The only negative I could think of is that you need to request ice from the front desk. That's it. The 1 evening we stayed was very comfortable. The price was affordable, and the location was great. The staff was very friendly, and while the breakfast was continental, we knew that going in, and they told me it was being... More

I have been going to this Howard Johnson motel for the last several years on an annual business trip. Each year they have updated the appearance to the point that I believe it is without a doubt the best Howard Johnson motel that I have ever visited! The desk clerk on Thursday 4-26-12 told me they wern not finished yet... More

Holly Allen has been so helpful and friendly to me. She makes me feel like HJ's is the right place to be. She always greets me by name and has helped me get the WiFi and heat working perfectly. She works behind the desk and cleaning rooms. She is a person dedicated to promoting the Howard Johnsons name in Traverse... More

I stayed just a couple of nights there (Wednesday & Thursday end of March). When I arrived early afternoon they (Young female) had a bit of trouble finding a room for me because they were being cleaned and I was staying for two nights. She upgraded me to a king sized room. I've stayed at a room at the Grand... More

We travel frequently to Interlochen Arts Academy and need an inexpensive but clean hotel. This hotel is all the way downtown in Traverse City and adds a longer commute to IAA; however, it is the most affordable hotel we have found that also is very clean. Having been recently renovated, the rooms have nice granite countertops and a huge shower.... More

If you are looking for a place to stay in TC please take my advice and book a room at the Howard Johnson. I travel about 120 days out of the year and I have slept in numerous hotels, motel s and airports. I confidently recommend this hotel to you because of the extremely clean and updated rooms, extraordinary customer... More

When I arrived at check in I was surprised by the wonderful lobby, very spacious including a fireplace & furniture. Staff was very friendly & helpful if I asked for anything. My room was very clean, spacious & new. The price was great & location to the downtown area was only a couple of miles away-nice. I definitely recomment this... More

I haven't stayed at a Howard Johnson for many years because I had the impression that their motels were old and rundown. Well, not this one! My husband spent several weeks in the hospital recently, and I was driving 60 miles round trip every day to be with him. One night the weather was so bad that I decided to... More

Our stay at HJ in Traverse City was wonderful. Our room was reasonably priced, spacious, clean and included Coffee and breakfast. If we are ever in Traverse City and need a room we'll check with Howard first.