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Bell Tower Hotel

2.5 of 5
300 South Thayer Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
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Bell Tower Hotel
Ranked #9 of 30 hotels in Ann Arbor
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Rancho Santa Fe, CA
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13 reviews 13 reviews
10 hotel reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
24 helpful votes 24 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013 NEW

The Bell Tower is centrally located to the university and best of all includes Valet parking. The rooms are quaint and clean. We had a corner suite while visinting our son at the unversity. Also they provide a great breakfast in the morning.

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Louisville, Kentucky
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013

I have nothing but positive things to say about the Bell Tower Hotel. Reception and service is the best I have seen in all my travels. If you plan on staying in Ann Arbor, for business or pleasure, nothing beats it -- including the Campus Inn.

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belltowerhotel, General Manager at Bell Tower Hotel, responded to this review
21 May 2013

Thank you for your kind words and great review. We look forward to your return trip to Ann Arbor and another stay at the Bell Tower! DeWayne Grann General Manager More

Metuchen, NJ
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013

The Bell Tower is one of my favorite hotels. I always stay here if I can when visiting Ann Arbor. There is no better location if you're at the University of Michigan. The service is excellent, and the rooms are very comfortable and quiet. There is valet parking, which is always a plus in Ann Arbor.

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belltowerhotel, General Manager at Bell Tower Hotel, responded to this review
14 May 2013

I am glad you enjoyed your stay with us. It is nice to enjoy what Ann Arbor has to offer without worrying about driving and parking anywhere. We look forward to having you back during your next visit. DeWayne Grann General Manager More

london england
Top Contributor
79 reviews 79 reviews
29 hotel reviews
Reviews in 34 cities Reviews in 34 cities
44 helpful votes 44 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013

A pleasant if unremarkable hotel in a very pleasant city. Room was moderate sized in a long corridor, bathroom a bit shabby but just about acceptable, staff at reception very friendly and helpful although could have been just a little better informed about touristic things (though how many foreign tourists can they get, I wonder?). Breakfast a bit disappointing but... More

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belltowerhotel, General Manager at Bell Tower Hotel, responded to this review
10 May 2013

I am sorry to hear that you found the room and hotel to be average. The desk and valet are very knowledgeable of Ann Arbor and what it has to offer. As for the breakfast, I would like to think it is pretty elaborate for a complimentary continental breakfast. It includes sausage or bacon, eggs, potatoes, fresh local donuts, muffins,... More

grand rapids
Top Contributor
59 reviews 59 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

I had to attend an acupuncture research symposium at the university recently and I got to stay at this terrific place. Being that I plan all my business trips out in advance around which restaurants I plan on visiting it was great that I could just walk to all of the places that I wanted to try from here. On... More

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belltowerhotel, General Manager at Bell Tower Hotel, responded to this review
10 May 2013

Thank you for the great review and kind words. We look forward to your return stays with us whenever you return to Ann Arbor. DeWayne Grann General Manager More

rome italy
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32 reviews 32 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2013

When I travel for business, there are only a few things that are really important to me. One of them is wi-fi. So that's where I'll begin: passenger pigeons would have been more reliable than the wi-fi in room 409. Perhaps I should have asked to switch rooms. I've never done that, but I seriously considered it when I realized... More

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belltowerhotel, General Manager at Bell Tower Hotel, responded to this review
10 May 2013

Thank you for writing a response to your recent stay. We had out IT department review the internet in the room you stayed in. He increased the bandwidth and renamed some access points so a computer would not "bounce". Hopefully this will help the internet problem. As for the elevator, it does work, but I agree it is not the... More

San Francisco, California, United States
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32 reviews 32 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2013

Rooms were very clean, staff very accommodating. Offers free valet parking but you have to make special arrangements when valet is closed late at night and early in morning (to catch a plane from Detroit). This worked OK until they couldn't find our keys at 5:45 AM the morning of our flight. Panic set in but someone finally showed up... More

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belltowerhotel, General Manager at Bell Tower Hotel, responded to this review
2 May 2013

Thank you for taking the time to write a review. I am sorry that we had elevator issues one afternoon. Schindler did not fix the problem correctly that afternoon so we had to have them out the next morning. I am very sorry, we never like to inconvenience our guests. If you would have had bags, our valet would have... More

GROSSE POINTE FARMS
2 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2013

Location is outstanding. Room and bathroom was clean and comfortable. Service was outstanding. The bar was alot of fun mostly due to the bartender and the waitstaff. Price was a bit higher than we thought it should be, but not outrageous. We would definitely stay there again.

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belltowerhotel, General Manager at Bell Tower Hotel, responded to this review
15 April 2013

Glad to hear that your experience not only in the hotel but in the restaurant, Mercy's, was great. You are right, you can park your car in our complimentary valet parking and walk everywhere you need to go. We look forward to your next stay when in Ann Arbor. DeWayne Grann General Manager More

San Diego, California
Reviewer
3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 April 2013

I have one daughter who is now graduating from UM and I have another daughter who will be attending this fall and I wouldn't stay anywhere else!! The staff is very friendly and helpful and we've gotten to know many of them over the years. The rooms are clean and pleasant and the location is perfect for walking around both... More

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belltowerhotel, General Manager at Bell Tower Hotel, responded to this review
15 April 2013

Thank you for taking the time to write a review about your recent stay. I am also glad to hear your next daughter made it in and will see you for the next few years. Thanks again for the review! DeWayne Grann General Manager More

Portola Valley, California
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14 reviews 14 reviews
8 hotel reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 March 2013

You can't beat the location of The Bell Tower Hotel. It is a small property, almost in the center of campus. It's a great place to stay for a weekend in Ann Arbor at the university. It is very convenient. The interiors are a little dated and the hotel could use some sprucing up but the location can't be beat.... More

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belltowerhotel, General Manager at Bell Tower Hotel, responded to this review
29 March 2013

Thank you for taking the time to write a review about your recent stay. We look forward to your return visits. We have recently completed a heating and cooling project on more than half of the rooms in the hotel. We are also looking forward to continuing a bathroom project soon. Best Regards, DeWayne Grann General Manager More

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Also Known As:
Bell Hotel Ann Arbor
Address: 300 South Thayer Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
Region: United States > Michigan > Ann Arbor
Amenities:
Business Centre Fitness Centre Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Restaurant Room Service Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
#4 Family Hotels in Ann Arbor
#8 Business Hotels in Ann Arbor
Price Range: $$
Hotel Class:2.5 star (2.5*)
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