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Historic Hotel Nichols

2.0 star property
Hotel near Lake Michigan in South Haven

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Exterior
Standard King | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes
Reception
Exterior
Reception

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services

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201 Center St, South Haven, MI, 49090
  • Place, Warner Vineyards
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, South Haven Center for the Arts
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Michigan Maritime Museum
    ‪5 min walk‬

Room options

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Nichols Suite | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Nichols Suite

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Sofa Beds

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Apartment Nichols | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Apartment Nichols

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 King Beds and 2 Queen Beds

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Double Room, 1 Queen Bed | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Double Room, 1 Queen Bed | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Double Room, 1 Queen Bed | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Double Room, 1 King Bed | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Double Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Room, 1 King Bed | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Double Room, 1 King Bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Room, 1 King Bed | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Double Room, 1 King Bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Room, 1 King Bed | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Double Room, 1 King Bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Room, 1 King Bed | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Double Room, 1 King Bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Room, 1 King Bed | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Double Room, 1 King Bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Room, 1 King Bed | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Double Room, 1 King Bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Room, 1 King Bed | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Double Room, 1 King Bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Room, 1 King Bed | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Double Room, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Room, 1 King Bed | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Double Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Room, 1 King Bed | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Double Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, Multiple Beds | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Suite, Multiple Beds

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Trundle Beds

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Quadruple Room, 2 Queen Beds | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Quadruple Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Quadruple Room, 2 Queen Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

South Haven

Downtown stay.A stay at this Downtown hotel places you steps from Warner Vineyards and within a 5-minute walk of Southside Municipal Marina. South Haven Center for the Arts and Michigan Maritime Museum are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Warner Vineyards - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • South Haven Center for the Arts - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Michigan Maritime Museum - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • South Beach - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Kal Haven Trail - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Bangor Station - 14 min drive
  • Kalamazoo, MI (AZO-Kalamazoo-Battle Creek Intl.) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Julia - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Biggby Coffee - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬16 min walk

About this property

Historic Hotel Nichols

Hotel near Lake Michigan in South Haven
Historic Hotel Nichols offers its guests concierge services, a television in a common area, and a microwave in a common area. Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this South Haven hotel.

  • 19 guestrooms or units
  • Towels for the beach
  • Conference center
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Water dispenser
Historic Hotel Nichols offers 19 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. 40-inch Smart televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and toothbrushes and toothpaste. This South Haven hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include ceiling fans and blackout drapes/curtains. Irons/ironing boards, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on request.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 step to reach entrance
  • Area rugs in room
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessibility

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 40-inch smart TV with cable channels
  • Hulu
  • Streaming services

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Free bottled water
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Sunday - Thursday (8:00 AM - 9:00 PM) and Friday - Saturday (8:00 AM - 10:00 PM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 4:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 50.0 per day.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A damage deposit of USD 100 will be collected before check-in.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 50.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

How close is Historic Hotel Nichols to the airport?

Historic Hotel Nichols is 43.8 mi (51-min drive) away from the Kalamazoo, MI (AZO-Kalamazoo-Battle Creek Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Historic Hotel Nichols?

As of Mar 16, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Historic Hotel Nichols on Mar 17, 2026 start from $167, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Historic Hotel Nichols have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Historic Hotel Nichols.

How close is Historic Hotel Nichols to the beach?

This hotel is a short 12-minute walk from North Beach and 14-minute walk from South Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Historic Hotel Nichols offer free breakfast?

Historic Hotel Nichols does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Historic Hotel Nichols?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Historic Hotel Nichols?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Historic Hotel Nichols?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Historic Hotel Nichols have a pool?

Historic Hotel Nichols does not have a pool.

Does Historic Hotel Nichols have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Historic Hotel Nichols to downtown South Haven?

Historic Hotel Nichols is 0.1 mi away from South Haven.

Historic Hotel Nichols Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 117 out of 134 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 134 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 134 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 134 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 134 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jon

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Historic Hotel Nichols was a great experience for our small family. Nick (manager) was fantastic. If you are staying in town, you won't regret staying here. Location is excellent, walkable to all shops/restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Love the location, hospitality and uniqueness of this historic hotel located downtown and within walking distance of shops and restaurants. A welcome haven (in South Haven) from status quo highway hotels.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leo

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent place to stay and Todd is a great host
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Grace

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
AMAZING PLACE TO STAY!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed this historic older building built in 1884 near the black river and close to Lake Michigan. Our room was small but comfortable; quiet at night and in the morning. We had a nice view of the water. Breakfast was phenomenal with many choices like a home-cooked meal. The only hitch was the first night where we didn’t know how to control the room’s radiator heat and it got too warm. The staff was very friendly and helpful offering suggestions on things to do in the area. We were able to do some fun trail walks seeing the beautiful fall colors and many nice little shops in town. We definitely would do it again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a wonderful visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Vicki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill, Traverse City

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
By far the best spot to stay downtown!! Great staff, wonderful happy hour and breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Chris

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were knowledgeable of the area, accommodating, and very friendly! This was our first stay (2 nights) and we were assigned to room 4. The bathroom/shower was small for us. This is the only reason I gave 4 stars for the facility. We would definitely stay again but request a room with larger bathroom/shower. The breakfast is free with stay and has great order from menu options. The location is also very convenient.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Made to order breakfast; good tap beer and wine; quaint; card/board games available. Very charming. I’m not a fan of the sink outside the bathroom, but in the olden days, bedrooms didn’t have attached bathrooms. There’s only so much that can be done with a small space in an historic building. Brendan was awesome.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

val

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This feels like you are back in time ,, good and bad . The front desk was very nice. Beds are comfortable but if at all claustrophobic,, this is not for you ..
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leisa

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very walkable spot for downtown and the harbor area. Todd was amazing and went above and beyond to make sure everyone was accommodated and everything was running smoothly! He is outstanding and could not be more helpful and welcoming! Made to order breakfast was delicious. Happy hour drinks and snacks were great. Only downside was our bathroom/shower situation was very tiny and tight and lots of street noise at night. However, if we could get a different room we would absolutely stay here again. Thank you Todd!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel with lots of character The gentleman who booked us in and served breakfast was extremely helpful and polite The breakfast was delicious
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wesley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christie

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

tom

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Small accommodations, but clean! Great location, easy access to beach and lots of dinner and evening entertainment options. Staff was extremely friendly and helpful! Made to order breakfast was AMAZING!! Enjoyed our short stay but definitely recommend and plan to stay again if in the area!! Thanks to Todd, Nick and our sweet breakfast waiter who’s name we never got!! Dan and Debbie
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Bridget

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Fantastic Breakfast

Stay was decent. The biggest perk was the included menu breakfast. Breakfast was delicious and a highlight. Very unique hotel but could use some updates. Very clean. We had a street side room. The outside nightlife was loud
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clinton

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was excellent. "Todd" was great...treated us extremely well and was observed treating other staff with respect. Great representative of the facility.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richelle

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Todd is amazing. Couldn’t believe it was a full restaurant meal for a free breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025