The room was pretty nice. We stayed in the king jacuzzi fireplace suite. LOVE LOVE the view from…read morethe balcony. Looking right at the bay. Could use a little updating. Staff are friendly. They serve a little continental breakfast in the am....the eggs hard boiled and scrambled were a miss but they have cereal, coffee, and bagels oatmeal. Nice little start to the morning.

Very nice hotel. It was clean and quiet. We were there during the off season so they just had the…read morestandard hotel breakfast but that is always appreciated when it's included and you're traveling. Staff was very friendly.

Great value. The…read moreplace is a hidden gem. At the end of June, 4 of us stayed in a room with 2 queen beds. (Room 5). The room is very large. It had a small table and a kitchenette area. It is nice that the sink is outside of the room with the toilet and shower, so others could get ready. The beds were comfortable. There is a little porch area to sit and visit. The road is not far away, but traffic was not bothersome. We stayed in one of the 2 room cabins the next weekend. (July 4th). The cabins are set back farther on the property. They seem secluded as you can watch the creek and sit on the porch under the big shade trees. The cabin had a kitchen, living room, 2 rooms each with a queen bed. Again the sink is outside the bathroom which I like as it is easier to share with others. There is free kayak use with your stay. What a bonus. Dave took great care of us and answered any questions we had. It was nice to not be stuck in a hotel room where others are walking up and down the hall and slamming doors. It was a treat to be able to enjoy sitting in the porch in the evenings. We would stay here again

Exceptionally clean and well maintained. I had to arrive after the office was closed and the owner…read morewas very accommodating. I was happy to stay at a locally owned motel and would not hesitate to stay here again.

To appreciate Harold's you have to understand the traditional Michigan up north experience…read more Harold's delivers on this...small log cabins, knotty pine, rustic grounds. Nice that there are plenty of rowboats so one is always available. Bring a small motor for more mobility as they are not well set up for rowing long distances. We also used the stand up paddle boards, extra charge but well worth it. Cabins are rough on the outside but clean and comfortable (although dated) inside. Big porch had an excellent hot tub. Spider lake is beautiful and does not feel overdeveloped. We will be back.

Harold's Resort is wonderful. I've been back with my family for years. Kathy and Rolph (hope I'm…read morenot misspelling his name) are great hosts. They are very receptive to your needs and they give you a lot of privacy which is great. I was sad to see their only review was so negative. They are renting cabins that are older and that's what I expect. I never found the buildings run down or poorly maintained. Again, I am expecting a clean cabin with woods and water when I rent there and that is exactly what I get. My expectation isn't a day spa. The cabins are clean and cute. As far as woods and water goes, Harold's Resort is lovely. Spider Lake is beautiful and Harold's has one of the nicest sand beaches on the lake. The woods are very nice. Tall pines all around your cabin on a quiet sandy peninsula.

My husband and I visited Poppycocks and had an amazing time! The food was great, and our server was…read morephenomenal. I am dairy-free and had quite a few options - I ended up ordering the dirty fries to share and the Brussel sprouts as my main dish. The fries were amazing and the Brussel sprouts were good... not the best I've ever had, but that's due to personal taste (I prefer a bit more savory, whereas the sauce had sweet notes). My husband ordered the honey-mustard glazed pork with pumpkin puree (the social). Between the fries and his entree, he said that it was the best meal that he's had in a long time! The drinks were also great. I ordered the mule and was super impressed. Some places make them too sweet, but this was perfectly balanced.

Grilled heritage pork and shrimp & grits entrees were excellent. Tomato soup needed more layers in…read moreflavor. Cherry crumble dessert was overly sweet. Service was friendly and attentive. Old fashion cocktail was mixed well and generous with their pour.

We had a wine tour this past weekend and we were lucky to have David as our driver!…read more He was so thoughtful and attentive. He made it such a great day for us! We look forward to booking him again! Thanks again, David!

