Graduate by Hilton East Lansing

Downtown East Lansing · Lansing, Michigan

Graduate by Hilton East Lansing 1

Axel’s take

A strong campus pick with character, friendly service and a rooftop worth visiting.

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Axel’s rating: 8.7/10 · a collegiate-themed 4-star hotel across from Michigan State

Graduate is a collegiate-themed 4-star across from Michigan State, and we'd put it high on the list for campus visits. Its Spartan-inspired interiors have more personality than a standard chain hotel, while downtown restaurants are within easy walking distance. Recent Expedia and Tripadvisor guests repeatedly praise clean, comfortable rooms and welcoming staff. Graduate Rock Bar's rooftop views give it a genuine advantage over more functional alternatives.

The trade-offs are mostly practical: on-site parking is paid valet only, breakfast costs extra, and rooftop access can be limited by crowds. The Howard construction project is also causing downtown street and lane closures. A rooftop expansion has been approved, so check its schedule before booking specifically for the bar. We'd choose it for an MSU-focused weekend; skip it if free parking and included breakfast matter more than location and character.

Rooms
Distinctive collegiate decor and generally comfortable rooms, consistently praised in recent reviews.
Cleanliness
Strong overall feedback, particularly on Expedia; isolated housekeeping complaints do not define the broader picture.
Service
Friendly front-desk and valet teams earn repeated praise across Tripadvisor, Booking.com and Expedia.
Amenities
Rooftop restaurant and bar, lobby coffee shop, fitness center and free Wi-Fi; rooftop is 21+ after 8 p.m.
Fees and surprises
Paid valet only on-site; breakfast and pets cost extra. Rooftop expansion approved, but disruption dates are unconfirmed.

Axel’s opinion, from the hotel’s website and guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Tripadvisor · Booking.com · eastlansinginfo.news · cityofeastlansing.com. Reviewed Oct 27, 2026.

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The location

133 Evergreen Avenue, East Lansing

Across from MSU and walkable to downtown dining; The Howard project is affecting nearby downtown traffic.

Amenities and check-in

Rooftop restaurant and bar, lobby coffee shop, fitness center and free Wi-Fi; rooftop is 21+ after 8 p.m.

Check-in

after 4:00 PM

Check-out

before 11:00 AM

  • No pool
  • Breakfast (extra charge)
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Fitness center (free)
  • Valet parking (extra charge)
Additional hotel policies
  • Hotel policies: Deposit: $50 per room per night; Pets: $75 per guest per stay
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Graduate by Hilton East Lansing — Lansing, Michigan, United States

Graduate by Hilton East Lansing is a collegiate-themed 4-star hotel across from Michigan State in Lansing, Michigan, United States.

Address: 133 Evergreen Avenue, East Lansing. Property ID: 1230209.

Source: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/lansing-michigan/graduate-by-hilton-east-lansing-1230209

Axel vs Expedia and Booking.com

Same hotel, same dates, 2 adults, 1 room, USD stay totals. Axel's total is this page's price for those dates; the other total is what that site listed for the same stay on the day shown.

StayAxel totalExpedia or Booking.comDifferenceSeenLinks
Jan 1 to Jan 3, 2027 · 2 nights$251$294 on Booking.com$43 less (15%)Nov 2Select · Share this stay · AI assistants: view rooms
Dec 4 to Dec 6, 2026 · 2 nights$231$267 on Booking.com$36 less (13%)Nov 2Select · Share this stay · AI assistants: view rooms
Dec 15 to Dec 17, 2026 · 2 nights$218$248 on Booking.com$30 less (12%)Nov 2Select · Share this stay · AI assistants: view rooms

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Total price: $343 USD

2026-11-17 to 2026-11-20 · 3 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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November 2026

