Grand Traverse Motel

2.0 star property
Bayside motel in Traverse City with free parking

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Exterior
Exterior
Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Upper Floor)
Breakfast area
Reception

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
1010 E. Front Street, Traverse City, MI, 49686
  • Front Street
    1 min walk
  • Clinch Park Beach
    15 min walk
  • Traverse Area District Library
    18 min walk
  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    10 min drive

Room options

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Upper Floor)

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds (Upper Floor)

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Upper Floor)

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Ground Floor)

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Ground Floor)

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Ground Floor)

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Traverse City

Close to airport.At this motel, you'll be steps from Front Street and within a 15-minute walk of Grand Traverse Bay. Clinch Park Beach and Clinch Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Front Street - 1 min walk
  • Clinch Park Beach - 15 min walk
  • Traverse City Visitor Center - 2 min drive
  • Traverse City State Park - 4 min drive
  • Traverse City Beach - 5 min drive

Getting around

  • Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Little Fleet - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Bubba's - ‬16 min walk

About this property

Grand Traverse Motel

Motel near Front Street in Traverse City
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.

  • 1 building
  • 18 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
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.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Accessibility

  • This property does not have elevators

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 49-inch TV
  • Cable channels

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

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.

Property payment types

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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

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

Mark

Liked: Amenities
Great stay.. professional staff and room accommodations are more than satisfactory. Will definitely stay here again. Thanks
Stayed 1 night in Nov 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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Dog fee too high
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was spacious yet simple in layout. There was a full refrigerator, king bed, and a roomy bathroom. We never felt like we were bumping into furniture like we often have at other lodgings. The price was right for that area, too!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024