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6845 US 31 N, Alanson, MI 49706 (Formerly Clarion Collection)
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Ranked #1 of 1 hotels in Alanson
4.5 of 5 stars 57 Reviews
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Michigan
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
“New Owners--Great with Stafford's Hospitality”
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 than comfortable, are nicely decorated and each has a balcony overlooking the river. The new pool is just about to open including a water fall. For summer, the patio will be the place to be to watch the boat traffic. There are even snow mobiles to rent for the nearby trails. The breakfast room has a river view and includes fruit, cereals, waffles, eggs, sausage, toast and more. Located in Alanson, the Crooked River Lodge is just a short drive from ski hills and summer play.

Room Tip: Ask for one of the the 2 room suites--great views!
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  • Stayed January 2012, travelled with friends
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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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 restaurants. We have been busy performing some needed maintenance and "fix ups" which we believe repeat guests and first time guests will appreciate. Thanks again for your thoughts and happy travels!
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Flint, Michigan
2 reviews
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“great”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 October 2011

Great Place/value/easy access and superior service

  • Stayed July 2011, travelled solo
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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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
“Great second visit”
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.

  • Stayed August 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Grand Ledge, MI
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33 helpful votes 33 helpful votes
“Nice place to stay”
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 to every room that overlook a wetland area & the Crooked River which is very pleasant; our suggestion would be smaller chairs for the balconies as the Adirondack chairs are too large for the size of the balcony & it's hard to maneuver around. Also, the nails in the balconies need to be pounded back in; we watched where we walked so we wouldn't hurt our feet. The other option would be to leave a hammer in each room :) We would stay here again.

  • Stayed August 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Pellston, Michigan
1 review
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
“Poor Management/ownership”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 August 2011
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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, seemingly yells at customers instead of approaching and defusing situations. Witnessing this behavior made it awkward and uncomfortable and we will never stay here again. We are in a business that "word of mouth" for their business would have been to their advantage. People are always asking me "where to stay" in this area.... Little to they know, that the word will now be out to "NEVER STAY HERE!!! OWNERS ARE RUDE!!!" ...be warned and look elsewhere to stay!

  • Stayed July 2011, travelled on business
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
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  • Clarion Alanson
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Address: 6845 US 31 N, Alanson, MI 49706 (Formerly Clarion Collection)

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