The Inn At Union Pier — Hotel in Chikaming Township

I don't know where to start! My boyfriend and I stayed from Tuesday to Friday the last week of July. This was our first time staying at The Inn at Union Pier, and our second time staying in this area. Our stay at The Inn at Union Pier has topped any other place we have ever stayed. We stayed in the Spring Room and loved how bright and comfortable the room was. It was so clean! Upon check in we had everything we needed already in our room, including bottled waters. The bed was so comfy, it made it difficult to get up and start our day! However, with the promise of an amazing breakfast, we found the motivation! Every breakfast consisted of water, orange juice, coffee and tea, with some form of fruit, (fresh fruit with cottage cheese or a fruit parfait, or a smoothie). There were muffins, each day with a different flavor and the main dish. We had amazing waffles with bacon on day one, eggs and sausage on day two and pancakes with ham on the last morning. At breakfast we were asked if we needed anything for our room (towels, more water, etc.,) and what we asked for was waiting outside our room door as if by magic when we returned after breakfast. The staff was amazing and welcoming and had great suggestions for dinner. Everyone we talked to was so nice and enjoyed talking with us, you can tell that the staff care for the guests and only the best of the best gets hired! (Apparently they were short staffed, but we couldn't tell at all!) The wine and popcorn that was offered every night was amazing, and the cookies they had were the best cookies I have ever had! And of course, the beach was so close and easy to get to, (no stairs!). The inn provided beach chairs and beach towels and even bikes! Even better, the staff was well informed on the conditions of the beaches in the area. We cannot wait to return! I would return...

My husband and I stayed in the Summer room on the last night of our anniversary getaway. I had read good reviews before I booked our stay but our stay was not good at all. The room was not very clean and had popcorn on one of the chairs, the floor must be uneven because the head of the bed was lower than the foot of the bed, not good if you have acid reflux, so we had to double up on the pillows, the bedskirt was partially tucked in and partially out and just looked sloppy, they only had 1 bottle of water for us instead of 2, the shower head is old and doesn’t spray good, etc., but the worse part was the breakfast! The inn didn’t even smell like breakfast was cooking! We were served a room temperature peach smoothie, a chocolate chip muffin, which we didn’t even try, 1/2 a Belgian waffle with blueberry compote, 2 sausage links that seemed to be microwaved, 1/2 an orange slice, and orange juice. Not much of an effort for a B&B breakfast. I believe a fast food breakfast would have been better and I don’t even like fast food! After breakfast we were so disappointed we decided to just leave the area and head home. What a terrible end to our anniversary trip. I did text the innkeeper once we left and told her we were disappointed and she apologized and said I should have said something about the breakfast and they would have fixed me scrambled eggs. I sent another text and told her about our wonderful experience the day before at another B&B. Shortly thereafter I received a call from the owner. He proceeded to talk through most of the issues but that was it. Nothing will fix the bad ending to our anniversary trip. The owner didn’t even offer to discount our room. I should have asked him to turn the tables and see how he would have felt if he were in my shoes! We expected a nicer room and better service for the...

The Inn at Union Pier is a hidden gem! The Inn is a little more than 70 miles from Chicago. It’s tucked away on a wooded street less than a block from Lake Michigan. And the beach there is spectacular! The Inn itself is clean, charming and cozy. We stayed in the Larkspur room and it was perfect. It had a queen and twin bed so my daughter and I were more than comfortable. In the afternoon, they put out wine and popcorn for the guests. And in the morning the breakfast is prepared when you come down. The rooms were cool and so comfortable while the temperatures outside hovered around 100 degrees. Best of all were the women we met who work at the Inn. Maryanne was wonderful on the phone when I called to gather information. She was so helpful in explaining the Inn to me and the rooms. Although we didn’t get to meet her my encounter with her was stellar. Irene checked us in, and took us to our room. She offered us water, popcorn, and cookies upon our arrival. She was always smiling and helpful; and a wealth of information about the area. This morning we met Laurie, and she too was so friendly and helpful. They all made our stay so warm and welcoming. A nice perk of the Inn is that they have beach chairs and umbrellas that you can use during your stay and take down to the beach. They also had beautiful beach bikes, but we were so short on time we didn’t get the opportunity to ride one. The end of the street is the Whistle Stop Grocery where you can get sandwiches for lunch, which was convenient and an easy walk. I was looking for a quiet, peaceful, spot near the lake to ride out the excessive heat wave in Chicago for two days. I’m so glad we picked the Union Pier Inn! I only wish we could’ve stayed another night. And I’m already thinking of when we can go again. Thank you for making my first trip to the Michigan beaches...