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!

A few weeks ago me and 3 of my best girlfriends stayed a night at The Guest House! Everything was…read morefar beyond what we could have hoped for! We took the night as a "Mom's night out" for an early Mother's Day celebration and everything was perfect from arrival to checkout. We were able to rent out an entire floor and the accommodations were a dream. The house is stunning and so well kept and the host Auburn's attention to detail cant be forgotten. The most kind and thoughtful note was left for us and it made our early Mother's Day celebration together that much more special. From the freshly baked chocolate chip cookies to the beautiful breakfast trays, you NEED to make your next stay at The Guest House! I live here in town and already want to make an excuse to go stay another night!

Just checked out from a night here and it was fantastic! I have celiac and they were so kind and…read moregracious to provide me with a complete gluten free breakfast, a GF brownie instead of the cookies offered to all the other guests, and even had GF snacks available in the dining room. It was so appreciated as it is incredibly difficult to travel anywhere with an autoimmune disease. We were celebrating our anniversary and they even decorated the room with a sweet banner! Highly recommend this little retreat!

Despite some negative reviews, I was pleasantly surprised by the hotel. I am scheduled to work at…read moreForest Health Center very early tomorrow and needed a place to stay nearby. The Marriott was further away, the rate was $143 per night, and that hotel had no vacancies. I then found the Harmony House Motel where the rate was $55 through booking.com. I went ahead and booked a room...and then discovered a number of very negative online reviews. I called the hotel and expressed my concerns. The clerk assured me that my room would be clean and comfortable. After driving in from the Detroit suburbs, I checked in and Cheryl accompanied me to my room. As promised, the hotel was well maintained both outside and in, and the room was as she described. Another plus is that my car is only 30 feet from my room. This hotel is not the Taj Mahal and it's not in a prosperous area but the people who run it take pride in what they provide and it shows. The staff were very kind and made an extra effort to make my stay a pleasant one. For this reason, I am giving Harmony House a five star rating.

The motel is currently under renovations, but it's it still open for business, don't is the…read moreconstruction fool you, the rooms are built so well you don't even hear it going on. The staff is extremely friendly. The rooms are clean comfortable, and well maintained. They may not have wifi but they do have satellite TV with so many channels you can't possibly keep up. The motels located close to everything, such as a McDonalds and a Happy's pizza right across the street as well as grocery stores and right near bus lines. It's less than half a mile from the downtown district which is a beautiful place to go visit, or just walk down to the river. Everything is so close it's just a wonderful place to stay and enjoy the beautiful city of Ypsilanti. I personally love the motel. They have daily, as well as weekly rates. I'm taking advantage of the weekly rates, so far we've been here for 3 weeks are planning on staying longer. Thanks to everyone not only here at the motel but in this wonderful city we are going to look for a place to live and stay here. Don't think you can say anything better about a place then that. So I personally thank the people of Harmony House Motel. You made this a home!

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

Very friendly customer service. Very Clean room Awesome…read morefitness room Workout equipment in every room Handheld shower head!! Fresh food for breakfast with healthy options all made fresh to order

