Howard Johnson by Wyndham Traverse City offers a refreshing stay near Lake Michigan with free to-go breakfast and an outdoor pool. Connect to in-room WiFi, take a dip in the seasonal pool, or unwind on sun loungers.
Reviews
8.28.2 out of 10
Very good
Popular amenities
Free breakfast
Pool
24/7 front desk
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Free WiFi
Main amenities (7)
Housekeeping (on request)
Near the beach
Seasonal outdoor pool
Business centre
24-hour front desk
Vending machine
Microwave in a common area
Feel at home (6)
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Private bathroom
Television
Coffee/tea maker
In-room climate control (air conditioning)
The current price is HK$698
HK$698
HK$775 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds
8.28.2 out of 10
Very good
69 reviews
(69 reviews)
Highlights
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
27 sq m
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds
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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking
8.08.0 out of 10
Very good
25 reviews
(25 reviews)
Highlights
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Private bathroom
Jetted bath
Hairdryer
27 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed
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Standard Room, 1 King Bed
9.09.0 out of 10
Wonderful
67 reviews
(67 reviews)
Highlights
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
27 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed
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Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Mobility Accessible)
8.08.0 out of 10
Very good
3 reviews
(3 reviews)
Highlights
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
27 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed
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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Mobility Accessible)
Village at Grand Traverse Commons - 7 min drive - 5.9 km
Great Wolf Lodge Water Park - 9 min drive - 7.6 km
Getting around
Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 7 min drive
Restaurants
Culver's - 2 min drive
McDonald's - 3 min drive
Starbucks - 14 min walk
Taco Bell - 2 min drive
The Filling Station - 3 min drive
About this property
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Traverse City
When you stay at Howard Johnson by Wyndham Traverse City, you'll be in a great location, within a short 10-minute walk of Lake Michigan and Front Street. Guests can take a dip in the seasonal outdoor pool, and free perks include WiFi, self-parking and on-the-go breakfast daily between 7 AM and 10 AM. Also, this motel is a short five-minute drive from Traverse City Beach. Fellow travellers say good things about the helpful staff and overall property condition.
Languages
English
At a glance
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Hotel size
40 rooms
Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age – 21
Check-out time is 11 AM
Contactless check-out
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Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification.
All guests must show a valid passport. This is the only form of identification that is accepted at this property.
Guests arriving with a boat, trailer, or large truck must contact this hotel in advance to reserve parking.
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Required at check-in
Credit card required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 21
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Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Free uncovered on-site self-parking
DONE
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free on-the-go breakfast each morning 7 AM–10 AM
Shared microwave
What to do
Beach nearby
Ski area nearby
Working away
Business centre
Services
24-hour front desk
Pool loungers
Facilities
1 building/tower
Seasonal outdoor pool
Accessibility
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Room amenities
Be entertained
37-inch TV
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Free cot/infant bed
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Hairdryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Free local calls
Food and drink
Fridge
More
Housekeeping (on request)
Fees & policies
Refundable deposits
Deposit: USD 100 per stay
Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)
Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 9 PM
The seasonal pool is open from June to August
Policies
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have lifts.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Count on Us (Wyndham).
Masks are required in public areas for unvaccinated guests.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
Also known as
Howard Johnson Traverse City Motel
Howard Johnson Traverse City
Howard Johnson Traverse City Hotel Traverse City
Howard Johnson Wyndham Traverse City Motel
Howard Johnson Wyndham Traverse City
Howard Johnson Of Traverse City
Howard Johnson Of Traverse Ci
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Traverse City Motel
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Traverse City Traverse City
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Traverse City Motel Traverse City
Frequently asked questions
Does Howard Johnson by Wyndham Traverse City offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Howard Johnson by Wyndham Traverse City does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Howard Johnson by Wyndham Traverse City?
Yes, there's a seasonal outdoor pool. Guests have pool access from 10:00 AM to 9 PM.
Are pets allowed at Howard Johnson by Wyndham Traverse City?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Howard Johnson by Wyndham Traverse City?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Howard Johnson by Wyndham Traverse City?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless check-out is available.
Is there an on-site casino at Howard Johnson by Wyndham Traverse City?
No, this motel doesn't have a casino, but Turtle Creek Casino (13-min drive) is nearby.
What is there to do at Howard Johnson by Wyndham Traverse City and nearby?
