Must-see hotels in The Great Lakes

  • Henry Hotel

    Michigan

    This 11-story, 308-room Marriott-brand property hosts mostly business travelers and wedding parties drawn to its beyond-the-norm style. Each floor…

  • Godfrey Hotel

    Chicago

    The Godfrey's cubist-inspired exterior looks amazing. Inside, the large, mod-industrial rooms are more comfy than you'd think, with a snug bed, wet bar…

  • Haan's 1830 Inn

    Michigan

    A big lilac tree wafts its sweet scent in front of this Greek Revival home, which sits next to a pretty church. Haan's nine rooms vary in decor. Some have…

  • Ohio House Motel

    Chicago

    First the good news about this retro 1960s motel: free parking! And a free hot breakfast if you book directly. And a great location close to…

  • Bodhi Tree Guesthouse

    Ohio

    The four rooms at this serene, hippy-esque farmhouse have tasteful modern (if minimal) decor. There are no TVs, but there is wi-fi, as well as a wholesome…

  • Rivertown Inn

    Minnesota

    The inn's 10 rooms are spread through a lumber baron's mansion rife with elegant heavy furniture, thick drapes and sparkling chandeliers. Each chamber is…

  • Kimpton Journeyman

    Milwaukee

    The Journeyman brings stylish digs to the heart of the Third Ward, right in the midst of cool-cat shops, bars and restaurants. The 158 large rooms have…

  • Morris Inn

    Indiana

    This 150-room hotel is popular with Notre Dame alumnae, since it is right in the heart of campus. While the gold-and-white rooms won't win any avant-garde…

  • Graduate Madison

    Wisconsin

    A block from campus and right off State St's action, this 72-room hotel wafts a hip academic vibe with its mod-meets-plaid decor and book-themed artwork…

  • Comfort Inn

    Wisconsin

    This mid-market chain represents excellent value given the property's location along the main road that runs into downtown, a couple of miles away. The…

  • Shoreline Inn

    Gold Coast

    Lots of business types stay at this waterfront hotel by a boat-bobbing marina. Room decor is earth-toned and staid, but the floor-to-ceiling windows are…

  • Boyden House

    Gold Coast

    This rambling Victorian home with gorgeous interior woodwork offers eight rooms that mix antique and modern decor. Some have a private balcony, others…

  • Hotel Kilbourne

    Ohio

    The nine-room Kilbourne is a unicorn for the area: a boutique hotel, complete with rooftop bar and fancy pub onsite. The loft-like rooms sport exposed…

  • Cloghaun B&B

    Michigan

    Cloghaun sees lots of return customers. The immaculate Victorian home offers 11 rooms done up with antiques and a bit of frill. Two rooms share a bathroom…

  • Holiday Inn Express

    Cleveland

    This goes way beyond the usual chain offering and is more like a true boutique hotel with large, nattily decorated (if a bit worn) rooms and lofty views…

  • Embassy Suites Chicago – Downtown

    Chicago

    This hotel rises a mere half-mile west of its sibling the Embassy Suites Mag Mile. It's the same deal – large rooms, free cooked-to-order breakfast,…

  • Porcupine Mountains State Park Cabins

    Upper Peninsula

    The state park rents 18 rustic cabins and four yurts perfect for wilderness adventurers, as you have to hike in 1 to 4 miles, boil your own water and use…

  • Claridge House

    Chicago

    Formerly the Indigo Hotel, the Claridge's 165 rooms underwent a full renovation in 2018. Standard queen rooms are still on the smallish size, but besides…

  • Blue River Valley Farm

    Indiana

    When you stay here you rent the whole farmhouse, with its three bedrooms, one bathroom, fireplace and hot tub. Deer and wild turkeys roam the property…

  • CityFlats Hotel

    Michigan

    Rooms at this ecofriendly hotel have big windows for lots of natural light, bamboo linens, cork floors and locally made, reclaimed wood furniture. The…

