$79 Avg/night
Rate and special offer based on Check-in: Jun 23, 2013 Check-out: Jun 24, 2013

Howard Johnson Of Traverse City

2 stars
417 Munson Avenue, Traverse City, MI 49686
Hotel Overview
Reviewer score
3.3
out of 5
43 reviews
Cheap and Above Average Stay

It was fantastic! Personal air conditioners/heaters per room. Very concerned over you and ever... See full review

  • Jo the Nox
  • Feb 12, 2013
Beautiful accomodations at a great rate

I spent a lot of time on my iPhone looking for a nice place to stay in Traverse City at the most... See full review

  • Cathy torchlaker
  • Sep 16, 2012
Centrally located Traverse City hotel ideal for vacationing families

The Howard Johnson of Traverse City is a family-friendly hotel close to the beach and downtown Traverse City, Michigan. Hotel amenities include a heated outdoor pool, an expanded hot continental breakfast, and free high-speed Internet access. Guest rooms have been recently renovated. The parking is free of charge at Howard Johnson of Traverse City.

Highlights
  • Heated outdoor swimming pool
  • Expanded continental breakfast
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi Internet access in guest rooms
  • Some rooms feature Jacuzzi baths
Rooms

Renovated in 2008, the two-floor Howard Johnson of Traverse City has 40 guest rooms with a choice of one king or two double beds. Standard room amenities include televisions, coffee-maker, phones, coffee/tea makers, hair-dryers and iron/ironing boards. All rooms have individual climate control and air-conditioning, and housekeeping is offered. Select rooms provide Jacuzzi baths and/or refrigerators. 3-bedroom family suites are available. Local calls are free.

Features

Howard Johnson of Traverse City offers business and leisure guests a comfortable, relaxing stay. Guests enjoy quick access to top Northern Michigan attractions from skiing and snowmobiling resorts, to beaches, golf courses and more. The hotel offers an outdoor swimming pool, and free Wi-Fi Internet access.

 

Complimentary parking can accommodate snowmobiles and trailers. A short walk from the hotel is East Grand Bay Park, offering a family-friendly beach with lifeguards, extensive picnic areas and a playground. Families and groups enjoy day trips to Mackinac Island, Charlevoix, Sleeping Bear Dunes and Torch Lake.

Transportation
  • Greyhound Bus Station (2.5 mi/4 km)
  • Cherry Capital Airport (3.7 mi/6 km)
  • Detroit Metro Airport (263 mi/423 km)
Attractions
  • East Grand Traverse Bay (0.3 mi/0.5 km)
  • Dennos Museum Center (0.5 mi/0.8 km)
  • Traverse City State Park (2 mi/3.2 km)
  • Grand Traverse Resort and Spa (6 mi/9.7 km)
  • Turtle Creek Casino (9 mi/14.5 km)
  • Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore (25 mi/40.2 km)
  • Torch Lake (27.2 mi/43.8 km)
  • Charlevoix, MI (47.8 mi/76.9 km)
  • Mackinac Island (100 mi/161 km)
Business
  • Free high-speed Internet access

Amenities

  • High-speed internet
  • Heated pool
  • No smoking rooms/facilities
General
Air conditioned
No smoking rooms/facilities
Free local telephone calls
Activities
Heated pool
Dining
Vending machines
Services
24 hour front desk
Security
Wake-up service
Internet
High-speed internet
Parking
Parking
Outdoor parking
RV or truck parking
Bus parking
Accessibility
Wheel chair access
Accessible parking
Room
AM/FM alarm clock
Desk with lamp
TV remote control

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Hotel Map

44.7601 -85.5814
Area description
Downtown

Hotel Policies

Check-in:
03:00 PM
Check-out:
11:00 AM

Terms and conditions

Rates quoted in currencies other than the hotel's base currency are subject to the rate of the international exchange. Rate may change throughout stay. Rate may reflect average nightly rate. Extra charges may apply. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the rate.

The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at the hotel, but within a reasonable distance, and additional charges may apply for use.

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Guest Reviews (43)

Ratings and reviews for Howard Johnson Of Traverse City

Overall score

3.3 / 5
43 out of 43
Amenities:
3.2
Room cleanliness:
3.8
Hotel staff:
4.2
Room comfort:
3.7
Location:
4.1
Value:
3.9

74% would recommend to a friend.

