## ?? **Comfort Inn – 100 W Kieffer Rd, Michigan City, IN 46360**
**Total Rooms: 72** (Including 26 newly added rooms on the 4th floor)
### ?? Major Upgrades & Renovations:
1. **New Elevator Installed** – 2022
2. **4th Floor Addition** – 26 new rooms added
3. **Indoor Pool** – Completely rebuilt in March 2024 with a modern filtration and heating system (Investment: \$150,000–\$200,000; former meeting room converted)
4. **New Roof** – Installed in 2021
5. **New Water Heater** – 2020
6. **Phone System** – Brand new system installed in 2025
7. **Cisco Commercial Guest WiFi** – Upgraded for \$15,000 + labor
8. **Lobby Facelift** – Refreshed with contemporary finishes, welcoming furniture, modern lighting, and upgraded check-in counters
9. **Breakfast Area Renovated** – 2020 with stylish finishes and updated appliances
10. **Furniture Upgrade** – All guest rooms refurnished in 2019 per **Choice Hotels** brand standards
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?? **Suburban Collection – 5820 Franklin St, Michigan City, IN 46360**
**Franchise Approved | 75 Rooms**
### ?? Capital Improvements & Features:
1. **HVAC System Converted** – From central to individual units (Cost: \$178,000 – 2021)
2. **Rooftop HVAC Unit Installed** – \$127,000 investment
3. **New Water Heater** – 2020
4. **Complete Tile Installation** – From front lobby through back pool corridor
5. **New Suburban Brand Furniture** – Installed to meet franchise requirements
6. **Kitchenette Install Approved by City** – Infrastructure and electrical ready
* KitchenAid installation: \$120,000 (plus \$50,000 electrical)
7. **Choice Hotels Key Money Approved** – \$210,000 commitment
8. **Liquor License** – Active and transferrable
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## ??? **Restaurant Onsite**
* **City-Approved Electrical Upgrades** – \$107,000 investment
* **Rental Income:**
* \$3,500/month through September
* \$5,000/month ongoing (due to shared electric meter)
* Long-term lease potential: \$7,000/month
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## ?? **Banquet Hall**
* **Seating Capacity:** 200–300 guests
* **New Carpet Installed:** 2023
* **Renovation:** Ongoing updates to interior decor and function
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## ????? **Suburban Pool Area Enhancements**
1. New **light fixtures**
2. **New desk carpeting**
3. **Tiled walkways and pool perimeter** improvements
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## ?? Investment Opportunity Highlights
* **Kitchenette + Hot Plate Approval**: Excellent for long-term stay conversions
* **Franchise-Approved Renovations**: Significant CapEx already invested
* **Furniture Finalized**, **Stone Finishes Ordered**
* **Long-Term Stay Facility**: Business model transferable
* **Liquor License Active** – Adds value for restaurant & event services
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## ?? About Michigan City, IN
* **Strategic Location**: Situated between Chicago and South Bend; 2.5 miles from Lake Michigan
* **Tourist Destination**: Indiana Dunes National Park, Blue Chip Casino, Lighthouse Premium Outlets
* **Growing Economy**: City-supported business growth, hospitality development, and infrastructure upgrades
* **Educational Hub**: Close to Ivy Tech Community College and Purdue Northwest
* **Traffic Exposure**: Located near I-94 and US-421, with high vehicle counts (available on request)