Stearns Hotel

2.5 star property

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Ballroom
Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Lift
Lobby
Fireplace

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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212 E Ludington Ave, Ludington, MI, 49431
  • Place, Sandcastles Children's Museum
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Ludington Waterfront Park
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, S.S. Badger: Lake Michigan Carferry
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Single Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(25 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe Single Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Stearns Hotel

This hotel features laundry facilities, a 24-hour front desk and wedding services. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a fireplace at reception and a vending machine. Housekeeping is available on request.
Stearns Hotel offers 28 accommodations with air conditioning. LCD televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include baths or showers. This Ludington hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

During your stay at Stearns Hotel, you're just a quick walk from Ludington Area Center for the Arts. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus laundry facilities.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Amenities include laundry facilities, a lift and a fireplace at reception
  • Steps from Ludington Area Center for the Arts and Sandcastles Children's Museum
As a guest of Stearns Hotel, you'll find a vending machine, a fireplace in the lobby, and laundry facilities. WiFi is free in public spaces. Stearns Hotel also features a lift and a water dispenser. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Ludington hotel.


Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Wedding services

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 50 per accommodation, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

Property is also known as

Stearns Hotel Hotel
Stearns Hotel Ludington
Stearns Hotel Hotel Ludington

Stearns Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 116 out of 223 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 62 out of 223 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 26 out of 223 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 223 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 223 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect spot for a downtown stay😍
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Darrin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The rooms were nice, and the staff enjoyed telling us about the history of the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Was here for a funeral and staff was very accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It is a nice historic hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Bill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice old school hotel. Dated rooms but clean and comfortable. Very conveniently located where we needed it. Very much enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful old hotel, with friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Will stay again!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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8/10 Good

MARK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Quick couples get away

Great location within walking distance of Ludington's downtown.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Sweet old hotel
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
iThe room was very comfortable, clean and quiet. The bed was comfortable and the pillows great.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

mishelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location to downtown
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice historic hotel in downtown Ludington - highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel is a step back into Ludington history. Very clean, well appointed and close to downtown shopping, restaurants and beaches! Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

KENISHA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I must say I was pretty impressed by this hotel the room was gorgeous me and my husband enjoyed it very much. Easy access to shopping good and of course the gorgeous lake. I would definitely stay here again
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The young lady that checked us in was so kind and extremely happy. She shared how much she loves this older hotel and it really rubbed off on us. We will definitely stay again!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hildy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean. We really liked that the hotel was walkable to downtown Ludington
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Henry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love that old hotel 🏨 great place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Yvonne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We would go back to the Stearns Hotel! It was a great stay and an adorable vintage hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved being able to stay within walking distance of downtown shops and restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

JODIE

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is affordable, and convenient. The staff is always kind and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Bernard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was quite small but sufficient as we only stayed the night. Had to keep the thermostat very low because the heat blew right on the bed. All in all was pleased with our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
It had a unique vibe, for an older place and the staff was polite
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Awesome historic hotel. Would stay here again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was nice and big, beds were comfortable, room was very clean. We were there on a Monday night in July and didn't even see anyone else in the hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025