Petoskey, MichiganBay Harbor
Inn at Bay Harbor
Victorian-revival golf resort
Bay Harbor   Petoskey, Michigan
Renovated
2016
Price
$$$
Rated for
Resort Luxe LocalOutside the door
The house
MarriottVictorian-revival golf resort
White cupolas and red-shingle roofs channel nineteenth-century lake inns, with afternoon tea and rounds along Little Traverse Bay.
What it’s good at
Notable
Forty-five championship golf holes spread along Lake Michigan bluffs and coastal quarry cliffs.
Listed
Shoreline cottages and balcony suites receive evening turndown alongside dedicated valet service.
Listed
Guests hunt for Petoskey stones along the shoreline before exploring nearby harbor towns.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Along Little Traverse Bay, set on Lake Michigan bluffs beside Arthur Hills golf fairways.
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The rooms
Balcony suites look straight across Lake Michigan, while standalone cottages sit right along the shoreline.
The pools
Bring a swimsuit.
An outdoor hot tub stays heated to 104 degrees through winter snow, and the waterfront pool opens for the summer.
At the table
Vintage Chophouse serves prime steaks beside a stone hearth, and morning buffets in the Sagamore Room overlook the lake.
How it began
Before the resort opened in 1998, this stretch of shoreline was an industrial limestone quarry and cement kiln.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.