Candlewood Suites Detroit - Auburn Hills, an IHG Hotel
4303 Interpark Dr, Auburn Hills, MI 48326, Auburn Hills, United States
2-star hotel
Guest rating: 4.6 / 5
Overview
Candlewood Suites Detroit - Auburn Hills is a 2-star IHG hotel in Auburn Hills, Michigan, located at 4303 Interpark Dr. It holds a strong public rating of 4.6/5 from 137 reviews, with many guests describing it as a reliable, high-value option in the area. The property is frequently chosen by travelers who want a practical, extended-stay-style setup rather than full-service frills.
Rooms
Guest feedback highlights rooms that are clean, spacious, and comfortable for longer stays. Reviews also note in-room kitchen facilities, which can be useful when you’re not relying on hotel breakfast. A small number of guests reported issues with odor in a room and difficulty resolving it on-site.
On-site Services & Conveniences
Breakfast is not mentioned as being offered, and at least one guest specifically noted the lack of breakfast; free coffee is mentioned as a perk. The hotel is described as pet friendly, and front desk service is repeatedly called out as helpful and friendly. Parking is described positively, and there are EV chargers near the front entrance, though charging is paid and not operated by the hotel.
Location & Nearby Attractions
The hotel’s Auburn Hills location places it close to several family-friendly attractions, including SEA LIFE Michigan Aquarium (about 4.6 km), LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Michigan (about 4.6 km), and PEPPA PIG World of Play Michigan (about 4.5 km). Nearby outdoor options include Bald Mountain State Recreation Area (about 3.0 km) and Innovation Hills (about 7.7 km). Meadow Brook Hall is around 5.0 km away, and larger day-trip options include Pine Knob Ski and Snowboard Resort (about 11.3 km) and the Cranbrook museums and gardens area (about 14.8–15.3 km).
Best for
This hotel is best suited to value-focused travelers who still prioritize cleanliness, space, and dependable service, particularly those staying multiple nights and wanting an in-room kitchen. It also fits guests traveling with pets, based on repeated mentions of pet-friendly policies. Drivers with an EV may appreciate the conveniently placed on-site-area chargers, with the caveat that charging is paid and not managed by the hotel.
Travel tips
If you’re counting on hotel breakfast, plan alternatives—reviews specifically note that breakfast isn’t offered, though free coffee is available. EV drivers should expect to pay for charging at the chargers near the front entrance, since they’re not owned by the hotel. For quick late-night food, the hotel shares its plaza with a Taco Bell, which guests found convenient.
What guests say
Reviews frequently praise cleanliness, roomy accommodations, and consistently friendly front desk service, with some guests describing the hotel as a near-perfect repeat-stay option. The in-room kitchen setup is a notable practical benefit, especially since breakfast is reported as not offered. Location is viewed as convenient, including easy access to nearby attractions and late-night food in the same plaza. Negatives are less common but include a complaint about a strong room odor and limited resolution, and one guest felt the only standout was the free coffee. EV charging is considered convenient in placement but comes with a fee and is not operated by the hotel.
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