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avid hotel Traverse City by IHG

2.5 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, steps from Lake Michigan

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Exterior
Free daily continental breakfast
Indoor pool
Exterior
Individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
Avid hotel Traverse City sits near Lake Michigan, welcoming guests with complimentary breakfast and reliable in-room WiFi. The property features a handy snack bar for quick refreshments and a business center where travelers can handle work responsibilities.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Pool
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Room amenity

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub (Mobility, Accessible Tub)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Cable channels
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room amenity

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Cable channels
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room amenity

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Roll-in Shower (Mobility, Roll-In Shower)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Cable channels
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room amenity

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

7.8 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Cable channels
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub (Communications, Mobility, Access Tub)

Room amenity

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub (Communications, Mobility, Access Tub)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Cable channels
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications)

Room amenity

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Cable channels
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room

Room amenity

Standard Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible Bathtub (Mobility, Accessible Tub)

Room amenity

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible Bathtub (Mobility, Accessible Tub)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Cable channels
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Room amenity

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Cable channels
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
1942 N.US-31 North, Traverse City, MI, 49686

What's nearby

  • Traverse City Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Traverse City State Park - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Front Street - 6 min drive - 3.2 miles
  • Centre Ice Arena - 7 min drive - 4.1 miles

Getting around

  • Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Burger King - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Bayview Inn Bar & Grill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Bob Evans - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Cottage - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Crocodile Palace - ‬5 min drive

About this property

avid hotel Traverse City by IHG

Hotel near Lake Michigan
Located close to Traverse City Beach, avid hotel Traverse City by IHG provides free continental breakfast, a 24-hour gym, and a business center. In addition to a snack bar/deli, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • An indoor pool
  • Express check-out, an elevator, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage and smoke-free premises
Room features
All 92 individually furnished rooms feature thoughtful touches such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and desk chairs.
Extra amenities include:
  • Hair dryers and shampoo
  • 55-inch LED TVs with cable channels
  • Heating, daily housekeeping, and desks

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • Business center

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 4 accessible parking spaces
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (60 inch wide door)
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Handrails in stairways (36 inches high)
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Lever door handles
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (36 inches high)

More

  • 4 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch LED TV with cable channels

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Avid Traverse City By Ihg
avid hotel Traverse City by IHG Hotel
avid hotel Traverse City an IHG Hotel
avid hotel Traverse City by IHG Traverse City
avid hotel Traverse City by IHG Hotel Traverse City

Frequently asked questions

Does avid hotel Traverse City by IHG have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

Is avid hotel Traverse City by IHG pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at avid hotel Traverse City by IHG?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at avid hotel Traverse City by IHG?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is avid hotel Traverse City by IHG located?

Situated in Traverse City, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Lake Michigan and Traverse City Beach. Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf and Traverse City State Park are also within 10 minutes.

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avid hotel Traverse City by IHG Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 91 out of 137 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 30 out of 137 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 137 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 137 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 137 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Johnathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Conveniently located, clean, good complimentary breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to beach, bike trail, restaurants, and mini golf.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a fantastic place to stay when visiting Traverse City. The comfort of the space is a great balance to the bustling options in the area. Thanks, Avid, for a great visit.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very modern and clean, staff was awesome and the location was perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, nice staff, and great breakfast! You’ll enjoy your stay here…guaranteed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gillian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay. Staff very low key but very efficient.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Liked: Amenities
Very clean and nice property
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean conditions. Loved the location and nice and new hotel. Would recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really enjoyed my stay, the facility is very clean and the staff was super friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean,quiet, and nice staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Fred

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was clean and staff really nice. Will come back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay. Property was clean , staff friendly. Breakfast seemed under staffed and unprepared for a weekend. Ran out of food and coffee.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
You might pay a little bit more to stay here, but the cleanliness makes it all worthwhile. Our family absolutely loved this property.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice, on a work trip breakfast don’t start till 7.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eden

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Looks great
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Kate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Friendly staff, clean rooms, and nice breakfast selection.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Had a great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Florence

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, well designed room, modern
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful experience at Avid. Conveniently located. I could see the lake from my window. Great breakfast. Friendly staff. Loved the room darkening shade! It was clean and well taken care of. I come to Traverse City a lot and will definitely be staying here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Umesh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
New facility, nice and bright. We missed having coffee or hot water kettle in the room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sherry

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Na
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There was nothing I didn’t like
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice hotel overall, the service was excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

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