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Staybridge Suites Lansing - Okemos
3553 Meridian Crossings Drive
Okemos, Michigan

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Lansing-Okemos
2209 University Park Dr
Okemos, Michigan

Comfort Inn Okemos
2187 University Park Dr
Okemos, Michigan

Hampton Inn & Suites East Lansing Okemos
2200 Hampton Pl
Okemos, Michigan

Fairfield Inn By Marriott East Lansing
2335 Woodlake Dr
Okemos, Michigan


Hotel Tips

Bring an actual credit card to avoid deposits and pre-authorizations consuming money in your checking account which will reduce your available balance. Hotels that accept paper cash often ask for a hefty deposit to cover potential damages in your room leaving you scrambling to find an ATM.

Always tip staff when you feel the service was great and don't forget the housekeeping staff which you may never see. You should tip every day if you are staying multiple days as the staff may rotate out and miss the bounty at the end.

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

Okemos has that special dining venue and you are sure to find something to please with numerous meals served to satisfy each palette. A wide variety of restaurants and delis are available to choose from with a nice selection of entrees and especially desserts.

Okemos can warm you up on a cloudy day or simply offer your daily perk by visiting your local coffee shop. Quality, purity and punch are targeted with coffee beans curated globally and locally roasted while being served fresh as it is made right in front of you. Order up!

Okemos is the place to go when you want to freshen up or replace your nails. Call ahead to schedule an appointment, pick your colors and style and let the transformation begin. Some salons offer hair styling and coloring as well as lashes and eyebrow coloring.



Why Do You Love Downtown?

Caren Murphy
Cute shops, great crab cakes, friendly.

Ann Kimball
We are going to be visiting Rockport for our upcoming wedding anniversary!

Angela Shields
I will be visiting Ashland for the first time this coming weekend! I have heard from numerous people what a great town it is and how much I will like it. Very excited to check it out and do some shopping!

Kathy Burchett
I've never been and I would like to visit the downtown area, during my visit. During our last visit, we were not aware of a downtown area. Thank You!!!

Judy Dechent
My daughter and her fiance are relocating from PA to Ashland. They leave next week. I've heard nothing but great things from them and look forward to visiting.


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