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Empire Lakeshore Inn

Empire Lakeshore Inn

Empire Lakeshore Inn
2.5 star property
Downtown Mmpire
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1000)
"Great clean place to stay. Very comfortable setting"
United States
Michele
Empire Lakeshore Inn
Upper Carriage House
Maple Lane Empire

Maple Lane Empire

Maple Lane Empire
2.5 star property
Empire
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (281)
"Comfortable "
United States
Eric
The price is NZ$214
includes taxes & fees
13 Jan - 14 Jan 2026
Maple Lane Empire
Standard Double or Twin Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking
Seasons Inn Traverse City

Seasons Inn Traverse City

Seasons Inn Traverse City
2.0 star property
Traverse City
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1752)
"Really great place love the beds "
United States
Aspen
Seasons Inn Traverse City
Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchenette | Private kitchenette
Coastal Suites Resort

Coastal Suites Resort

Coastal Suites Resort
2.5 star property
Beulah
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (444)
"Staff was great, clean room, great location "
United States
John
The price is NZ$198
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan 2026
Coastal Suites Resort
Cottage #1, 3 Bedrooms,Full Kitchen | Living area
Crystal Lake Resort

Crystal Lake Resort

Crystal Lake Resort
2.5 star property
Beulah
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (470)
"It was clean, beautiful beach area and Cold Creek restaurant was great"
United States
Roberta
The price is NZ$228
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan 2026
Crystal Lake Resort
Reception
Grand Traverse Motel

Grand Traverse Motel

Grand Traverse Motel
2.0 star property
Oak Park
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (558)
"The staff was friendly and the room was clean."
United States
Letitia
The price is NZ$175
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Grand Traverse Motel
Fireplace
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Traverse City

Howard Johnson by Wyndham Traverse City

Howard Johnson by Wyndham Traverse City
2.0 star property
Indian Woods
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1001)
"Room was very clean. Easy check in"
United States
Jane
The price is NZ$115
includes taxes & fees
11 Jan - 12 Jan 2026
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Traverse City
Classic Double Room, 2 Queen Beds
The Sierra Motel

The Sierra Motel

The Sierra Motel
2.0 star property
Triangle Neighborhood
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (346)
"Charming hotel and kind staff."
United States
Jeffrey
The Sierra Motel
Lobby
Honor Motel

Honor Motel

Honor Motel
2.0 star property
Honor
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (226)
"Very nice motel awesome location to all places"
United States
Darian
Honor Motel
Breakfast area
Econo Lodge Traverse City South

Econo Lodge Traverse City South

Econo Lodge Traverse City South
2.0 star property
Traverse City
5.6 out of 10, (802)
"Room was very nicecand clean"
United States
michele
The price is NZ$124
includes taxes & fees
1 Jan - 2 Jan 2026
Econo Lodge Traverse City South
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Top Empire Hotel Reviews

Park Place Hotel

Park Place Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Nice stay"
Kurt 1-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Park Place Hotel

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Empire Motels information

Number of reviews
6,875
Accommodation
16 Motels
Lowest Price
NZ$115
Highest Price
NZ$228

Frequently asked questions

What can I expect from a motel trip to Empire?
When you save on your room price, you can make the most of what Empire has to offer. Top sights to visit include Lake Michigan.
What is a motel?
At many motels, you're likely to find an outdoor pool and free parking. When you stay at a motel property, you'll often have access to your room from an outside corridor overlooking the car park. In the US, motels became more commonplace after World War II with the appeal of road trip holidays, peaking in the mid-1960s with more than 60,000 properties.
What are the best motels in Empire?
Empire Lakeshore Inn: Stay within a 5-minute drive of Lake Michigan and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Enjoy access to the terrace, and freebies including WiFi and self-parking. Maple Lane Empire: Free parking and a picnic area are available during your stay, along with room amenities such as air conditioning. It's located within a quick 4-minute drive of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore.
What can I do in Empire?
Those who've visited Empire like the beaches. As you're sightseeing around the area, make sure that you enjoy all there is to see and do. These are some of the parks and outdoorsy places: Lake Michigan, Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive and Little Glen Lake. You'll find these family-friendly attractions in the area: Sleeping Bear Point Coast Guard Station Maritime Museum and Burnett Park. During your trip, here are some other places to visit: Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, Lime Lake and Brooks Lake.
What's the weather like in Empire?
Weather can make or break a road trip, so here's some data about year-round temperatures in Empire to help you plan yours: The hottest months are usually August and July, with an average temperature of 18°C, while the coldest months are February and January, with an average of -3°C. The snowiest months in Empire are January, November, March and February, with each month seeing an average of 39 cm of snowfall.
What are my options for getting around Empire while staying in a motel?
We've gathered some information about getting around Empire to help you navigate your stay: Fly into Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital), which is located 24.2 mi (38.9 km) away. If you'd like to explore around the area, you may want a rental car for your journey.

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