The Vault Hotel

3.5 star property
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Lobby
Found Money King Room
New Money King Suite Main St View | Living area
Lobby sitting area
Coffee service

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Parking included
    Parking included
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
  • Business services
    Business services

Explore the area

Map
600 Shelden Ave, Houghton, MI, 49931
  • Isle Royale Houghton Visitor Center
    4 min walk
  • Houghton–Hancock Bridge
    7 min walk
  • Michigan Technological University
    17 min walk
  • Hancock, MI (CMX-Houghton County Memorial)
    14 min drive

Room options

Signature Room

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

New Money King Suite Main St View

  • 35 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Found Money King Room

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Houghton

A stay at The Vault Hotel places you in the heart of Houghton, within a 5-minute drive of Houghton–Hancock Bridge and Michigan Technological University. .This hotel is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Finlandia University and 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Mont Ripley Ski Area.

What's nearby

  • Isle Royale Houghton Visitor Center - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Houghton–Hancock Bridge - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Michigan Technological University - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Mont Ripley Ski Area - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Quincy Mine - 5 min drive - 3.7 km

Getting around

  • Hancock, MI (CMX-Houghton County Memorial) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Keweenaw Brewing Company - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬3 min drive

About this property

The Vault Hotel

Hotel with free breakfast, a quick walk to Houghton–Hancock Bridge
The Vault Hotel offers 17 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars (stocked with some free items) and complimentary bottled water. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. 40-inch LED televisions come with premium satellite channels. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, designer toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Houghton hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 17 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring minibars (stocked with some free items) and LED televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature showers with rainfall showerheads and designer toiletries. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers and complimentary bottled water, as well as phones with free local calls.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a fireplace in the lobby.
A complimentary on-the-go breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, luggage storage, and an elevator. Planning an event in Houghton? This hotel has 400 square feet (37 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and a meeting room. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary on-the-go breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free on-the-go breakfast available daily 7:00 AM–10:00 AM

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Lift
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Luggage storage

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Conference space (400 square feet)
  • A meeting room

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • In-room accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)

More

  • Fireplace in reception
  • Smoke-free property
  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Heating
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LED TV
  • Premium channels
  • Satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Free minibar (some items)

More

  • Electrical adapters/chargers
  • Free local calls
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Local maps
  • Phone
  • Restaurant dining guide
  • Soundproofing

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival
If you are planning to arrive after 2:00 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 50.0 per day

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 50.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

Property is also known as

The Vault Hotel Hotel
The Vault Hotel Houghton
The Vault Hotel Hotel Houghton

The Vault Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 45 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 45 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 45 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 45 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 45 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John, St. Johns

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The vault is a very beautiful hotel. Definitely recommend

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
What an absolute gem of a hotel! So beautifully restored yet has all the modern comforts you need. Staff is very through with information.. they take the time with you... not just quick answers. The Speakeasy called the Counting Room in Basement was fun..Sam the bartender was great, very interactive with us and very knowledgeable with area history. We will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Nick

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unique, great use of older building and the attentive staff was awesome.

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was so helpful. Very courteous and friendly. Great experience all around!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Brian, Green Bay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice property with a great little bar to visit before you head out to the local favorites. Was quite disappointed by how poorly the room blocked noise. There was a rowdy wedding group traversing between various rooms until almost 3am. These things happen, but given the hotel's website made a point to note the brick construction made the rooms very quiet, I have to disagree. The noise came in through the door, heating system, even the conversations on the street level below were easy to make out. Was a frustrating thing because we otherwise enjoyed the experience. Very unique, particularly for the area.
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Renee

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
My experience was amazingly wonderful. I can't say enough about how kind and welcoming my hosts Sarah and Patrick were. It was my first trip solo (EVER!) and Sarah and Patrick made it so wonderful that I can't wait to come back to the Vault to enjoy the experience again. The attention that they pay to presentation and to guest comfort was exemplary, from the perfectly scented Beekman 1802 guest amenities (I'm affected by strong scents and these were chosen just perfectly to be fresh and not overwhelming) and the over the top continental breakfast with the lovely tea collection and yummy broccoli cheese quiche to the wonderful location of the hotel amongst the interesting downtown shops and convenient guest parking. I will definitely be visiting again soon!
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kristen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a terrific place to stay in Houghton, close to everything downtown. It's absolutely lovely, with all of the amenities, wonderful staff and great service. If you are looking for a simple, quiet, but beautiful place to stay, this is it. I will be back.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Eve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Catherie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Sparkling clean and well worth the price! The bar on the lower level was very unique with upscale cocktails and beer, and the bartender was excellent. Hotel has no reception desk. You enter the building and use the phone on the wall to be buzzed in. Once inside a receptionist/ greeter checked us in on a marble island in the lobby. The room key also gives you access to the building. The breakfast was great and the complimentary refreshments in the lobby area was a nice touch.
Seating in the bar area
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Enjoyed breakfast and Sam At the Counting Room, Great Old Fashion! Privacy was excellent!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Garry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great
Probably the nicest hotel in the UP
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
room decorating was contemporary and comfortable great balcony with great view of the water and ski hills
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room, staff and amenities were all excellent. The location was perfect, easy walk to everything downtown. The room was very nice; clean, comfortable and the decor was tasteful. I would highly recommend staying here. I look forward to coming back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First time staying, will definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rich

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Top 10 on list worldwide...and in the UP!
Amazing property - One of my top 10, worldwide! So pleasantly surprised to find this in the UP! Highly recommended!
Stayed 1 night in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rich in history and beautiful design. Wonderful experience!!! After traveling throughout Europe, my daughter rated this as a top stay!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Shawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our stay was for pleasure and revisit roots. The hotel was excellent and beautifully decorated. Each floor has a name and the decor to match. Art Deco is the them in this hotel and it lived up to that! I would recommend and stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
You won't be disappointed!
Beautiful Hotel, Amazing Service! Would stay here again in a heartbeat!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Steve, Grand Rapids, MI

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020

8/10 Good

kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really nice hotel I will definitely stay here again on the water side. I would have given a 5 star rating but I used all the cream and they didn’t replenish it also had to ask for another Kleenex box they just added a Kleenex flower on top also if you stay on the street side the traffic is noisy and the Black out curtains didn’t do a very good job.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Lynne, MI

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved this hotel! Perfect location, the most comfortable bed (I want one at home!) and so stylish! Worth the treat!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Mindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel in downtown Houghton
What a quaint hotel with a European vibe. Comfortable bed, and nice pantry amenities. Situated downtown so you can walk to restaurants and shops. The French press coffee in the room is great in the morning.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020