Alexandra Inn - Traverse City

3-star beachfront hotel on Grand Traverse Bay with private beach access and rooftop dining

Beachfront Location & Private Access

Alexandra Inn Traverse City sits directly on the sandy shore of Grand Traverse Bay, offering private beach access exclusive to hotel guests. The private beach area has sun loungers and a foot-rinse station, and guests can walk directly from the hotel onto the sand. Daily beach maintenance includes machine raking of the sand and wiping down patio cushions.

Rooftop Dining & Bar at Blush

The fifth-floor rooftop restaurant, Blush, serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner with panoramic views of the bay. Blush offers local beers, flatbreads, and a full bar, and hosts live music on Monday nights during summer. The rooftop is also the setting for sunset viewing and is open to both hotel guests and the public.

Accommodations and Room Features

Guest rooms at Alexandra Inn Traverse City include lake-view balconies, air conditioning, and private bathrooms with deep soaking tubs and separate showers. Each room has a flat-screen TV, mini-refrigerator, microwave, and work desk. Corner rooms on upper floors offer two windows for expanded waterfront views, and accessible rooms are available with spacious layouts.

Family-Friendly Amenities

The property has a study room with a large table for board games or cards, plus a separate fitness room with a treadmill and exercise bike. Complimentary cookies and cinnamon buns are offered at 7 AM and 7 PM daily, and a hot beverage station with coffee, tea, and hot chocolate is available in the lobby. The private beach and calm shallow water make the hotel suitable for families with small children.

Guest Services and Accessibility

Alexandra Inn Traverse City provides daily housekeeping, a 24-hour front desk, and concierge service to help with local recommendations. The hotel has an elevator, wheelchair-accessible rooms and common areas, and visual aids including Braille and tactile signs. Free parking is available on site, and the property has CCTV security and key card access for guest safety.

• Private Beach: Exclusive sandy beach with sun loungers and daily maintenance
• Rooftop Dining: Blush restaurant with bay views, live music Monday nights
• Cookies & Buns: Complimentary fresh cookies at 7 PM, cinnamon buns at 7 AM
• Accessibility: Elevator, wheelchair-accessible rooms, Braille and tactile signs
• Parking: Free on-site parking available