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The Library Historic Hotel

Property class: 2

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A dimly lit room with a bar area, leather chairs, a round table, and a bookshelf with various items.
A spiral staircase with ornate carpet and patterned walls, leading to a landing with framed architectural drawings.
A room with a brick wall, a four-poster bed, a window with curtains, and a lamp on a bedside table.
A brick building with a sign for 'The Library Historic Hotel' in St. Joseph, Michigan.
A room with a dark blue wall, a desk with a lamp, a leather chair, and a window with curtains.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar

Explore the area

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500 Main St, Saint Joseph, MI, 49085
  • Place, White Pine Winery
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, St. Joseph Today
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Silver Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.)
    ‪40 min drive‬

Room options

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A four-poster bed with a blue quilt, a wooden headboard, and a nightstand with a lamp.

Double Room

  • 370 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a bookshelf, and a window with blinds.

Double Room

  • 270 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A room with a large bed, a bookshelf, and a globe.

Double Room

  • 180 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A room with a brick wall, a four-poster bed, a window with curtains, and a lamp on a bedside table.

Double Room

  • 200 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A bedroom with a bed, pillows, a nightstand, a framed picture, and a shelf with books.

Double Room

  • 270 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a bookshelf, and a window with curtains.

Double Room

  • 270 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Saint Joseph

The Library Historic Hotel places you in Downtown Saint Joseph, within a leisurely stroll of popular sights such as Lake Michigan and Silver Beach. This 6-room hotel welcomes guests with conveniences like free breakfast, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Lake Bluff Park - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • White Pine Winery - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • St. Joseph Today - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Silver Beach - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Lions Park Beach - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Station - 5 min walk
  • South Bend Intl. Airport (SBN) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Silver Beach Pizza - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Java City Cafe, Lakeland HealthCare - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Atrium Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Clementines Too - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Azul Tequila - ‬7 min walk

About this property

The Library Historic Hotel

Renovated in 2026, The Library Historic Hotel offers a rooftop terrace, free WiFi in public areas, and microwave in a common area. Free parking is included with your stay. This adults-only hotel also has a refrigerator in a common area.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. Electric kettles, free tea bags/instant coffee, and printers are also available. Housekeeping is available once per stay.

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Silver Beach Hotel
Downtown Saint Joseph
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
7.4 out of 10, Good, 1,655 reviews
$98 nightly
The price is $109
Sep 20 - Sep 21
Total with taxes and fees
Silver Beach Hotel

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking (max 1 space per unit)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to noon
  • A bar/lounge

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Virtual front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (once per stay)

Outdoors

  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1"on-site accessible parking spaces 1", on-site accessible parking spaces
  • 9 steps to reach entrance
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Handrails in stairways (29 inches high)
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Lever door handles
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Renovated entire property - July 2026
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Mobile key entry
  • Printer

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property

Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email within 7 days before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance

Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link

You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking

If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • Children younger than 21 are not permitted to stay at this adults-only property (only guests 21 and older are allowed)

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit 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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 21
Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking.
  • This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • Noise-free rooms can't be guaranteed.

Frequently asked questions

What's there to see near The Library Historic Hotel?

This hotel is situated in Downtown Saint Joseph within a short 11-minute walk of Lake Michigan and also 8 minutes on foot from Silver Beach. You'll also find White Pine Winery and Lions Park Beach less than a mile away.

How much does it cost to stay at The Library Historic Hotel?

As of Sep 13, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Library Historic Hotel on Sep 16, 2026 start from $378, 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 The Library Historic Hotel feature a casino at the property?

No, The Library Historic Hotel doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at The Library Historic Hotel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Does The Library Historic Hotel have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

The Library Historic Hotel offers free continental breakfast each morning though there is no restaurant.

Will The Library Historic Hotel allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at The Library Historic Hotel.

How close is the airport from The Library Historic Hotel?

The closest major airport to The Library Historic Hotel is South Bend Intl. Airport (SBN), which is about 29.4 mi away.

The Library Historic Hotel Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A five star stay in every way!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
brand new hotel, very quiet, close to downtown and lake. speakeasy downstairs is a hit. will go back.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026