How Axel worksAxel $153 a night vs $165 on Expedia at Avid Hotel Traverse City By IHG, Nov 6 to Nov 8, 2026: $12 a night less (7%). Seen Oct 8.
3-star hotel · Avid Hotels · 1942 Us-31, Traverse City
Air conditioning · Elevator/lift · Smoking areas · Smoke-free property · Express check-in/check-out · Television in lobby · Fire Extinguisher · Reception desk · Cable TV · Toiletries · Luggage storage · Telephone
Hotels in Traverse CityA modern, no-frills hotel on US-31
8.6/10
A strong pick for clean, comfortable basics, with compact rooms and a driving-first location.
Avid is a modern, no-frills hotel on US-31, and we'd pick it for a comfortable base rather than a resort-style stay. Opened in 2024, it earns consistent praise on Tripadvisor and Expedia for cleanliness, comfortable beds and friendly staff; Booking.com's cleanliness scores back that up. Free breakfast, parking and round-the-clock coffee make it good bang for your buck, while the indoor pool and gym add useful extras.
The compromises are mostly about space and setting. Rooms are compact, the pool is small and there's no hot tub. Downtown is a drive away, though the TART trail runs behind the hotel. Some recent guests report hallway or neighboring-room noise, so request a quieter room away from entrances. We'd skip it if you want spacious lounging quarters or downtown on your doorstep.
Axel's opinion, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Tripadvisor · Booking.com · Expedia · en.planetofhotels.com. Reviewed Oct 10, 2026.
$153 a night with Axel against $165 a night on Expedia for the same dates and party: $12 a night less (7%).
Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed, handicap accessible) · refundable
$12/night less than Expedia (7%)Rate for Nov 6 to Nov 8, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 8
Sign up free to book this rate$108 a night with Axel against $112 a night on Expedia for the same dates and party: $4 a night less (3%).
Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed, handicap accessible) · refundable
$4/night less than Expedia (3%)Rate for Nov 13 to Nov 15, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 13
Sign up free to book this rate$99 a night with Axel against $103 a night on Expedia for the same dates and party: $4 a night less (3%).
Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed) · refundable
$4/night less than Expedia (3%)Rate for Dec 11 to Dec 13, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 13
Sign up free to book this rate$95 a night with Axel against $99 a night on Expedia for the same dates and party: $4 a night less (4%).
Standard Quadruple room (2 full double beds) (handicap accessible) · refundable
$4/night less than Expedia (4%)Rate for Jan 8 to Jan 10, 2027 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 13
Sign up free to book this rate$104 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed) · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Nov 19 to Nov 21, 2026 · 2 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 7
Sign up free to book this rate$106 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Standard Quadruple room (2 full double beds) (handicap accessible) · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Nov 24 to Nov 26, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 13
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Axel $153 a night vs $165 on Expedia at Avid Hotel Traverse City By IHG, Nov 6 to Nov 8, 2026: $12 a night less (7%). Seen Oct 8.
Axel is a travel agent that books hotels at private rates you will not find on the public booking sites. It is free to use: sign up with your phone number and an email address. This page lists every stay Axel has priced for Avid Hotel Traverse City By IHG in Traverse City in the last 7 days, each beside the public rate seen for the same dates. Sign up free to book one, or sign up free to check Avid Hotel Traverse City By IHG for your own dates.
A strong pick for clean, comfortable basics, with compact rooms and a driving-first location. A modern, no-frills hotel on US-31, scored for what it is.
Avid is a modern, no-frills hotel on US-31, and we'd pick it for a comfortable base rather than a resort-style stay. Opened in 2024, it earns consistent praise on Tripadvisor and Expedia for cleanliness, comfortable beds and friendly staff; Booking.com's cleanliness scores back that up. Free breakfast, parking and round-the-clock coffee make it good bang for your buck, while the indoor pool and gym add useful extras.
The compromises are mostly about space and setting. Rooms are compact, the pool is small and there's no hot tub. Downtown is a drive away, though the TART trail runs behind the hotel. Some recent guests report hallway or neighboring-room noise, so request a quieter room away from entrances. We'd skip it if you want spacious lounging quarters or downtown on your doorstep.
Best for: value-minded travelers with a car; short sightseeing stays; cyclists using the TART trail
Watch out for: compact rooms; some hallway and neighboring-room noise; downtown requires a drive
Location: US-31 base with TART trail access behind the hotel; downtown is a short drive.
Rooms: Modern, compact rooms with comfortable beds, blackout shades and open storage.
Cleanliness: A consistent strength across guest reviews and major booking-site ratings.
Service: Guests repeatedly praise friendly, helpful staff and straightforward check-in.
Amenities: Included breakfast, Wi-Fi and parking; 24-hour coffee and gym; small indoor pool, no hot tub.
Fees and surprises: IHG now allows dogs for a fee, while Expedia says no pets; confirm directly before bringing one.
Axel's opinion of Avid Hotel Traverse City By IHG, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Tripadvisor · Booking.com · Expedia · en.planetofhotels.com. Reviewed Oct 10, 2026.
Every stay Axel priced for Avid Hotel Traverse City By IHG within the last 7 days. Each rate is per night: the total for the stay shown, as a free account pays it, including any fee the hotel collects at check-in, divided by its nights, beside the public rate seen for the same dates and party, also per night. These are examples, not live inventory: sign up free and Axel checks live rooms and rates for those dates.
| Stay | Axel rate | Public rate | Difference | Seen | Book |
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| Nov 6 to Nov 8, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $153 a night · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed, handicap accessible) | $165 a night on Expedia | $12 a night less (7%) | Seen Oct 8 | Sign up free to book |
| Nov 13 to Nov 15, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $108 a night · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed, handicap accessible) | $112 a night on Expedia | $4 a night less (3%) | Seen Oct 13 | Sign up free to book |
| Dec 11 to Dec 13, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $99 a night · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed) | $103 a night on Expedia | $4 a night less (3%) | Seen Oct 13 | Sign up free to book |
| Jan 8 to Jan 10, 2027 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $95 a night · refundable · Standard Quadruple room (2 full double beds) (handicap accessible) | $99 a night on Expedia | $4 a night less (4%) | Seen Oct 13 | Sign up free to book |
| Nov 19 to Nov 21, 2026 · 2 nights · 1 adult | $104 a night · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 7 | Sign up free to book | |
| Nov 24 to Nov 26, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $106 a night · refundable · Standard Quadruple room (2 full double beds) (handicap accessible) | not seen | Seen Oct 13 | Sign up free to book |
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