Howard Johnson by Wyndham Benton Harbor/St. Joseph  

In Benton Harbor, Michigan — a college-town spot just 2 miles from Western Michigan University. Lake Michigan's Silver Beach is about 6 miles away and Hidden Pointe Fun Park is a 15-minute walk. Address: 798 Ferguson Dr, Benton Harbor, MI 49022.

Simple, family-friendly rooms with air conditioning, a desk, hairdryer, and in-room coffee and tea facilities. Rooms feature cable/satellite TV (Showtime) and free Wi‑Fi; the property is non-smoking and pet-friendly for an extra charge.

24-hour reception, elevator access, car parking and a playground for families. Dive into the heated indoor pool or soak in the hot tub — easy pool vibes any time of day.

Free high-speed Wi‑Fi in every room and a work desk make quick remote work or study sessions painless.

Rooms come with tea and coffee-making facilities for grab-and-go mornings and late-night caffeine runs.