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Reviews of Howard Johnson by Wyndham Traverse City This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

417 Munson Avenue, Traverse City, MI 49686, United States

#28 of 36 hotels in Traverse City

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Review Score

Based on 863 hotel reviews

7.4

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.8

  • Comfort

    7.8

  • Location

    8.5

  • Facilities

    7.5

  • Staff

    8.4

  • Value for money

    7.5

  • Free Wifi

    8.4

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  • Reviewed: September 22, 2025

    8.0
    overall it was a comfortable stay before we flew out the next day.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night

    breakfast was basic but allowed us to get some fuel in before we hiked

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: September 19, 2025

    7.0
    Serviceable place to stay if visiting the area. Not walking distance to downtown, tho.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • King Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 4 nights

    The room was very big and so it could have accommodated a lounge chair. There was not place to sit except the desk chair. Since there was so much room, I would recommend adding a nice chair by the table lamp. Also, never having been to Traverse City before, it looked on the map that it was close to beach, "downtown," etc. Don't expect to be able to walk to various attractions.

    Perfectly serviceable hotel. Large room. Fairly clean. Nice outdoor pool.

    Stayed in September 2025

  • Reviewed: September 18, 2025

    7.0
    It was adequate for the type of stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The bed was very uncomfortable. The room also had the old stale smoke smell in it.

    Breakfast had a lot of choices. The room was clean.

    Stayed in September 2025

  • Reviewed: September 15, 2025

    7.0
    On the main road. Pretty close to downtown by bike.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Hotel is a short drive from downtown. We biked everywhere from the hotel.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: September 15, 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The was mold in the bathroom. I have been double bille. Still waiting for a refund. How many other customers have been double billed?

    Location

    Stayed in September 2025

  • Reviewed: September 13, 2025

    8.0
    We stopped just to sleep on our way south - this hotel was convenient and was very good for the pric
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night

    The parking lot was a bit confusing at the back - there was no "divider" between the hotel property and the business next door.

    The room was clean and beds comfortable. Shower had great water pressure. Breakfast was continental (no prepared hot foods) but had good choices.

    Stayed in September 2025

  • Reviewed: September 8, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • King Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The bed was a little uncomfortable and the cooling unit was loud

    The room was clean and great location. It was easy to get in and out. Staff was helpful.

    Stayed in September 2025

  • Reviewed: September 3, 2025

    8.0
    Fine
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Outer area too dark No elevator to second floor, stairs steep

    Location Decent breakfast

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: September 2, 2025

    6.0
    It was ok but a bit overpriced
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The advertisement says the king room has a jacuzzi, but it’s pretty much a large bathtub… it doesn’t have jet sprays King room didn’t have a window, and was located at the corner, next to the vending machine so you could hear people coming to the vending machines.

    They accept my service dog without any issues.

    Stayed in September 2025

  • Reviewed: September 2, 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Stayed 3 days. No housekeeping or fresh towels. No towels at the pool.

    The pool and breakfast area.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 29, 2025

    7.0
    It was clean easy to get to
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • King Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The window HVAC unit ran continuously but the room was still very musty and smelly. The easy chair was quite wobbly. There was very little fresh fruit for breakfast, no bread for toast, and too many high calorie, high sugar breakfast items.

    Conveniently located to things I wanted to do: bike ride on lake path, shop, eat

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 28, 2025

    8.0
    I’m for a night stay when travel.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It wasn’t that clean.. the mattress are quite old

    The stuff is friendly, the room is quite spacious. Breakfast is included- it’s like grab and go breakfast with variety of stuff. They actually had some apples, which is very nice (we really appreciate fruits and veggies at breakfast) We only stayed there for the night.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 28, 2025

    7.0
    Glad we stayed.just what we needed
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Not luxurious

    Clean

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 22, 2025

    6.0
    Did its purpose, good location, room was clean but the floor felt very dirty. Carpet.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It was fine.

    Nice outdoor pool area, breakfast was decent and saved us some money.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 20, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Family with young children
    • King Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Layout of bathroom ..stairways

    Room was clean..

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 9, 2025

    7.0
    It was an adequate stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The room seemed damp all the time. It took a long time for anything to dry. There was black mold on the floorboard near the shower with little bugs coming in and out of the cracks in the molding. The king bed was sunken in the center and uncomfortable.

    The staff was kind, caring and helpful. I liked the room decor. Our room had a whirlpool tub which was nice. I was very happy with the pool and beautiful surrounding backyard area. In room coffee pods, with coffee maker was nice. It was a quiet and peaceful stay. No noise from other guests.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: August 6, 2025

    8.0
    We really enjoyed the private pool area
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Rooms could use updating

    The pool area and pool itself was great

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 5, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Convenient

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 5, 2025

    8.0
    Good bang for the buck
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The breakfast has room for improvement

    The swimming pool is fantastic

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 24, 2025

    8.0
    It was a very nice day and I would consider staying there again
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Queen Room - Mobility Access/Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I don’t really have any complaints

    The location was very good and the property was very clean

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 22, 2025

    6.0
    Clena and comfortable, but overpriced and outdated.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night

    The furnishings looked like original 1980s stuff. Color scheme was weird. Breakfast was negligible. Overall the place was overpriced.

    Beds were comfortable and the room was generally clean.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 22, 2025

    8.0
    Good Location, OK prices for the area,
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Mainly the dry, processed breakfast items. Location of hotel & parking is very good.

    Female employee at front desk was kind, professional and friendly. The breakfast was super basic with processed, pre-packaged dried foods. Really meh. Coffee was the usual hotel meh coffee.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 21, 2025

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Not maintained. Had to change the sheets because it looked like the bed was not made or cleaned at all.

    Not worth the price paid even though it’s a budget motel.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 16, 2025

    6.0
    Not the best
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Breakfast very poor no refill available right away Always asking and waiting for it .

    Location

    Stayed in July 2025

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