The 116-room Holiday Inn Express & Suites Mount Pleasant-Charleston is in many ways a typical mid-range chain hotel, albeit one with extensive amenities, including an outdoor pool, a small fitness center, free breakfast, and snacks throughout the day. Though the rooms are generic, they feature contemporary decor, comfy beds, and flat-screen TVs. They're also extremely eco-friendly, with low-flow showerheads, faucets and toilets. On the downside, the hotel is a drive away from most of Charleston's tourist attractions.
The 116-room Holiday Inn Express & Suites Mount Pleasant-Charleston is in many ways a typical mid-range chain hotel, albeit one with extensive amenities, including an outdoor pool, a small fitness center, free breakfast, and snacks throughout the day. Though the rooms are generic, they feature contemporary decor, comfy beds, and flat-screen TVs. They're also extremely eco-friendly, with low-flow showerheads, faucets and toilets. On the downside, the hotel is a drive away from most of Charleston's tourist attractions.
The mid-range Hilton Garden Inn Ann Arbor is a bright and modern hotel with many attractive features for leisure and business travelers alike. The property is located a short drive from downtown Ann Arbor, and highlights include a restaurant/bar, well-equipped fitness center, laundry room, meeting space, and an exceptionally large pool with a children’s play area. Its 130 guest rooms are comfortable and nicely outfitted, with flat-screen TVs, Keurig coffeemakers, microwaves, mini-fridges, and basic Wi-Fi (premium service costs extra). For travelers seeking accommodations that include breakfast, Ann Arbor Regent Hotel & Suites, is a good option, but it has a small pool and no dinner restaurant.
The mid-range Hilton Garden Inn Ann Arbor is a bright and modern hotel with many attractive features for leisure and business travelers alike. The property is located a short drive from downtown Ann Arbor, and highlights include a restaurant/bar, well-equipped fitness center, laundry room, meeting space, and an exceptionally large pool with a children’s play area. Its 130 guest rooms are comfortable and nicely outfitted, with flat-screen TVs, Keurig coffeemakers, microwaves, mini-fridges, and basic Wi-Fi (premium service costs extra). For travelers seeking accommodations that include breakfast, Ann Arbor Regent Hotel & Suites, is a good option, but it has a small pool and no dinner restaurant.
The four-room Hidden Garden Cottages & Suites is a romantic, adult-only bed-and-breakfast with an ideal location for exploring quaint downtown Saugatuck. This mid-range inn offers charming, spacious, individually decorate cottages and suites with cozy fireplaces and whirlpool tubs. Private porches with rocking chairs are a highlight for enjoying the peaceful setting. Rooms have free Wi-Fi plus small kitchen areas with microwaves, coffeemakers, and toasters; breakfast is delivered to the door each morning. For a more family-friendly Saugatuck option travelers may want to consider the Beachway Resort, which has a pool and family rooms.
The four-room Hidden Garden Cottages & Suites is a romantic, adult-only bed-and-breakfast with an ideal location for exploring quaint downtown Saugatuck. This mid-range inn offers charming, spacious, individually decorate cottages and suites with cozy fireplaces and whirlpool tubs. Private porches with rocking chairs are a highlight for enjoying the peaceful setting. Rooms have free Wi-Fi plus small kitchen areas with microwaves, coffeemakers, and toasters; breakfast is delivered to the door each morning. For a more family-friendly Saugatuck option travelers may want to consider the Beachway Resort, which has a pool and family rooms.
As the name suggests, Greektown is a large four-pearl casino hotel in a safe but busy area of downtown Detroit, within walking distance of plenty of attractions. The city’s tram-like People Mover stops at the hotel, making getting around quick and easy. Its 400 rooms are modern, tidy, and bright, with minibars, Keurig coffeemakers, and nice walk-in showers. Property highlights include four restaurants -- plus a Starbucks, room service, a large fitness center, 20,000 square feet of meeting space, and free valet parking. Competitive rates make it a solid choice for anyone visiting downtown Detroit, but travelers could comparison shop with the Westin Book Cadillac Detroit, also downtown.
