Ann Arbor Hotels

Red Roof Inn South: Okay, could be better

Pros: Got a good price on our stay with coupon. Were unexpectedly given additional $9 off of 3-day stay due to having to clean our own room when we got there and having to make our own bed along with a professional apology. Rooms were nicely redecorated with flat-screen wall-mounted television and pleasing bedspread and curtains. Front lobby looks nice. Also, they allow pets at no additional charge.
Cons: Outside of building is poor in appearance/condition with duct-tape on street-side stairs; hanging wires on street side; steep, unfinished stairs near front office; peeling paint; some rust on metal railings. Also, the breakfast is just okay. They ran out of those delicious danishes, though. No hot cereal which would have been nice. Most motels offer at least that in addition to cold cereal. Tea bags available, but, no hot water. We did appreciate the English muffins with peanut butter.

Unique Quality: Near freeway, not too far from U of M and museums.
WARNING! Downtown Ann Arbor is NOT car-friendly. On the last day of our trip, our car was towed and it cost us $265 to get it out of impound ( that was cheap, too), plus, we had to walk 3 miles to get it. Fortunately, the weather was nice. If you are unsure about whether it is safe or not to park in a certain place, DO NOT park there!