on every weekend night and its hard to fall asleep (especially on Sunday nights which is right before a work day! It ends by 10:30pm the latest on most days) -the lights by the bed were not thought out and the switch is far up where you have to get up to turn it off instead of being able to turn it off when lying down -there is a lot of homeless on almost every corner. Sometimes they will ask you things or make comments so beware that you might not always feel safe if you are a female and alone

Pros: the room here was quite nice for the rate. Everything seemed clean enough…read more Cons: literally everything else. As others have noted, this place is just weird. Firstly, reserving a room and uploading my info was just all around weird and confusing. The keypad was also strange (it's really low, so you can barely see the numbers while homeless people come and ask you for money). The lack of any employees anywhere is bonkers. There's literally no information anywhere, so I was just guessing at what to do half the time. And when I got stuck dealing with the elevator, I had to text some random people (seemed like in India??), wait 5 minutes. Rinse. Repeat. They told me I could street park, which you cannot because all cars are towed if there between 3-6am (a police officer walking by told me that). There's a parking garage nearby, but I also had to figure that out myself. WiFi was spotty, and the people I was texting in India weren't much help. I was told there was no gym and then was told there was. Seemed nice but found out about it too late. Check out is at 10:30, which is fine, but I almost got locked out of the lobby where my bag was. They quite literally deactivate your door code at 10:29am. Thank god for the cleaning staff, who also think this whole place is sketchy AF. In summary: clean but weird, confusing and honestly a tad sketchy. This whole concept is just a non-starter for me, and just a liability waiting to happen. I suggest you avoid it. The downsides are too great.

Don't let the.m cute TikTok videos fool you, this place is a dump. The lobby is so full of college…read morestudents studying that you cannot sit to talk with anyone. The first room had something suspect on the bed, so we switched rooms. The decorations are fun, but they also might like it to look like it has the original dust from the 50s. The second room has peeling paint and a flaky ceiling. The windows must be trying to go for the authentic smoky look and light not have been cleaned in this decade. The restaurant downstairs does not up for supper until 7pm, and the coffee bar downstairs does not up until 7am. A ridiculous place and will not be staying here again. It took all day to get the room temp to not feel like a sauna, even with the windows open. Not even sure the a/c was actually on. We were told there is instant coffee in the room, there wasn't and needed it, because the room popped and cracked and had some clanging noise all night. As well as hearing other hotel guests in the hall and in their non-adjacent rooms.

This is the 4th time I have stayed at a Graduate and it will be the last. Dumpy, way over priced…read morehotels. Supposed to be kitchy and cool, but frankly they are just dated motel 6's near a college. Don't fall for it.

Our stay at The Burnt Toast Inn was delightful. We came to town for a night game and found her…read moreplace online. One amazing bed & breakfast! Sarah is quite the hostess and we loved Gus, the black lab. I enjoyed her conversation and hospitality and would love to come back.

I adore this place! Everything about it is so hospitable, from the feel of the rooms to the artwork…read moreon the walls and the splendid breakfasts. Sarah has created a place that gave me a lot of comfort in my exploring. Highly recommend.

It's not cheap, and know what you're getting into but this rental house opportunity for a Frank…read moreLloyd Wright house is amazing for those interested in architecture, history, and just a unique one-of-a-kind experience. Pretty much everything including the furniture is original FLW and lovingly cared for across only 2 owners over the past 70+ years. It's only a few minutes from downtown Ann Arbor and yet within the house it feels like you're in the middle of nowhere not only surrounded by nature but part of it. Plan to spend some significant time in the house if you're staying here, and watch the squirrels, chipmunks, and deer outside that are often right by the windows or will stare at you since you're kind of in their wilderness environment. There are of course quirks about the house and rules given the significance of this FLW "Usonian" house and the costs to maintain and/or repair anything that might have issues. If you're a FLW fan or just like unique experiences definitely check out this house that can be rented through AirBnB or VRBO. There are 7 FLW houses in the U.S. which are available to rent as far as I know, and I'm going to say this is likely the best. Bravo!

I was looking for unique accommodation in Ann Arbor (other than middle-of-the-road corporate…read morehotels, very hard to find), when I found this unique Frank Lloyd Wright-designed vacation rental on V.R.B.O. So, I decided to book it for a couple days over the Labour Day weekend. The property owners were very nice to us, and made sure we were set for our sojourn in Ann Arbor. Renting this home is not for everybody, that's for sure. You have to put up with F.L.W.'s eccentric designs, and just go with the flow, and see the beauty of this particular home. For, the beds are not rectangular, more triangular. The bathrooms are small, the doors narrow (Mr. & Mrs. Palmer were petite people, as was F.L.W.). Living and dining rooms are spacious, yet, feature F.L.W.'s signature (hard) custom furniture, not exactly comfortable as more modern furniture we're all used to by now. The kitchen is quite small, but, workable for the simplest self-catering - don't expect a Viking range! Remember, this is a 50's home, pretty much left 'as is' in that decade of design. To conclude, one really must love architecture and design in order to make the most out of a stay here. Do not rent this property thinking it will be luxurious and modern by 2000's standards, this will be a big disappointment for you.