Located in Traverse City, Traverse Bay Inn is a short drive from the Dennos Museum Center at Northwestern Michigan College and Traverse City State Hospital. It also offers a BBQ/picnic area, a 24-hour reception and an outdoor pool. There are a variety of amenities available to those staying at the inn, such as a vending machine, a designated smoking area and laundry facilities. Traverse Bay Inn features rooms equipped with a hair dryer, a microwave and a refrigerator. For those guests who enjoy making the most of local dining options, there is a good selection right on the doorstep. Grand Traverse Mall is easily reached by car.