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The Cottonwood Inn B&B
"The Cottonwood Inn was a fantastic experience! This was our first bed and breakfast and we loved it! The home is historic but in very good condition. And the breakfast was amazing!"
Reviewed on Jul 9, 2026
The Caboose Summary:
"Unique stay close to the dunes."
Reviewed on Jun 25, 2026
Dune Climb Inn
"Family friendly, right on the Heritage Bike path, and within walking distance to The Dune Climb. The community room was a wonderful ammenity."
Reviewed on Jul 9, 2026
Grand Beach Resort Hotel
"Rooms were spacious and clean. Breakfast was chosen the night before and delivered to your room in a box. Your room has a microwave and refrigerator. Hotel is located a little ways from downtown but putt putt and go carts are located across busy street. We weren’t provided details on how to obtain ..."
Reviewed on Jul 11, 2026
Blossom Hotel & Suites Traverse City
"The hotel is old. Things were rusted in my hotel suite I had a suite so I can only imagine the normal rooms.. when I first walked in the room I seen multiple spiders in the corner and lots of webs in the window area.. only breakfast they have is waffles and boiled eggs not meant for more then 1 or ..."
Reviewed on Jul 11, 2026
Empire Lakeshore Inn
"I’m not typically a motel person. But…. Communication was amazing (Let them know of your getting in late so they can accommodate you when you get there). Rooms were immaculate. I mean absolutely spotless and I’m picky. Beds were comfortable and clean with a variety of pillows. Each room has a table ..."
Reviewed on Jul 12, 2026
Maple Lane Empire
"we were looking for just a couple nights close to Sleeping Bear area to hike and bike and this location was perfect. We had a room on the upper level getting a cooler up the stairs was a challenge but not a deal breaker for sure, and BTW we are active seniors so that might not be any problem for ..."
Reviewed on Jul 3, 2026
Park Place Hotel
"We got upgraded to a corner room with windows on the two sides and great views. The roof top bar area isn't open for families with kids, which is a shame. The pool was bigger than expected. It's a great location near the main downtown shops and the park along the shore."
Reviewed on Jul 12, 2026
Seasons Inn Traverse City
"The staff was great. Room was clean."
Reviewed on Jul 11, 2026
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Empire Hotel & Travel Guide\n
If you find yourself journeying around Traverse City and feel like doing a stint in Empire, there are a select number of hotels. Within a 6-mile (10-kilometer) radius of the city center, there are 3 comfortable lodging options.
Check out a choice of Travelocity-listed places to stay found within a 6 miles (10 kilometers) distance, including the The Sylvan Inn and Empire Lakeshore Inn.
The Best Western Scenic Hill Resort can be found 13 miles (20 kilometers) from the town center of Empire. Or, alternatively, the Harbor Lights Resort is about 18 miles (29 kilometers) away. Alternatively you could check out the amenities and rates at the The Hotel Frankfort or the Cold Creek Inn.
After you have spent some time in Empire, you could venture out to visit the other attractions in the Northern Lower Peninsula area. Visit Northern Lower Peninsula's lighthouses. Visitors could also leave time to admire the region's lakes and rolling hills. Outdoor-loving visitors can also try their hand at snowboarding and skiing in the region.
25 miles (42 kilometers) from Empire modern travelers will find Frankfort, which is home to the Grand Traverse Resort Golf Course. Acme Travelocity-registered places to stay include the Grand Traverse Resort And Spa and Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Acme-Traverse City. On your travels, you could visit Frankfort, where you'll come across the Point Betsie Lighthouse. Frankfort is located 16 miles (26 kilometers) to the southwest of Empire. Travelocity-listed hotel establishments in Frankfort include the Agape Bayside Cottage and Agape Leelanau Cottage.
Ensure you get your sporting fix by taking a journey to Wuerfel Park, which you will find 20 miles (32 kilometers) to the southeast of Empire. Find a Travelocity-listed room right by the action at the Courtyard by Marriott Traverse City or the Fairfield Inn By Marriott Traverse City.
Cherry Capital Airport is 20 miles (36 kilometers) away from Empire's urban core. Visitors who choose to find a base nearby can book a night via Travelocity at the Best Western Four Seasons or the Holiday Inn Resort West Bay Beach.
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Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Traverse City, MI
"3.5 Stars - Very Nice Staff!! Room was comfortable, easy check-in About 2 miles from downtown... Basically an upgraded motel with nice amenities ~ Solid Value!!!"
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