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About the Hotel

1010 E. Front Street, Traverse City, Michigan, United States, 49686

Rooms & Amenities

Grand Traverse Motel offers 18 air-conditioned rooms with private bathrooms, free Wi-Fi, and flat-screen TVs (43-49 inches). Each room includes a refrigerator, microwave, and locally made cherry almond soap. Options include single and double rooms, some with carpeted floors and private entrances.

Dining Nearby

Nearby dining includes Randy's Diner (1.5 miles away) for breakfast and BBQ ribs, Sorellina for Italian dishes, and Amical for vegan/vegetarian options. North Peak Brew Pub serves craft beer and appetizers, while Pepe Nero focuses on Sicilian flavors. The Bu-Shi Factory offers burger-sushi fusion.

Outdoor & Leisure

Clinch Park, a block away, has kayak rentals, a beach, and a splash pad. The TART Trail (10.5 miles) is ideal for cycling. Sleeping Bear Dunes (450' bluffs) and Buchan's Blueberry Hill (pick-your-own fruit) are short drives away. The motel has picnic tables for outdoor seating.

Location & Transport

The motel is one block from West Bay Beach and eight blocks from downtown Traverse City. Front Street features shops, bookstores, and restaurants. Cherry Capital Airport is 10 km away. Biking or driving is recommended for exploring Old Mission Peninsula or the Commons (3 miles west).

Services & Policies

Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the property. The motel is non-smoking, and outdoor alcohol consumption requires non-glass containers. Michigan imposes a 6% use tax on rooms, plus a 5% city lodging fee. Children are welcome but must be supervised. Parking is on-site.

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From cosy doubles to spacious family suites – all with flexible options, breakfast, and exclusive deals.
King Room Upper
2 persons
28 m² 
1 King-size bed
Heating
Bathtub
King Room ground
2 persons
28 m² 
1 King-size bed
Heating
Bathtub
Double Queen ground
2 persons
28 m² 
2 King Size Beds
Heating
Bathtub
Queen Room upper
2 persons
28 m² 
1 King-size bed
Heating
Bathtub
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Getting around

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City Centre
Traverse City 1.6 km
Airports
Cherry Capital (TVC) 6.1 km
Manistee County-Blacker (MBL) 95.5 km

Amenities

Thoughtfully designed amenities for a comfortable & memorable stay

General

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • VIP check-in/ -out
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • Pets allowed
  • 24-hour security
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key access

Services

  • Housekeeping
  • Shops/Commercial services

Dining

  • Picnic area/ Tables

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Media

  • Flat-screen TV

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Location

1010 E. Front Street, Traverse City, Michigan, United States, 49686
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1010 E. Front Street, Traverse City, Michigan, United States, 49686
Nearby
Park
Bryant Park Beach
570 m
Bryant Park
580 m
Restaurants
Bardon's Wonder Freeze
300 m
1100 E Front St
Dickey's Barbecue Pit
530 m
1201 E Front St Unit A
Woodland Sweets
530 m
US Highway 31 North. 1,000 feet North of US31/Holiday Hills traffic light
Traverse Bay Cafe
550 m
810 E Front St
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