We rented a shuttle bus to take us around to different wineries around Traverse City. Everything…read morewas super easy from booking it to the the driver helping us unload everything when we got back. Our driver was Jerry and he deserves 10 stars. I highly recommend this company.

Everytime I'm in Traverse City I hear such great things about this restaurant. It has even been…read morevoted the number one in the city, so I knew I couldn't pass up another opportunity to dine here. Interesting enough, this is actually a hotel restaurant! So, I was expecting the food to be slightly overhyped. But, I was definitely wrong. I went with a colleague of mine and we were lucky enough to stop by during their happy hour so, we went all out on the appetizers. We ordered their calamari, the sliders, the beef Korean tacos, and the flat bread. Immediately I was blown away by how fresh the food was. Particularly the Thai calamari. As for the Korean beef tacos- the beef was so tender! The protein on the sliders was tenderloins and those were equally delicious. The flat bread surprised me a bit! Ingredients include hummus, feta cheese, spinach, tomatoes and an additional assortment green veggies. So I was expecting it to be a cold dish but it was actually warm. The bread was exceptionally soft. There was not one mediocre thing that we ordered, everything was delicious. The staff was friendly and attentive. The interior isn't much to look at, like I said the restaurant is located inside a hotel. However, with food that tasty who cares about the interior design of a restaurant! If you are ever in traverse city, NOT dinning at the Reflect Bistro will be doing a massive disservice to yourself!

While on our annual mother/daughter trip to the Leelanau Peninsula we found Reflect Bistro on Yelp…read moreand decided to give it a try. What we didn't know was Reflect has been consistently voted the number one restaurant in Traverse City year after year. I usually take that with a grain of salt because there's so many wonderful farm to table restaurants and unique dining experiences in TC. It takes quite a bit to stand out and to make it to the top but Reflect Bistro is worthy of the hype. We were surprised to find out it's located in inside the Cambria hotel. A top rated restaurant in a hotel? Yes absolutely. Skipping lunch we decided to have an early dinner and arrived during Happy Hour. On Happy Hour drinks are 20% off and they have small plates and select appetizers on special. Our bartender/waitress was excellent. She made great suggestions. My mom and I shared the whitefish pate appetizer (on the HH menu) which came with warm fresh seasoned ciabatta bread. We each ordered our main course off the dinner menu. I went with the seafood pot pie. It came highly recommended by both our waitress and the couple sitting next to us. Lobster, scallops, shrimp, vegetables and redskin potatoes in lobster cream sauce all served in a puff pastry shell. To use a baseball colloquialism: they knocked it out of the park! Last but certainly not least the Pappardelle fruit de mur with a creamy clam sauce was another winner. It had lobster, shrimp, and scallops mixed throughout and then was topped with fried calamari. The portions were generous and we each had enough for a doggy bag. Reflect Bistro is definitely a place we will be revisiting on our next trip!

Awful hotel. Paper-thin walls made for a restless nights sleep with crying babies and children…read morerunning up and down the halls. The wireless Internet service was non-existent and on the rare occasions that it showed up, plagued with a weak signal and unusable. The breakfast was just terrible, with coffee that tasted like hot water. The only reason for two stars is that the room was clean and comfortable and the pool was very nice. For me, however, I'd never stay at this hotel again.

Exposed wires and and filthy bathtub jets in my room…read more Paper thin walls is right - I could hear the people in the next room checking their voicemail messages on their cellphones! Called customer care for a refund. Was denied. Supervisor Ben was extremely rude and the manager of the hotel, Jimmy Joe, actually called me a liar until I sent her the pictures. Needless to say, I will never stay at a Best Western again.

We had an amazing dinner at Harrington's! The service was right on and the cod dinner was the best…read moreI've ever had. We are not from Traverse City, but Harrington's is our must go to when we visit!

