The Monroe center is around the area of Mercy Memorial Hospital and 2 miles southeast of Custer Airport.
Since Monroe experiences four distinct seasons, you have a variety of options when deciding upon the right time to visit. With average high temperatures in the low to mid-80s, the months of June through August are by far the most popular months to visit Monroe. If you plan on arriving during the summer, you'll discover plenty of outdoor attractions and festivals to enjoy. However, keep in mind that hotel prices will be higher during the summer months.
Average highs in September dip slightly into the mid-70s, but September is also the month when hotels start lowering prices. If you want to enjoy the lovely fall colors on the trees, plan your trip for October or November. Make sure, however, to pack your luggage for dropping temperatures, since October has highs in the low 60s and November has highs in the low 50s.
If your priority is finding the lowest price for a hotel during your stay in Monroe, you'll want to plan to visit during the winter. To enjoy these savings, you'll have to deal with some cold weather. The average highs from December through February struggle to get out of the 30s, and the area usually receives an average of 43 inches of snowfall a season. While it's not ideal weather to check out the parks, you'll find most of the museums and indoor attractions stay open.
March and April are still chilly months in Monroe, with average highs in the upper 40s and upper 50s, respectively. However, May brings some welcome warmth with highs in the low 70s. Therefore, if you want a pleasant spring month for your visit, consider May. Keep in mind that summer visitors start arriving by the end of the May, which means hotel prices will increase around that time.
One simple way to save money during your visit to Monroe is by staying at a hotel that offers a good discount. Hampton Inn Monroe, which is off Interstate 75 and a mile from William C. Sterling State Park, has a variety of special offers. Seniors 65 and older, and AAA and CAA members, can all save up to 10 percent when they stay at the hotel. Additionally, AARP members can get savings of up to 15 percent during their visit. Plus, helpful amenities such as a free hot breakfast in the morning and complimentary Wi-Fi can help you save more money.
A stay at Baymont Inn & Suites Monroe puts you 2 miles from Monroe County Museum and River Raisin National Battlefield Park. It also gives you plenty of ways to save. AARP members will enjoy 10 percent off the best available rate, and auto club members can also take advantage of 10 percent or more off their room. Plus, seniors who are 60 and older can enjoy other special savings. Additional free amenities at this pet-friendly hotel that can help you save money include parking, breakfast, and Wi-Fi.
The value option hotels around Monroe give you the amenities you need at the prices you want. When you're interested in enjoying the hiking, swimming, and fishing opportunities at William C. Sterling State Park, Holiday Inn Express & Suites Monroe is an 18-minute walk away. Inside your room you'll enjoy premium bedding, contemporary furnishings, a 32-inch flat-screen television, and free Wi-Fi. The hotel serves a complimentary breakfast buffet every morning. If you'd rather start your day with exercise, you'll find a 24-hour fitness center and heated indoor pool at the hotel.
A stay at Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Dundee, MI, will put you 14 miles from the center of Monroe and 16 miles from River Raisin National Battlefield Park. You can choose from standard rooms, studio suites, or one-bedroom suites. Every room and suite includes free Wi-Fi and a flat-screen television. All your family members will be able to find something they like at the complimentary breakfast buffet that includes Belgian waffles, omelets, bacon, bagels, fresh fruit, yogurt, cereal, and more.
Located at Splash Universe water park, Best Western Dundee is 15 miles from the heart of Monroe. Every room at the hotel includes a 42-inch flat-screen television with satellite channels, coffeemaker, and free Wi-Fi. If you spend the day at the beach at Lake Erie, you can bring your swimsuits and towels to the guest laundry facility to get them clean and dry. When you don't want your water fun to end, check out the hotel's heated indoor pool or the connected water park.
Whether you want to get outside or learn some history, Monroe has a variety of activities waiting for you to enjoy. Although William C. Sterling State Park is Michigan's only state park on Lake Erie, it's not the only reason you should plan a visit here. You'll also want to go to this 1,300-acre park to find a beach that's over a mile long with sandy shores for swimming, lagoons for fishing, 6 miles of hiking trails, picnic areas, a playground for the kids, and multiple opportunities to spot wildlife.
Monroe has a rich history, and the best place to discover more about it is at the Monroe County Museum in downtown Monroe. Exhibits at the museum include a look at the Native American tribes of the region, information about the first French settlers, examples of Victorian life in Monroe, and stories about Gen. George A. Custer, who lived in Monroe.
No matter what you're interested in seeing and doing in Monroe, you're sure to find a place to stay when you explore the above hotel possibilities.
Below are reviews of the city of Monroe, MI from an actual visitor's perspective.
Close to The Henry Ford.
It's beautiful!
Very nice!
It's beautiful!
Fishing was great!
Historical location with state park historical sites.
We didn't spend alot of time exploring. Soccer tournament weekend.
I loved the city of Monroe! Beautiful churches and tree lined streets!
It's a real nice, friendly city, the people at stores and gas stations are friendly. I would come back again in a heartbeat!
Will definitely be back!
Nice area with everything nearby.
It is a nice town we like it
Not bad, enjoyed my visit.