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Our top choices for Great Lakes hotels with a river view

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, (171 reviews)
"Excellent staff and good breakfast."
United States
Melvin
$101 nightly
The price is $112
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Total with taxes and fees
Hampton Inn & Suites Alpena
A modern indoor space with a central bar area, seating arrangements, and a television mounted on the wall.

2. 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, (424 reviews)
"Again a nice well kept location and great employees!"
United States
Kaye
$110 nightly
The price is $122
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Total with taxes and fees
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Alpena - Downtown by IHG
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, (1,002 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 9 - Nov 10
Total with taxes and fees
Days Inn by Wyndham Alpena
A grassy area with trees and a view of a lake.

4. 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
$79 nightly
The price is $83
Nov 19 - Nov 20
Total with taxes and fees
The Parker House
A large log cabin-style building with multiple balconies, large windows, and a stone chimney.

5. Crooked River Lodge

Crooked River Lodge
2.5 star property
Alanson
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (953 reviews)
"Great place to stay, clean, quiet, lovely views"
United States
Jill
$110 nightly
The price is $122
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Total with taxes and fees
Crooked River Lodge
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, (1,002 reviews)
"Best hotel in Harbor Springs!"
United States
Magdalena
$94 nightly
The price is $104
Nov 11 - Nov 12
Total with taxes and fees
Best Western of Harbor Springs
A bedroom with a bed, pillows, a bedside lamp, and a wall-mounted painting.

7. 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
$76 nightly
The price is $81
Nov 12 - Nov 13
Total with taxes and fees
Bambi Motel
A hotel entrance with a covered walkway, multiple windows, and reserved parking signs.

8. Comfort Inn & Suites Gaylord

Comfort Inn & Suites Gaylord
2.5 star property
Gaylord
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (875 reviews)
"Great hotel"
United States
Andrea
$103 nightly
The price is $114
Dec 6 - Dec 7
Total with taxes and fees
Comfort Inn & Suites Gaylord
A multi-story hotel with a prominent entrance, balconies, and a stone facade.

9. 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
$104 nightly
The price is $111
Dec 2 - Dec 3
Total with taxes and fees
Riverwalk Place Resort & Spa
An indoor swimming pool with multiple lanes, a lifeguard station, and a seating area with a view of the pool.

10. Ramada by Wyndham Alpena

Ramada by Wyndham Alpena
3.0 star property
Alpena
7.2 out of 10, Good, (1,002 reviews)
"Room was clean, pool and spa nice."
United States
Nicholas
$76 nightly
The price is $84
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Total with taxes and fees
Ramada by Wyndham Alpena
A modern hotel bathroom with a large bathtub, a walk-in shower, and a large mirror.

11. Super 8 by Wyndham West Branch

Super 8 by Wyndham West Branch
2.0 star property
West Branch
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"Room was clean and the location was great for an overnight stay."
United States
Tony
$101 nightly
The price is $111
Nov 11 - Nov 12
Total with taxes and fees
Super 8 by Wyndham West Branch
A modern interior with a large window overlooking a scenic view, a bar area, and seating arrangements.

12. 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, (382 reviews)
"This is the second time we have stayed here. Its a beautiful spot, great rooms, great staff, pool was so nice, food very good. Also very conveniently located. Highly recommend!"
United States
Cynthia
$107 nightly
The price is $119
Dec 3 - Dec 4
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.

13. 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 6 - Nov 7
Total with taxes and fees
Grand Lake Resort
A large, multi-story building with a green roof and white walls, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and Adirondack chairs.

14. Bay View Inn

Bay View Inn
3.0 star property
Bay View
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (756 reviews)
"Clean room, comfortable bed, staff were helpful, charming historical Inn"
United States
Patty
$114 nightly
The price is $126
Dec 6 - Dec 7
Total with taxes and fees
Bay View Inn
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.

15. Hotel Perry

Hotel Perry
3.0 star property
Petoskey Downtown
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (593 reviews)
"Wonderful stay"
United States
Dermot
$153 nightly
The price is $169
Dec 6 - Dec 7
Total with taxes and fees
Hotel Perry
A lakeside property with a grassy lawn, outdoor seating, and a dock.

16. Beachfront Hotel

Beachfront Hotel
2.5 star property
Houghton Lake
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,008 reviews)
"The staff was wonderful, the view of the lake and accommodations made very a relaxing experience."
United States
Sally
$125 nightly
The price is $135
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Total with taxes and fees
Beachfront Hotel
A garden with a small waterfall, surrounded by various plants and a stone wall.

17. Rivertown Inn

Rivertown Inn
2.5 star property
Gladwin
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (691 reviews)
"Great location for us, love staying here."
United States
Rickey
$104 nightly
The price is $110
Nov 12 - Nov 13
Total with taxes and fees
Rivertown Inn
A modern lounge area with a stone fireplace, blue seating, and a reception desk.

18. 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 15 - Nov 16
Total with taxes and fees
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Gaylord
An outdoor patio with a stone fireplace, cushioned seating, and a view of the landscape.

19. Courtyard by Marriott Petoskey at Victories Square

Courtyard by Marriott Petoskey at Victories Square
3.0 star property
Petoskey
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (393 reviews)
"Nice hotel"
United States
Meghan
$131 nightly
The price is $153
Nov 19 - Nov 20
Total with taxes and fees
Courtyard by Marriott Petoskey at Victories Square
A wooden deck with a picnic table and a barbecue grill overlooking a lake with boats.

20. Clear Lake Resort

Clear Lake Resort
3.5 star property
West Branch
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (125 reviews)
"Great resort"
United States
Kimberly
$108 nightly
The price is $119
Dec 6 - Dec 7
Total with taxes and fees
Clear Lake Resort
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Top Great Lakes Hotel Reviews

River Hotel

River Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Very helpful staff and friendly greeting as soon as I walked in! Very clean building and our room was perfect. We had a river view and it was beautiful. I recommend this hotel if you you’re visiting Chicago!!"
Catelyn 3-night trip
Posted 1 hour ago
River Hotel
Oakes Hotel Overlooking the Falls

Oakes Hotel Overlooking the Falls

10/10 Excellent
"Hay que llamar a Houskeeping para vaciar los zafacones, reponer papel sanitario y toallas. No cambian la cama a menos que se solicite. La alfombra del piso necesita lavado profundo. El piso de la bañera resbala y hay que tener sumo cuidado para usarla. No usé estacionamiento y el Hotel no tiene Casino. El personal con el que interactué siempre fue muy cortés y responsivo. Lo mejor que tiene el Hotel es la vista hacia las Cataratas del Niagara. Básicamente quedé satisfecha para el precio."
Carmen 3-night trip
Posted 8 hours ago
Oakes Hotel Overlooking the Falls