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Q: 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 1-minute drive of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore.

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A house with a white door marked with the number 5, a dark blue exterior, and a white porch with a wicker chair.

1. Empire Lakeshore Inn

Downtown Mmpire

Maria

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A wooden deck with a sign reading "Maple Lane Resort Guests Only."

2. Maple Lane Empire

Empire

Mark

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A reception area with a stone counter, a 'Things to Do & Places to Go' brochure, a 'Traverse City' brochure, and a 'Nearby Food and Drink' sign.

3. Honor Motel

Honor

Jeff

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, a hanging light fixture, and a large sliding glass door leading to an outdoor deck.

4. Coastal Inn

Beulah

Emily

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

A kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, a gas stove, and a coffee maker.

5. Coastal Suites Resort

Beulah

Kathryn

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

A group of people sitting around a campfire in a dark outdoor setting with trees in the background.

6. Cedar Ridge Cabins

Honor

Russell

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

A room with a wooden herringbone floor, a black leather sofa, a glass coffee table, a television, and a door leading to another room.

7. Crystal Lake Resort

Beulah

Minna

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

A hotel room with a large bed, a blue armchair, a small table with a lamp, and a window with a view of buildings.

8. Grand Traverse Motel

Oak Park

Lynette

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

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Top Empire Hotel Reviews

The Vic By Kasa

10/10 Excellent

"Breakfasts was offered everyday .. clean & nice. Enjoyed my stayed !!"

Bayshore Resort

10/10 Excellent

"Our stay here was wonderful! Breakfast was great, loved the always available coffee, tea and cocoa. You were always greeted with a cheerful smile. We especially loved how our room opened right up on the beach. The beach was clean, there were lots of chairs and loungers, it was just perfect to sit outside and relax. I highly recommend this hotel! Hope to visit again soon!"

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Empire Motels information

Number of reviews	4,574
Accommodation	16 Motels
Lowest Price	NZ$120
Highest Price	NZ$277

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 1-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, Brooks Lake and South Bar 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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