Location. The Renaissance Inn at Bay Harbor is located in Bay Harbor, Mich. The property fronts Lake Michigan and boasts four golf courses. Within one quarter mile of the hotel are the Bay Harbor History Museum, Harbor Springs Marina, and the Village at Bay Harbor shopping and dining district.
Hotel Features. This five story Victorian resort was listed in 2008 among Travel + Leisures 500 Best Hotels in the World. The propertys shoreline bluffs, rock formations and woodlands create a natural landscape for the four emerald fairways totaling 45 holes of golf. The sands of Lake Michigan offer private beachfront cabanas, chaise lounges, shore side hammocks and water views. The hotel features a health club with a full service salon and spa, a sundeck, and a seasonal outdoor pool and spa tub. The resort offers four dining options. Sagamores serves regional American fare in its lakeside dining room and outdoor terrace. South American Lounge is a genteel club featuring cocktails and American style tapas. The Inn Caf� offers light fare, Starbucks coffee and homemade ice cream. The poolside Cabana Bar is open seasonally. Complimentary wireless Internet access in available in the lobby.
Guestrooms. Palates of cool blues and sage greens set the stage for the resorts 134 cottage style guestrooms. Beds feature 300 thread count linens, down duvets and choices of down or foam pillows. Rooms make liberal use of summer white living room and bedroom furniture. Most rooms feature working fireplaces and private balconies. Bathrooms offer bathrobes, marble vanities and tiled bath/shower combinations. Select rooms feature jetted tubs. High speed Internet access is available for a fee.
Expert Tip. Guests may play chess on a large board with pieces that are a few feet tall or play lawn croquet overlooking Lake Michigan. The grounds boast walking, jogging and biking paths.
Rates:
132 - 183 USD
Year Property Opened: Although ground was broken in 1996, The Inn at Bay Harbor rekindles the heritage and style of those great turn-of-the-century northern Michigan Inns.
Number Of Rooms: 134
Number Of Floors: 5
Check In Time: 4 p.m.
Check Out Time: 11 a.m.
Amenities:
In House Dining
Children Allowed
Data Ports
Meeting Rooms
Hair Dryer
Renaissance Inn At Bay Harbor
3600 Village Harbor Dr
Petoskey, MI 49770
Driving Directions:
From Charlevoix Municipal Airport:
Approximate distance to the hotel is 16 miles.
Drive west on Airport Drive.
Turn right to stay on Airport Drive.
Turn left onto Bridge Street/US 31.
Turn right onto Old US 31 Highway.
Turn left onto CR C71/Horton Bay Road North.
CR C71/Horton Bay Road North becomes Preserve Drive.
Turn right onto Quarry Ridge Drive.
Quarry Ridge Drive becomes Coastal Ridge Drive.
Turn right onto Shores Drive.
Turn left onto Vista Drive.
Turn right onto Front Street.
Turn right onto Bay Harbor Drive.
Turn left onto Village Harbor Drive.