The Sierra Motel - Traverse City

Retro-chic motel with mid-century charm, 12 minutes from Bryant Park beach

Rooms

Each guest room at the Sierra Motel has a flat-screen cable TV, a microwave, and a refrigerator. The rooms include a relaxing recliner and tea and coffee-making facilities. The retro decor includes chrome plumbing, Beekman 1802 bath products, and a pink Keurig coffee maker with Starbucks K-cups.

Amenities

The property offers free Wi-Fi throughout, free on-site parking, and a vending machine. A nugget ice machine (pebble ice) is available in the office. New free bikes allow guests to explore the area, and the grounds include a garden and a designated smoking area.

Location

Traverse City's central district is a 6-minute drive from the motel. Bryant Park beach access is a 12-minute walk away. Cherry Capital Airport is 4 miles from the property, and the Civic Center Park is a 3-block walk south.

Pet-Friendly Policies

The Sierra Motel in Traverse City allows pets with a minimal fee. The on-site owners provide grassy areas for dogs and accommodate requests for ground-floor rooms. The motel is a family-owned property that welcomes well-behaved pets of all sizes.

Unique Features

Built in 1957, the motel was fully renovated with a mid-century modern aesthetic. The owners live on the premises and offer personalized service, including early check-in texts and recommendations. Complimentary water and Starbucks coffee are provided in each room.

• Rooms: 12 rooms with flat-screen TV, microwave, fridge, and recliner
• Amenities: Free Wi-Fi, free parking, nugget ice machine, new bikes
• Location: 12-min walk to Bryant Park beach, 6-min drive to downtown
• Pet-Friendly: Minimal fee, on-site owners, grassy areas for dogs
• Unique: 1957 motel renovated with mid-century decor, chrome plumbing, Beekman products