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Reviews of The Avanti Houses

900 Thomas Street, South Bend, IN 46601, United States

#15 of 47 hotels in South Bend

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 80 hotel reviews

7.8

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.4

  • Comfort

    7.9

  • Location

    9.0

  • Facilities

    7.6

  • Staff

    8.0

  • Value for money

    8.5

  • Free Wifi

    9.2

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  • Reviewed: June 29, 2025

    7.0
    Perfect for my purposes.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Triple Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    The bathroom was tiny and uninviting.

    Perfect location for me. I wanted to visit the History Museum and the Studebaker Museum, which were right across the street. I was also interested in the neighborhood - I'm writing a novel, part of which takes place in that neighborhood. Parking right behind the house was super convenient.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: June 4, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Need new mattresses on the twin beds in the downstairs room. They were quite worn out and uncomfortable

    Location

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: October 4, 2024

    7.0
    We really enjoyed our visit to south bend. The museum was brilliant. The Avanti house was “quirky”!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Triple Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Facilities were very tired. I would have appreciated some milk to make tea or coffee

    Great position Lots of fascinating memorabilia to look at. At great collection

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: September 21, 2024

    9.0
    Nothing fancy but good if you don't care about frills, just want clean.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It shouldn't matter who it is booked through, info on what house a person is staying at should be easily given. I read every email, even messaged with someone about parking but still never was told the address on the emails was not where I was staying. Confusing and annoying. Lots of loud street traffic. Cleaning fee seemed excessive for one night.

    Beautiful house, nice sized room, very clean, inside of house was very quiet

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: August 26, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Triple Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Though the property has lots of cool personality, I didn’t see any staff during my stay. Would have enjoyed some kind of communication — even though everything worked out just fine.

    Very quiet/peaceful, convenience was good to Notre Dame

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: August 1, 2024

    9.0
    Very pleasant accommodation in a convenient location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing. All good.

    Lovely accommodation with convenient location. Lots to do and see. Guests are looked after very well.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: June 17, 2024

    9.0
    Clean Accommodations, Fun History
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Triple Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The weeds in the alley behind the house were a bit of an eyesore.

    Clean house; great history.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 20, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights

    It is a comfortable place and is in a Studebaker Museum

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 18, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The bed was most uncomfortable

    Location and the age and decor focused on Studebaker

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: October 17, 2023

    9.0
    Just wonderful!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing I can think of.

    Short drive to ND. Got a recommendation from other guests for excellent breakfast. Enjoyed the quiet.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: September 16, 2023

    9.0
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

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  • Reviewed: September 3, 2023

    9.0
    Ideally located with a friendly host
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Our beds were very hard and uncomfortable

    Friendly, informative host. Great location. Good parking on site.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: August 12, 2023

    9.0
    Lovely home, friendly and very welcoming host, clean rooms and great location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Queen Studio
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Pillows on the bed were not firm enough for our liking, host did find us an extra pillow. Personal taste tho and others may find them perfectly fine.

    Beautiful home. Very clean, handy for town, restaurants, sight seeing. Easy to get to, good parking areas. Host was knowledgeable of the area and very personable.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 11, 2023

    9.0
    If I were in the area, I'd stay there again. I had a great conversation with Don!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    No television in guest room. That's it.

    It was right next door to the Studebaker Museum, which was my main destination. Very close to downtown, restaurants, and Notre Dame.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 10, 2023

    7.0
    Lovely!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Parking was only in the street. Advertised that there was parking in the back but only 2 spots and they were both taken the entire time

    Great location, room was extremely comfy, staff was very accommodating

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: July 29, 2023

    7.0
    I felt really safe and comfortable in the brown Avanti house.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The brown house could use some more comfortable sitting furniture in the common area with the televisions

    I loved the charm of the brown Avanti house lots of memorabilia very neat to look at.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: July 26, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 19 nights

    Very helpful staff, the house is full with Avanti memorabilias.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: July 9, 2023

    8.0
    Enjoyed ir overall. Good value.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Dripping faucet in Rm. #4 bathroom. Bathroom rugs could stand an update. I think a smoke alarm might have been beeping to indicate low battery. No lights were on downstairs when we entered after dark, making it difficult to find our room.

    My 16 yr. old son loved the car history and all the stuff to look at.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: June 23, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Our second time staying here. Its the perfect spot for when you just need a place to stay in South Bend for a few night! Clean, comfy, rich history and friendly people.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: May 1, 2023

    9.0
    Lovely!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 14 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Unfortunately you are sharing the space with other guests and you can't always control who those guests are... That being said, management is very quick to follow up on any issues or complaints!

    Such a beautiful, history rich house! And the staff were so incredibly helpful and accommodating! Highly recommend!

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: March 14, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Queen Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I wish on the description that it said there is no TV so if you want to bring something to watch a streaming app on bring your own.

    I loved the quietness, cleanliness, and directions all over the house.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: February 6, 2023

    9.0
    cool vibe
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Triple Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    unique, cool experience. would return for sure!

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: October 31, 2022

    9.0
    Great price better value met the owner which was awesome for the day and relaxed atmosphere and safe
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights

    I did not like not introducing myself to other guests at the house during my stay but did not want to be rude.

    Grab and go snacks were great and coffee and open kitchen concept was perfect for me. The location was great to town and college near by. Only downfall is a busy road with traffic but historical area was nice and road is wide and parking out back is a great fix. I will use it again the next time I need to stay the night. Thank you

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: October 15, 2022

    9.0
    Great epxerience, plan on coming back again!
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Well...the place was a bit cold most of the time....I guess that it is the season but I did expect a bit more. I had a room with only a toilet so sharing a shower is a thing you should come prepared for.

    The house is very unique and interesting. The entire well place is well taken care of, clean, tidy, comfortable, inviting and in addition has a snack giving out on a daily basis. Cassandra from staff is very helpful and kind. The place is super close to everything I needed (maximum of 14 min walk). Super interesting people coming over. AND last but not least - good value for money.

    Stayed in October 2022

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