The Whiting

“A wonderful living experience that is right downtown. A beautiful community of people who get to share the historical space of The Whiting with its rich history dating back to the 1800’s.”

“Clean, quiet, affordable and close to everything. The newest owner of the building really takes pride in the place. I am a single professional who has turned his life around and my stay at the whiting has been wonderful. There is still a bit of taboo surrounding it's history, but you can most certainly tell it has a awesome new life. I sincerely recommend The Whiting.”

“I've been at the Whiting now for going on over 4 years, and I feel that this the best thing that has happened to me. I'm able to save money. Great people reside here. It's in a great location. I love the owners and I appreciate that the chance of living in such a historical building. Thanks Mike & Heather you guys are the best.”

“My experience at the whiting was beyond what I expected! Conveniently located in heart of downtown. Rooms are furnished and up to date! And rates very inexpensive! All the staff at the whiting were very pleasant and if I had any issues they were dealt with in a timely manner. Very impressed with what Mike and his staff have done with the whiting.”

“The most amazing deal in DOWNTOWN TRAVERSE CITY!!!! It's not a luxury place - its a shared housing minimalism urban affordable downtown housing location with amazing location and FREE LAUNDRY, FREE BILLS, amazing RENT RATES and historical hotel / hostel type ambience with an amazing lobby and multiple shared kitchens and multiple full / half bathrooms. Some rooms have views of the Bay-views, with private bathrooms, hardwood floors, these are higher rent but still lower than surrounding areas. Some rooms have limited windows or no windows with no closet and this is a very basic room to rent with very very VERY low rental rates. It's not for everyone, but for the right minimal lifestyle type courteous nice quiet person this is the BEST in TRAVERSE CITY!!! I have lived here a year and I never want to leave, but I will be moving out of state this year, that's the only reason I'm moving out!! THANKS WHITING HOTEL - I LOVE YOU!!!!”

“I have currently just moved into the Whiting Hotel myself, and it really is a great place to live for just about anybody. I am a young guy 23 years old and it's great to be right downtown, especially since my place of employment is literally right down the stairs! After living in Traverse for a little over two years, and living in four different locations this is by far the most affordable and convenient and efficient place to live if you are single and want to be based in that downtown Traverse City area. It is a month-to-month lease, as it has been converted into an extended stay hotel for quite a while now. If you only want to stay one month you just have to give a 15-day notice, and that applies to anytime you'd like to leave. People are always coming and going, people have also lived here for a few years and they are perfectly content. Since it's been so hard for me to find affordable housing in or in close proximity to the downtown area, I can foresee myself residing at the Whiting hotel for the foreseeable future. There is a new guy who runs the place who is super nice and has worked extraordinary really hard to revamp this place and has done a really good job so far. The room that I moved into literally was completely remodeled, refurbished what have you. They install a new flooring , painted the walls, brand new flat screen TV add a large bed which I can't tell if it's a full or queen LOL.”

“Finding furnished, affordable housing in the heart of downtown Travesrse City was an ongoing search until I landed at The Whiting! How lucky I am to look back on the two years I've called The Whiting my home and see constant progress with renovations that create comfort along with involved management and staff that keep things progressive!”