The 92-room Cambria Suites Traverse City is a solid mid-range chain option just outside of downtown Traverse City. It's within walking distance of Munson Medical Center and Northwestern Michigan College, and a short drive to the popular National Cherry Festival grounds. Homey and modern rooms are spacious, with separate sleeping and living areas plus mini-fridges, microwaves, and coffeemakers. Reflect bistro and bar is a cozy gathering space off the large lobby, and there's an indoor pool, hot tub, fitness room, and free local shuttle. Travelers looking for a lake view could check out the nearby Cherry Tree Inn & Suites, which has lower rates. 

The 76-room Cherry Tree Inn & Suites is a two-and-a-half-pearl beachfront hotel overlooking East Grand Traverse Bay. It's 10 minutes from the action in downtown Traverse City. Spacious rooms come in a variety of configurations and all have kitchenettes. Some also have fireplaces, hot tubs, and lake views. Value-adding freebies include breakfast, parking, Wi-Fi, a local shuttle, and newspapers. The indoor and outdoor pools are family friendly pluses, as are the putting green, playground, and video-game systems in many rooms. Travelers should also consider Cambria Suites Traverse City, which is more expensive, but has an on-site bar and restaurant.