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Grand Traverse Motel

1010 East Front Street, Traverse City, MI 49686
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Grand Traverse Motel
Ranked #35 of 39 hotels in Traverse City
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Indiana
Senior Contributor
27 reviews 27 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 July 2012

We attended the Cherry Fest on July 7-8 and needed something close to town. Closest hotel under $200 for the weekend. The man at the front desk was friendly and helpful. Our room, #127 was large and clean. There were a few chipped tiles but the room was clean and the air worked great! It is an older hotel so... More

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Michigan
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8 reviews 8 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 June 2012

we stayed their on June 29/12 for one night only, the room was clean, and a large room. they are pet friendly. but it cost134.00 for one night. their is no pool and no in room phone and the office closed at 10 p.m. so if you need any thing after 10 p.m. your out of luck. the ice machine... More

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milford miii
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012

what a rat hole ! the only thing grand about this place is the price, this should be a $50.00 a nite motel not $150.00 ! they said the rooms were updated ? i guess that's what they call it after they paint the walls ! this place is a DUMP ! if you like living in the 50's your... More

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5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2012

I stayed at this motel due to a sickness of a Family Member in Traverse City. It was affordable, but thats the only good thing I can say about this motel. The room was dirty, smelly, lacked common amenities one would expect at any motel. The front desk was poorly run, and simple needs like my telephone not working were... More

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Midland, Michigan
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 August 2011

Very clean and decent motel for the price. Staff was amazing.

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Westland, Michigan
2 reviews
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 July 2011

First, I have to say I was a bit nervous with the mixed reviews but I was pleasantly surprised. Yes, the rooms are not brand new. If you really look there are some "blemishes." A small stain, older curtains, grout coming loose, but overall our room was clean and comfortable. It was also half the price of other motels in... More

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Lansing, Michigan
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 July 2011

The amenities say "Heated pool"....not really....they have a solar cover thats it. Maybe by late August it will be heated. "Free Wi-Fi".....sorta....sure its free...however you can only get a connection outside or right by the window. Toilet worked for 2 days then you had to jiggle the handle or remove lid and monkey with chain to flush. Tub...nasty....short shower and... More

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 July 2011 via mobile

I do not need to say any more, this place is too expensive and is by far the worst place we have ever stayed. Why eveything is old and smells. The owners have deferred making any necessary upgrades to anything.

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Saint Clair Shores, Michigan
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2011

Company Called Made Reservation That Went Ok. Got There At 1130 PM So Far So Good. Went To Room What A S # # T Hole Pulled Covers Back On Bed Coworker Notices What Look Like Pizza Sauce On Side Of Box Spring Dont Think It Was Pizza Sauce??????????. Carpet Was Staind, Bathroom Need Major Help Room Just Did Not... More

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Washington DC, District of Columbia
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16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 October 2010

Because I never would have stayed here - certainly not for nearly $100. I'm kicking myself this morning. Doesn't feel clean, can hear the neighbors snoring and hacking, holes in the curtains... Overall, downright scuzzy.

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gregsix, Owner at Grand Traverse Motel, responded to this review
2 November 2010

Sorry to hear you felt this way. At the time of check in, if you felt the room wasn't clean, or was less than acceptable, it would be reasonable to come back to the office and let us know that the room did not meet your standards. We would have happily returned your money, and rented the room to someone... More

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Additional Information about Grand Traverse Motel

Also Known As:
Grand Traverse Hotel Traverse City
Grand Traverse City Hotel
Grand Traverse Hotel
Address: 1010 East Front Street, Traverse City, MI 49686
Region: United States > Michigan > Grand Traverse County > Traverse City
Amenities:
Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Swimming Pool
Hotel Style:
Ranked #35 of 39 hotels in Traverse City
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
We are a family operated motel with 18 units. We provide in-room coffee, refrigerators, microwaves, air conditioning, and in-room phones. Dogs are welcome in certain rooms on a per case basis, however no cats. The Motel is located just six blocks from downtown shopping and dining and only one block from the beach. The Grand Traverse Motel is nonsmoking facility which is open year round. ... more   less 

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