My family and I were visiting from Louisiana and wanted to find a good spot for fresh fish. When we…read morewalked in, the service was quick and friendly, which was a great first impression. We ordered several different dishes, and overall, everything was delicious. The French onion soup was also a hit. And the cous cous with my salmon was the best thing I've ever eaten. The only miss for us was the cod--my mom didn't care for it, and I would not waste your time on this dish. The atmosphere was charming with a cute, nautical theme, making it a pleasant place to dine. The only drawback was the wait for our entrées; it took quite a while even though there were only two tables in the entire restaurant at the time. Overall, I'd still recommend this spot for the friendly service, tasty dishes, and cozy atmosphere. And they have a $15 lunch menu which was a nice surprise too!

"Of Coal, Rain, and Quiche: A Ludington Tale" We arrived in…read moreLudington not by car, not by plane, but by coal-fired steamship, like true 19th-century tycoons. The mighty S.S. Badger chugged us across the the Mishigami in a puff of glory and airborne soot, leaving us feeling like industrial-age aristocrats -- if aristocrats wore raincoats from Target and clutched their luggage like damp raccoons. As we disembarked, the skies opened with the enthusiasm of a Shakespearean tragedy. Ludington greeted us with what meteorologists refer to as "a gentle mist" and what the rest of us call "a relentless downpour." Naturally, we had to walk. Uphill. In the rain. To The Lamplighter Bed and Breakfast, which at that point may as well have been the mythical city of El Dorado. Upon arrival -- soggy, windblown, and questioning all life choices -- we were met by Dan and Jen, the B&B hosts who are either actual angels or have taken an advanced course in hospitality sorcery. They didn't flinch at our drowned-rat appearance. Instead, they welcomed us like old friends returning from sea. We half expected a butler to emerge. Our room? A cozy, clean, charming haven complete with a fireplace. We stared at it for twenty minutes like cavemen discovering fire for the first time. It was warm. It crackled. It whispered, "Go get cocoa downstairs." In the morning came breakfast. Let me just say: if Dan and Jen ever start a brunch religion, we're converting. The food was spectacular -- fresh, flavorful, and clearly prepared by someone who has stared into the soul of an egg and understood its purpose. One bite of their homemade goodness and I briefly blacked out from joy. Dan and Jen do not merely run a bed and breakfast. They curate a full journey. You arrive wet and cold. You leave warm, dry, nourished and wondering how much property goes for in Ludington.

Only here for one night, but had to leave a review for the lovely hosts and their charming inn!…read moreWonderfully cozy rooms, and thoughtful touches in every corner. I had to leave too early to have breakfast, so Dan and Jen left me an iced scone with peach compote to go . . . what luxury. True hospitality to be found here.

Date of stay: December 15-18, 2025. We booked the Empire…read moreLakeshore in somewhat last minute to help an elderly parent that was having surgery in Traverse City. We called to book, and Linda was so helpful and personable. We booked the King Suite (the largest) for $109 a night. We thought that was extremely fair. We got there after dark, retrieved our room key from the box, as directed, and was really pleased with how clean and comfortable the room was. There were very few guests, given the winter season. The office wasn't open either, but it was fine. It was quiet, and someone replaced towels and k-cups each day, and emptied the trash. The kureig, microwave, and fridge were very helpful. Note - the fridge was not tiny, it was about three feet tall. The tv and WiFi worked great, we both had to work from the room at different times, and had no problem on video calls. It was a quick walk to the BP for snacks, drinks, breakfast sandwiches (yum!), very convenient. There are two great restaurants open year round, joes friendly tavern and empire pizza. We would be very happy to stay here again and will recommend it to friends.

I requested a price match through Priceline, but Priceline required the hotel owner to approve it…read more The hotel owner refused, telling me directly that they do not follow Priceline's price-match or best-price-guarantee policies. This raises a serious question: If the hotel does not honor Priceline's policies, why is it listed on Priceline? And why does Priceline allow a hotel that ignores its guarantees to remain on the platform? This feels like a failure on both sides and is very misleading to consumers. Below is the text message I received from the hotel (all personal identifiers removed to protect privacy):