Everything was five star except the overall score. We loved the atmosphere and real hotel (not motel) environment. It was like stepping back in time. Super clean. However, I down graded the overall score for two reasons: first, the firm bed was the hardest bed I slept on in the seven motels/VRBO stays within the previous two weeks; second, the AC temperature varied such that there was a cold-warm-cold-warm cycle all night. I could have overlooked the AC issue if the bed had not been so firm.

The hotel was 120 years old and was very unique.

The hotel was 120 years old and was very unique.

Hotel very dated but acceptable. We were on the third floor and water pressure was weak. Otherwise good.

Hotel very dated but acceptable. We were on the third floor and water pressure was weak. Otherwise good.

Enjoyed our 1 night stay prior to taking the ferry the next day. The room was small but that was expected from previous reviews. Met all our needs. Very clean and comfortable.

Enjoyed our 1 night stay prior to taking the ferry the next day. The room was small but that was expected from previous reviews. Met all our needs. Very clean and comfortable.

We spent 3 nights at Stearns Hotel, and will not be back. The hotel was very shabby and had a pervasive foul smell throughout, particularly in the entire lobby area. It was something like a mixture of really bad coffee, stale cigarette smoke and a poorly maintained latrine. The coffee in the room and the lobby was as bad as we've ever had, and our room had a smell the A/C unit could not dispel, even when cranked down low with the fan constantly roaring on high. Fortunately the bed was comfortable, but that's the best thing our stay had going for it. We spent as little time at the hotel as possible, staying out later then we normally would just to avoid going back there. I also think it was unreasonably expensive for such poor quality. We only chose it because we needed to be close to the marina where our friends live on their boat, which was not large enough to accommodate guests, and there were no other options close by.

We spent 3 nights at Stearns Hotel, and will not be back. The hotel was very shabby and had a pervasive foul smell throughout, particularly in the entire lobby area. It was something like a mixture of really bad coffee, stale cigarette smoke and a poorly maintained latrine. The coffee in the room and the lobby was as bad as we've ever had, and our room had a smell the A/C unit could not dispel, even when cranked down low with the fan constantly roaring on high. Fortunately the bed was comfortable, but that's the best thing our stay had going for it. We spent as little time at the hotel as possible, staying out later then we normally would just to avoid going back there. I also think it was unreasonably expensive for such poor quality. We only chose it because we needed to be close to the marina where our friends live on their boat, which was not large enough to accommodate guests, and there were no other options close by.

the location for the parade is great. .

the location for the parade is great. .

Me and my crew of 8 were passing through doing the Lake Michigan Circle Tour on our Harleys from Chicago. This was our first overnight stop and was really nice. I didn’t get her name but the young lady who checked us in was great, very hospitable and professional. Will definitely stay here again if we’re passing through.

Me and my crew of 8 were passing through doing the Lake Michigan Circle Tour on our Harleys from Chicago. This was our first overnight stop and was really nice. I didn’t get her name but the young lady who checked us in was great, very hospitable and professional. Will definitely stay here again if we’re passing through.

I liked the feeling of a previous era and still providing everything I would have needed or desired. Only one thing I would mention is that the air conditioner unit was rather loud. Otherwise I was very happy with my stay.

I liked the feeling of a previous era and still providing everything I would have needed or desired. Only one thing I would mention is that the air conditioner unit was rather loud. Otherwise I was very happy with my stay.

Classic property. Great location. Tiki Bar a blast from the past.

Classic property. Great location. Tiki Bar a blast from the past.

Great location. Always clean rooms!

Great location. Always clean rooms!

We were thrilled with the Stearns Hotel. This hotel is a classic and from the moment I walked in I knew we made a great choice. The interior is spectacular, classic historical. Our room was simple but very comfortable and quiet.

We were thrilled with the Stearns Hotel. This hotel is a classic and from the moment I walked in I knew we made a great choice. The interior is spectacular, classic historical. Our room was simple but very comfortable and quiet.

Cute hotel nothing fancy just a good place to stay for one night.

Cute hotel nothing fancy just a good place to stay for one night.

Nice, classic older hotel. Rooms are small. Property needs some maintenance.

Nice, classic older hotel. Rooms are small. Property needs some maintenance.

Lovely old hotel with lots of history, and, a ghost.

Lovely old hotel with lots of history, and, a ghost.

This property was very clean

This property was very clean

accessible to area shopping and activity.

accessible to area shopping and activity.

The evening front desk man who checked me in was very friendly and petsonable. I love the "historical " atmosphere of this hotel. There is care taken to make the rooms nice, with nice amenities.