Check-inAxel private rates (USD)
2026-11-05$378 for 1 night · 2 nights $581 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-06$203 for 1 night · 2 nights $399 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-07$196 for 1 night · 2 nights $298 · up to 13 nights priced
2026-11-08$102 for 1 night · 2 nights $208 · up to 12 nights priced
2026-11-09$106 for 1 night · 2 nights $212 · up to 11 nights priced
2026-11-10$106 for 1 night · 2 nights $212 · up to 10 nights priced
2026-11-11$106 for 1 night · 2 nights $530 · up to 9 nights priced
2026-11-12$424 for 1 night · 2 nights $887 · up to 8 nights priced
2026-11-13$463 for 1 night · 2 nights $965 · up to 7 nights priced
2026-11-14$502 for 1 night · 2 nights $612 · up to 6 nights priced
2026-11-15$110 for 1 night · 2 nights $215 · up to 5 nights priced
2026-11-16$105 for 1 night · 2 nights $209 · up to 4 nights priced
2026-11-17$104 for 1 night · 2 nights $215 · up to 3 nights priced
2026-11-18$111 for 1 night · 2 nights $239
2026-11-19$128 for 1 night
2026-11-20View stay prices
2026-11-21$231 for 1 night · 2 nights $329 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-22$98 for 1 night · 2 nights $200 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-23$102 for 1 night · 2 nights $208 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-24$106 for 1 night · 2 nights $210 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-25$104 for 1 night · 2 nights $208 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-26$104 for 1 night · 2 nights $218 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-27$114 for 1 night · 2 nights $224 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-28$110 for 1 night · 2 nights $212 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-29$102 for 1 night · 2 nights $206 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-30$104 for 1 night · 2 nights $212 · up to 14 nights priced

December 2026

Check-inAxel private rates (USD)
2026-12-01$108 for 1 night · 2 nights $215 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-12-02$107 for 1 night · 2 nights $211 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-12-03$104 for 1 night · 2 nights $219 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-12-04$115 for 1 night · 2 nights $231 · up to 14 nights priced

#1 of 2 hotels in Downtown East Lansing by Axel's take. Downtown East Lansing is #2 of 5 places to stay in Lansing, Michigan. The best hotels in Downtown East Lansing, ranked · Where to stay in Lansing, Michigan

Axel's take: 8.7/10

A strong campus pick with character, friendly service and a rooftop worth visiting. a collegiate-themed 4-star hotel across from Michigan State, scored for what it is.

Graduate is a collegiate-themed 4-star across from Michigan State, and we'd put it high on the list for campus visits. Its Spartan-inspired interiors have more personality than a standard chain hotel, while downtown restaurants are within easy walking distance. Recent Expedia and Tripadvisor guests repeatedly praise clean, comfortable rooms and welcoming staff. Graduate Rock Bar's rooftop views give it a genuine advantage over more functional alternatives.

The trade-offs are mostly practical: on-site parking is paid valet only, breakfast costs extra, and rooftop access can be limited by crowds. The Howard construction project is also causing downtown street and lane closures. A rooftop expansion has been approved, so check its schedule before booking specifically for the bar. We'd choose it for an MSU-focused weekend; skip it if free parking and included breakfast matter more than location and character.

  • Best for: MSU parents and campus visitors; Spartan fans and alumni; Travelers who want walkable dining

  • Watch out for: Paid valet parking; breakfast extra; Rooftop capacity limits and planned expansion; Downtown construction-related traffic closures

  • Location: Across from MSU and walkable to downtown dining; The Howard project is affecting nearby downtown traffic.

  • Rooms: Distinctive collegiate decor and generally comfortable rooms, consistently praised in recent reviews.

  • Cleanliness: Strong overall feedback, particularly on Expedia; isolated housekeeping complaints do not define the broader picture.

  • Service: Friendly front-desk and valet teams earn repeated praise across Tripadvisor, Booking.com and Expedia.

  • Amenities: Rooftop restaurant and bar, lobby coffee shop, fitness center and free Wi-Fi; rooftop is 21+ after 8 p.m.

  • Fees and surprises: Paid valet only on-site; breakfast and pets cost extra. Rooftop expansion approved, but disruption dates are unconfirmed.

Axel's opinion of Graduate by Hilton East Lansing, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Tripadvisor · Booking.com · eastlansinginfo.news · cityofeastlansing.com. Reviewed Oct 27, 2026.

