Stearns Hotel

2.5 star property
Hotel within easy reach of Lake Michigan

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Ballroom
Lobby lounge
Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Fireplace
Lobby
At Stearns Hotel, warmth and comfort await near Lake Michigan. With a cozy fireplace in the lobby, laundry facilities for convenience, and high-speed WiFi to stay connected. The helpful staff is available 24/7 at the front desk.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Laundry facilities
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (9)

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Lobby fireplace
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Wedding services
  • TV in a common area

Feel at home (6)

  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Laundry facilities
  • Elevator
  • Bathtub or shower

Room options

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Showing 4 of 4 rooms

Standard Single Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(22 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Single Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
212 E Ludington Ave, Ludington, MI, 49431

What's nearby

  • Ludington Waterfront Park - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • S.S. Badger: Lake Michigan Carferry - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Stearns Park Beach - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Pere Marquette River - 2 min drive - 1.1 km
  • West Michigan Fairgrounds - 4 min drive - 3.7 km

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪House of Flavors - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Jamesport Brewing Company - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Ludington Bay Brewing Co. - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Pier To Pier Picnics - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Little Caesars Pizza - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Stearns Hotel

At Stearns Hotel, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Lake Michigan and S.S. Badger: Lake Michigan Carferry. Guests will have free perks like WiFi and self parking.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 28 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • Free uncovered onsite self parking
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Water dispenser

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Wedding services

Facilities

  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in common areas

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 32-inch LCD TV

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Mini-fridge
  • Microwave

More

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Deposit: USD 50 per accommodation, per night

Policies

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, Discover
Cashless transactions are available.

Also known as

Stearns Hotel Hotel
Stearns Hotel Ludington
Stearns Hotel Hotel Ludington

Frequently asked questions

Does Stearns Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Stearns Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Stearns Hotel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Stearns Hotel?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Stearns Hotel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

What's the area around Stearns Hotel like?

Stearns Hotel is a short 18-minute walk from Lake Michigan and 14 minutes' walk from S.S. Badger: Lake Michigan Carferry.

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Stearns Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

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Reviews

8/10 Very good

Quick couples get away

Great location within walking distance of Ludington's downtown.
MARK, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The hotel is a step back into Ludington history. Very clean, well appointed and close to downtown shopping, restaurants and beaches! Great location.
Jennifer, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel.
Kenneth, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Location is great - Close to downtown and the river. Bed was very comfortable. But the fixtures and furnishings in this hotel very much need updating
Kathleen, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We loved our stay at the Stearns. For years we have been using other hotels and motels in the area but I will always check availability at this one first - from now on. It has a very "fancy" feel, for a very good rate. The staff was super-friendly. Lots of cool areas that offer great backgrounds for photos or selfies. If you like a nightcap, there is a very cool bar inside but - open only certain days. Parking is no problem and it is right around the corner if you plan to take the U.S.S. Badger!
Alicia, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Will stay again!
Nicole, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

It had a unique vibe, for an older place and the staff was polite
Robert, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice historic hotel in Ludington. Short distance from the ferry. Room was cute and clean.
Edward, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Hotel is very dated. Even the coffee service was dated. Nice receptionist. Good location.
Lawrence, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

Severe severe updates needed

The hotel needs some vast updating. The bathroom was severely old and the paint that they had applied on the tub was peeling. The carpet was very worn. The furniture look like it was from the 1970s. It generally needs some severe updating. We will not be staying there again.
ERIC, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

A little overpriced for what is offered.
2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice Clean Old Hotel

I loved the old building and the look back in time. Everything was very clean and in working order. The hotel in itself was very warm, uncomfortably so, but the air conditioning in the room worked well, so we slept fine. Great location. No complaints.
Amy, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Loved being able to stay within walking distance of downtown shops and restaurants.
Michael, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This is the most gorgeous Hotel I've even stayed at. I must return on a Fri/Sat when the Tiki Lounge is open!
Simon, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

The hotel was painting at the time of our arrival. The fumes were iverw
Julie, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I LOVE the fact was OLD CHARM, but yet modern in a way, that was Touch Old School!!
Christy, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Old hotel (1901), but well maintained. Probably would not be desirable for younger families, but we are elderly and the hotel brought back thoughts of the old grand hotels of decades ago. In town, so walking distance to food and shops. Rooms were like 124 years ago, but modern bathrooms and furniture. Lobby was like 1901! Highly recommend for older generations.
Lonnie, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Good location, friendly staff but very old and tired hotel.
Brenda, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Love that old hotel 🏨 great place to stay
Henry, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great downtown location in Ludington!
Linda, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great

Very good, id say cleanest hotel we have been to in awhile.
Lee, 2-night trip

4/10 Fair

Loved the location, the room was clean, breakfast was nice. I sure do hate that the necklace I left in the room was not turned in by the person who was in charge of cleaning the room after we left. Hope they're happy with the necklace my daughter bought for me that is now stolen property.
Aimee, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

the location for the parade is great. .
robert, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

We stayed just one night. Hotel is clean but outdated
Miodrag, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The building is old and perhaps outdated but nicely maintained. Really enjoyed the inside features of the common areas of the hotel. We really enjoyed our stay. Very friendly staff!
Achiles, 1-night trip