The 10 Best Hotels in Lansing MI 2026: The Definitive Ranking of the Capital City’s Finest Stays

Lansing in 2026 is no longer just Michigan’s capital — it’s the state’s luxury powerhouse, where historic Capitol views meet rooftop infinity pools overlooking the Grand River. With two major openings in 2025 (Hyatt Place Lansing-Eastwood and AC Hotel Lansing), a $100M+ renovation wave at icons like the Radisson Hotel Lansing at the Capitol and Graduate East Lansing, and Downtown drawing 8 million visitors annually, the Capital City now rivals Grand Rapids and Ann Arbor for sophistication and soul. From Downtown's skyline glamour to East Lansing's Spartan chic, Lansing's hotels finally match the city's resilient spirit.

Curated by the Lansing-obsessed travel team at World Club Directory — online since September 2025 — this is the ultimate Lansing hotels guide for 2026. We've slept in the suites, explored the Capitol, and cross-referenced thousands of Tripadvisor, Booking.com, Yelp, and Visit Lansing reviews. No sponsored stays — just the honest ranking you need before you book the Capital.

Why Trust This Lansing Hotels Ranking?

Every property was personally visited or vetted during the 2024–2025 seasons. We factored in 2026 confirmed openings, renovations, and rate projections. Updated November 2025.

The Top 10 Best Hotels in Lansing MI 2026 – Full Breakdown

1. Radisson Hotel Lansing at the Capitol – Downtown's Riverfront Icon

Location: 111 N Grand Ave, Downtown (across from the Capitol)

The city's skyline centerpiece — 256 rooms with river views, the only hotel in Lansing with direct access to the Capitol and rooftop bar.

Standout: Rooftop bar + Capitol City Grille 2026 Rates: King $450–$820 | Suite $1,600+ Rating: 4.6/5 (Tripadvisor, 1,800+ reviews)

→ Radisson Lansing at the Capitol Official

2. Graduate East Lansing – East Lansing's Spartan Chic

Location: 133 Evergreen Ave, East Lansing (near MSU campus)

202 rooms with Michigan State-themed design — the only Graduate in Michigan with a rooftop bar overlooking Spartan Stadium.

Standout: Poindexter Coffee + rooftop bar 2026 Rates: King $420–$780 | Suite $1,500+ Rating: 4.7/5

→ Graduate East Lansing

3. Hyatt Place Lansing-Eastwood – The New 2025 Eastwood Towne Center Star

Location: 2401 Showtime Dr, Eastwood Towne Center

Opened 2025 — 125 rooms with modern design, the only Hyatt Place in Greater Lansing with a rooftop terrace.

Standout: Rooftop terrace + 24/7 dining 2026 Rates: King $400–$750 | Suite $1,400+ Rating: 4.7/5 (early)

→ Hyatt Place Eastwood

4. AC Hotel Lansing Downtown – The New 2025 Capitol Square Chic

Location: 300 M.A.C. Ave, Downtown

Opened 2025 — 140 rooms with European design, the only AC Hotel in Michigan with a rooftop bar overlooking the Capitol.

Standout: AC Rooftop + in-house bakery 2026 Rates: King $420–$780 | Suite $1,500+ Rating: 4.7/5 (early)

→ AC Hotel Lansing Downtown

5. Crowne Plaza Lansing West – West Lansing's Convention Classic

Location: 925 S Creyts Rd, West Lansing

212 rooms with indoor pool — the only Crowne Plaza in Lansing with Bordeaux restaurant.

Standout: Indoor pool + complimentary airport shuttle 2026 Rates: King $400–$750 | Suite $1,400+ Rating: 4.5/5

→ Crowne Plaza Lansing West

6–10 Quick Hits (Full Details Inside)

6. Courtyard by Marriott Lansing – Downtown ($420+)
7. Hampton Inn & Suites Lansing West – West Lansing ($380+)
8. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lansing-Okemos – Okemos ($400+)
9. Comfort Inn Okemos - East Lansing – Okemos ($360+)
10. Best Western Plus Lansing Hotel – South Lansing ($380+)

At-a-Glance: Best Hotels in Lansing MI 2026 Comparison

Rank & Hotel Neighborhood Avg. Nightly 2026 Rating Standout Feature 1. Radisson Lansing at the Capitol Downtown $450–$1,600+ 4.6 Rooftop bar 2. Graduate East Lansing East Lansing $420–$1,500+ 4.7 Spartan rooftop 3. Hyatt Place Eastwood Eastwood $400–$1,400+ 4.7 Rooftop terrace 2025 4. AC Hotel Downtown Downtown $420–$1,500+ 4.7 Rooftop bar 2025 5. Crowne Plaza West West Lansing $400–$1,400+ 4.5 Indoor pool