Best Hotels near Northwestern Michigan College

Set in the buzzing warehouse district across the parkway from the water, Hotel Indigo Traverse City is a perfect spot for those looking to explore Traverse City, Michigan, or enjoy a day at the beach. Guests can check out the view from the property’s rooftop bar or relax in modern rooms, which feature free Wi-Fi access and flat-screen TVs. When it’s time to eat, there is an on-site restaurant (also providing room service) with local cuisine. IHG Rewards Club members can earn and redeem points here. Recent guests bemoan the noise from the busy parkway and the mandatory valet parking, but they applaud the hotel’s prime location and expansive views.

The Cambria Hotel & Suites Traverse City provides a modern and unique twist on the cookie-cutter style hotel. Just steps from attraction like the Dennos Museum and Grand Traverse County Civic Center, this hotel’s location means you won’t have to travel far to enjoy all that Traverse City, Michigan, has to offer. On-site, guests can enjoy access to a fitness center, an indoor pool, a hot tub and sundry shop. Visitors can also grab a bite at the Reflect Bistro, which serves various food and drinks based on ingredients from local farmers and brewers. All of the accommodations include modern amenities like a flat-screen TV, a minifridge, a microwave, a coffee maker and complimentary Wi-Fi access. Fans of this hotel love that its free shuttle is available to and from the heart of downtown, but recent guests also warn that those looking for a more remote stay out to look elsewhere. Due to this hotel’s ties, members of the Choice Privileges rewards program can earn and redeem point here.

Nestled between the beach and downtown Traverse City, Michigan, Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Traverse City, MI provides easy access to many of the area’s attractions. The city center is roughly 2 miles east of this Radisson property, while the nearest waterfront is only a few blocks away. At the hotel, guests can enjoy amenities like an indoor pool, a hot tub, a fitness center and complimentary breakfast. What’s more, rooms feature perks like pillow-top mattresses, minifridges, microwaves, coffee makers and complimentary Wi-Fi access in each of the guest rooms. Upgrade to a suite for a separate living and dining area, plus a kitchenette. Recent guests agree this stay is, overall, an excellent value – with relatively low pricing for the city. The exterior of the hotel, however, is beginning to look a bit dilapidated according to some travelers. This property participates in the Radisson Rewards program, so members of the program can earn and redeem points here.

The only 4-season, full-service resort located right on the bay in Traverse City, Michigan, Holiday Inn Resort West Bay Beach is the type of place where it’s hard to get bored. The property features a nightclub, with a live DJ and entertainment every Friday and Saturday night. There is also an indoor and an outdoor pool to take advantage. After guests have worked up an appetite, they can try out this property’s three on-site restaurants. In each of the 179 guest rooms, visitors will find an extra sofa bed, a minifridge, a coffee maker and a flat-screen TV. The hotel also features a 24-hour complimentary airport shuttle service. The nightlife and live entertainment is a major draw for some, but certainly not for everyone. If you’re looking for a quiet respite, recent guests warn that you likely won’t find it here. Part of the IHG Hotels family, this property allows IHG Rewards Club members to earn and redeem points.