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615 E. Front St., Traverse City, MI 49684
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Sterling Heights, MI
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90 reviews 90 reviews
68 hotel reviews
Reviews in 64 cities Reviews in 64 cities
29 helpful votes 29 helpful votes
“Pleasant, clean, and convenient - GREAT staff”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed February 6, 2013

The staff here is super and the hotel is in a tremendous location with a beautiful view. While the decor is older and the temperature control is not perfect, everyone is very pleasant and the hotel is very clean. The food is very good at Wingers and there's a little coffee bar with free refills. The hotel has very effective snow removal during the winter months.

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  • Stayed January 2013, traveled on business
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Amy D, Director of Sales at Holiday Inn Traverse City, responded to this review
February 8, 2013
Dear professordoctormom,

Thank you for your positive feedaback and wonedrful review. We are currently going through a multi-million dollar renovation which will finalize in mid-May 2013. I would love to invite you back then and offer, if your willing.

Thank you again. Have a wonderfuol weekend.

Tomás Paddack
Director of Sales
Holiday Inn West Bay
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Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
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8 hotel reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Please update this hotel!”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed January 18, 2013

We blocked some rooms here for our wedding. Rooms were clean and neat, it is close to downtown, and is one of the few TC hotels that allow Saturday check-in during the summer. Those are about the only nice things I can say about this hotel. Despite what other reviewers say this hotel has not been updated in a long time - lobby has 90's décor and stains on the carpet. The restaurant in the lobby is nothing special. The club and bar on the main floor attracts a questionable crowd. Front desk staff forgot to hand out Welcome bags to our guests. Stay at the Park Place instead if you can swing it.

  • Stayed September 2012, traveled with family
    • 2 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
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Amy D, Director of Sales at Holiday Inn Traverse City, responded to this review
January 21, 2013
Dear Rita S:

Thank you for your comments. We have just bugun our multi-million dollar renovation of the Holiday Inn that will facilitate the transition into an upscale Resort hotel when the renovations are completed in early May 2013. One of the goals of the renovations is to position the hotel as a wedding destination hotel and if your willing to come back after then, I would be happy to offer you a rooms discount to experience the new Holiday Inn.

Thanks,
Tomas Paddack
Director of Sales
tomas.paddack@interstatehotels.com
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“Staff will not make you feel welcome here”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed January 1, 2013

I went up with my wife and another couple for a weekend vacation. I had a double bed in my room and for the first time in my life I was refused room with the bed I wanted. I actually had purchased two rooms there at the hotel, one for myself and another for my guests. Yet I was told that because my purchase was made over the internet I was not entitled to the same consideration as other guests. My key card did not work. When I went to return it the clerk started grilling me on whether I did something wrong such as put it near a magnet.

The Hotel location is good near downtown and directly on the lake. The exterior of the hotel looks great, yet the inside is old. The management is aware of this and has signs indicating that they will undergo renovation in 2013.

  • Stayed December 2012, traveled as a couple
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
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Amy D, Director of Sales at Holiday Inn Traverse City, responded to this review
January 2, 2013
Dear dougandivy:

I am sorry to hear that you did not have an optimum stay with us. It sounds like you booked yoru rooms through a 3rd Party travel site which has their own set of rules and regulations, like non-refundable payment policies. That being said, it is the discretion of the hotel to move a guest who has booked one of these rooms into another room. I am sorry to hear that your request could not be accommodated.

We will be starting our renovations on January 14 which will go through May 3, 2013. After this point, we will have a new product and urge you to contact me directlt to arrange your next stay with us, at a discount.

Thank you,

Tomás Paddack
Director of Sales
tomas.paddack@interstatehotels.com
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“A little outdated”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed December 25, 2012

My daughter won two free nights so we started christmas break there. First off, needs updating badly, awesome location, a lot of disarray we were told that there is new ownership.. Kids ate for free, thats cool, pool had so much chloine that swimming suits still smelled after washing them at home. Hot tub was not hot and jets did not work, sauna didnt work either... I could nit justify soending money here.. Especially summer rates... But again i have a travel agenda, if its family its one thing and a hockey weekend is another...

