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.
![Home2 Suites Grand Blanc exterior](https://scottleazenby.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/home2-suites-grand-blanc-00-1024x768.jpg)
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.
![Home2 Suites lobby](https://scottleazenby.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/home2-suites-grand-blanc-24-908x1024.jpeg)
![Home2 Suites Grand Blanc reception desk](https://scottleazenby.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/home2-suites-grand-blanc-01-1024x768.jpg)
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.
![Home2 Suites Grand Blanc lobby social space](https://scottleazenby.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/home2-suites-grand-blanc-25-908x1024.jpeg)
![Home2 Suites Grand Blanc lobby cafeteria](https://scottleazenby.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/home2-suites-grand-blanc-02-1024x768.jpg)
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.
![Home2 Suites Grand Blanc third-floor hallway](https://scottleazenby.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/home2-suites-grand-blanc-29-908x1024.jpeg)
![Home2 Suites Grand Blanc suite 302](https://scottleazenby.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/home2-suites-grand-blanc-03-1024x768.jpg)
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.
![Home2 Suites Grand Blanc room entrance](https://scottleazenby.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/home2-suites-grand-blanc-04-1024x768.jpg)
![Home2 Suites Grand Blanc room overview](https://scottleazenby.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/home2-suites-grand-blanc-05-1024x768.jpg)
![Home2 Suites Grand Blanc living room](https://scottleazenby.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/home2-suites-grand-blanc-07-1024x768.jpg)
![Home2 Suites Grand Blanc in room kitchen](https://scottleazenby.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/home2-suites-grand-blanc-06-1024x768.jpg)
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).
![Home2 Suites Grand Blanc silverware, dishes, and dishwasher](https://scottleazenby.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/home2-suites-grand-blanc-26-908x1024.jpeg)
![Home2 Suites Grand Blanc microwave](https://scottleazenby.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/home2-suites-grand-blanc-20-1024x768.jpg)
![Home2 Suites Grand Blanc in room desk](https://scottleazenby.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/home2-suites-grand-blanc-08-1024x768.jpg)
![Home2 Suites Grand Blanc standing in room looking towards entrance door](https://scottleazenby.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/home2-suites-grand-blanc-09-1024x768.jpg)
![Home2 Suites Grand Blanc room decor and furniture](https://scottleazenby.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/home2-suites-grand-blanc-10-1024x768.jpg)
![Home2 Suites Grand Blanc selfie](https://scottleazenby.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/home2-suites-grand-blanc-21-1024x768.jpg)
![Home2 Suites Grand Blanc King bed](https://scottleazenby.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/home2-suites-grand-blanc-11-1024x768.jpg)
![Home2 Suites Grand Blanc bedroom dresser and closet](https://scottleazenby.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/home2-suites-grand-blanc-12-1024x768.jpg)
![Home2 Suites Grand Blanc bedroom](https://scottleazenby.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/home2-suites-grand-blanc-27-908x1024.jpeg)
![Home2 Suites Grand Blanc bedroom selfie](https://scottleazenby.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/home2-suites-grand-blanc-15-1024x768.jpg)
![Home2 Suites Grand Blanc bedroom details](https://scottleazenby.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/home2-suites-grand-blanc-30-908x1024.jpeg)
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).
![Home2 Suites Grand Blanc window view](https://scottleazenby.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/home2-suites-grand-blanc-23-1024x768.jpg)
![Home2 Suites Grand Blanc view from room looking north](https://scottleazenby.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/home2-suites-grand-blanc-22-1024x768.jpg)
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.
![Home2 Suites Grand Blanc bathroom](https://scottleazenby.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/home2-suites-grand-blanc-17-1024x768.jpg)
![Home2 Suites Grand Blanc bathroom vanity](https://scottleazenby.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/home2-suites-grand-blanc-19-1024x768.jpg)
![Home2 Suites Grand Blanc bathroom shower](https://scottleazenby.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/home2-suites-grand-blanc-28-908x1024.jpeg)
![Home2 Suites Grand Blanc bathroom wallpaper](https://scottleazenby.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/home2-suites-grand-blanc-18-1024x768.jpg)
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!