Travel 30 minutes north of Mellen to the city of Ashland, home to the Hotel Chequamegon, which is situated along Lake Superior's southern shoreline. The hotel is just a short drive from downtown Ashland and the Apostle Islands. Grab a bite to eat at the Beachfire Grill & Bar, the hotel's on-site restaurant, which features waterfront dining. The Hotel Chequamegon offers visitors personalized services, stunning views of Lake Superior, a heated spa tub and an indoor swimming pool. All guest rooms offer views of the Chequamegon Bay or the city of Ashland.
Watch the ships pull into port at the South Pier Inn, a boutique hotel located in Duluth, Minn. The hotel is located 90 miles northwest of Mellen, about a two-hour drive away. The South Pier Inn, which is situated directly on the waterfront in Canal Park, is within walking distance from many attractions, including Bayfront Park, the 4.2 mile Lakewalk, Great Lakes Aquarium and shopping in Canal Park. Every room features a private balcony with water or neighborhood views and a private bathroom (some with a whirlpool bath). The South Pier Inn has a private shoreline that extends for 400 feet along Lake Superior.
Silvernail Guest House offers personalized services and boutique-style lodging about an hour north of Mellon in Bayfield. The inn overlooks a park that is adjacent to Bayfield Harbor and is within walking distance to the ferry and shopping. The Silvernail is located close to area restaurants including Ethel's at 250 (located across the street), The Bayfield Inn, Wild Rice Restaurant and Maggie's. Each of the guest rooms features stunning views of Lake Superior, luxurious bedding and a private bathroom with a whirlpool bath large enough for two people. On warm days, sit in one of the Silvernail's two outdoor areas to enjoy the weather or plan your day's itinerary.
Also located in Bayfield, the Pinehurst Inn combines boutique-style accommodations with a bed and breakfast's intimate atmosphere. Pinehurst Inn boasts a reputation of providing eco-friendly lodging with its reliance on locally grown produce, solar panels to heat water in the Garden House, nontoxic cleaning materials, eco-friendly linens, composting food waste and a thorough recycling plan. The inn features a full-service spa on site along with amenities such as upscale spa-inspired bath amenities, private bathrooms and a daily organic and locally grown full breakfast.
