East Lansing, MichiganGrand River
Graduate by Hilton East Lansing
Collegiate campus clubhouse
Grand River East Lansing, Michigan
Opened
2021
Price
$$
Rated for
Design Social LocalOutside the door
The house
HiltonCollegiate campus clubhouse
The property runs like an off-campus student union, saturated with Spartan traditions and tailored for visiting alumni and game-day crowds.
What it’s good at
Listed
Corn-stalk chandeliers honor botanist William James Beal alongside Spartan shield fixtures.
Listed
Spartan green walls and wood carvings honor Michigan State University agricultural roots.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
the lobby of the Graduate East Lansing decked out in Spartans emerald green, with a portrait of Michigan State alum Magic Johnson — made from shoelaces — hanging above the reception desk.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Grand River Avenue runs right outside, and the Michigan State campus begins directly across the street.
The rooms
Beds are topped with plaid blankets and custom tartan headboards, and the bathrooms are lined in basketball-themed wallpaper.
Graduate Rock Bar
Plaid armchairs and a painted boulder surround a horseshoe bar serving Michigan craft brews and cocktails.
At the table
Poindexter Coffee serves espresso and pastries in the lobby, where communal tables sit beneath an art-lined staircase.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.