We stayed at the EVEN (our first and probably only time) for the University of Michigan's 2025…read moreParents' Weekend, Sept 12-14th. We booked the hotel months in advance due to the high demand and difficulty getting hotels for Parents' Weekend. Upon our arrival, the pool was closed and out of service, but the hotel seemed clean and our room (a "suite" -- a bedroom with a separate living room with a single bathroom in the bedroom, was necessary for us as our daughter stayed with us and used the pullout couch) was decent. It even (kind of oddly) had its own stationary bike and yoga equipment. First night was uneventful. The second night (Saturday, Sept 13th) was not. After a long day of pre-game activities with our student and his friends, then a big football game and then dinner, we retired to our hotel for a much needed night's sleep. However, at 11:45pm, we were shaken from our sleep by loud fire alarms urging us to evacuate (we assumed). We hastily dressed and went down to the lobby. There was no smell of smoke or evidence of a fire. Firemen were roaming around, although no one (not a fire representative nor anyone from the hotel addressed nor instructed the guests about what was happening. We all just assumed we needed to leave the hotel and wait outside in the parking lot. Finally at 12:15am, a man who was likely working at the hotel almost indecipherably said guests should go to the adjacent hotel across the parking lot and wait in their lobby which we did. Someone heard the cause may have been carbon monoxide but nothing was officially announced. At 1:20am, we were summoned to return to the hotel whereupon the same man from the hotel informed everyone that the hotel was unsafe to re-enter and stay inside overnight due to high levels of carbon monoxide. However we could quickly enter to retrieve our belongings and then exit again. And, the kicker was that were to find our own accommodations for the night -- at 1:30am in the morning, on Parents' Weekend. No assistance was offered. No inquiries about guest well-being nor apologies for any inconvenience. The whole situation was appalling. To this day, we are still waiting for the general manager to call us back, as promised, to discuss compensation. This is a horribly run establishment and I can't recommend anyone staying here. I would give it ZERO STARS if I could.

We've stayed here a couple of times. Our first time was to ring in the New Year…read more Location 5 stars Price: fair Service: self check in and self check out I would love to see less carpet and not have pillows sprayed on. We would consider staying here again but next time we would email with a request as a reminder of the pillow case. We enjoyed how close everything was from here and that made it so much more enjoyable.

Second time staying here. Our first time was 2024 for NYE party nearby. This visit was to celebrate…read moreTwo birthday parties. The location is excellent because you can walk to everything. Less than half a block away from a coffee shop, restaurants and lots of shops. The parking is attached to the parking for The Purple Rose Theater. You cannot park on the driveway of the house you need to park on the alley way, which is ONE WAY. The first time we stayed at one of their smallest rooms and this recent time we stayed at the Penthouse. I didn't understand that it has a lot of stairs to go up to the Penthouse, so just an FYI if you can't do stairs this is not recommended bc it's a lot of steps. It is very spacious and you have a shower and full bathroom attached to the space and it has a day bed and a pull out couch. The pillows were sprayed with fabreeze and I'm very sensitive to stuff like that so it was not a pleasant feeling. I wish I would have brought my own pillow cases but i forgot them. Overall we would definitely stay here again, we would just not get the Penthouse again.

I went here for a fundraiser. There is ample parking close to the building. It is a great place to…read morean event. You have a nice size room with plenty of space and setup. It was clean and the staff were attentive.

Lovely spot for casual dining. Surpri fly good for a golfing location. Outside seating on the patio…read morewith pleasant breezes as the full moon rose over the water made a perfect evening. Food: 5/5. We tried their grilled chicken sandwich, their 1/2 pound hamburger with cheese and bacon, and their club salad with dried cherries and pecans. All were done nicely and tasted yummy. We would highly recommend all 3 menu items. Service 5/5: The servers were so pleasant and friendly. Brit was super helpful. We were not rushed. The setting is lovely -overlooking the golf course and water. We didn't eat inside but the bar area where we ordered was clean and attractive and the patio where we ate had tables well spaced.

This place is located on Huron St on the North side of the main campus…read more It has its own parking with one entrance/exit. There are 6 spots (see photo). This is a huge benefit because parking is very very limited around the Michigan campus. We stayed in the Laguna Beach room (see photo) which had minifrige, microwave, Keurig, and a hot plate in the cabinet. The room was comfortable and quiet. There is a small balcony to the right of the bed in the photo. But there is no view from that balcony. The owner was very nice and accommodating. There are snacks in the main kitchen. We did not eat the breakfast because we had to be on campus before 8am. Check out is 11am but we left our car parked until 3:30 when we left to go to the airport. Very good and convenient option when visiting Michigan.

Warm, friendly host; Excellent breakfast to order; Centrally located; Innovative vintage decor;…read morePrivate room , comfy beds;