New Residence Inn Opens in Traverse City, Expands Extended Stay Options
Residence Inn by Marriott Traverse City will begin accepting overnight guests on November 13, adding an all suite option aimed at extended stays and short getaways. The new property provides additional lodging capacity and amenities that may shift local visitor patterns and support business travel and longer term tourism in Grand Traverse County.
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A new all suite hotel operated by Marriott opens in Traverse City this week, offering suites with full kitchens and a package of guest amenities aimed at longer stays. Residence Inn by Marriott Traverse City is scheduled to welcome overnight guests on November 13, according to hotel management, and is located at 2146 U.S. 31 North.
General Manager Tyler Moreno said the property is designed for extended stays and short getaways, with each suite including a fully equipped kitchen, cooktop, and kitchen essentials. Some rooms also include a full conventional oven, a feature that caters to travelers who prefer to prepare meals while away from home. The hotel will offer a 24 hour fitness center, an indoor pool, and complimentary breakfast. The property is pet friendly and includes a meeting room that can be reserved for small groups through the hotel sales team. A rooftop bar is in development and is expected to open next year, offering views of East Grand Traverse Bay.
For Grand Traverse County residents the new hotel changes the local hospitality landscape in several ways. By adding all suite units with kitchens, the property targets guests staying several nights to a week or longer, including families, contractors, medical visitors, and remote workers who value kitchen facilities and space. That segment tends to generate different spending patterns than typical overnight visitors, often increasing grocery, dining, and longer term retail purchases in the local economy.
The meeting room and planned rooftop bar create additional demand for food and beverage services and small events, potentially shifting some meetings and receptions away from downtown venues. Because the rooftop bar will offer bay views, it may extend the high season for evening hospitality activity into the shoulder months, depending on weather and tourism trends next year.
From a market perspective the property represents a capital investment in the local lodging stock and a bet on sustained visitor demand. Residence Inn is a national extended stay brand, and brand recognition may attract visitors who otherwise might have chosen accommodations outside of the county. For municipal leaders and tourism officials the addition is likely to affect lodging occupancy dynamics and municipal revenue tied to lodging activity. The phased rollout of amenities, with the rooftop bar opening next year, suggests the developer is pacing investment to match demand while completing final permitting and build out.
The hotel opening follows reporting by Olivia Fellows of 9&10 News published November 12, 2025. Residents and visitors can find the new property on U.S. 31 North and contact the hotel sales team to inquire about meeting room reservations and pet policies.
