A place to stay in Empire
Set in Empire, Michigan, Empire Lakeshore Inn is a hotel. It offers free parking. Room types include the Deluxe King Room and the Double Room with Two Double Beds. Guests rate it 4.25/5 across 337 reviews.
Who this stay suits
Expect guest scores around 4.25/5.
Best for
- Families with children
- Road trips & drive-up convenience
Rooms for every kind of stay
Choose from 3 room types — including the Deluxe King Room, Double Room with Two, Deluxe Queen Room with Two. Rates start from $252 a night.
The surrounding area
Empire Lakeshore Inn is in Empire, Michigan, rated 4.25/5 by guests.
Rooms & suites
Deluxe King Room
33 m² · sleeps 2 · 1 queen bed
- Air conditioning
- Patio
- Private bathroom
- Flat-screen TV
- Coffee machine
Double Room with Two
23 m² · sleeps 2 · 2 full beds
- Balcony
- Air conditioning
- Patio
- Private bathroom
- Flat-screen TV
Deluxe Queen Room with Two
33 m² · sleeps 2 · 2 full beds
- Air conditioning
- Patio
- Private bathroom
- Flat-screen TV
- Coffee machine
Standout features
Inside Empire Lakeshore Inn
Amenities at Empire Lakeshore Inn
Most popular facilities
- Free parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free Wifi
- Family rooms
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Great for your stay
- Parking
- Private bathroom
- Air conditioning
- View
- Free Wifi
- Bath
- Free parking
- Family rooms
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bath or shower
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Bath
Bedroom
- Linens
- Wardrobe or closet
View
- View
Outdoors
- Outdoor furniture
- Patio
- Terrace
- Garden
Empire Lakeshore Inn earns consistently strong marks for its spotless, modern rooms and unbeatable proximity to Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and surrounding attractions, with the vast majority of guests saying they would return. The main friction points are the relatively high nightly rate for a no-frills property that lacks a pool or breakfast, occasional noise bleed through thin walls, and a handful of minor maintenance niggles. Overall sentiment is warmly positive, with cleanliness and location standing out as near-universal highlights.
- Price considered high given lack of pool, breakfast, or many amenities
- Thin walls / noise from neighbouring rooms
- Weak or slow Wi-Fi
- Minor maintenance issues (non-draining tub, broken coffee maker, door that wouldn't shut, partial power loss)
- Guests expected to take out their own garbage despite paying for cleaning
“The Empire Lakeshore Inn exceeded our expectations! The value, cleanliness, and convenience was amazing. Loved being so close to the dunes & visitor center, Glen Arbor, and Traverse City.”
“Pristine! Absolutely adorable and clean! Quality doors and woodwork. I was shocked at how well done this gem was!”
“The price was a little high for a place without a pool or breakfast.”
“Walls were thin and could hear people and tv's in next rooms.”
“Room exceeded expectations for a motel in a small town — spacious, clean and had all the amenities including a white noise machine!”
Guest reviews summarised from Booking.com.
Good to know
Frequently asked
What amenities does Empire Lakeshore Inn offer?
Empire Lakeshore Inn offers Free parking, Non-smoking rooms, Free Wifi, Family rooms, Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms, Parking, Air conditioning, View, Hairdryer, Linens, Outdoor furniture, and Patio.
What room types are available at Empire Lakeshore Inn?
Room options include Deluxe King Room, Double Room with Two, Deluxe Queen Room with Two.
How much does it cost to stay at Empire Lakeshore Inn?
Nightly rates start from around $252, varying by date and room type.
Where is Empire Lakeshore Inn located?
Empire Lakeshore Inn is located in Empire, Michigan, at 11626 Sunset Drive, Empire, MI 49630, United States.