Traverse City, located on Lake Michigan's Grand Traverse Bay, offers a variety of culinary, artistic and natural delights. After a long day of exploration, retire to one of the many area hotels that boast sparkling views of the crystal blue water and breathtaking beach vistas. According to the Traverse City Convention and Visitors Bureau, the area's lodging options include more than 4,000 guest rooms, many located on the waterfront.
Located on the shoreline of East Grand Traverse Bay, the Grand Beach Resort features a private beach, indoor pool, hot tub, free continental breakfast and convenient access to nearby restaurants and shopping. The hotel offers a variety of guest rooms, from standard rooms to deluxe suites featuring in-room Whirlpool spas. Private balconies are also available. Other amenities include high-speed wireless Internet access and in-room DVD players.
Grand Beach Resort
1683 U.S. 31 N.
Traverse City, MI 49686
800-968-1992
tcresorts.com
The Holiday Inn West Bay, situated within walking distance to downtown Traverse City, offers 179 guest rooms, a variety of amenities and beachfront access to Grand Traverse Bay. All rooms feature floor-to-ceiling windows and most rooms have views of the waterfront. The smoke-free hotel provides room service, free wireless Internet service and cable television in each room.
Holiday Inn West Bay
615 E. Front St.
Traverse City, MI 49686
800-888-8020
tcwestbay.com
Bayshore Resort is a Victorian-style hotel located on West Grand Traverse Bay. Guests can enjoy complimentary breakfast, free high-speed Internet access, an indoor pool, Whirlpool and fitness room. Free shuttle transportation is available to Cherry Capital Airport. Old Mission Peninsula and the Leelanau Peninsula are a short drive away and feature many wineries and beaches.
Bayshore Resort
833 E. Front St.
Traverse City, MI 49686
800-634-4401
bayshore-resort.com
Pointes North is a beach-front resort hotel situated on the shores of East Grand Traverse Bay. Available room amenities include Whirlpool tubs, private balconies and patios. A 300-foot private beach and a heated bay-side pool are located just outside the hotel's doors. Guests have access to free high-speed wireless Internet service and complimentary continental breakfast.
Pointes North
2211 U.S. 31 N.
Traverse City, MI 49686
800-968-3422
pointesnorth.com