The Vault Hotel

We took our youngest son (17 months) and stayed here as a getaway for the weekend - absolutely WONDERFUL! From the moment we walked in we were welcomed graciously by the host to a beautiful, private, spacious lobby. They accommodated an early check in (extra appreciated with a toddler who needed to nap!). The complementary concierge bar was amazing - yogurt, coffee, milk, pop, chips, breakfast… we never went hungry! The room was gorgeous, and the bathroom was like something from my dreams - plus it was big enough we could put our pack n play in there for the baby and he could sleep comfortably while we relaxed in the room. The hotel is locked, so is wonderfully private and quiet. We can’t wait to come back!

This is a unique and fun boutique hotel. It is a great location right in the main part of downtown Houghton. Free parking is in a covered lot across the street. The rooms are nicely decorated and include lovely bathrooms. We were in a two bedroom suite that was perfect for our group. There were pull out dividing doors that separated each bedroom from the sitting area. Nice offerings for a continental breakfast in the lobby, too.

Several of our friends have stayed here and had good reviews so we decided to try it out ourselves. Entire hotel is VERY clean and the room layout was good. Bed/pillows were super-comfy, both my wife and I initially thought the bed was going to be on the soft side but in the morning my wife said it was the most comfortable bed she's ever slept in. I agreed. Front desk layout is a little odd, when you initially check in you're in a vestibule with a couple of locked doors. Eventually I figured I had to pick up the phone to call the front desk to let me in, but by that time they heard me rattling the door and were on their way anyway. Rest of the check-in process was fine, and the front desk even called the Police department to verify our parking situation (vehicle with a JetSki trailer that was too long for a parking space) was okay. The real highlight of the stay, though, was their private bar downstairs, The Counting Room. We walked in and it was curious, a few small seating areas and not too many people as it's not open to the public. The bartender, Grant, handed us some menus and that's when the real fun began: lots of variations on classic drinks but with really innovative twists. Like, how about a Manhattan but instead of sweet vermouth, substitute a combination of dry vermouth and an amaro? Drinks featuring Lillet Blanc, Genepy, all types of fun ingredients. Drink presentation was excellent and even the drink presentation was well-rehearsed, not flashy but sublime entertainment. Good stuff!

May be the only Hotel I would stay at in Houghton. It was more than a stay more like an experience. We stayed in the Vault room which was very unique. Greeted nicely when we entered the hotel by the very friendly staff and checked right in. The room was very clean and the bathroom was well appointed. Do not miss the private speak easy in the basement. The bartender was very engaging and keep us entertained. Located right on the towns main street so walking distance to the local restaurants and bars.

This is a very unique hotel. We found it on a blog someone wrote about a trip to the UP of Michigan and decided to give it a try. Our room was extremely nice - very large with a comfortable bed and really nice bathroom. It is very non-traditional in that there is no "front desk' in the lobby. When checking in, you hit a buzzer which alerts the staff to meet you at the secured front entrance. The staff are out of sight which makes the lobby area a very welcoming place where you can gather with others or sit at a large table and have a cup of coffee or a soda - on the house,

We loved this hotel and would be happy to return. We had the ADA room and the walk-in shower's grab bars were so attractive (matte black on white tile). you hardly realized that they were safety features. Our room was large and comfortable. I would say that like most hotels, The Vault is short staffed but there always seemed to be someone incredibly helpful closeby. We had requested a bench for the shower and they went out of their way to make sure we had that. Parking is across the street and free. Snacks and drinks are available gratis all day, and the breakfast included quiche as well as tasty cold items. For us, The Vault just felt good.