  • Stayed December 2012
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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Amy D, Director of Sales at Holiday Inn Traverse City, responded to this review
December 28, 2012
Dear Chefnittolo,
I'm sorry to hear you had such a poor experience on your recent stay with us. As you may not be aware, we are about to undergo a substantial renovation project and most of the issues you had during your stay will be rectified with the completion of the renovations. Our maintenance staff closely monitors the chemical levels in our pool and maintains them at the specified levels required to keep bacteria from growing in the water and still remain safe for guests.

I hope you and your family will be our guests again once the renovations are completed so you may see where we improve and know we are putting our guests first.

Thank you for your review of your experience; we share all comments with our staff so we may use them to give our guests the best service and quality experience possible each time they stay with us.

Sincerely,

Tomas Paddack
Director of Sales
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Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States
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“Too expensive, too loud, no amenities”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed December 9, 2012

This place was a disappointment. We came here for a weekend getaway, and had a great time in the city until we had to deal with the hotel. This place is from the 70s-- no fridge, no microwave in the rooms-- just a standard hotel room from years gone by. Ok, I decided to head to the vending machine to get a snack. Out of order. Next floor. Nothing in it worth buying.
At 1AM, I decided to go to bed, but who can sleep? There is a party on my floor (in the hall) and a dance club below us. I asked the front desk if they could do anything, but she said that they make more money in the dance club than the hotel. So..... why have a hotel where people are trying to sleep?
If you have a family or want sleep after 1AM, Never EVER stay here. It's ridiculous.

Room Tip: Here's a tip--- don't stay at this place. Every other hotel chain in the world at least offe...
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  • Stayed December 2012, traveled as a couple
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 2 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
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IHGCare, Guest Relations Manager at Holiday Inn Traverse City, responded to this review
January 2, 2013
Dear Rick M,

Thank you for your feedback. I am glad you found our property clean. I want to assure you our hotel is very proud of its level of service, cleanliness and quality of its product. It sounds like we fell below your expectations. I am disappointed that you did not enjoy your overall stay with us due to the hotel amenities, noise from our other guests and level of service received from our hotel staff. I appreciate your comments as this is our best resource for improving guest services. Rest assured that these issues will be looked into.

Again, thank you for your feedback as this is our best resource of improving guest services.

Sincerely,

Zelyn N
Case Manager
IHGCare
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Also Known As:
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Holiday Inn Traverse City Hotel Traverse City
Traverse City Holiday Inn
Address: 615 E. Front St., Traverse City, MI 49684
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Region: United States > Michigan > Grand Traverse County > Traverse City
Amenities:
Beach Business Center Fitness Center Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Pets Allowed Restaurant Room Service Shuttle Bus service Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
#9 On the Beach Hotels in Traverse City
Price Range: $$
Hotel Class:3 star (3*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Rising from the waters edge the Holiday Inn West Bay Hotel is the only full-service, four season hotel on the white sandy shores of West Grand Traverse Bay. You can do it all while visiting the Holiday Inn West Bay hotel. Conveniently located within walking distance to downtown, Traverse City offers unique boutique shops and an eclectic area of restaurants, art galleries, and theaters. Looking for things to do while you re in the area? Traverse City offers an abundant amount of satisfying activities such as hiking, biking, golf, water sports, para-sailing, boating w/ boat rentals, charter fishing, kayaking, wine tours, and dune climbing to name a few. Nearby area attractions include Sleeping Bear Sand Dunes National Park, Leland's Fishtown, Hagerty Conference Center, Turtle Creek Casino, Interlochen Arts Academy, Dennos Museum, Music House Museum, and Grand Traverse Mall just to name a few. Whether for work or for pleasure, the Holiday Inn West Bay has it all! ... more   less 
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