If for whatever reason you find yourself in Grand Blanc (or Flint) Michigan needing a place to stay for a while, I can’t recommend the Home2 Suites (located just off I 75) highly enough.
It’s a newly built extended-stay property with apartment-like suites that even a curmudgeon would like. They feature kitchens (without stoves), generous workspaces, and comfortable bedrooms. Go ahead. You deserve it.
A full review of my 1 night stay at the Home2 Suites in Grand Blanc, MI
Remember my full review of the Grand Blanc Fairfield Inn and Suites? The Home2 Suites property is located right next-door. You could throw a rock from one to the other without tearing any ligaments in your arm.
Location
The Grand Blanc Home2 Suites Is located on the N. Holly Rd. exit (108) on I 75. if you’re coming from the south, turn right. If you’re coming from the north, turn left.
The lobby (and checking in)
What is it with hotels in this area? Just as it was when checking in at the Fairfield Inn and Suites just next-door (a year ago), I had to wait a few minutes for someone to show up at the reception desk. It was a fairly interesting wait though, as the lobby is pretty darn nice.
I like how they designed the lobby to be a space for both social interaction and working. It’s a perfect place to hang out – at least for anyone who prefers not to be cramped up in their suite all alone.
Finding my suite
I managed to score a corner suite on the third floor. This involved a quick elevator ride and a long walk down the top floor hallway, but it was worth it. During that walk, I took notice of how quiet the property seemed. So far so good.
Suite overview
To be honest, I didn’t find this particular suite to be near as nice as the one that I had next-door over at the Fairfield Inn. This was certainly nice (and very clean), but it felt a little cheaper than that other suite.
Having a full kitchen was nice! I’ve never had a hotel room suite with a full-size dishwasher before, so that was definitely a plus. There is no stove though, so you won’t be doing any cooking here (other than what you can whip up in the microwave).
The view
I had a north facing suite for this 1 night stay, and the view was OK. The views to the west are what you want though (for those bomb *** Michigan sunsets).
The window blinds are excellent by the way. The blackout shades do an excellent job of blocking nearly 100% of the sunlight during the daytime. The thinner shades work well to diffuse and soften direct sunlight.
The bathroom
I think it was the bathroom that impressed me the most. It was a large, very clean, and well laid out. The fully enclosed shower with a glass door was nice – seems like a lot of hotels are skimping out on fully enclosed showers these days.
Pros and cons of the Grand Blanc Home2 Suites
Honestly, I would probably stay at the Fairfield Inn next door before I would stay at the Home2 suites again. Not that I found this property to be bad or anything. It just felt a little cheaper (a little more low budget), that’s all. Here are all my specific pros and cons:
Pros
- It’s an extremely clean new build. You’re not going to have to worry about mold and leaky faucets.
- It’s very quiet! I never once heard any other guests, even though the parking lot was full.
- The kitchen (even without a stove) came in really handy. I took advantage of it more than I thought I would.
Cons
- The cheap (and flimsy) furniture makes it feel like a low budget experience.
- Why is there no stove in the kitchen? Come on man!