Have fun with nearby winter activities such as skiing. Howard Johnson by Wyndham Traverse City also has a seasonal outdoor pool.
What's the area around Howard Johnson by Wyndham Traverse City like?
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Traverse City is a short 8-minute walk from Lake Michigan and 8 minutes' walk from Front Street.
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Howard Johnson by Wyndham Traverse City Reviews
Reviews
8.2
Very good
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8.2/10
Cleanliness
8.6/10
Staff & service
7.6/10
Amenities
7.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.8/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
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Shower
Lobby
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Downtown
Water
What guests liked
The property's location is excellent, close to beaches and nearby sites. (3 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
8 Aug 2025
Liked the large room, walk-in shower, breakfast items, large bright lobby and breakfast area.
Jack
Jack, 3-night trip
8/10 Good
23 Jul 2025
It was a nice stay.
Shelly
Shelly, 3-night trip
10/10 Excellent
31 Jul 2025
The pool area was very nice! The rooms were clean
Randall
Randall, 2-night trip
8/10 Good
10 Aug 2025
Nice rooms. Very good location. Good value. Staff went oit of their way to get us early check in.
johanna
johanna, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
8 Aug 2025
Close to town
Edward
Edward, 2-night trip
6/10 Okay
11 Aug 2025
Adequate accomodations..very outdated..nothing fancy..had all the basics and was clean. Very nice outdoor pool.
Gina
Gina, 3-night trip
10/10 Excellent
22 Jul 2025
Stayed one night. It was perfect for what we needed.
Phil
Phil, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
9 Aug 2025
Room was good, building is old and in need of modernizing.
Arthur
Arthur, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
13 Aug 2025
Quite limited breakfast choices.
Janet
Janet, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
6 Jul 2025
Nice room
Good service
Joanne
Joanne, 3-night trip
8/10 Good
11 Jul 2025
We liked the hotel and the pool was nice and pretty clean. Breakfast was good but could have used a couple more options.
Phil
Phil, 2-night trip
8/10 Good
19 May 2025
Perfect location and staff was very friendly.
mary
mary, 3-night trip
10/10 Excellent
30 Jun 2025
Close to the wineries.
Karen
Karen, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
10 Aug 2025
Not enough wall outlets. King bed felt short.
Tom
Tom, 3-night trip
6/10 Okay
22 Jul 2025
I was on first floor and carpeting felt damp and in need of a good shampoo or replacement. However, I loved the outside pool which was surrounded by flowers and greenery and was clean.
Susan
Susan, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
17 May 2025
The man checking me in was amazing friendly and a great asset to this hotel
Jennifer
Jennifer, 1-night trip
6/10 Okay
9 Jul 2025
Good location. Room door was wide open when we got there. Also room smelled of urine by the bed. Not overwhelming but noticeable. Bed was comfortable.
Chad
Chad, 1-night trip
4/10 Poor
10 Aug 2025
We stayed 4 nights and asked for clean towels 3 times and never got them. We went to the office and asked and also asked the person cleaning the rooms. You cant expect guests to use 1 bath towel and 1 hand towel for 4 days.
I wont be staying here again.
Ruth
Ruth, 4-night trip
4/10 Poor
6 Aug 2025
Smoke detector beeping when
Noah
Noah, 2-night trip
8/10 Good
13 Jul 2025
Rooms were very nice and clean. The included breakfast area was pretty standard, however the staff did not seem to be bothered to refill anything (including coffee). When I informed her the coffee was out she just continued to sit in her back room.
Jamie
Jamie, 4-night trip
8/10 Good
31 May 2025
Hot breakfast is preferred not just continental breakfast
Lina
Lina, 1-night trip
4/10 Poor
11 Aug 2025
The rooms were dirty. Tables were sticky. Lack of towels. Lack of daily housekeeping. Breakfast was mediocre at best. For $300 a night, I expected something more. Maybe not 5 star quality but at least 3 stars. And the lighting was terrible. So dark and a bit creepy.
Yung
Yung, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
6 May 2025
The staff was very nice and helpful and my room was nice and clean.
Deborah
Deborah, 1-night trip
6/10 Okay
11 Jul 2025
It’s a pretty run down facility. The furniture is well worn, carpet needs replaced and please add new pillows!
Tim
Tim, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
11 May 2025
The staff are super nice. Motel is dated but clean.