A modern bridge with a reflection in the water, surrounded by historic buildings and tall skyscrapers.

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A modern hotel exterior with a prominent sign reading "Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton."

1. Hampton Inn & Suites Alpena

Hampton Inn & Suites Alpena
2.5 star property
Alpena
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (173 reviews)
"Excellent staff and good breakfast."
United States
Melvin
$101 nightly
The price is $112
Nov 22 - Nov 23
Total with taxes and fees
Hampton Inn & Suites Alpena
A garden with various plants and decorative lights.

2. Big Bear Lodge

Big Bear Lodge
2.0 star property
Alpena
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (732 reviews)
"Very clean. Convenient location."
United States
Rick
$76 nightly
The price is $84
Nov 25 - Nov 26
Total with taxes and fees
Big Bear Lodge
A spacious living area with two brown sofas, a glass coffee table, and a wooden accent piece.

3. Days Inn by Wyndham Alpena

Days Inn by Wyndham Alpena
2.0 star property
Alpena
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,000 reviews)
"Very very nice place the staff is very friendly and nice everything was very clean a very nice breakfast highly recommended"
United States
Steven E
$71 nightly
The price is $79
Nov 29 - Nov 30
Total with taxes and fees
Days Inn by Wyndham Alpena
A modern indoor space with a central bar area, seating arrangements, and a television mounted on the wall.

4. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Alpena - Downtown by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Alpena - Downtown by IHG
2.5 star property
Alpena
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (425 reviews)
"Great staff"
United States
Mary
$101 nightly
The price is $112
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Total with taxes and fees
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Alpena - Downtown by IHG
A lakeside view with boats docked, chairs, and a picnic table.

5. The Parker House

The Parker House
3.0 star property
Alpena
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (79 reviews)
"Great place to stay on our trip."
United States
Mark
$71 nightly
The price is $75
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Total with taxes and fees
The Parker House
A hotel room with a large bed, a separate bathroom with a bathtub, a television, and a desk with a chair.

6. Best Western of Harbor Springs

Best Western of Harbor Springs
2.5 star property
Harbor Springs
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,005 reviews)
"Best hotel in Harbor Springs!"
United States
Magdalena
$94 nightly
The price is $104
Nov 19 - Nov 20
Total with taxes and fees
Best Western of Harbor Springs
A spacious lobby with a stone wall, wooden staircase, and a central chandelier.

7. Crooked River Lodge

Crooked River Lodge
2.5 star property
Alanson
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (957 reviews)
"Great place to stay, clean, quiet, lovely views"
United States
Jill
$112 nightly
The price is $125
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Total with taxes and fees
Crooked River Lodge
A multi-story hotel with a prominent entrance, balconies, and a stone facade.

8. Riverwalk Place Resort & Spa

Riverwalk Place Resort & Spa
3.5 star property
Gladwin
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (523 reviews)
"Great room friendly, and helpful staff"
United States
Terry L
$112 nightly
The price is $119
Nov 16 - Nov 17
Total with taxes and fees
Riverwalk Place Resort & Spa
A bedroom with a bed, pillows, a bedside lamp, and a wall-mounted painting.

9. Bambi Motel

Bambi Motel
East Tawas
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (11 reviews)
"Check in was quick and easy. Great location for a very reasonable price. The room was clean. The new owners were on site and were very friendly. We would definitely stay here again."
United States
Zachary
$75 nightly
The price is $80
Dec 14 - Dec 15
Total with taxes and fees
Bambi Motel
Two white Adirondack chairs and a small round table on a grassy lawn with a view of a body of water and hills in the distance.

10. Hotel Perry

Hotel Perry
3.0 star property
Petoskey Downtown
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (596 reviews)
"Wonderful stay"
United States
Dermot
$140 nightly
The price is $155
Dec 13 - Dec 14
Total with taxes and fees
Hotel Perry
A hotel entrance with a covered walkway, multiple windows, and reserved parking signs.

11. Comfort Inn & Suites Gaylord

Comfort Inn & Suites Gaylord
2.5 star property
Gaylord
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (881 reviews)
"Great hotel"
United States
Andrea
$102 nightly
The price is $113
Dec 7 - Dec 8
Total with taxes and fees
Comfort Inn & Suites Gaylord
An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by blue chairs and tables, large arched windows, and a white tiled wall with decorative items.

