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Hotel Walloon, where guests can enjoy the charm and hospitality of the early twentieth century along with the comforts of every modern amenity. Settled against the breathtaking backdrop of Walloon Lake, this independently owned and operated boutique hotel features 32 unique, elegant and comfortable guest rooms. Centrally located between Petoskey, Boyne City, Charlevoix, Traverse City and Mackinaw, Hotel Walloon is the perfect "home away from home" to enjoy all the adventure Northern Michigan has to offer. We look forward to exceeding guest expectations and adhering to the highest standards of quality, hospitality and character in Northern Michigan.
If you’re looking for a quiet and relaxing hotel with all the special amenities-this is it. Hotel Walloon is set on the edge of Walloon Lake in northern Michigan, located between Petoskey and Charlevoix. Although built within the past ten years, it has all the feels of a turn of the century fabulous lake house. When you walk through the wide front porch you’ll be greeted by name from the staff. The rooms are luxurious and baths have heated floors-feels so good on a cool morning. There are many places to grab a latte (from a dreamy coffee machine) and retreat with your favorite book. Hotel Walloon provides wonderful happy hour appetizers you can snack on before having dinner at a local restaurant. After that, be sure to stop back in for dessert offered nightly to guests! The cozy fire pit by the lake offers a relaxing spot for a final glass of wine at night. I was so impressed with the staff. Housekeeping found a bag I left with my brand new AirPods in there…and the hotel so graciously mailed them back to me! We will definitely return to this gem on the lake.
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Date of stay: August 2023Trip type: Traveled with friends
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Response from Emily Emmott, General Manager at Hotel Walloon
Responded Sep 9, 2023
Greetings! Here at Hotel Walloon, we are always striving to make sure our guests are taken care of and all the little details have been thought of. I am so pleased that your stay with us here not only met your expectations but exceeded them! Thank you for taking the time to let others know about your experience with us and for your kinds words about the hotel and staff. Reviews like yours always brightens the staff and reiterates why we do what we do. We cannot wait to welcome you back once again in the future for another memorable stay! Warm Regards, Emily
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Our stay at Hotel Walloon was nothing short of perfection. The breathtaking views, combined with impeccable service, made me feel like I was on the concierge level the entire time. Every detail was attended to with such care, creating an atmosphere of pure luxury and relaxation. Everything was clean and felt “new” with a lake charm (not cheesy). I can't wait to return to this gem of a hotel—truly a 5-star experience in every way!
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Date of stay: August 2024Trip type: Traveled as a couple
Room Tip:Â Get the whitefish sandwich at the Barrel restaurant next door! Watch the sunset from a patio...
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Responded Aug 19, 2024
Greetings Jackie! Thank you so much for your amazing review of our property and service. It is our mission to ensure the comfort of every guest during their stay. I am truly happy that you were able to come and enjoy all that Hotel Walloon has to offer. We cannot wait to welcome you back once again in the future! Warm Regards, Emily
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We went for a long weekend to celebrate my boyfriend’s birthday. The stay was fantastic from start to finish. The location was great and made it easy to get to Boyne City and Petoskey, while being able to stay in a more quiet, less busy place. They went above and beyond to create a very special weekend we will treasure forever.
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Date of stay: February 2025
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Response from Emily Emmott, General Manager at Hotel Walloon
Responded 2 weeks ago
Greetings! Thank you so much for staying with us here at Hotel Walloon! We are so happy you had a wonderful stay with us from beginning to end. We strive to create a lasting and memorable experience for our guests and we are thrilled to have done that. Thank you for letting us and others know about your time with us here. We look forward to welcoming you back once again in the future! Warm Regards, Emily
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Unequivocally, Hotel Walloon is the class act of hotels in Northern Michigan. Only 32 rooms and suites, it offers 5-star service, amenities and comfort. This was our fourth time visiting and it has stayed consistent each time.
Love the coffee machine (fresh made coffee and even skim milk caps), daily food offerings from continental breakfast to apps after 5:00PM and desserts after 8:00PM. Welcome glass of wine a very nice touch.
