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Howard Johnson by Wyndham Traverse City

2.0 star property
Motel with free breakfast, a short walk to Lake Michigan

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

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Showing 5 of 5 rooms

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(69 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • 288 sq ft
  • 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
(25 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Jetted bathtub
Hair dryer
  • 288 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(67 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 288 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 288 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Mobility Accessible)

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

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 288 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Map
417 Munson Ave, Traverse City, MI, 49686

What's nearby

  • Front Street - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Traverse City Beach - 3 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Traverse City State Park - 3 min drive - 3.3 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 - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Little Fleet - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Howard Johnson by Wyndham Traverse City

Motel near Lake Michigan
Close to Front Street, Howard Johnson by Wyndham Traverse City provides amenities like free to-go breakfast and a business center. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • A 24-hour front desk, a vending machine, and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Howard Johnson by Wyndham Traverse City offer comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and hair dryers
  • 37-inch TVs with cable channels
  • Refrigerators, free infant beds, and coffee/tea makers

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free on-the-go breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Business services

  • Business center

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
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

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: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
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
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

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.

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; 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

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Howard Johnson by Wyndham Traverse City have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool. Pool access is from 10:00 AM–9 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at Howard Johnson by Wyndham Traverse City?

As of Aug 12, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Howard Johnson by Wyndham Traverse City on Sept 1, 2025 start from CA $122.96, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Howard Johnson by Wyndham Traverse City pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Howard Johnson by Wyndham Traverse City?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Howard Johnson by Wyndham Traverse City?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Howard Johnson by Wyndham Traverse City?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Howard Johnson by Wyndham Traverse City located?

Located in Indian Woods, this motel is within a 10-minute walk of Front Street and Lake Michigan. The Dennos Museum Center and Grand Traverse Bay are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Howard Johnson by Wyndham Traverse City Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 423 out of 1016 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 334 out of 1016 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 157 out of 1016 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 56 out of 1016 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 46 out of 1016 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jack

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

Shelly

It was a nice stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Randall

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

8/10 Good

johanna

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

8/10 Good

Edward

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

8/10 Good

Arthur

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

Phil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed one night. It was perfect for what we needed.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Nice room Good service
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Phil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We liked the hotel and the pool was nice and pretty clean. Breakfast was good but could have used a couple more options.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location and staff was very friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Close to the wineries.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Tom

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

6/10 Okay

Susan

I was on first floor and carpeting felt damp and in need of a good shampoo or replacement. However, I loved the outside pool which was surrounded by flowers and greenery and was clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Noah

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

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The man checking me in was amazing friendly and a great asset to this hotel
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Ruth

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

6/10 Okay

Chad

Good location. Room door was wide open when we got there. Also room smelled of urine by the bed. Not overwhelming but noticeable. Bed was comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were very nice and clean. The included breakfast area was pretty standard, however the staff did not seem to be bothered to refill anything (including coffee). When I informed her the coffee was out she just continued to sit in her back room.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Yung

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

8/10 Good

Lina

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hot breakfast is preferred not just continental breakfast
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very nice and helpful and my room was nice and clean.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Tim

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s a pretty run down facility. The furniture is well worn, carpet needs replaced and please add new pillows!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The staff are super nice. Motel is dated but clean.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Joyce

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was just fine, staff very nice and helpful. Room was clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025