12. Super 8 by Wyndham West Branch

Super 8 by Wyndham West Branch
2.0 star property
West Branch
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,006 reviews)
"Staff was extremely helpful with our requests. Very friendly."
United States
Audette
$101 nightly
The price is $111
Nov 19 - Nov 20
Total with taxes and fees
Super 8 by Wyndham West Branch
A garden with a small waterfall, surrounded by various plants and a stone wall.

13. Rivertown Inn

Rivertown Inn
2.5 star property
Gladwin
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (692 reviews)
"Great location for us, love staying here."
United States
Rickey
$97 nightly
The price is $103
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Total with taxes and fees
Rivertown Inn
A modern interior with a large window overlooking a scenic view, a bar area, and seating arrangements.

14. Holiday Inn Express and Suites Oscoda by IHG

Holiday Inn Express and Suites Oscoda by IHG
2.5 star property
Oscoda
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (388 reviews)
"Wonderful stay felt comfortable and relaxed without being overwhelmed."
United States
Darrell
$105 nightly
The price is $117
Nov 22 - Nov 23
Total with taxes and fees
Holiday Inn Express and Suites Oscoda by IHG
A deck with wooden chairs and a table, overlooking a grassy area with a view of the water.

15. Grand Lake Resort

Grand Lake Resort
2.5 star property
Presque Isle
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (154 reviews)
"Perfect for an overnight stay for tired grouse hunters."
United States
Richard
$113 nightly
The price is $120
Nov 14 - Nov 15
Total with taxes and fees
Grand Lake Resort
An indoor swimming pool with multiple lanes, a lifeguard station, and a seating area with a view of the pool.

16. Ramada by Wyndham Alpena

Ramada by Wyndham Alpena
3.0 star property
Alpena
7.2 out of 10, Good, (1,000 reviews)
"Room was clean, pool and spa nice."
United States
Nicholas
$76 nightly
The price is $84
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Total with taxes and fees
Ramada by Wyndham Alpena
An aerial view of a lakeside property with a dock, beach seating, and a covered area with tables and umbrellas.

17. Tawas Bay Beach Resort

Tawas Bay Beach Resort
2.5 star property
East Tawas
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,000 reviews)
"Clean and comfortable"
United States
Virginia
$90 nightly
The price is $96
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Total with taxes and fees
Tawas Bay Beach Resort
A wooden deck with picnic tables and benches overlooking a body of water.

18. AmericInn by Wyndham Oscoda Near AuSable River

AmericInn by Wyndham Oscoda Near AuSable River
3.0 star property
Oscoda
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (368 reviews)
"Extremely decent property, only thing missing was an elevator to the 2nd floor."
United States
Frank
$81 nightly
The price is $90
Dec 6 - Dec 7
Total with taxes and fees
AmericInn by Wyndham Oscoda Near AuSable River
A modern lounge area with a stone fireplace, blue seating, and a reception desk.

19. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Gaylord

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Gaylord
3.0 star property
Gaylord
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (510 reviews)
"Great new hotel we loved and will stay at again."
Canada
Jon
$125 nightly
The price is $139
Nov 22 - Nov 23
Total with taxes and fees
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Gaylord
An indoor swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by windows and a seating area with chairs and a table.

20. Best Western Gaylord

Best Western Gaylord
2.5 star property
Gaylord
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"Staff was extremely friendly and the room was clean!"
United States
Benjamin
$86 nightly
The price is $95
Nov 19 - Nov 20
Total with taxes and fees
Best Western Gaylord
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Top Great Lakes Hotel Reviews

Oakes Hotel Overlooking the Falls

Oakes Hotel Overlooking the Falls

10/10 Excellent
"It is an older hotel, so if you set your expectations right, you won’t be disappointed. We were lucky to have a fall view room on the top floor (21st floor) and the view was magnificent!"
Kelly 1-night trip
Posted 4 hours ago
Oakes Hotel Overlooking the Falls
Sheraton Fallsview Hotel

Sheraton Fallsview Hotel

8/10 Good
"Kids convention. Stay away loud. No elevator access. Had to walk 20 flights stairs"
Christopher 1-night trip
Posted 4 hours ago
Sheraton Fallsview Hotel