West Michigan is a popular destination for outdoorsy tourists who want to take advantage of fishing and boating on Lake Michigan as well as hiking in Manistee National Forest. However, in the chilly winter months, travelers will be glad to hear that this area of the state has hotels with fireplaces in the guest rooms. These West Michigan hotels are also near skiing and snowboarding activities at the Bittersweet and Echo Valley Ski Resorts.
The Harbor Grand in southwest Michigan is a boutique hotel on the shores of Lake Michigan, and it offers amenities such as an indoor swimming pool and whirlpool tub, cycling rentals, a fitness center, a spa with massage therapies, and three meeting rooms for banquets and seminars. A DVD library is available for the complimentary use of the hotel's guests. The Harbor View King Room features a fireplace, a refrigerator, a whirlpool tub, a king-sized bed and a waterfront view. Some of the rooms have queen-sized beds, and the suites have living room areas. All rooms are nonsmoking.
The Harbor Grand
111 West Water Street
New Buffalo, MI 49117
888-605-6800
harborgrand.com
Situated on Lake Michigan, the Lake Bluff Inn and Suites in South Haven offers a private beach, an outdoor swimming pool, a picnicking area with barbecue grills and a complimentary continental breakfast. Access to Wi-Fi Internet is available throughout the inn. The suites at Lake Bluff Inn include fireplaces, whirlpool tubs and living room areas. Other guest room amenities include king-sized or queen-sized beds, cable televisions and kitchenettes. Nightly and weekly rates are available. The hotel's gardens can be used for events such as wedding ceremonies and family reunions.
Lake Bluff Inn and Suites
76648 11th Avenue
South Haven, MI 49090
269-637-8531
lakebluffinnandsuites.com
Bay Pointe Inn is set on West Michigan's Gun Lake and provides its guests with fishing and boating facilities on the lake. The resort is only a 15-minute drive from walking and cycling trails at the 20,000-acre Yankee Springs State Park. Hotel amenities include an indoor swimming pool, boat rentals, and an exercise room; the on-site restaurant, Terrace Grille, serves lunch and dinner. The New Fireside Conference Center, located on the resort's premises, hosts banquets and seminars. The deluxe suites at Bay Pointe feature gas fireplaces, whirlpool tubs, flat-screen televisions and king-sized beds.
Bay Pointe Inn Lakefront Resort
11456 Marsh Road
Shelbyville, MI 49344
888-Gun-Lake
269-672-8111
baypointeinn.com
Wickwood Inn is a bed and breakfast located within walking distance of boating activities on Kalamazoo Lake and the specialty shops in Saugatuck's town center. The inn is only a 10-minute drive from Lake Michigan. The 11 guest suites at Wickwood Inn feature antique furniture and have different themes, such as "The English Garden" suite and the Asian-themed "Kyoto Junior" suite. Suite amenities include wood-burning fireplaces, queen-sized or king-sized beds and a private bathroom. The hotel offers a gourmet breakfast, prepared by the staff, which is included in the room rate.
Wickwood Inn
510 Butler Street
Saugatuck, MI 49453
800-385-1174
269-857-1465
wickwoodinn.com