As the name suggests, Greektown is a large four-pearl casino hotel in a safe but busy area of downtown Detroit, within walking distance of plenty of attractions. The city’s tram-like People Mover stops at the hotel, making getting around quick and easy. Its 400 rooms are modern, tidy, and bright, with minibars, Keurig coffeemakers, and nice walk-in showers. Property highlights include four restaurants -- plus a Starbucks, room service, a large fitness center, 20,000 square feet of meeting space, and free valet parking. Competitive rates make it a solid choice for anyone visiting downtown Detroit, but travelers could comparison shop with the Westin Book Cadillac Detroit, also downtown.
The mid-range Aloft Detroit at the David Whitney -- in the heart of one of downtown's most vibrant areas -- mixes old and new. Housed in the beautiful, circa 1915 Whitney Building, the hotel has a spectacular four-story atrium highlighted by white marble and gold leaf. The 136 rooms are modern and stylish, with mini-fridges and coffeemakers, but they're a tad short on storage space. The popular lobby bar has live music, and there's a fitness center, meeting space, and a 24/7 on-site market but no restaurant. Sporting events at Comerica Park and Ford Field are a short walk away, making the hotel a popular place for travelers in town for events. Travelers could also consider the Westin Book Cadillac Detroit, another historic property with often lower rates.
The mid-range Aloft Detroit at the David Whitney -- in the heart of one of downtown's most vibrant areas -- mixes old and new. Housed in the beautiful, circa 1915 Whitney Building, the hotel has a spectacular four-story atrium highlighted by white marble and gold leaf. The 136 rooms are modern and stylish, with mini-fridges and coffeemakers, but they're a tad short on storage space. The popular lobby bar has live music, and there's a fitness center, meeting space, and a 24/7 on-site market but no restaurant. Sporting events at Comerica Park and Ford Field are a short walk away, making the hotel a popular place for travelers in town for events. Travelers could also consider the Westin Book Cadillac Detroit, another historic property with often lower rates.
Plenty of couples are drawn to the cozy two-pearl Lake Country Inn, an adults-only property close to Lake Michigan beaches and New Buffalo restaurants, shops, and galleries. The eight rooms in this bed-and-breakfast are large, homey, and bright, and some have private porches and mini-fridges. There's a shared kitchen in the reception area as well as communal porches and a garden patio. A simple breakfast and Wi-Fi are both free. Guests should be aware that the hotel is closed December through February, and is only open on weekends in late fall and early spring.
Plenty of couples are drawn to the cozy two-pearl Lake Country Inn, an adults-only property close to Lake Michigan beaches and New Buffalo restaurants, shops, and galleries. The eight rooms in this bed-and-breakfast are large, homey, and bright, and some have private porches and mini-fridges. There's a shared kitchen in the reception area as well as communal porches and a garden patio. A simple breakfast and Wi-Fi are both free. Guests should be aware that the hotel is closed December through February, and is only open on weekends in late fall and early spring.
With 150 rooms spread over four buildings, this sprawling lakeside complex of a seasonal hotel is a budget-friendly alternative to the more expensive hotels on nearby Mackinac Island. Slightly dated rooms are spacious and great for families, and two- and three-bedroom units are available for bigger groups. The hotel features two pools with adjacent hot tubs -- one indoor and one outdoor -- and they host family-friendly beach bonfires with marshmallow roasting in the summer months. The hotel also offers a free buffet breakfast that includes eggs and waffles and there's a free shuttle to the casinos and the Mackinac Island ferry. Also, goose droppings can abound, so wearing shoes outside is advisable.
