Hillsdale College Dow Hotel and Conference Center

3.5 star property
3.5-star hotel perfect for exploring Hillsdale

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Experience the grandeur of the Searle Center, featuring a spacious interior with a high ceiling, chandelier, and elegant staircase.
Relax and work in comfort with a sofa and coffee table, plus a kitchenette equipped with a microwave, coffee maker, and refrigerator.
Swimmers can enjoy competitive swimming in this well-equipped pool area with starting blocks and lane dividers.
Relax in our spacious lobby with a mix of sofas and armchairs, surrounded by large windows offering a view of the outdoors.
Relax in a spacious room with a large bed, two bedside tables, and wall-mounted lamps.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Gym
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
22 East Galloway Drive, Hillsdale, MI, 49242
  • Hillsdale College
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Slayton Arboretum
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Baw Beese Lake
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Executive Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(22 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Executive Single Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Executive Suite, 1 Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the area

Hillsdale

Heart of Hillsdale.At this hotel, you'll be steps from Hillsdale College and within a 10-minute walk of Slayton Arboretum. Hillsdale Hospital and Baw Beese Lake are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Hillsdale College - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Slayton Arboretum - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Hillsdale Hospital - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Baw Beese Lake - 10 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Michigan International Speedway - 48 min drive - 56.3 km

Getting around

  • Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) - 95 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Overflowing Cups & Cones - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Coney Hut Drive Inn - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Hillsdale College Dow Hotel and Conference Center

3.5-star hotel perfect for exploring Hillsdale
There's a restaurant on site. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. A 24-hour business center and a meeting room are available. Event space at this hotel measures 6500 square feet (585 square meters) and includes a conference center. A fitness center, a vending machine, and gift shops/newsstands are also featured at the business-friendly Hillsdale College Dow Hotel and Conference Center. Self parking is free. You'll have access to the indoor pool at a partner property.

This 3.5-star Hillsdale hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 guestroom or unit
  • 6500 sq ft of conference space
  • 585 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 1962
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Conference center
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • ATM
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue
Air-conditioned accommodations at Hillsdale College Dow Hotel and Conference Center offer coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. 42-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; local and long-distance calls are complimentary (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Access to nearby indoor pool
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Indoor pool (guest access)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25.0 per stay.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 25.0 per stay

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

College Dow Hote
College Dow Hote Hotel
Hillsdale College Dow Hote
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Hillsdale College Dow Hotel
College Dow Hotel
Hillsdale College Dow
Hillsdale College Dow Hotel and Conference Center Hotel
Hillsdale College Dow Hotel and Conference Center Hillsdale

Hillsdale College Dow Hotel and Conference Center Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 152 out of 184 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 184 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 184 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 184 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 184 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

TF

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
No restaurant. College cafeteria nearby. No breakfast on weekends. College cafeteria had a nice brunch starting at 11:00 a.m. but if one wanted breakfast at 7, you are out of luck.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

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

College visit

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristin S

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clifford

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We absolutely loved our stay here! The staff were extremely friendly and the rooms with top notch and extremely clean! Will be back, so glad Hillsdale offers this beautiful property to guest.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beth

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful, comfortable, clean rooms and property. Front desk staff very friendly and professional. This is my go to hotel when visiting family in the area. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen, Payne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very helpful in answering our questions on a number of different topics and were very thorough in helping us navigate around the construction area. Our room was very clean, beds were comfortable and we appreciated the 11am check-out time. Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
So convenient and clean and elegant
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tonya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lona

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bonita

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

Hillsdale Dow Hotel

Beautiful immaculate hotel with lovely rooms. Would stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janna

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beth

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel! Excellent service! Rooms are comfortable, clean and up to date.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

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

Excellent - Clean - Perfect Experience

The first excellent hotel experience I have had in years! Beautiful room, extremely clean, buffet breakfast in dining commons was wonderful!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Krista

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Travelled with family

Quiet, clean A+

Clean Comfortable Quiet Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Construction was unfortunate. Otherwise lovely.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024