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Magnuson Hotel Howell

2.0 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, in the vicinity of Brighton State Recreation Area

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Magnuson Hotel Howell, near East Crooked Lake, offers a peaceful stay with convenient amenities. Guests start with a free to-go breakfast before golfing. After exploring, they can enjoy complimentary in-room WiFi or visit the nearby MainStreet Winery.

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Pet friendly
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, desk, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

7.2 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Renovated in 2020
Pillowtop bed
Separate bedroom
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, desk, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Renovated in 2020
Pillowtop bed
Separate bedroom
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, desk, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Allergy Friendly

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Renovated in 2020
Pillowtop bed
Separate bedroom
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Allergy Friendly

1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, desk, iron/ironing board

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Allergy Friendly

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Renovated in 2020
Pillowtop bed
Separate bedroom
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
1500 Pinckney Rd, Howell, MI, 48843

What's nearby

  • Howell's MainStreet Winery - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Tanger Outlets Howell - 4 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Mt Brighton Ski Area - 9 min drive - 15.0 km
  • Brighton Center for Specialty Care - 10 min drive - 16.8 km
  • University of Michigan - 30 min drive - 51.9 km

Getting around

  • Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Baskin-Robbins - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Corattis Pizzaria Bar And Bocce - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Magnuson Hotel Howell

Hotel remodeled in 2020 and located near Brighton State Recreation Area
At Magnuson Hotel Howell, you can look forward to free to-go breakfast, an adjacent golf course, and dry cleaning/laundry services. In addition to a business center, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • RV/bus/truck parking, a TV in the lobby, and smoke-free premises
  • A front-desk safe, a vending machine, and a 24-hour front desk
Room features
All 59 rooms offer comforts such as pillow menus and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • Free toiletries and hair dryers
  • 39-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free on-the-go breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages

Business services

  • Business center

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1989
  • Renovated entire property - September 2020
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Pillow menu
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 39-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 4:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 35.00
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 35.00

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 3.99 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

The following facilities will be closed during the summer:
  • Business center
  • Swimming pool

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 65.00 per pet, per night, plus a deposit of USD 75.00 per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 20 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 10 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 100 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Pet deposit: USD 75.00 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 65.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: USD 35.00 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 35.00 (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3.99 percent

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Best Western Hotel Howell
Best Western Howell
Howell Best Western
Magnuson Hotel Howell/Brighton Howell
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Magnuson Howell/Brighton Howell
Magnuson Howell/Brighton
Magnuson Hotel Howell Hotel
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Frequently asked questions

Is Magnuson Hotel Howell pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 20 lbs per pet. There's a deposit of USD 75.00 per stay and a fee of USD 65.00 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Magnuson Hotel Howell?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Magnuson Hotel Howell?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 4:00 AM. Early check-in is available for a fee of USD 35.00 (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Magnuson Hotel Howell?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for USD 35.00 (subject to availability).

Where is Magnuson Hotel Howell located?

Situated in Howell, this golf hotel is 5.6 mi (9 km) from Brighton State Recreation Area and within 12 mi (20 km) of Brighton Center for Specialty Care and Whispering Pines. St. Joseph Mercy Brighton Health Center and Golf Club of Michigan are also within 16 mi (25 km).

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Magnuson Hotel Howell Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 104 out of 371 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 134 out of 371 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 58 out of 371 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 371 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 47 out of 371 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.4/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Clean room and in room coffee - just what we needed. Pick up breakfast was available, and taken, with choice of juices. I would stay there again and recommend this choice.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Short stay but no issues. Friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Charlie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was really nice. Room was clean and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice small motel. Basic but friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Staff is always helpful abd friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Matthijs

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
More a
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Michael

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was clean. But smelled so awfully of cigarette smoke that i didnt bring my suitcase inside
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Terra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

2/10 Terrible

Micki

Disliked: Amenities
Suprised with having to have a credit card for a $50 deposit. TV didn't work, front staff was rude and very hard to understand. I left after 3hrs because i was totally disgusted with the hotel. I actually would like my money back for this. Signed A VERY displeased customer
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

