Even though this hotel could use some cosmetic updating, let’s be real people…it is the only hotel in downtown Grand Marais with a pool! It even has a hot tub too! My kids love to swim and so this was a great choice for us and non-negotiable for the kids. Also, you can get 2 rooms (like we did) for the price of one room at the more expensive hotels around it (which don’t have a pool). Beds were comfortable, rooms were clean, and staff were friendly. Breakfast is just cereal, bagels with cream cheese, pancakes, yogurt, fruit cups, and microwaveable oatmeal packs. I am GF so I packed my own food and that worked out fine for me. Kids were fine with breakfast. Rooms have refrigerators, but I wish they had microwaves in the rooms instead of just the lobby. Hot tub felt good on sore muscles after long days of hiking. If you are expecting a hotel that is modern and updated, without its quirks, this is not for you. However, if you are looking for something comfortable, affordable, easily walkable, and fun for the family this is a great choice.