Spark by Hilton Ann Arbor South

Spark by Hilton Ann Arbor South — Ann Arbor, United States

Spark by Hilton Ann Arbor South is a refreshed, no-frills 3-star near I-94 and Briarwood Mall in Ann Arbor, United States.

Address: 3501 S State St, Ann Arbor. Property ID: 1296480.

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#4 of 6 hotels in Briarwood Mall & Boardwalk by Axel's take. Briarwood Mall & Boardwalk is #2 of 5 places to stay in Ann Arbor. The best hotels in Briarwood Mall & Boardwalk, ranked · Where to stay in Ann Arbor

Axel's take: 8.1/10

A strong budget base for drivers, with clean rooms but modest breakfast and uneven soundproofing. a refreshed, no-frills 3-star near I-94 and Briarwood Mall, scored for what it is.

Spark is a no-frills 3-star in the former Comfort Inn, handy for I-94 and Briarwood Mall rather than downtown strolling. We'd choose it for a straightforward, good-value stay: Booking.com and Expedia guests repeatedly praise clean rooms and helpful staff, and Expedia lists a 2025 remodel. Free parking, an indoor pool and a gym give it useful extras for its class.

The refresh hasn't erased every older-building drawback. Some recent guests report thin walls, loud doors or rattling air-conditioning, although many others describe quiet nights. Breakfast is a complimentary continental bagel bar, not the hot spread still advertised in some outdated listings. It's a strong pick for short visits with a car; we'd skip it if you're noise-sensitive, want a substantial breakfast or expect to walk to central campus.

• Best for: budget-minded travelers with a car; short university and football visits; families wanting an indoor pool

• Watch out for: uneven soundproofing and occasional noisy air-conditioning; basic continental breakfast; not a downtown or central-campus location

• Location: Near I-94, shopping and restaurants; downtown and central-campus visits require transportation.

• Rooms: Refreshed and generally comfortable, but some older bathrooms and air-conditioning units draw complaints.

• Cleanliness: A consistent strength across recent Booking.com and Expedia feedback.

• Service: Friendly, helpful front-desk staff earn repeated praise, despite occasional exceptions.

• Amenities: Indoor pool, gym, free Wi-Fi, continental bagel breakfast and round-the-clock lobby coffee.

• Fees and surprises: Parking is free; pets incur a nonrefundable fee, and Hilton confirms no airport shuttle.

Axel's opinion of Spark by Hilton Ann Arbor South, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Booking.com · Tripadvisor · hotelplanner.com. Reviewed Oct 27, 2026.

About Spark by Hilton Ann Arbor South

• Property type: Hotel
• 3-star hotel
• Hilton Hotels
• 3501 S State St, Ann Arbor
• Hotel policies: Children aged 0–18: free; Deposit: $100 per room per stay; Pet deposit: $50 per guest per stay; Pets: $50 per room per stay; Early check-in or late check-out: $45
• Amenities: Indoor Pool, Heated swimming pool, Breakfast, Restaurant, Fitness facilities, Free parking, Laundry (extra charge), Wheelchair Accessible, Free Wi-Fi
• Check-in from: 15:00
• Check-out by: 11:00
• City page: Hotels in Ann Arbor

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Standard room

• Room features: Fridge; Microwave
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1 Bedroom Standard room

• Bedrooms: 1
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1 Bedroom Standard Single room

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Standard Triple room

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Standard Quadruple room

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Standard Double room (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed
• Room features: Fridge; Microwave
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1 Bedroom Standard Double room (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed
• Bedrooms: 1
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Standard Twin room (twin beds)

• Beds: twin beds
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Standard Quadruple room

• Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
• Room features: Fridge; Microwave
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Standard room (sofa)

• Beds: sofa
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Grand room

Grand Double room (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed

Suite

• Room features: Fridge; Microwave
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2 Bedrooms Suite

• Bedrooms: 2
• Room features: Fridge; Microwave
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Triple Suite

• Room features: Fridge; Microwave
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Double Suite (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed
• Room features: Fridge; Microwave
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1 Bedroom Double Suite (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed
• Bedrooms: 1
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Quadruple Suite

• Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
• Room features: Fridge; Microwave
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Suite (sofa)

• Beds: sofa
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Standard Suite

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Standard Double Suite (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed
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Grand Suite

Grand Double Suite (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed

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