Resort Details
The Chippewa Hotel Waterfront is a non-smoking hotel.
Smoking on property is NOT permitted. If caught smoking inside your room, it WILL result in a $250.00 cleaning fee. Hotel management will make this determination.
Pet Policy.
The Chippewa Hotel Waterfront does not allow any pets at the hotel. A guest with a pet will be evicted from the property. Service animals are welcome.
Check-in/Check-out Times
Check-in after 3:00 p.m.
Check-out before 11:00 a.m.
Luggage Assistance
Dock Porters are available upon arrival at the ferry docks and can be arranged at the front desk when it is time to depart the island. (Gratuities are appreciated)
In the event a room is not available upon arrival, luggage can be stored with the hotel front desk. Luggage can also be stored at the hotel front desk upon departure from the hotel.
Occupancy and Rates
Room rates are based upon single and double occupancy. Additional adults are $20.00 per person. All room rates are required to be charges a 6% State Tax, an 8% Hotel Levy and a 3% Michigan Lodging Assessment Fee.
Minimum Stay Requirements
During particular parts of the season minimum stay requirements may be in place. This includes weekends and dates containing special events. Please see the rate calendar for specific dates.
Deposit
The hotel requires a deposit for all room reservations. Depending on the dates of the reservation, a one-night or full-length-of-stay deposit will be necessary.
Please note
When choosing to use a debit card as a deposit or form of payment when checking into the hotel it is important to understand how banks handle debit cards and their transactions. When checking in the front desk computer system tells the debit card company to put a hold on the funds necessary to cover the entire length of stays room and tax. An additional $50.00 per day is also put on hold for incidentals. These funds are not withdrawn from the account, but are made unavailable until the Hotel indicates the funds are no longer needed. At this time it may take up to fifteen days for the bank to make these funds available again.
For this reason, it is recommended that a credit card be used at check-in and then checkout with the Debit Card.
Payments
Cash, traveler checks, Visa, Master Card, Discover and American Express are accepted.
A credit card deposit will be required upon check-in.
Cancellation Policy
In the unlikely event a reservation needs to be cancelled the following policy will apply. Cancellations made prior to fourteen days of scheduled arrival will have the deposit refunded minus a $25.00 processing fee. Cancellations made fourteen days or less prior to scheduled arrival will forfeit the entire deposited amount.
Pink and Green
The Chippewa Hotel has an extensive Green Policy. The hotel initiative includes purchasing green products, promoting re-using towels and linens, Employee awareness and a waste recycle program. Please Drink Pink and Think Green!