Stafford's Perry Hotel
Overview
Like much of the surrounding town of Petoskey, Stafford’s Perry Hotel is a Victorian jewel that transports guests back to the gaslight era of the 1890s. The hotel is surrounded by impressive late 19th-century homes and stylized “gingerbread” cottages that are a testament to the area’s popularity as a vacation and resort retreat at the turn of the last century. In addition to the Perry, more than 20 other resort establishments catered to travelers during the early 1900s. Today, the Perry stands as the only surviving member of that impressive roster. It’s careful attention to detail, such as period wallpapers, reproduction furnishings and luxurious fabrics transport guests back to the charm of Petoskey’s heyday. Inside, a panoramic window overlooks Little Traverse Bay, which offers guests a wealth of recreational activities. The hotel’s sweeping verandah is outfitted with wicker chairs and offers the perfect vantage point to view spectacular sunsets over the bay.
Of some 20 grand resort hotels built in Petoskey, Mich., near the turn of the 20th century, this is the only one in full operation today.
Original Property Opened: 1899
Contact Information:
Street Address: Bay and Lewis Streets
Petoskey, MI 49770
Phone: (231) 347-4000
Fax: (231) 347-0636
Historic Hotels of America toll-free reservations number (800) 678-8946
Turn of the Century, 1896 ~ 1913
Like much of the surrounding town of Petoskey, Stafford’s Perry Hotel is a Victorian jewel that transports guests back to the gaslight era of the 1890s.
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