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Grand Traverse Motel

2.0 star property

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Upper Floor)
Reception
Exterior
Exterior
Reception

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

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Map
1010 E. Front Street, Traverse City, MI, 49686
  • Front Street
    1 min walk
  • Cuppa Joe
    4 min walk
  • Downtown Hall Street Transfer Station
    4 min drive
  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    10 min drive

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Upper Floor)

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Upper Floor)

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds (Upper Floor) | Bathroom

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds (Upper Floor)

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Upper Floor)

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Upper Floor)

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Ground Floor)

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Ground Floor)

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Ground Floor)

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Ground Floor)

Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Ground Floor)

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

Grand Traverse Motel

Bayside motel in Traverse City with free parking
Along with express check-in, this smoke-free motel has express check-out and a picnic area. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided.
Grand Traverse Motel offers 18 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations.

This Traverse City motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Televisions come with cable channels. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of Grand Traverse Motel's great location. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Lake Michigan. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free self parking.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Services include luggage storage
  • Guests have great things to say about the clean accommodations and the value of their stay
  • Steps from Front Street and 12 minutes by foot from Grand Traverse Bay
  • Dogs welcome for a fee
Grand Traverse Motel offers its guests a picnic area, express check-in, and express check-out. Public spaces have free WiFi. Self parking is free.

This Traverse City motel is smoke free.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site

Family friendly

  • Microwave
  • Fridge

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Luggage storage

Outdoors

  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • This property does not have any lifts

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets

Bathroom

  • Hairdryer
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 49-inch TV
  • TV channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Fridge

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - midnight
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

  • Pets: USD 45 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay)
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lbs per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: USD 45 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
The front desk at this property is open daily from 7:30 AM - midnight.
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information and key retrieval information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Property is also known as

Grand Traverse
Grand Traverse Motel Motel
Grand Traverse Motel Traverse City
Grand Traverse Motel Motel Traverse City

Grand Traverse Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 234 out of 445 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 129 out of 445 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 45 out of 445 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 445 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 445 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Travelled with partner
Clean. Nice place. Local feel and hospitable family vibe.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean rooms, nice check in staff, great location!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vicki

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Ricardo

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Do not touch my toothbrush!
Check-in and room were perfect! But the check-out was a disaster. I asked where I could go for a good omelet in the morning, and then walked a few blocks to the place recommended by the person in the Reception. When I returned (around 9:30am), my room door was open, and my personal items and luggage had been messed with. The receptionist said that I had left my room key in the Reception (which I didn't) and therefore he assumed that I had left the hotel. The $5 tip that I left for the maid where taken from the envelope on which I had written that the drain of the bathroom sink should be unclogged. My plan to use the bathroom after returning from my walk and rest for a few minutes before checking out went out the window. I don't like anyone touching my toothbrush and other personal items, or putting them in my suitcase which I had left opened, of course. The towels were gone, the bedding were taken from the bed, the window shades were open, all without my authorization. I was so upset that I left unopened items in the refrigerator, and I had to stop and buy new ones for the next leg of my otherwise perfect trip.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice quiet clean and comfortable. The staff was helpful and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Kathleen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff at the reception went above in beyond in recommending plenty of places to visit during my stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lower price, very clean and easy to find.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shuvo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice, clean, friendly, convenient hotel in TC
Went to TC to see the fireworks festival and found this place to stay. Was a little pricy for the amenities, but it was relatively normal for the time of year.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

penny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A average place, way over priced. Totally took advantage of the Holiday weekend.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Veronica

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I really liked how clean and updated this place was. I could tell the property was kind of old but the owners made some updates to make the place feel modern and cozy. There was a loveseat with nice throw pillows and a breakfast counter with two stools for eating at, along with a regular table and chairs. There was also a microwave and mini coffeemaker. I couldn’t believe there was a full size refrigerator. Our room was pretty big and roomy and we had a nice big king size bed. There was a big screen TV that was nice for winding down at night. The bathroom had bright lighting that was great for getting ready in the morning. They had free breakfast snacks and drinks in their lobby in the morning. I really appreciated that. The employee at the front desk was very friendly and helpful. My only complaint is that the lighting in the room was dimmer than what I’d prefer, but that was not a big deal. Everything else was great. I would stay here again if I were ever in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness
We very much enjoyed our stay. Grounds and room were quiet. We loved the bed. The one issue we had was there was no fan in the bathroom. So when you shower, it is stifling in the bathroom. Other than that, we would absolutely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bob

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This "motel" seems more like a nice hotel in a lot of ways. They made the blinds, the dressers, the colors, the bathroom, the full size fridge... I was impressed. Good job Traverse City Motel!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Jean

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The doors to the rooms really need to be replaced. The deadlock barely worked and there no additional locks or safety latches on the door. I feel like if you leaned on it too hard, it would open. Did not feel safe.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Harold

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Thanks for a great stay. A clean, convenient, and solid stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Harry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Steven

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was nice having a full size fridge/freezer
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great little place
Great place. Clean with comfortable bed and very good amenities like breakfast items and coffee maker in room. Easy check in even though we arrived late.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Old School
An old school motel with great service. Could do with updating but otherwise comfortable and clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

roger

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Bottom of bathroom door was in need of repair and paint.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The king bed was very comfortable. Not much parking.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jody

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Adjacent room showed up at 3:00 AM Slammed doors and stomped around until 3:30 AM At 5:00 AM someone in that same room locked themself out and knocked on the door for about 20 minutes Not a hotel problem I guess Just the human race…
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Christopher

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024