My favorite thing about the place is the Walloon Inn, just a few steps from the hotel overlooking Lake Walloon. At night you get amazing sunsets and the outdoor dining area features plenty of heaters. Indoors you can enjoy the piano player in the lounge area.
Overall, Walloon Village is a few blocks long (they are building yet another condo building with more retail) and is adorable for adults looking for a quiet yet luxurious experience (you seldom see kids here). Book well in advance.
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Date of stay: September 2023
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Room Tip:Â Get a room with the view of the lake and if possible, upgrade to the suite.
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Response from Emily Emmott, General Manager at Hotel Walloon
Responded Sep 13, 2023
Greetings! Thank you for being a loyal repeat guest of Hotel Walloon. We truly appreciate you taking the time to let us know how we are doing time after time, continuing to create wonderful memories each time you stay with us. We are so pleased that we can continually meet and exceed your expectations. We are truly honored to have you come and experience our little hidden gem of Northern Michigan! We look forward to welcoming you back time and time again in the future. Warm Regards, Emily
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If you ever have the chance to stay at Hotel Walloon, you must! The ambience, staff, and food are absolutely top notch. The decor makes you feel like you’re a guest in Ralph Lauren’s home. The staff couldn’t be more personable and helpful and the food at both The Inn and the more casual restaurant next door was delicious.
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Date of stay: June 2024Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Response from Emily Emmott, General Manager at Hotel Walloon
Responded Jul 10, 2024
Greetings Mrs. Kane, It was such a pleasure to have you stay with us here at Hotel Walloon! I am so happy you had an amazing time and that the hotel, our staff and the restaurants met and exceeded your expectations. Thank you for letting us know about your experience. We look forward to welcoming you back once again in the future! Warm Regards, Emily
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The Hotel is well appointed with convenient parking, dining and boating all within a few hundred feet of the main building. Staff is "top-notch" and go out of their way to accommodate our requests during our stay. Walloon Lake is beautiful and the Hotel matches!
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Date of stay: September 2024
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Trip type: Traveled with family
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Response from Emily Emmott, General Manager at Hotel Walloon
Responded Sep 8, 2024
Greetings! Thank you so much for your kind words and wonderful review of our property and staff. It is our pleasure to take great care of our guests during their stay and I am truly happy that you were able to enjoy all Walloon Lake has to offer. We look forward to welcoming you back once again in the future! Warm Regards, Emily
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Recommended by a friend, so we stopped by for a tour while up north in 2023. Looked amazing, especially the corner rooms. Made reservations and visited in March of 2024. Staff was the best I have ever experienced, knew our names day 1 and frequently asking if we needed anything. The Hotel was great, rooms so nice and joining the other guests by the fire with wine every night was excellent. Very comfortable and an at home feel. I can't say enough good things about the Hotel, we plan to return next year. Call and ask about their discounts, you will be surprised what they offer. Amazing experience.
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Date of stay: March 2024
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Room Tip:Â Stop by if you can, the pictures don't so it justice. Great discounts for First Responders and...
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Response from Emily Emmott, General Manager at Hotel Walloon
Responded May 30, 2024
Greetings! Thank you so much for taking the time to let us know about your experience with us here at Hotel Walloon. I am truly happy that you stopped in for a tour last year and were able to come back and enjoy a memorable trip. Our number one priority is ensuring our guests have everything they need for their stay and it brings pride to our team to read your review, knowing that we were able to exceed your expectations. We look forward to welcoming you back once again in the future! Warm Regards, Emily
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We absolutely love staying at the Hotel Walloon. From the minute you step onto the property, you are greeted with a big smile and a "hello Mr. Sayad." The place is always decorated beautifully and looks amazing. Every one of the staff members are happy and willing to accommodate whatever our needs might be.
