EMPIRE LAKESHORE INN

The hotel provides daily housekeeping, express check-in and check-out, and a vending machine for refreshments. Guests have access to on-site bicycle rental and free parking for all vehicles. The property also includes a garden and terrace, with safety features such as smoke detectors and a security system.

Each room offers a choice between Deluxe King or 2 Queen Beds, with private bathroom and air conditioning. The rooms are stocked with a tea and coffee maker, hairdryer, free toiletries, and a flat-screen TV. Guests can request personalized pillow menus for enhanced sleep comfort.

The inn sits next to the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore visitor center and is a 5-minute walk from Empire Beach. A 10-minute drive brings guests to Black Star Farms winery. The property is within walking distance of local eateries like Joe's Friendly Tavern and the Empire Village Inn pizza place.

The hotel offers family rooms with interconnected room options for larger groups. The garden and terrace provide outdoor space for children, and the short walk to Empire Beach is convenient for families. On-site bicycle rental lets families explore the area without a car.

Guests can rent bicycles directly from the hotel to explore the Heritage Trail or ride to the Empire Bluffs Trail. The beach access from the property allows for sunset walks and swimming. Nearby hiking trails within Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore start just next door.

Location: Next to Sleeping Bear Dunes visitor center

Rooms: Deluxe King or 2 Queen Beds with pillow menus

Amenities: Free parking and on-site bicycle rental

Family: Interconnected family rooms

Beach: 5-minute walk to Empire Beach

Nearby: 10-minute drive to Black Star Farms winery