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Howard Johnson by Wyndham Traverse City

2.0 star property

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Fireplace
Exterior
Business centre
Free daily on-the-go breakfast
Seasonal outdoor pool, open 10:00 AM to 9 PM, pool loungers

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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417 Munson Ave, Traverse City, MI, 49686
  • Place, Front Street
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Traverse City Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Traverse City State Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(72 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(27 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Mobility Accessible)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(71 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Mobility Accessible)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Traverse City

With a stay at Howard Johnson by Wyndham Traverse City in Traverse City (Indian Woods), you'll be within a 10-minute walk of Lake Michigan and Front Street. .This motel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from The Dennos Museum Center and 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Grand Traverse Bay.
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What's nearby

  • Front Street - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Traverse City Beach - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Traverse City State Park - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Village at Grand Traverse Commons - 7 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Great Wolf Lodge Water Park - 9 min drive - 7.6 km

Getting around

  • Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Culver's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Biggby Coffee - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Howard Johnson by Wyndham Traverse City

Motel with free breakfast, 8-minute walk to Lake Michigan
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Traverse City offers 40 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include showers.

This Traverse City motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided on request.

Recreational amenities at the motel include a seasonal outdoor pool.

Children under 17 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or hot tub without adult supervision.

Make yourself at home in one of the 40 guestrooms featuring refrigerators. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, as well as phones with free local calls.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a seasonal outdoor pool, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and a vending machine.
A complimentary on-the-go breakfast is served daily from 7 AM to 10 AM.
Featured amenities include a business center, a 24-hour front desk, and microwave in a common area. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary on-the-go breakfast is served each morning between 7 AM and 10 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free on-the-go breakfast available daily 7 AM to 10 AM

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Business services

  • Business centre

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 37-inch TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification.
All guests must show a valid passport. This is the only form of identification that is accepted at this property.
Guests arriving with a boat, trailer, or large truck must contact this hotel in advance to reserve parking.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 100 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Count on Us (Wyndham)
Masks are required at the property for guests without COVID-19 vaccination
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from June to August
Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 9 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Children under 17 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or hot tub without adult supervision

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Howard Johnson by Wyndham Traverse City Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 412 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 321 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 162 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 57 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 49 out of 1001 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Al

Travelled with partner
The Howard Johnson chain is gone. To understand why just stay at this hotel. Very poorly maintained
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quite limited breakfast choices.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Gina

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Adequate accomodations..very outdated..nothing fancy..had all the basics and was clean. Very nice outdoor pool.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Yung

Travelled with group
Disliked: Amenities
The rooms were dirty. Tables were sticky. Lack of towels. Lack of daily housekeeping. Breakfast was mediocre at best. For $300 a night, I expected something more. Maybe not 5 star quality but at least 3 stars. And the lighting was terrible. So dark and a bit creepy.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Steve

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Tom

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not enough wall outlets. King bed felt short.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

johanna, new york city

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice rooms. Very good location. Good value. Staff went oit of their way to get us early check in.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Ruth

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service
We stayed 4 nights and asked for clean towels 3 times and never got them. We went to the office and asked and also asked the person cleaning the rooms. You cant expect guests to use 1 bath towel and 1 hand towel for 4 days. I wont be staying here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Arthur

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was good, building is old and in need of modernizing.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Liked the large room, walk-in shower, breakfast items, large bright lobby and breakfast area.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Close to town
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It was good for the area
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Joshua

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Check in was quick and easy. Room (deluxe king) was decent. Floor creaked when you walked. Fridge/freezer wouldn’t adjust so everything would freeze. Bed was comfortable, pillows nice, jacuzzi tub was clean and nice, water was hot and pressure was good. Breakfast was basic grab and go but good options and we enjoyed it. Pool looked really nice even though we never used it. One of the vending rooms was next to our room but ice machine was out of order. There was another vending room on opposite side of motel that had ice which was fine. Both vending rooms were so hot that candy bars were melted. Location of hotel was very convenient for beach and downtown access. Overall for the price we were happy with our stay. We really just needed a place to sleep since we spent all our time exploring the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Noah

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Smoke detector beeping when
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

PETER

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Front desk girl Shivali was very polite and helpful, property and rooms very clean, and nice size. New clean shower, easy parking, and excellent Traverse City location.. Rest of staff unfriendly not even a smile. A/C units are noisy, and steel steps are steep. A bit disconcerting was construction or contractor workers sitting in their vehicles everyday for hours just staring at the rooms, and at my wife when we arrived or left the room. Very odd but when I confronted a couple of them it stopped. Overall a good value I would say. Pete
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Warren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
There was no hot food options, only toaster items
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great option for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Randall

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The pool area was very nice! The rooms were clean
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
was very nice. clean, needs a new mattress, but not too bad.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

anthony

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice value
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

No internet access

Worst part about the stay is no access to Internet inside the room. Had to step outside every single time I wanted to send a text, make a phone call, or access my email.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025