Hampton Inn Traverse City

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Hampton Inn
7.8 (177 reviews)
1000 U.S. 31 North , Traverse City , US
+1 231-946-8900

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location (near bay/state park, close to airport, bus stop in front)
Helpful and friendly staff (many mentions)
Good/very good breakfast
Clean and comfortable room when housekeeping is adequate
Affordable alternative to bayside hotels for many guests
Cons:
Rooms and bathrooms often described as small/tiny
Room cleanliness issues reported (dirty mirrors, debris on carpet, unclean windows)
Check-in delays due to front desk/system problems
Occasional power outages and AC/hot water problems
In-room fridge not working / no freezer
Noise (slamming doors, thin walls) and some rude staff reports

Categories

Cleanliness
6
Mixed reports: public areas and some guests described rooms as clean, but multiple reviews note unclean rooms (dirty mirrors, debris on carpet), unclean windows, and litter on exterior grounds.
Service
8.5
Generally helpful and friendly staff cited in many reviews, though some guests reported rude staff and lengthy check-in problems due to front desk/system issues.
Location
9.5
Frequently praised: across from the bay/state park, close to the airport, and a tourist bus stop directly in front providing easy access downtown.
Room Quality
6
Several comments about very small/tiny rooms and bathrooms, limited furnishings (only one chair), high/hard beds for short guests, and older shower fixtures.
Amenities
7.5
Breakfast and common amenities are often positive; however, issues noted include non-working in-room fridge, no bathroom fan, occasional power outage and AC problems.
Value for Money
7.1
Mixed sentiment: some find it a good cheaper alternative to bayside hotels, while others felt it was not worth high nightly rates (complaints about $360 and outage-related discomfort).
Food and Beverage
9
Breakfast repeatedly described as very good or delicious and a highlight for many guests.
Overall Experience
8.8
Overall positive tendency with multiple guests saying they'd stay again; balanced by recurring issues (room size, occasional cleanliness lapses, noise, and isolated outage incidents).
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-11-05 14:04

Property Description

Convenient Location:
Situated across from the East Grand Traverse Bay and just minutes from downtown, the Hampton Inn Traverse City in Michigan offers easy access to the best of the area.

Modern Amenities:
Experience a comfortable stay with modern amenities, including the signature Cloud Nine beds for a restful night's sleep and in-room coffeemakers for that perfect cup of coffee to start your day.

Leisure Facilities:
Take advantage of the hotel's modern fitness center and indoor swimming pool for relaxation and recreation during your stay.

Book your stay at the Hampton Inn Traverse City now to enjoy these fantastic features and more!

Important information:

Please note Hot tub is closedGuests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: TVC

Location

Guest Reviews

7.8
Based on 177 reviews
Cleanliness: 6
Service: 8.5
Location: 9.5
Room Quality: 6
Amenities: 7.5
Value for Money: 7.1
Food and Beverage: 9
Overall Experience: 8.8
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James • family_with_children • us
8
2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
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MICHAEL • couple • us
9
2026-10-27 • via Nuitee
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Casey • family_with_children • us
7
2026-10-25 • via Nuitee
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mark • couple • us
8
Pros:

decent clean modern room

Cons:

check in process was lengthy as front desk people were having issues with the check in platform and system

2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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Donna • couple • us
8
2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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Karen • couple • us
9
Great Location
Pros:

Location was great. Close to the airport. Across the street from the state park.

2026-09-06 • via Nuitee
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michiganvintner • Couples • Ann Arbor, Michigan
6
Tiny Rooms
Pros:

On a positive note, the free tourist bus stops right in front of the hotel and takes you downtown with a few stops in between. So, even though the Hampton is on the eastern edge of town, it is less than a half hour bus ride to downtown TC. When we stayed here a few years ago, it was being remodeled so we figured it would be like the newer Hamptons. NOT. The room was tiny. There was only one desk chair in the room even though we stated that we were two people. The manager brought another chair up but there wasn't much room to put it. No freezer in the refrigerator. The bathroom was also tiny; just a bathtub with a curtain with a small trickle of water, a toilet and a sink. No counter, no walk-in shower, toilet paper behind the toilet, unreachable. No oranges at breakfast both days which had typically been one of the good things about a Hampton breakfast. Only one in-room coffee for two days, we had to ask to get coffee the second day.

2026-08-25 • via Tripadvisor
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stephc9876 • Friends getaway • Finksburg, Maryland
10
Recommend
Pros:

Nice place to stay. Good hotel.

2026-08-23 • via Tripadvisor
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Donald • solo_traveller • us
9
2026-08-19 • via Nuitee
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U3987XFmaym • Couples • Lawton, Van Buren County, Michigan
10
Right across from a park!
Pros:

Very clean and convenient right across from the bay. Staff was very helpful and kind. The hotels on the bayside are gorgeous also but if you just need a night at a cheaper rate this is perfect.

2026-08-09 • via Tripadvisor
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Trevor • family_with_children • us
8
2026-08-07 • via Nuitee
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Robert Adamson • family_with_children • us
8
2026-07-14 • via Nuitee
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Mohamed • solo_traveller • us
9
Pros:

The staff

Cons:

The rooms are too small

2026-07-13 • via Nuitee
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Rachel • couple • us
5
Cons:

Fridge didn’t work, no fan, not clean, window was not clean, noisy, no bathroom fan, just not worth the 360$!

2026-07-07 • via Nuitee
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Vickie • couple • us
10
2026-07-01 • via Nuitee
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Lawrence • couple • us
9
2026-06-30 • via Nuitee
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Jennifer • couple • us
10
Pros:

Nice staff, room was what I wanted,

2026-06-22 • via Nuitee
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Michelle • couple • us
7
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Rude staff

2026-06-18 • via Nuitee
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Sandra • extended_group • us
3
Pros:

I would normally have rates this place much higher( I've stayed there before) but they had a power outage and we couldn't sleep well( very hot). No hot shower or many light or airconsitioning until middle of nite 2.. would think we'd get some kind of credit .


hot shower the first night

Cons:

As above..

2026-06-14 • via Nuitee
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Denise • solo_traveller • us
9
Pros:

Clean comfortable room.

Cons:

Bed was too high& hard to get in for short people. Needs one more chair in room.

2026-06-10 • via Nuitee