About Graduate by Hilton East Lansing

  • Property type: Hotel
  • 4-star hotel
  • Hilton Hotels
  • 133 Evergreen Avenue, East Lansing
  • Guest rating: 4.6/5 on Google from 1,321 reviews (location 4.5/5)
  • Getting around (travel times from Google's hotel listing): Capital Region International Airport: 15 min by taxi · Bishop International Airport: 48 min by taxi · Gerald R. Ford International Airport: 63 min by taxi · MBS International Airport: 88 min by taxi · MSU Museum: 8 min walk · Beal Botanical Garden: 8 min walk
  • Hotel policies: Deposit: $50 per room per night; Pets: $75 per guest per stay
  • Amenities: No pool, Breakfast (extra charge), Restaurant, Bar, Fitness center (free), Valet parking (extra charge), Pet-friendly (extra charge), Dogs allowed, Cats allowed, Self-service laundry, Accessible parking, Accessible elevator, Wi-Fi (free), Wi-Fi in public areas, Meeting rooms
  • Check-in from: 16:00
  • Check-out by: 11:00
  • City page: Hotels in Lansing, Michigan

Room types

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Standard room

Standard room with city view

Standard room with view

Standard Single room

Standard Single room with city view

Standard Single room with view

Standard Triple room

Standard Triple room with city view

Standard Triple room with view

Standard Quadruple room

Standard Quadruple room with city view

Standard Quadruple room with view

Standard Family room

Standard Single room (single bed)

Standard Double room (full double bed)

Standard Double room with city view (full double bed)

Standard Double room with courtyard view (full double bed)

Standard Double room with mountain view (full double bed)

Standard Double room with view (full double bed)

1 Bedroom Standard Double room (full double bed)

Standard Double Family room (full double bed)

Standard Twin room (twin beds)

Standard Triple room

Standard Triple room with city view

Standard Triple room with view

Standard Quadruple room

Standard Quadruple room with city view

Standard Quadruple room with view

Standard Sextuple room

Standard Sextuple room with city view

Standard Sextuple room with view

Standard Quadruple Family room

Superior room

Superior Single room

Superior Quadruple room

Superior Double room (full double bed)

Superior Twin room (twin beds)

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Deluxe room

Deluxe room with city view

Deluxe Double room (full double bed)

  • Beds: full double bed

Deluxe Twin room (twin beds)

  • Beds: twin beds

Deluxe Quadruple room

  • Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)

Deluxe Quadruple room with city view

  • Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)

Presidential room

Presidential Single room

Presidential Quadruple room

Presidential Twin room (twin beds)

  • Beds: twin beds

Grand room

Grand Double room (full double bed)

  • Beds: full double bed

Luxury room

Luxury room with city view

Luxury Single room

Luxury Double room (full double bed)

  • Beds: full double bed

Luxury Double room with city view (full double bed)

  • Beds: full double bed

Luxury Twin room (twin beds)

  • Beds: twin beds

Junior Suite

Single Junior Suite

Triple Junior Suite

Quadruple Junior Suite

Double Junior Suite (full double bed)

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Triple Junior Suite

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Standard Junior Suite

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Suite

1 Bedroom Suite

Single Suite

1 Bedroom Single Suite

Triple Suite

1 Bedroom Triple Suite

Quadruple Suite

1 Bedroom Quadruple Suite

Family Suite

Double Suite (full double bed)

1 Bedroom Double Suite (full double bed)

Twin Suite (twin beds)

1 Bedroom Twin Suite (twin beds)

Triple Suite

1 Bedroom Triple Suite

Quadruple Suite

1 Bedroom Quadruple Suite

Standard Suite

Standard Double Suite (full double bed)

  • Beds: full double bed

1 Bedroom Standard Double Suite (full double bed)

  • Beds: full double bed
  • Bedrooms: 1

Deluxe Suite

Deluxe Double Suite (full double bed)

  • Beds: full double bed

Presidential Suite

Presidential Single Suite

Presidential Triple Suite

Presidential Quadruple Suite

Presidential Double Suite (full double bed)

Presidential Twin Suite (twin beds)

Presidential Triple Suite

Presidential Quadruple Suite

Luxury Suite

Luxury Double Suite (full double bed)

  • Beds: full double bed

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