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Crooked River Lodge

6845 US 31 N, Alanson, MI 49706 (Formerly Clarion Collection)
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Crooked River Lodge
Ranked #1 of 1 hotels in Alanson
4.5 of 5 stars 56 Reviews
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Chicago, IL
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 March 2012
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We spent Presidents Day weekend at the Crooked River lodge for a ski vacation to Nubs Nob. We were blown away by the size of the accommodations - a 2 bedroom suite with separate living room and kitchen for the price. Additionally they provided discounts and cash back when dining at any of the Stafford restaurants. We dined at both... More

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Michigan
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 February 2012

The $99 winter rate for a suite with stoneware place settings, sink, refrigerator, microwave, comfortable furnishings, balcony with a view of the Crooked River, and breakfast each morning was an absolute steal. With local hotel and restaurant legend Stafford Smith as the new owner, we'll be back. More

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Monclova, Ohio
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 February 2012

Just stayed at the Crooked River Lodge last weekend for the first time. This place was awesome!!! The rooms were big and clean, although I wish I knew before I came that there was a frig and microwave - I wouldn't have packed my big cooler... The pool and hot tub were brand new and a lot of fun for... More

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Charlevoix, Michigan
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31 reviews 31 reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 February 2012

A group of friends stayed here on Valentine's Eve. We partied in front of the massive fireplace (real wood) from three in the afternoon until midnight. The Lodge has a great swimming pool with rock waterfall. There is also an outdoor hot tub for relaxing under the stars. There is a large loft above the great room with large screen... More

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Michigan
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 January 2012

With new owners as of late 2011, this is now Stafford's Crooked River Lodge and Suites and is part of the Stafford's properties. This place is gorgeous! The exterior is log and in the interior is wonderfully decorated with details like decorative light fixtures and a gorgeous chandelier in the great room overlooking the river. The guest rooms are more... More

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Stafford Smith, General Manager at Crooked River Lodge, responded to this review
18 January 2012

Thank you for sharing your experience at Stafford's newest location with the followers of Trip Advisor. We hope the indoor pool work will be completed by early February for our guests to enjoy. I represent the new ownership group for this hotel and we are very excited to have this excellent property in our portfolio of northern Michigan hotels and... More

Flint, Michigan
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 October 2011

Great Place/value/easy access and superior service More

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Jacksonville, Illinois
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 August 2011
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Stayed 3 nights and this time we were on the third floor where the view was even better than from the 2nd floor. The room was in excellent condition and service was very good. More

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Grand Ledge, MI
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44 reviews 44 reviews
Reviews in 25 cities Reviews in 25 cities
33 helpful votes 33 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 August 2011
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We spent one night at Crooked River Lodge on our way further North. The lodge is very clean and the room was great (King Suite). It is within walking distance to town which we liked. The bed was extremely comfortable. The breakfast is the typical toast, bagels, etc found at many chain hotels but does the job. There are balconies... More

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Pellston, Michigan
1 review
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 August 2011
6
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As a business owner myself for over 20 year, and in the customer service industry for 20+ years, we were mortified at the unprofessionalism and unexperienced customer service skills that the owner and her son possess, in which is none at all. She does not know how to approach problems and her son who seems to be in his 20's,... More

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Sturgis, Michigan
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 August 2011
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person found this review helpful

Spent 3 nights as we were in the area for a family wedding. In total with family 4 rooms were rented. Without even asking we all ended up on the same floor and only a few rooms apart. The rooms were large and clean and we enjoyed the balcony as well. They were very accomodating when we asked for more... More

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  • Crooked River Hotel
  • Clarion Alanson
  • Alanson Clarion
Address: 6845 US 31 N, Alanson, MI 49706 (Formerly Clarion Collection)

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