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Reviewer score

5
Krispy48651
Houghton Lake, MI
Nov 8, 2011

Enjoyed our stay at Howard Johnson's

We needed a place to stay for a couple nights while I was having surgery. We had stayed here before when it was the Heritage House. I didn't plan to go back. But the price was right, the whole place was remodeled, including adding a two story breakfast room with a beautiful fireplace. The breakfast was your usual fare, nothing spectacular, but was very convienient. We had a room with two queen beds and couldn't have been happier, especially for the price. Thanks Ho Jo's.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Review of Howard Johnson Of Traverse City

Reviewer score

3
Anonymous
Linwood, M
Oct 17, 2011

wines trip with family

good, hot tub was great in the room,great location

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
2
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
4
Value:
4
Shopping tip: Not Applicable

winerys close by

Review of Howard Johnson Of Traverse City

Reviewer score

3
music lady
Holland, MI, USA
Oct 12, 2011

Get-a-way

Was clean , advertised as new rooms, attractive. Breakfast was continental-toast, cereal, bagels, donuts. Excellent, very hot coffee available all day in the lobby. Enjoyed a window shopping walk downown, a walk along the Boardman River to look for salmon swimming upsteam.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
2
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
3
Location:
4
Value:
3
Dining tip: Short drive from hotel

Red lobster was wonderful-endless shrimp-delicious, great service, and ENDLESS SHRIMP , all we wanted for $16.00. Our October trip to northern Michigan was beautful, the fall color was at its height.

Review of Howard Johnson Of Traverse City

Reviewer score

4
dennym
Conklin, Mi.
Oct 10, 2011

nice place

looks like recent remodel, very clean and comfortable. I like the shower, could have fit four people in there. Can't beat the room, great value.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4
Value:
4
Sightseeing tip: Short drive from hotel

close to everything

Review of Howard Johnson Of Traverse City

Reviewer score

4
Jdub55
Lansing
Oct 9, 2011

Traverse City getaway

Howard Johnson, nice location just minutes away from downtown Traverse and not far from many of City's travel spots, rooms were clean and fixtures were in good shape, as hotel has had a recent update. Only thing that might be added is one or two chairs in room. Beds were a little high and made it a bit of a challege to tie shoes in morning. I would visit here again.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
3
Location:
4
Value:
3
Review of Howard Johnson Of Traverse City

Reviewer score

4
Anonymous
Big rapids, mi
Aug 11, 2011

Girls trip

Hotel was very nice and clean as it just been remodeled. Front desk clerk was very nice.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
4
Review of Howard Johnson Of Traverse City

Reviewer score

4
Anonymous
Newaygo, MI
Aug 6, 2011

Great time

We really enjoyed our stay. The hotel was updated and our room was really nice. The kids liked the pool and enjoyed breakfast in the morning. The free wi-fi didn't work in our room and we were told they were working on it. Besides that it was a nice place to stay.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
4
Review of Howard Johnson Of Traverse City

Reviewer score

4
Anonymous
Gun Lake, MI
Aug 5, 2011

lots of space in room

Beds are comfortable, bathroom with new step-in shower very clean, staff was friendly and supporting, breakfast was enough to get you started, rooms have plenty of floor space. For the money I will return.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
4
Value:
5
Review of Howard Johnson Of Traverse City

Reviewer score

5
Anonymous
Chicago, IL
Jun 28, 2011

Great Stay!

With the completion of the renovations to the entire property, I was the first to enjoy one of the brand-new rooms. The new owners have remodeled all the room's with a new decor that was incredibly warm and welcoming; the bed gave me the best nights sleep I've ever had at a hotel. The entire hotel staff was very knowledgable about the area and more than willing to go the extra step to make our stay as perfect as possible. Even though it wasn't on the water, it was within easy distance of a fantastic beach and the downtown area wasn't far either. This is the place to stay in Traverse City!

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Review of Howard Johnson Of Traverse City

Reviewer score

4
Anonymous
Business
guangzhou china
Mar 13, 2011

good

Good

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4
Value:
4
Trip purpose:

Business

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