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The Cottonwood Inn B&B
"Lovely b&b within walking distance of Empire and only a 10 minute drive from beautiful Glen Arbor. We were in the Empire room which was very compact with a small double bed and wouldn’t be suitable for anyone who was on the tall/large size. Bathroom was also very small. Plenty of choice at ..."
Reviewed on Jun 22, 2026

The Caboose Summary:
"Unique stay close to the dunes."
Reviewed on Jun 25, 2026

Bayshore Resort
"Absolutely wonderful experience and the location is wonderful !!"
Reviewed on Jun 30, 2026

Dune Climb Inn
"A"
Reviewed on Jun 27, 2026

Grand Beach Resort Hotel
"Clean rooms friendly staff"
Reviewed on Jul 1, 2026

Blossom Hotel & Suites Traverse City
"Everything was great"
Reviewed on Jul 1, 2026

Empire Lakeshore Inn
"Very nice place, all the basic needs but nothing fancy. Rooms were clean. Keurigs in the room were a bonus. EZ Mart attached to BP had some decent breakfast options as options in town were minimal to none. Great location close to Sleeping Bear."
Reviewed on Jul 1, 2026

Maple Lane Empire
"The showers are not tall people friendly haha. I’m 6’4 and didn’t really have a fun time in there. It’s very small in general. But besides that the experience was perfect. Rooms were cleaned to perfection, they soap, and conditioner that worked well. They also had coffee which was nice even though ..."
Reviewed on Jun 28, 2026

Park Place Hotel
"Friendly staff, walking distance to downtown TC, easy parking"
Reviewed on Jul 1, 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
"Breakfast was ok, and staff was pleasant. We stayed 4 nights and I don't think the room was checked the entire time for trash removal or bed freshning"
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