Milwaukee
This inn is a winner near the lakefront. Rooms have that snug Irish-cottage feel, with four-poster beds, white wainscot walls and whirlpool baths. There's…
Must-see hotels in The Great Lakes
Indiana
This cool, century-old house offers three tranquil rooms, each with a comfy queen bed and a private bathroom. The location is walkable to the town’s shops…
Wisconsin
The brightly painted, 33-bed brick house is located on a quiet street a short walk from the State Capitol. Dorms are gender segregated; linens are free…
Ohio
Built in 1847 as a stagecoach inn, the property still provides lodging in its 26 antique-laden rooms, which sit above a modern dining room and tavern (one…
Indianapolis
The century-old, neoclassical architecture, plush beds and downtown location right by Monument Circle make this a fine chain-hotel choice – and it was…
Ohio
A great location downtown, close to everything. All rooms are suites with a full kitchen. The cute free breakfast buffet is served in the old bank vault…
Chicago
The basic, modular rooms are perfectly acceptable, if a bit thin-walled. Free hot breakfast is a nice touch, as is the free airport shuttle. It's in a…
Cleveland
While it's nothing fancy, the Hilton's rooms are decent value with comfy beds, wi-fi–rigged workstations and mini refrigerators. It's right by the…
Indiana
The 30 rooms here are plain but tidy, with solid Amish wood furnishings. The motel has a perfect location on Shipshewana's main road to see morning buggy…
Wisconsin
Climb into bed at Inn Serendipity, a two-room, wind-and-solar-powered B&B on a 5-acre organic farm in Browntown, about 10 miles west of Monroe.
Ohio
The seven well-maintained rooms are steps away from the Short North's scene. Breakfast is a full cooked affair under chandeliers.
Residence Inn Cincinnati Downtown
Cincinnati
All of the big, glistening rooms are suites with full kitchens. Continental breakfast is included. Parking costs $32.
Michigan
Nothing fancy, but it's a good, affordable option with an indoor pool. An eggs and waffles breakfast is included.
Upper Peninsula
It's a basic but reasonably priced motel where budgeteers can find respite, located a few miles west of town.
Northern Minnesota
A decent last-resort option, the Harbor Inn offers plain-Jane rooms, but they're comfy. The location is within easy walking distance of downtown…
