Improving the Economic Vitality of Our Downtowns

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Gatehouse Suites East Lansing
1600 E Grand River Ave
East Lansing, Michigan

Towneplace Suites by Marriott East Lansing
2855 Hannah Blvd
East Lansing, Michigan

KELLOGG HOTEL
MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY
East Lansing, Michigan

Howard Johnson East Lansing
1100 Trowbridge Rd
East Lansing, Michigan

Hampton Inn East Lansing
2500 Coolidge Rd
East Lansing, Michigan

Super 8 East Lansing / University Area
2736 E Grand River Ave
East Lansing, Michigan

Marriott East Lansing at University Place
300 Mac Ave
East Lansing, Michigan

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites East Lansing
2924 West Rd
East Lansing, Michigan


Hotel Tips

Other sources of noise can be opening and closing trash dumpsters and also during collection by garbage trucks. Another great question is if they have any renovation plans, or underway that could affect your ability to relax. Pack earplugs and eyeshades!

Ask to be shown a room before you check-in which signals the front desk agent to show the best room available to sell it right away. This can put you in the best room available at that time and gives you the ability to check for cleanliness, smells and sounds before transacting with the hotel.

Upon check-in, slip the desk agent a tip and ask for the best room they can find at your current booked rate. Often times a quick $10 or $20 bill can go a long way towards the mood of the person who directly decides where you lay your head for the night.



Things To Do

East Lansing has the perfect game shop for both young and old. Your friends and family will enjoy hours of entertainment with a wide selection of board games, card games and games of skill. A perfect stop for travellers with kids and those seeking a new adventure for game night.

East Lansing has so many great reasons to shop downtown as local merchants have come together to offer a wide selection of artisan gifts and foods that you are sure to find something for everyone on your shopping list of gifts. Shopping options are plentiful and all inventory is hand selected by the shop owner and then yourself so you are sure to find something special that has your style and likes in mind.

East Lansing brings meaning to leisure time while enjoying the local yarn shop and wandering through in amazement with the different fibers and vast array of colors. Signing up for a class is easy and fun and serves as a great getaway for a few hours to enjoy the company of fellow knitters.



Why Do You Love Downtown?

kristin Cutler
It's so cute and quaint.

Kate O'Rorke
We love the amazing shops and restaurants. The city is so clean and everyone is friendly and welcoming.

Schuyler Judd
Interesting people and shops!

Heather
Community, responsiblity, friends who feel like family. Every downtown has it's own culture, something not experienced in the mall or at big box stores. Merchants are the cornerstone of our local economies.

Kristin Miller
Things you can't find anywhere else


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