We have stayed in lots of places all over the US and Europe. This hotel is overpriced ($150) and they say they are going "green"....that's why there are no coffee makers in the rooms, no mini fridges or microwaves either. We have stayed in less expensive hotels and had a more pleasant stay. The down comforter on our bed was... more

Prices too high, luckily I saw review that no coffee makers are provided in the room so we packed our own. Got to resort at 1pm hoping for early check in and knowing it was our best weather day by their predictions. They couldn't provide us our room until we returned 4 times and asked about the room availablity until... more

Stayed and payed $129/night and was pleased with overall experience. The restaurant was exceptional and the Bear golf couse was surperb. The room in the hotel wing was average for the price, although at the normal rate of $250.00 it would be a bit below par. Overall I had a good experience and would stay there again. I played the... more

I checked in with great trepidation due to the decidely mixed reviews of this property. Contrary to the reviews, the staff was responsive. The room was perfect: great views of Grand Traverse Bay, quiet, clean, in good shape. My only complaint was the hotel has no coffee maker (and I am a coffee drinker so this was a major annoyance).... more

I went to the resort with 5 other friends for a girls weekend. The location is amazing, close to vineyards, it was very clean, and our room was fantastic. However, my camera was stolen when left at the spa after hours (I was the last guest to leave, and went as soon as they opened, and my camera was gone).... more

First my average rating is based on comparison to high end resorts such as Reynolds Plantation in Georgia or Loews Ventana in Arizona. Grand Traverse isn't in their class; but, it has a lot of pluses. Without exception, every staff member was friendly and helpful. I ate at the Grille at the golf clubhouse and the casual restaurant in the... more

Fair is fair, I gave GTR&S a chance to response to my complaints. I mailed in my evaluation survey along with a long letter detailing my list of concerns. Usually when dealing with hotels or resorts, they respond in some way. Minimally: I'm sorry we didn't meet your expectations. But there was no response whatsoever from GTR&S. That in it... more

We planned a few days in upper Michigan to have a nice experience with activities for the family. Eight years ago we had a good experience at Grand Traverse Resorts and hence stayed there again. We stayed in their condominium units. It seems that guest there are "second class citizens" If you want to swim, great...but only members get a... more

My husband and I were planning a weekend get-away for Sweetest Day this year. We figured with all of the gorgeous pictures of the resort, it would be a great time. We opted for a Tower Room because we wanted it to be very special. We had read about all the millions spent on renovations etc. Needless to say we... more