John

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Limited breakfast, no pool, had to change rooms to get AC, old lumpy bed, broken ice machine.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It needs a bit of updating, but was a good place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Marianna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was convenient for my event. The facility was clean, safe and close to town
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Just what I needed

It was just what I needed for my 3 night stay and the price per night was also good.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Kyle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a quite peaceful stay. I was worried that it would be a sketchy spot to stay but it wasn't. The staff were super friendly also. And it's close to gas stations and food places

10/10 Excellent

Phyllis

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Worked out well.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Luke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were clean and adequate, beds were comfortable and everything worked as it should. Decor is a bit outdated. Air conditioner didn't work in first room they assigned us to, but worked fine in second room. Pool is closed, restaurant attached is closed. Could be so much better but was fine for our one night stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Kimberly

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

KAS

I was SURPRISED to see the pool was not open! No breakfast was served as promised!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Danielle

Disliked: Amenities
The guy at the front desk didn’t speak English and was not very friendly. I had to wake him up out of his hotel room to get breakfast, but really there was no breakfast like advertised. The bars were expired in 2023 and the coffee had been sitting in the pot for probably a month. Don’t be fooled by the free to go breakfast that is advertised. The bed was comfy but the room smelled like smoke and the hairdryer was from the 70s. I get that it was only $100 but I would expect this to be a $50 hotel instead. It was, however, quiet which was nice. Unless you are desperate, I wouldn’t go back.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Jayme

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I liked nothing.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

Michael

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Avoid at all costs!

If you book through a 3rd party and prepay for your room they will ask for your card upon checking and charge you more and say its a deposit then never put back on your card. Avoid here at all costs!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Rodany

Liked: Staff & service

Business trip

Typical 2star motel. Had the average amenities. Front desk person very kind and available for daily housekeeping. The downside was the free wifi, def not high speed. Was there for business so I ended up leaving because of terrible connection.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Jon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Value and Clean

My son and I went downstate for the Michigan game, And didn’t really feel like spending $200 for a room. This place was in our price range and we just needed hot water and comfy beds. The Magnuson was a nice stay. Staff was friendly, we had a microwave, fridge and a nice tv … and comfy beds. Now if you’re a princess or have a high maintenance spouse, don’t come here… then all of us won’t have to read a long winded or dramatic review about how terrible it was. The Magnuson Hotel in Howell Michigan is not The Four Seasons, but it is a nice little hotel that we were satisfied with for the night.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Jake

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Pet Travelers Beware

The room was clean, staff was friendly and was a fair price for the room but unfortunately on the listing under "pets" it says it is pet friendly and up to two twenty-pound dogs can stay. However, you have to look under "fees" to see that there is actually a fee for a pet to stay. I have always found in the past that if there is a fee the hotel lists them under "pets". I found this experience to be deceptive, but I don't know if it is the hotel's fault or hotels.com.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

4/10 Poor

Linda

Unsatisfactory

This location definitely needs some updates. One example was the blow dryer (see photo) or is that a vacuum? Also, I got a little surprise when I got there & saw a sign saying "No pets"! When I inquired about that (since the booking indicated that it was pet friendly) I was told that they had limited rooms & that I should've called them directly after making the reservations! On top of that, I was charged an additional $45/day (pet fee), but was told that it's normally $75/day, so they apparently were giving me a deal! I had a similiar situation like this one (at a different hotel chain) when I booked through a third party.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

2/10 Terrible

Carol

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very disappointed! False advertising on their website, it showed a pool and Wooly Bullys restaurant/bar in their parking lot. Both were closed and have been for awhile according to the guy that checked me in. The air conditioning unit is loud (a ringing noise). There is a nasty dirt ring around the bottom of the tub, looks like it hasnt been cleaned ever. The laminate flooring at the foot of the bed isn't cut properly and is a trip hazard. I didn't see anything about a pet fee online but they charged me $45, that's way more than most places. I have a very disappointed 6 year-old that was looking forward to playing in the pool. I would not recommend this place and I won't be staying here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024