  • Bogan Lane Inn

    Michigan

    It's a bit fusty, but Bogan Lane has some of the island's lowest rates and is one of the few lodgings to stay open all year round. The four rooms share…

  • Hilton Garden Inn Chicago Downtown

    Chicago

    Part of the stalwart chain, this outpost near the Magnificent Mile caters to business travelers, families and holidaying couples in equal measure. Rooms…

  • Brewhouse Inn & Suites

    Milwaukee

    This 90-room hotel sits in the exquisitely renovated old Pabst Brewery complex. Each of the large chambers has steampunk decor, a kitchenette and free wi…

  • Lismore

    Wisconsin

    This historic downtown hotel has been given a modern makeover with steel cladding and some trendy brushed metal on the exterior and fresh contemporary…

  • Maple Leaf Cottage Inn

    Illinois

    Iron-rail beds, claw-foot tubs, headboards made from Victorian gables and other antique accoutrements throw the Maple Leaf back in time. A cooked…

  • Glidden House

    Cleveland

    The French-gothic-eclectic former mansion of the Glidden family (who got rich making paint) has been carved into a graceful, 60-room hotel. The common…

  • Gundersen Hotel & Suites

    Wisconsin

    This modern hotel feels as antiseptically clean as the hospital next door. You'll find spacious halls and rooms, all-day coffee in the lobby, a pretty…

  • Victorian Inn

    Illinois

    Innkeeper David Parker has lived in this 1876 Queen Anne–style home since 1944 – his childhood photo adorns 'David's Room,' one of five elegant, antique…

  • Lodge Kohler

    Wisconsin

    The Kohler, which opened in 2017 next to Lambeau Field, calls itself a lodge, but luxury hotel wouldn't be out of place. The big brick-lined lobby, with a…

  • DeSoto House Hotel

    Illinois

    Mark Twain and Susan B Anthony stayed in the well-furnished rooms at this historic hotel, while Grant ran his presidential campaigns and Lincoln gave…

  • State House Inn

    Illinois

    It looks concrete-drab outside, but inside the State House shows its style following a complete 2018 renovation and rebranding. Rooms feature comfy beds…

  • Sugar Beach Resort

    Gold Coast

    Sugar Beach has decent prices and it's right on the water. Rooms are nothing fancy, but they're well maintained and have small refrigerators, coffee…

  • Aloft Chicago O’Hare

    Chicago

    Expect the chain’s usual petite, industrial-toned rooms and sociable lobby. It's nothing fancy, but perks include a small fitness room, indoor splash pool…

  • Ennis Inn

    Wisconsin

    Irish owned and operated, the Ennis, with its on-site pub and restaurant, feels like a little piece of Ireland on the Fox River. The central De Pere…

  • Usonian Inn

    Wisconsin

    Designed by one of Frank Lloyd Wright's students, the 11-room Usonian is a fairly basic motel, but with dapper, Prairie-style touches in the lamps,…

  • Island View Cottages

    Gold Coast

    Island View’s tidy property features nine cottages and three houses that front a private beach. The grounds have fire pits, grills, and basketball and…

  • Dutch Colonial Inn

    Gold Coast

    The antique-strewn house was built in the 1920s as a wedding gift for a local bride and groom. Flower patterns and lace prevail in the five rooms, which…

  • Franklin Victorian B&B

    Wisconsin

    This cozy, Queen Anne home offers four rooms with private baths. Staff will deliver breakfast to your room. The B&B is a convenient sleepover if your goal…

  • College Inn

    Indiana

    This cozy, 11-room inn is a down-home spot in Marion about 9 miles north of Fairmount. Rooms are smallish but immaculate. The titular college is Indiana…

  • Ft Shelby Doubletree Hotel

    Detroit

    This hotel fills a historic beaux-arts building downtown. All rooms are enormous suites, with both the sitting area and bedroom equipped with HDTV and…

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