Host the Holidays in Traverse City at Cherry Tree Inn & Suites

The holiday season has a way of arriving quickly. One minute it is summer on Grand Traverse Bay, and the next, calendars are filling with Thanksgiving dinners, Friendsgiving celebrations, family visits, Christmas parties, and end-of-year company gatherings.

Celebrating Christmas in July is the perfect reminder to start planning early—especially when your holiday plans involve both an event space and accommodations for out-of-town guests.

Cherry Tree Inn & Suites offers a convenient solution for holiday hosting in Traverse City. Reserve comfortable guest rooms for visiting relatives and friends, gather everyone for a festive meal in our flexible meeting space, and enjoy a waterfront setting that gives your guests more than simply a place to sleep.

A Convenient Traverse City Holiday Party Venue

Finding the right place for a holiday gathering can be challenging. Your home may not have enough seating, parking, or space for everyone, while traditional event venues can require expensive catering packages and additional service fees.

Cherry Tree Inn & Suites provides a comfortable, flexible alternative for smaller holiday celebrations in Traverse City. Our indoor meeting and event spaces can accommodate intimate gatherings, family celebrations, business meetings, and events of up to 42 guests. Tables, chairs, linens, a screen, and a projector are available with select meeting-room packages.

The space is a welcoming option for:

• Thanksgiving dinners
• Friendsgiving celebrations
• Family Christmas parties
• Holiday gift exchanges
• Corporate appreciation events
• End-of-year team gatherings
• Club and community celebrations
• Family reunions over the holidays

Meeting-room rates start at $250, with no service charge on the room rental. You can also bring your own food and beverages, giving you the flexibility to serve cherished family recipes, arrange catering from a favorite Traverse City restaurant, or create a casual buffet that fits your celebration and budget.

Bring Your Own Holiday Traditions

Holiday gatherings feel most memorable when they reflect the people celebrating them.

Perhaps your family looks forward to a traditional turkey dinner every Thanksgiving. Maybe your Friendsgiving is built around potluck dishes and homemade desserts. Your company might prefer a casual buffet and gift exchange instead of a formal banquet.

At Cherry Tree Inn & Suites, the ability to bring your own food and beverages makes it easier to personalize the occasion. Rather than being limited to a fixed menu, you can create a gathering around your traditions, preferences, and budget.

Decorate the room with seasonal centerpieces, set up a Christmas dessert table, organize games for the children, exchange gifts, share a holiday toast, or display family photos from celebrations past. Our team will help you arrange the space so that it feels right for your event.

An Easier Way to Host Out-of-Town Family

When relatives travel to Traverse City for Thanksgiving or Christmas, finding enough room at home can quickly become another holiday-planning challenge.

Instead of rearranging bedrooms, inflating air mattresses, and coordinating multiple households, reserve guest rooms at Cherry Tree Inn & Suites. Room rates for this holiday promotion start at $109 per night, subject to availability.

Cherry Tree Inn & Suites offers spacious studios and suites, including accommodations with kitchenettes or full kitchens. These features can be especially convenient for families, extended visits, and guests who want additional space during a holiday stay.

Hosting relatives at a nearby hotel gives everyone room to relax while keeping the family close enough to spend the holidays together. Guests can join you for dinner, celebrations, shopping, and local outings, then return to their own comfortable accommodations at the end of the evening.

Keep Everyone Together with a Holiday Room Block

Coordinating accommodations for several family members or coworkers does not need to involve a long chain of individual reservations.

Cherry Tree Inn & Suites offers group accommodations and room-blocking options for gatherings in Traverse City. A hotel coordinator can help simplify the process and discuss group rates based on your dates and accommodation needs.

A holiday room block can be helpful for:

• Families traveling from different cities
• Multi-generational holiday gatherings
• Corporate holiday parties
• Friendsgiving weekends
• Family reunions
• Guests attending several celebrations
• Relatives planning an extended holiday visit

Keeping guests at one hotel also makes coordinating arrival times, transportation, meals, and activities easier.

Make the Hotel Part of the Holiday Experience

Your guests’ stay does not have to feel like a simple overnight stop.

Cherry Tree Inn & Suites is located along East Grand Traverse Bay in Traverse City’s Beach District. Guests can enjoy the hotel’s waterfront setting along with an indoor pool and hot tub, complimentary breakfast, Wi-Fi, self-parking, 24-hour lobby coffee, and other amenities included through the hotel’s daily destination fee.

