Questions?
Please contact Michigan Conference Meeting Planner and Annual Conference Executive Team member Nancy Arnold
DON'T DRIVE: TAKE THE CHERRY LOOP!
Two shuttle buses will run continuous loops from Grand Traverse Resort to select local hotels on our Hotel Block list. The Cherry Loop shuttle is available from the main entrance of Grand Traverse Resort. Skip the parking lot hassle! Leave your car at your offsite hotel, and take the door-to-door shuttle! Daily driver gratuity is appreciated.
Offsite Lodging Options
Reduced rates at area hotels have been negotiated for Annual Conference attendees. You can take a free door-to-door shuttle to select area hotels!
Equalization members should stay onsite unless the resort is full. Equalization members staying offsite are eligible to receive reimbursement up to $80 per night for two nights to offset offsite lodging cost. A third night is reimbursable if attendee needed to be onsite for a conference-related reason, or drive distance time is longer than 4 hours according to Google Maps. Offsite meal expenses are not reimbursable. Pick up a voucher at the Registration Desk, and email it with a copy of your lodging receipt to Nancy Arnold at [email protected]
The Commission on the Annual Conference Session does not recommend any specific offsite location. Rates and amenities will be provided for you to make the selection that best suits your needs. Arrangements at these hotels are not available in the registration system. Please make your reservations directly. You are responsible for all cancellation fees.
Airbnb.com, VRBO and other condo rental agencies have condos available now that are privately owned and part of the Grand Traverse Resort & Spa complex. These owners are listing them independently, and are not part of the rental pool in our contract. Book directly through Airbnb. If they are on the Grand Traverse Resort & Spa property, free shuttle service would be included. Inquire with your host.
Offsite Lodging Blocks
The following hotels will have complementary shuttle to/from Grand Traverse Resort.
Sleep Inn 5520 US 31 N, Acme, MI 49690 | 231.938.7000
Standard room rate of $129-$199, per 2 adults and 2 kids, extra person $10; plus 11% sales and lodging tax. Two night minimum stay requirement during weekend (Friday and Saturday nights). Breakfast included. Cancel 48 hours prior to arrival to avoid cancellation penalty. Call directly and mention “UMC Annual Conference” to book or use this link. Reserve by April 24, 2025.
Hampton Inn 1000 U.S. 31 North, Traverse City, MI 49686 | 231.946.8900
Two double beds $169 per night, plus 11% sales and lodging tax. Free hot breakfast. Cancel 48 hours prior to arrival to avoid cancellation fee of first night's room and tax. Call the hotel and mention "United Methodist Church" for discount, or use this link. Reserve by April 29, 2025.