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Our top choices for Great Lakes hotels with a river view

A hotel reception area with a wooden reception desk, a 'Welcome to Hampton' sign, and a view of a bridge over water.

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 building with a prominent gabled roof, a visible 'OPEN' sign, and a small signboard indicating a 'Café'.

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 22 - Nov 23
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 22 - Nov 23
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 16 - Nov 17
Total with taxes and fees
The Parker House
A stone fireplace with a wood-burning stove, a fire extinguisher, and a bed in the background.

6. Best Western of Harbor Springs

Best Western of Harbor Springs
2.5 star property
Harbor Springs
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,000 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 lodge with a large patio area, outdoor seating, and a fire pit.

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 patio with a table and chairs, overlooking a river and greenery.

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 white door with a sign indicating 'Employees Only,' two rocking chairs with red cushions, a green mat, and a potted plant with a framed picture.

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
$159 nightly
The price is $176
Nov 15 - Nov 16
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
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, a lamp, a small table, and a bathtub.

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 paved walkway with a metal railing, benches, and a view of the sea and a bridge.

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
A row of arcade basketball games with neon lights and digital score displays.

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
A beach with a pier extending into the water, several boats, and a lighthouse in the distance.

17. Tawas Bay Beach Resort

Tawas Bay Beach Resort
2.5 star property
East Tawas
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,001 reviews)
"Clean and comfortable"
United States
Virginia
$90 nightly
The price is $96
Nov 16 - Nov 17
Total with taxes and fees
Tawas Bay Beach Resort
A wooden deck with benches and tables, overlooking a body of water and buildings in the background.

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 living room with a stone fireplace, a blue sofa, a round coffee table, and a wooden 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 23 - Nov 24
Total with taxes and fees
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Gaylord
A modern indoor pool with a hot tub, large windows, and a tiled floor.

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

One King West Hotel & Residence

One King West Hotel & Residence

10/10 Excellent
"We really liked the hotel. Our room was comfortable."
Betty Jane 3-night trip
Posted 6 hours ago
One King West Hotel & Residence