With 150 rooms spread over four buildings, this sprawling lakeside complex of a seasonal hotel is a budget-friendly alternative to the more expensive hotels on nearby Mackinac Island. Slightly dated rooms are spacious and great for families, and two- and three-bedroom units are available for bigger groups. The hotel features two pools with adjacent hot tubs -- one indoor and one outdoor -- and they host family-friendly beach bonfires with marshmallow roasting in the summer months. The hotel also offers a free buffet breakfast that includes eggs and waffles and there's a free shuttle to the casinos and the Mackinac Island ferry. Also, goose droppings can abound, so wearing shoes outside is advisable.
The four-pearl 453-room Westin Book Cadillac Detroit is opulent and grand with upscale event spaces. The Italian Renaissance–style hotel was the tallest building in Detroit and the tallest hotel in the world at its completion in 1924. Today, many businesspeople can be seen at the hotel meeting and getting work done. On weekends, couples and families come in to take advantage of the easy access to venues for sporting and cultural events. Clean, modern rooms with Westin's Heavenly Beds and Baths appeal to all types of travelers, and the heated indoor pool, four eateries, spa, and whirlpool are a plus. Only Starwood members get free Wi-Fi access in rooms and the neighborhood can feel a bit sketchy to some.
The four-pearl 453-room Westin Book Cadillac Detroit is opulent and grand with upscale event spaces. The Italian Renaissance–style hotel was the tallest building in Detroit and the tallest hotel in the world at its completion in 1924. Today, many businesspeople can be seen at the hotel meeting and getting work done. On weekends, couples and families come in to take advantage of the easy access to venues for sporting and cultural events. Clean, modern rooms with Westin's Heavenly Beds and Baths appeal to all types of travelers, and the heated indoor pool, four eateries, spa, and whirlpool are a plus. Only Starwood members get free Wi-Fi access in rooms and the neighborhood can feel a bit sketchy to some.
The 62-room budget Hampton Inn South Haven is a typical Hampton Inn outpost, with no unpleasant surprises. On a busy road right off I-196, the hotel is surrounded by fast-food restaurants, and downtown South Haven is a short drive away. Guest rooms are simple and straightforward, with the chain's typical homey comforts and slightly dated style. Features include an indoor pool, hot tub, free breakfast, and fitness center. The hotel caters to families with children, which can create a busy atmosphere during peak travel seasons. For something closer to Lake Michigan, travelers can consider Lake Bluff Inn and Suites, though interiors are more dated.
The 62-room budget Hampton Inn South Haven is a typical Hampton Inn outpost, with no unpleasant surprises. On a busy road right off I-196, the hotel is surrounded by fast-food restaurants, and downtown South Haven is a short drive away. Guest rooms are simple and straightforward, with the chain's typical homey comforts and slightly dated style. Features include an indoor pool, hot tub, free breakfast, and fitness center. The hotel caters to families with children, which can create a busy atmosphere during peak travel seasons. For something closer to Lake Michigan, travelers can consider Lake Bluff Inn and Suites, though interiors are more dated.
The 92-room Cambria Suites Traverse City is a solid mid-range chain option just outside of downtown Traverse City. It's within walking distance of Munson Medical Center and Northwestern Michigan College, and a short drive to the popular National Cherry Festival grounds. Homey and modern rooms are spacious, with separate sleeping and living areas plus mini-fridges, microwaves, and coffeemakers. Reflect bistro and bar is a cozy gathering space off the large lobby, and there's an indoor pool, hot tub, fitness room, and free local shuttle. Travelers looking for a lake view could check out the nearby Cherry Tree Inn & Suites, which has lower rates.
The 92-room Cambria Suites Traverse City is a solid mid-range chain option just outside of downtown Traverse City. It's within walking distance of Munson Medical Center and Northwestern Michigan College, and a short drive to the popular National Cherry Festival grounds. Homey and modern rooms are spacious, with separate sleeping and living areas plus mini-fridges, microwaves, and coffeemakers. Reflect bistro and bar is a cozy gathering space off the large lobby, and there's an indoor pool, hot tub, fitness room, and free local shuttle. Travelers looking for a lake view could check out the nearby Cherry Tree Inn & Suites, which has lower rates.