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Date of stay: December 2024
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Response from Emily Emmott, General Manager at Hotel Walloon
Responded Jan 2, 2025
Greetings Mr. Sayad, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review for our property and the staff. Thank you for coming back to stay with us again at Hotel Walloon. I am truly happy you had another wonderful stay with us. We strive to make our guests stay comfortable and memorable. We look forward to welcoming you back once again in the future! Warm Regards, Emily
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This was our first visit to Hotel Wallon and it will not be our last. In retrospect, we made one mistake...we should have spent more time on this gorgeous property!! We hadn’t visited this area in sometime, so we were a bit preoccupied with reacquainting ourselves with nearby towns. The five star reviews here spot on. The staff is exceptional in every way, welcoming, charming, kind and accommodating. The other guests we interacted with were so delightful and made the ambience even better. We are sticklers for classy, beautiful interior design and the Hotel Wallon delivers. The designers deserve a national award for their incredible results. Absolute perfection! Our room on the lake side was heavenly, spotlessly fresh, extremely comfortable beds and linens and like the rest of the property beautifully designed. Peaceful, restorative comfort in every way.
The breakfast was simple, it very good. The scones and the muffins were delicious, especially the cinnamon muffin. This leads me to the one change that needs to be made, and that is the coffee. It’s simply not good. It’s a simple fix. I’m not obsessed with Starbucks, but their Pikes Place Roast would be a good suggestion. Great coffee is soooo important, please address this!
Our thanks to the Hotel Wallon for a lovely stay!
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Date of stay: September 2020
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Response from Emily Emmott, General Manager at Hotel Walloon
Responded Sep 29, 2020
Greetings! I cannot thank you enough for your wonderful review of our property, its amenities and our staff. I am so happy that we were able to make your first stay with us here at Hotel Walloon a stay that you won't forget. We are always striving to exceed our guest expectations in every way possible. Our designer, Kathryn Chaplow, definitely did an amazing job with her perfectly appointed touches within the hotel. We love the charm that she has been able to set the hotel up with, adding to the ambiance for our guests. I want to thank you for your feedback in regards to the coffee. We just installed our new coffee machine, Mel, with some new espresso beans. I hope that when you return, you will find this coffee to be more to your liking. I appreciate this feedback, as this is how we can know areas where to better our hotel and our service. Again, thank you so much for taking the time to review our property. We look forward to seeing you again in the future! Warm Regards, Emily
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This place is just the best. We love coming here to relax for a few days every winter. Hors d'oeuvres are tasty, cocktails are well-made, fire is warm and rooms are perfect. The staff is always friendly and helpful. I'm pretty sure someone brushed the snow off my car during our last stay.
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Date of stay: January 2022
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Response from Emily Emmott, General Manager at Hotel Walloon
Responded Jan 28, 2022
Greetings! Thank you so much for taking the time to let us know how we are performing here and how your stay was with us here at Hotel Walloon. We truly enjoy having our guests come back time and time again to be pampered so they can relax and enjoy the ambiance and service. We look forward to welcoming you back in the future! Warm Regards, Emily
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Good morning! There are a number of courses within a thirty or forty-minute drive of our hotel. Please call our Concierge team at 231.535.5000 for more details. We look forward to hearing from you soon!
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Hotel Walloon
There is not very much traffic noise. I can not remember the last time I heard a complaint from a guest about noise. I suppose if you're a very light sleeper it could interrupt your sleep.
We have a large parking lot across the street from the hotel where you can self-park as well as parking on the street in front of our property. We have complimentary valet as well at Hotel Walloon.
Good Evening,
Thank you for contacting us here at Hotel Walloon with your question. Our rates vary depending on room style, as well as seasonality. We would be more than happy to assist you over the phone with rates and any other questions you might have, for a future stay. Please contact us at: 231-535-5000 to speak with a Reservationist.
Warm Regards,
Hotel Walloon Management
Walloon Lake, Michigan8 contributions2 helpful votes
Good Morning Janet,
Thank you for your interest in Hotel Walloon.
We do not allow pets into the hotel. However, there are many wonderful pet resorts near by we can assist you with if you choose to visit our property.
If you have any questions or concerns please let me know. Enjoy your day!
Sincerely,
Lauren Butwell
Sales & Marketing Manager
Hotel Walloon
(231)497-2013
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LOCATION
United StatesMichiganCharlevoix CountyWalloon Lake
NUMBER OF ROOMS
32
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