After a busy day of shopping, cooking, visiting, and celebrating, relatives can unwind with a swim or hot-tub soak. The indoor amenities are especially appealing for families traveling with children, giving younger guests a fun activity during a Northern Michigan holiday stay.

In the morning, everyone can enjoy breakfast before meeting up for another day of festivities. These conveniences can make hosting easier for local family members while giving visiting guests a more relaxing experience.

A Waterfront Home Base for a Traverse City Holiday Visit

Cherry Tree Inn & Suites offers a quieter waterfront setting while remaining close to downtown Traverse City, wineries, breweries, restaurants, shopping, and local attractions.

Your holiday itinerary might include shopping for gifts downtown, visiting local restaurants, exploring the region’s wineries, taking a winter drive through Northern Michigan, or simply spending time together by the bay.

Guests can experience the seasonal atmosphere of Traverse City while enjoying a comfortable place to return to after each outing.

Holiday Gatherings for Local Businesses and Teams

Cherry Tree Inn & Suites is also a practical option for businesses searching for a small corporate holiday party venue in Traverse City.

An appreciation event does not need to be a large formal banquet to feel meaningful. Bring your team together for a holiday lunch, casual dinner, year-end celebration, recognition event, or seasonal meeting followed by food and drinks.

The Grand Traverse Bay Room includes tables, chairs, linens, a screen, and a projector, making it suitable for presentations, awards, year-end recaps, and team gatherings. Cherry Tree Inn & Suites also offers corporate accommodations and group-friendly amenities for employees traveling into Traverse City.

Because you may bring your own food and beverages, your company can design an event that matches its culture and budget.

Why Plan Your Thanksgiving or Christmas Gathering Early?

Holiday weekends are among the most popular times of year for family travel. Guest rooms, event spaces, restaurants, and catering services can become more difficult to secure as Thanksgiving and Christmas approach.

Planning during Christmas in July gives you more time to:

• Confirm the dates that work for your family or team
• Reserve meeting space before preferred dates fill
• Arrange a block of guest rooms
• Notify relatives before they make travel plans
• Coordinate food, beverages, and decorations
• Create a relaxed holiday itinerary
• Spread planning expenses across several months

Booking early also gives out-of-town guests more time to coordinate transportation, request time away from work, and plan their visit to Traverse City.

Plan Your Holiday Celebration at Cherry Tree Inn & Suites

Whether you are planning a Thanksgiving dinner, Friendsgiving, family Christmas celebration, corporate appreciation party, or extended holiday reunion, Cherry Tree Inn & Suites brings your gathering space and guest accommodations together in one convenient Traverse City location.

Enjoy:

• Guest rooms starting at $109 per night
• Meeting-room rentals starting at $250
• No service charge on the meeting-room rental
• The flexibility to bring your own food and beverages
• Group accommodation and room-block options
• Comfortable studios and suites
• An indoor pool and hot tub
• Complimentary breakfast
• A waterfront setting on East Grand Traverse Bay

Rates are subject to availability and may vary by date. Holiday dates fill quickly, so early planning is encouraged.

Contact Cherry Tree Inn & Suites to check availability, request a group accommodation rate, or reserve meeting space for your upcoming holiday celebration.

Happy Christmas in July—we look forward to celebrating the holidays with you!

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I host a Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner at Cherry Tree Inn & Suites?

Yes. The hotel’s meeting and event space can be reserved for Thanksgiving dinners, Christmas celebrations, Friendsgiving gatherings, family parties, and corporate holiday events.

Can we bring our own food and beverages?

Yes. Guests reserving the holiday meeting space may bring their own food and beverages, allowing them to plan a catered meal, family-style dinner, potluck, or buffet.

How much does the meeting room cost?

Holiday meeting-room rentals start at $250, subject to availability. There is no service charge on the meeting-room rental.

Are accommodations available for out-of-town relatives?

Yes. Cherry Tree Inn & Suites offers studios and suites for visiting family members, friends, and coworkers. Holiday promotional room rates start at $109 per night, subject to availability.

Can I reserve several rooms for my family or company?

Yes. Group rates and room-blocking options are available. Contact the hotel’s Guest Services team to discuss your dates and estimated number of rooms.

Does Cherry Tree Inn & Suites have an indoor pool?

Yes. The hotel has a year-round indoor pool and hot tub, offering families an additional way to relax during a holiday stay.