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North Shore Inn

2305 US 31 North, Traverse City, MI 49686
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Grand Rapids, Minnesota
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6 reviews 6 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 May 2013

Nice 2 bed/2 bath condo. Friendly staff and housekeeping. New, white, fluffy towels in both baths (one small with shower, upstairs bath big). Had a third floor unit so views were great. The beach is beautiful and kept very nice. Parking is very tight as the place was full over the long weekend. Our third couple had their RV and... More

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Rochester Hills, MI
2 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013

This is a nice place to stay. We like to get the condo's on the third floor that have an upstairs bedroom. We have been there a few times and we enjoyed our stay every time. We like to use the kitchen and cook meals. The kitchens are very nice and have pretty much everything that you need. You may... More

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jean6484, Manager at North Shore Inn, responded to this review
21 May 2013

Brad we are glad you enjoyed your stay with North Shore Inn again. We do have wine openers in all of our rooms. If they are not in a room we always have them in the office. Although some guests do tend to take them as souvenirs :) We hope to see you on your next trip to beautiful Traverse... More

Plymouth, Michigan
Senior Reviewer
7 reviews 7 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2013

We stayed upstairs in the room that is on the corner (so you can look out the bedroom and see the street and pool and out the balcony and see the lake). I was happy with it overall. I was glad not to be shoved into a teensy motel room and I was very thankful for the full-sized fridge, stove,... More

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jean6484, General Manager at North Shore Inn, responded to this review
8 May 2013

Hello, Thank you so much for your review. I am so happy you enjoyed your time with us enough to return to the North Shore Inn on your next visit to beautiful Traverse City! We are always more than happy to let guests check in early as long as their rooms are clean and ready to go. We know everybody... More

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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 September 2012

Weather wasn't good, but condo nice and clean. If you slept in the downstairs bedroom there was road noise, but not upstairs. Have one complaint. First condo we have stayed in that didn't have an iron and ironing board, also would have liked to have had a larger flat screen tv downstairs. We would definitely stay there again. Pam

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jean6484, General Manager at North Shore Inn, responded to this review
8 May 2013

Hello, Thank you for taking time to write a review. Each individual room is not equipped with irons and ironing boards but we do have several in the guest laundry area and usually have a couple irons in the office as well and guests are more than welcome to take them to their rooms! I'm sorry you were unaware of... More

West Bloomfield, Michigan
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 September 2012

The fact that so many of the reviews of this property seem to lean toward excellence surprises me. It is, in fact, why we chose to book our condo here in the first place, instead of one of the many other options available. Yes, the views are wonderful but so are the ones we enjoyed throughout the day when adventuring.... More

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jean6484, General Manager at North Shore Inn, responded to this review
21 September 2012

We are sorry to hear your stay had some flaws. Although our units are non smoking. We do ask that guests do not smoke near the building. We had asked the gentleman smoking the cigars to move away from the building as it bothered the staff as well. Although our hotel does sit on the main street of Traverse City,... More

Cleveland, Ohio
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 September 2012

My family and I came here for a long weekend in June to celebrate our daughters birthday. We rented a one bedroom condo and we felt there was plenty of room for all of us (2 adults/2 children). Our girls thought it was neat to have their own pull-out bed and tv! The room was VERY clean and the staff... More

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jean6484, Guest Relations Manager at North Shore Inn, responded to this review
6 September 2012

We are happy to hear you had a wonderful time at our beautiful hotel. Please keep in mind that we also have 2bd condos which will also have tub/showers. We look forward to seeing you in the future. Thank You More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 August 2012

We haven't even checked out yet and I had to write a review praising our fabulous time here! My husband, myself and 2 1/2 year old son stayed in a 2 bedroom unit (after reading reviews I saw that only 2 bedrooms have a tub which is a must with a toddler). We arrived into Traverse City a bit earlier... More

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Saint Louis, Missouri
1 review
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 August 2012

We stayed here with 2 adults and 2 teenagers in early August. At check-in I was overcharged $200. The one bedroom condo was on the second floor end unit. The blinds on the windows do not close all the way letting the light from the pool below shine in right on the pillows all night. I told the manager and... More

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jean6484, Guest Relations Manager at North Shore Inn, responded to this review
6 September 2012

So sorry to hear that you were not happy. Yes the unit you were in did indeed have new blinds and furnishings. All units have been updated in the last two years. Also all one bedroom units here will only have stall showers which are of course standard size 36 inch. As for the road noise, the North Shore Inn... More

Toledo, Ohio, USA
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5 reviews 5 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 July 2012

Stayed here and it was our first trip to Traverse City. Place was clean, staff was friendly and the view of the lake was amazing. Very family friendly facility. I would definitely stay here again...in fact we already made reservations for next year!!!!!

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Madison, Wisconsin
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 June 2012

We were so happy with our stay. We were traveling with a 10 month old baby and having a condo with a full kitchen, living room and separate bedroom was perfect. Even better was the view from our balcony, which was great once the baby was in bed and we could relax and just watch the bay. The hotel is... More

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Additional Information about North Shore Inn

Also Known As:
North Shore Hotel Traverse City
North Shore Hotel
Address: 2305 US 31 North, Traverse City, MI 49686
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Region: United States > Michigan > Grand Traverse County > Traverse City
Amenities:
Beach Fitness Centre Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Kitchenette Suites Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
#7 On the Beach Hotels in Traverse City
#15 Family Hotels in Traverse City
Price range (per night): $83 - $282
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
The North Shore Inn is a charming New England style condominium hotel on Grand Traverse Bay. With a picturesque beachfront setting with private sandy beach, outdoor heated pool and sundeck, and 26 spacious luxury 1 and 2 bedroom units with completely equipped kitchens and sleeping up to 5 people, the North Shore Inn offers a perfect setting to enjoy the four-season beauty of the Grand Traverse region. The hotel enjoys a great central location convenient to dining, shopping, golf, snowmobiling, skiing, two nearby gambling casinos and numerous award-winning wineries. In the off season, reduced weekend and mid-week packages are featured, as well as Auto Club, AARP discounts.(offered November- April) Free WIFI in all rooms. ... more   less 

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