Bell Tower Hotel

Bell Tower Hotel — Ann Arbor, United States

Bell Tower Hotel is a traditional independent 3-star on the University of Michigan’s central campus in Ann Arbor, United States.

Address: 300 South Thayer, Ann Arbor. Property ID: 1009552.

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Total price: $1,052 USD

2026-11-04 to 2026-11-07 · 3 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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November 2026

December 2026

#2 of 3 hotels in Downtown & Central Campus by Axel's take. Downtown & Central Campus is #1 of 5 places to stay in Ann Arbor. The best hotels in Downtown & Central Campus, ranked · Where to stay in Ann Arbor

Axel's take: 8.3/10

A welcoming campus base, with compact rooms and construction to weigh. a traditional independent 3-star on the University of Michigan’s central campus, scored for what it is.

Bell Tower is a traditional independent 3-star whose biggest advantage is its central-campus address, steps from Hill Auditorium and State Street restaurants. It’s a strong pick for university visits: Tripadvisor, Booking.com and Expedia guests repeatedly praise helpful staff, comfortable beds and cleanliness. Included hot breakfast adds practical value, while the fireplace lobby gives it more personality than a standard chain hotel.

The trade-offs are compact rooms and an older-fashioned feel rather than extensive facilities. Parking is valet-only and costs extra. More importantly, the North University and Thayer Improvements project is underway outside, with street work scheduled through November 2026; guests have reported disruptive construction noise. We’d choose it for walkable campus convenience, but skip it if spacious rooms, easy driving access or reliable daytime quiet are priorities.

• Best for: University of Michigan visitors; Hill Auditorium concertgoers; Travelers exploring downtown on foot

• Watch out for: Nearby construction through November 2026; Compact rooms; Paid valet-only parking

• Location: Excellent central-campus position near Hill Auditorium, shops and restaurants.

• Rooms: Generally comfortable; smaller categories can feel cramped, with some noise complaints.

• Cleanliness: Strong overall feedback across Booking.com and Expedia, despite occasional lapses.

• Service: Friendly, helpful staff are a consistent strength across review sites.

• Amenities: Included hot breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness room.

• Fees and surprises: Valet parking costs extra; active North University and Thayer street works complicate access.

Axel's opinion of Bell Tower Hotel, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Tripadvisor · Expedia · engage.a2gov.org. Reviewed Oct 27, 2026.

About Bell Tower Hotel

• Property type: Hotel
• 3-star hotel
• 300 South Thayer, Ann Arbor
• Amenities: No pool, Breakfast (free), Fitness center (free), Self parking (extra charge), Valet parking, Full-service laundry, Accessible, Wi-Fi (free), Wi-Fi in public areas, Business center, Meeting rooms
• Check-in from: 16:00
• Check-out by: 11:00
• City page: Hotels in Ann Arbor

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Economy Double room (full double bed)

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Standard room

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Standard room with city view

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Standard Single room

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Standard Double room (full double bed)

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Standard Double room with city view (full double bed)

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Standard Twin room (twin beds)

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Standard Quadruple room

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Standard Sextuple room

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Standard room (sofa)

• Beds: sofa
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Business room

Business Double room (full double bed)

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Deluxe Single room

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Deluxe Single room (single bed)

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Deluxe Double room (full double bed)

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Suite

• Room features: Balcony
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Suite with balcony

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1 Bedroom Suite

• Bedrooms: 1
• Room features: Patio
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Single Suite

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1 Bedroom Single Suite

• Bedrooms: 1
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Double Suite (full double bed)

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Double Suite with balcony (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed
• Room features: Balcony
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Suite (sofa)

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