The MoodyOnTheMarket timeline surprised us recently when it signaled that it’s been almost ten years since The Inn at Harbor Shores opened for business as one of the centerpieces of the transformational Harbor Shores Resort development.
It was 2014, just in time for the second visit to Southwest Michigan by the KitchenAid Senior PGA Championship. Ever since, The Inn has been establishing itself as one of the foremost venues in the region, hosting events of every size as well as both business travelers and visitors to Michigan’s Great Southwest.
Having noticed construction and redecoration going on during a recent visit to The Inn, MoodyOnTheMarket.com sat down with General Managing Partner Brady Cohen and Director of Sales ElizaBeth Hacker for an update on their plans for 2024 and beyond.
Brady Cohen told us it’s an exciting time at The Inn:
“It’s hard to believe that we have been here serving the community of St. Joe and Benton Harbor for nearly 10 years. After 10 years of guests from all over the world enjoying our property, it is time for a facelift! The Inn is planning a full room remodel of our 92 guest rooms. We collaborated with Fuller Design, a leading West Michigan hospitality design firm, to create interiors that will transform the guest rooms and corridors to exceed today’s luxury standards. “
Cohen explained that the work actually began earlier this year:
“Phase 1 began in the Spring updating our hallway carpet and walls as well as an art installation including a large mural as you step off of the elevators. Each floor has a specific theme: Golf, Lake Michigan, Boating and Local Landmarks.
Phase 2 began November 15th with gutting the interior of each room, removing the furniture, vanities, and wardrobes. We will have two floors complete by April 1st and start on our last two floors in November of 2024 for a full guest room renovation.”
This ’total refresh’ will enhance The Inn’s overall guest experience and cater to higher end leisure guests, business travel, and locals. Cohen concluded, ”We are committed to a hotel experience that will create lasting memories, while also creating more jobs for our local community.”
The Inn at Harbor Shores has been an increasingly popular spot for group events in recent years. We asked Sales Director ElizaBeth Hacker for an update on that phase:
“The Inn at Harbor Shores offers state of the art banquet facilities for weddings and receptions, rehearsal dinners, birthday parties, corporate retreats, small and large meetings.
For our 10-year anniversary in May we will have a full line up of fun events centered around our anniversary and concluding with the return of the KitchenAid Senior PGA Championship.”
Hacker pointed out the hotel’s in-house amenities such as the on-site restaurant Plank’s Tavern, a full-service spa, and on-site coffee shop/wine bar, Rise & Vine are available to all guests as well as the local community of customers.
Hacker said The Inn is bringing back its popular Sunday Brunch buffet for 2024, starting this Monday, January 1st with the ‘Hangover Brunch,’ then every Sunday after that in the New Year. The adult buffet price will be $25 and include a variety of breakfast and lunch offerings as well as Good Boy Vodka Bloody Mary’s and Mimosa Specials, including the Mimosa Tower.
Hacker reminded locals to watch social media and the web site for information on special in-house events such as Couple’s Sushi Rolling Night, Give Back nights, and special packages.
