How Axel worksAxel $88 a night vs $95 on Booking.com at Holiday Inn Express Mackinaw City by IHG, Nov 6 to Nov 8, 2026: $7 a night less (7%). Seen Oct 8.
3-star hotel · Holiday Inn Express · 364 N Louvingney St, Mackinaw City
Shopping on site · Computer · Air conditioning · 24-hour reception · Elevator/lift · Smoke-free property · Heating · Newspapers · Ticket assistance · Express check-in/check-out · Television in lobby · Terrace
Hotels in Mackinaw CityA straightforward 3-star chain hotel near the Mackinac Bridge
8.3/10
A dependable Mackinaw base with friendly staff, good breakfast and some noise.
This straightforward 3-star chain hotel near the Mackinac Bridge is a strong pick for island day trips and road-trip stops. Recent Expedia and Tripadvisor guests repeatedly praise clean rooms, comfortable beds and genuinely helpful staff. Included hot breakfast and parking make it a practical choice, while the indoor pool, whirlpool and gym add useful extras. Some upper-floor balcony rooms offer bridge views, but this isn't a beachfront hotel.
The main compromise is quiet: guests across several sites mention bridge traffic, thin walls and lively family groups. Breakfast can get crowded, and some recent guests describe worn finishes despite otherwise comfortable rooms. We'd choose it for convenience and reliable basics rather than a polished getaway. Light sleepers and travelers wanting a peaceful waterfront stay should look elsewhere.
Axel's opinion, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Tripadvisor · en.planetofhotels.com. Reviewed Oct 10, 2026.
$88 a night with Axel against $95 a night on Booking.com for the same dates and party: $7 a night less (7%).
Standard room · non-refundable
$7/night less than Booking.com (7%)Rate for Nov 6 to Nov 8, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 8
Sign up free to book this rate$89 a night with Axel against $95 a night on Expedia for the same dates and party: $6 a night less (7%).
Standard room · non-refundable
$6/night less than Expedia (7%)Rate for Nov 13 to Nov 15, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 11
Sign up free to book this rate$89 a night with Axel against $95 a night on Booking.com for the same dates and party: $6 a night less (7%).
Standard room · non-refundable
$6/night less than Booking.com (7%)Rate for Nov 17 to Nov 19, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 8
Sign up free to book this rate$89 a night with Axel against $95 a night on Expedia for the same dates and party: $6 a night less (7%).
Standard room · non-refundable
$6/night less than Expedia (7%)Rate for Nov 24 to Nov 26, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 11
Sign up free to book this rate$95 a night with Axel against $101 a night on Expedia for the same dates and party: $6 a night less (6%).
Standard Triple room (full double bed and single bed) · non-refundable
$6/night less than Expedia (6%)Rate for Dec 11 to Dec 13, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 11
Sign up free to book this rate$86 a night with Axel against $91 a night on Expedia for the same dates and party: $5 a night less (5%).
Standard Triple room (full double bed and single bed) · non-refundable
$5/night less than Expedia (5%)Rate for Jan 8 to Jan 10, 2027 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 11
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Axel $88 a night vs $95 on Booking.com at Holiday Inn Express Mackinaw City by IHG, Nov 6 to Nov 8, 2026: $7 a night less (7%). Seen Oct 8.
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A dependable Mackinaw base with friendly staff, good breakfast and some noise. A straightforward 3-star chain hotel near the Mackinac Bridge, scored for what it is.
This straightforward 3-star chain hotel near the Mackinac Bridge is a strong pick for island day trips and road-trip stops. Recent Expedia and Tripadvisor guests repeatedly praise clean rooms, comfortable beds and genuinely helpful staff. Included hot breakfast and parking make it a practical choice, while the indoor pool, whirlpool and gym add useful extras. Some upper-floor balcony rooms offer bridge views, but this isn't a beachfront hotel.
The main compromise is quiet: guests across several sites mention bridge traffic, thin walls and lively family groups. Breakfast can get crowded, and some recent guests describe worn finishes despite otherwise comfortable rooms. We'd choose it for convenience and reliable basics rather than a polished getaway. Light sleepers and travelers wanting a peaceful waterfront stay should look elsewhere.
Best for: Mackinac Island day-trippers; families wanting breakfast and a pool; road-trippers crossing the bridge
Watch out for: bridge traffic and hallway noise; crowded breakfast at busy times; some worn room finishes
Location: Near I-75 and the bridge, with restaurants and historic attractions within walking distance; not beachfront.
Rooms: Generally comfortable, with some bridge-view balconies; sound insulation and condition vary.
Cleanliness: Strong overall guest feedback on room cleanliness, with occasional pool-area complaints.
Service: Friendly, helpful front-desk staff are a consistent strength across recent reviews.
Amenities: Included hot breakfast, indoor pool, whirlpool, gym and guest laundry; housekeeping is limited.
Fees and surprises: Parking is included; IHG welcomes pets despite conflicting Expedia information, so confirm arrangements directly.
Axel's opinion of Holiday Inn Express Mackinaw City by IHG, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Tripadvisor · en.planetofhotels.com. Reviewed Oct 10, 2026.
Every stay Axel priced for Holiday Inn Express Mackinaw City by IHG within the last 7 days. Each rate is per night: the total for the stay shown, as a free account pays it, including any fee the hotel collects at check-in, divided by its nights, beside the public rate seen for the same dates and party, also per night. These are examples, not live inventory: sign up free and Axel checks live rooms and rates for those dates.
| Stay | Axel rate | Public rate | Difference | Seen | Book |
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| Nov 6 to Nov 8, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $88 a night · non-refundable · Standard room | $95 a night on Booking.com | $7 a night less (7%) | Seen Oct 8 | Sign up free to book |
| Nov 13 to Nov 15, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $89 a night · non-refundable · Standard room | $95 a night on Expedia | $6 a night less (7%) | Seen Oct 11 | Sign up free to book |
| Nov 17 to Nov 19, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $89 a night · non-refundable · Standard room | $95 a night on Booking.com | $6 a night less (7%) | Seen Oct 8 | Sign up free to book |
| Nov 24 to Nov 26, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $89 a night · non-refundable · Standard room | $95 a night on Expedia | $6 a night less (7%) | Seen Oct 11 | Sign up free to book |
| Dec 11 to Dec 13, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $95 a night · non-refundable · Standard Triple room (full double bed and single bed) | $101 a night on Expedia | $6 a night less (6%) | Seen Oct 11 | Sign up free to book |
| Jan 8 to Jan 10, 2027 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $86 a night · non-refundable · Standard Triple room (full double bed and single bed) | $91 a night on Expedia | $5 a night less (5%) | Seen Oct 11 | Sign up free to book |
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