Hotels in Lansing, MI

Plan an exciting trip to Lansing, the capital city of Michigan, the birthplace of Oldsmobile cars, and home to a wealth of great museums, stunning green spaces, and delicious Midwestern dishes. While staying at the top Lansing hotels, plan a fun day trip to the state Capitol building, which rests at the intersection of Capitol and Michigan Avenues to tour this National Historic Landmark dating back to the 1870s. Then, head to the Impression 5 Science Center, where you can explore an array of interactive displays all afternoon. Make a trip out to the R.E. Olds Transportation Museum to see an incredible collection of classic and contemporary Oldsmobile cars before checking out the Potter Park Zoo to discover the many endangered and threatened species they caretake, such as Magellanic penguins, black rhinos, and golden lion tamarins. And if you’re looking for a little fresh air, make your way out to Lansing's 20-mile River Trail along the Grand River, which bisects downtown from Old Town to REO Town and beyond. Don’t forget to pack a good pair of walking shoes and a camera, as you’ll be covering a lot of ground in this energetic capital city.

While staying at the best Lansing hotels, you can’t miss the incredible opportunity to tour the Michigan State Capitol. This historic landmark currently houses the legislative branch of the government of Michigan, the chambers and offices of the Michigan Legislature, as well as the ceremonial offices of the Governor of Michigan and Lieutenant Governor. Interestingly, the state capital was relocated to Lansing in 1847, making this building the third structure to house the Michigan government, the first being in Detroit, which was the original capital of Michigan.

Home field of the Lansing Lugnuts minor league baseball team, Jackson Field is a beloved baseball stadium in Lansing and also home plate to the Michigan State Spartans college baseball team. Though it’s mostly used for baseball, the stadium also hosts an array of fun attractions, including an ice skating rink during the winter, an outdoor movie theater, and a haunted house. Check online to see what events may be happening from this Lansing staple during your stay and plan a breezy visit to the stadium to see a live event just outside Lansing hotels downtown.

For a bit of fresh air hotels in Lansing, head to the 13-mile-long Lansing River Trail, a great multi-use trail that runs along the Grand River and the Red Cedar River between Michigan State University and Dietrich Park in northern Lansing. Stretching along Sycamore Creek from Potter Park to Maguire Park in southeast Lansing, the Lansing River Trail is not just a great place to spend the afternoon in nature, but also home to a number of special events all year round. Depending on when you visit the city, you may make it in time for the Common Ground Music Festival, the Annual Mayor's Walk, Michigan Run, the Capital City River Run plus other fun city-sponsored activities.

Enjoy your stay in Lansing, and don’t forget to check out our other hotels nearby in Marquette and Petoskey.