Pet friendly hotel
More > - allows pets up to 30 pounds in designated pet rooms only, 2 pets per room - $20 per night fee for each pet. - Feb 2020 < Less
"Nice hotel just 20 minutes from Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. The room was clean, and breakfast was good. No complaints.2017-06-11"
"The hotel room was grim, and there was no fridge. I was afraid of the carpeting; it was stained and looked like it had never been cleaned. Think twice before staying here.2016-07-17"
"Nice hotel. Good variety at breakfast, and the attendant was helpful and kept everything so clean. He was courteous and helpful.2022-10-02"
"The hotel room was small but clean, and the employees were friendly.2021-10-18"
"My suite was large and clean, and I loved the bar separating areas. The hotel clerk was rude and acted like I was bothering her when I asked a question. She made me wait for 5 minutes while she talked on the phone and never looked up to assist me. Everything else was great. The shuttle wasn't on time at the hotel, but my pickup at the casino was right on time. 2018-11-08"
Pet friendly hotel
More > - allows pets up to 75 pounds - $125 pet fee if staying 5 nights or more - $75 pet fee if staying fewer than 5 nights. - Aug 2023 < Less
"The hotel clerk forgot how to smile. I arrived at about 1:30 PM, and before I even got to the front desk, he yelled, "No check-in until 3" at me.2019-09-23"
"The hotel room was clean, and the employees were pleasant. The pool and whirlpool were large and clean, though only half the whirlpool jets worked. I recommend staying here.2018-09-11"
"The hotel was clean, the staff was friendly, and breakfast had a good selection of food.2023-05-30"
"I expected more for the price. The hotel room was basic and small, and it smelled like a sewer. When I told the clerk, she offered to spray the vents. The bathroom was small and dated. The whirlpool was out of service. No shuttle service to downtown. I don't recommend staying here.2022-07-05"
"Excellent value. This hotel was perfect for our needs. The room was clean and bright, and the bed and pillows were extremely comfortable. The staff was friendly and accommodating, and the breakfast buffet was appropriate.2020-01-27"
"The hotel room was nice and clean. I was dissatisfied with breakfast; all the food was gone by 8 AM. Get here early if you want a parking space.2022-02-26"
"Great stay. I'll stay at this hotel again.2021-05-24"
"The AC didn't adequately cool the room. Breakfast was a to-go bag of food. Consider other hotels.2020-08-12"
"The hotel was clean, quiet, and odor-free. No fridge, though. The staff was friendly. The cherry festival was within walking distance. You can't go wrong staying here.2019-07-05"
"The hotel was clean. Great housekeeping staff.2019-01-27"
"The hotel was older but well-maintained. This was my 2nd stay; I enjoy the views and excellent location. Friendly personnel, too. I'll stay here next time I visit.2017-10-23"
"The room was great, though the noise level was on the high side because of the layout of the hallways and the high ceilings. The hotel employees were beyond exceptional. Ask for a room away from the noisy ice machine.2022-11-06"
"An average hotel. The mattress needed to be replaced, and the bathroom needed updating. The night clerk was considerate, but not that friendly.2021-09-28"
"The hotel room was clean and comfortable, and the employees were friendly. Nice pool and whirlpool. Breakfast was good.2019-06-10"
"Great value. The motel room was clean, comfortable, and quiet, and the beds were comfortable. Breakfast was OK.2019-10-23"
"The motel room smelled so strongly of smoke that I had to call and ask for deodorizer. The TV didn't work, and neither did one of the bedside lamps.2018-02-21"
"I had a pleasant and uneventful motel stay. The price was right, the room was clean, and the staff was extremely friendly. Breakfast was fine. Stay here; you won't be disappointed.2016-12-05"
"My hotel stay was exactly what I needed. My room was clean and comfortable, and the front desk clerks were helpful and kind. Nice pool, whirlpool, and continental breakfast. Great place for a family.2022-04-06"
"The price was a little high, but well worth it. We were impressed with the hotel and room. More lounging chairs would've been nice, though. Had a shuttle that ran within a 5-mile radius. 2015-09-01"
"Good motel for the price, though the rates jumped on Friday. The room was clean and comfortable. Breakfast was basic, and there was only powdered creamer for the coffee.2017-10-30"
"The motel was older and had exterior stairs. The bathroom was clean but dated. The employees were courteous and helpful. A good budget property.2017-09-29"
"Nice, dog-friendly motel, but some dog owners didn't clean up after their pets. The room was clean, and the staff was courteous.2016-10-21"
On place pages like this, we order hotels from lowest cost to highest – except we list low-rated hotels at the bottom of the page.
Most of our competitors order these same hotels in other ways that make them more money.
How Do We Define Motel?
To us, motels are smaller lodgings that have rooms you can enter directly from the parking area.
At hotels, on the other hand, you can enter your room only through a hall inside the building.
Hotel Booking Tips
Beware of non-refundable reservations that could cost you a lot of money if you change or cancel them. +Non-refundable reservations are a gamble that will usually save you less than $10. If you make a $90 non-refundable reservation instead of a $100 refundable booking, you are betting $90 to win $10. Would you do that in Las Vegas? -
Don't assume you can cancel a non-refundable reservation without penalty if you notify the hotel weeks or even months in advance. +Often you cannot – because some hotels' profit strategy is to get paid more than once for the same room for the same night. -
Always read cancellation policies carefully before you make a reservation. + When is the latest date and time you can cancel without penalty? - More >
When you make a reservation, you will receive a confirmation email. Take a copy with you to the hotel.
The earlier in the afternoon you check into a hotel, the more likely you will get a room or suite that matches your preferences.
