Name: The Boulevard Inn & Bistro
Address: 521 Lake Blvd, Downtown Saint Joseph, Saint Joseph, Michigan, United States of America, Saint Joseph, Berrien County, US
Price range: US$163–US$531 per night
Rating: 9.2

What guests think

The Boulevard Inn & Bistro earns praise for its walkable, bluff-top location near Silver Beach and downtown, spacious suite-style rooms, and friendly service, with many guests also highlighting the on-site Bistro’s quality food and lake views.

Common drawbacks include limited or tricky parking, no pool, occasional restaurant closures, and some dated features such as slow elevators; a few guests noted train noise, inconsistent pillows, or maintenance hiccups. Rooms and public areas are generally very clean, though there are occasional housekeeping misses, and one review reported bed bugs. Expect a comfortable, convenient base steps from the beach with standout dining.

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Facilities

On-site Bistro and bar draw strong praise, but facilities feel mixed: parking can be limited or tricky, there is no pool, and elevators or the small gym draw occasional complaints; some stays coincided with renovations or closed restaurant days.

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Jeanne

1 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Cozy, clean and well located lodging! I love staying here. The views and restaurant are excellent and service is fantastic. The Boulevard Inn also has convenient onsite, free parking. I wish it had a larger fitness area.

8

Pamela

22 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Please fix elevator , better ice buckets, clean the coffee maker. Tell patrons to enter in the back. Can't check in in the front door. There should belll hops or someone should offer to asst. the elderly with there luggage trolley.

8

Tabitha

31 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The only thing I didn’t like was they didn’t have a pool. We had children with us who were very disappointed about that. I didn’t notice it on their website that they didn’t have one. It should be stated that they do NOT have a pool.

10

Anil

29 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent location, bar and restaurant.

8

SHARAN

3 Oct 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Wonderful restaurant!food was superb.

8

Edward

29 Mar 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

It was a nice stay in a comfortable room. They upgraded us upon check-in, which was very nice. The only problem was that there is only one elevator working, and they have a crew of men remodeling, and they kept tying up the only elevator that was working.

10

Jennifer Taylor

28 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The restaurant is fantastic. Rooms are nice and spacious. Parking can be tricky.

10

Patricia

2 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The location was very close to Lake Michigan and our corner two room suite had amazing views. The suite was clean and quiet. The Bistro restaurant had amazing food. Our only complaint would be the old, noisy elevators. We did have issues with our door catching making it hard to open. We did alert the front desk so that maintenance could address. We would definitely stay here again if in the area.

8

Tom

18 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

My only downgrade is that the truly wonderful restaurant in the building is closed some days of the week. If you plan to eat there, you need to check that first. Breakfast was amazing!

10

Alexis

2 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Check in was a little rough as they had issues with people not checking out on time that morning, so our room wasn’t available until after 6pm. The staff was apologetic about it though and gave some credit for food at the Bistro. The rest of the stay was great - clean room, great view, clean common areas, nice fitness room, and nice staff (shout out to Crystal the maid who made sure we were stocked properly with toiletries!) The Bistro also served a yummy breakfast both days (little expensive - typically priced between $10 and $18 per person but they did not skimp on portions or coffee refills!). The hotel was about a 10 min walk from the beach and was right across a very nice walking path.

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Cleanliness

Guests consistently describe the hotel and rooms as very clean, with only occasional housekeeping misses. There was a single report of bed bugs.

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Laura

30 Jun 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Our bathroom waa not clean, dont think i room was vacuumed.

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Michelle

18 Jul 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

We loved our stay at the Boulevard Inn. Check in was easy as well as the close proximity of the parking lot. The room was very clean and I appreciated the large mini fridge. We really liked the location. It was close to the beach, and stores. We are already talking about booking again next summer. Thanks for a wonderful family trip!

10

Laura

4 Jun 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

If you are looking for a nice, clean and easily accessible stay, this is the place!

10

Julie

15 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This is an excellent hotel in downtown St Joseph, MI. We stayed on a whim and were happy with the stay. It was clean and the staff were pleasant and helpful—especially the restaurant and cleaning staff. The food at the restaurant is excellent. The bed was comfortable and overall very clean.

8

Matthew

28 Feb 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great property. Room could have been a little cleaner. Bedding was super clean and comfortable

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David

10 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This would have got a 4-5 star rating except that we left with bed bugs

10

Heather

15 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We stayed 1 night and it was great. The room was clean and we had plenty of space to spread out. Also great location-so close to beach and all the shops and restaurants. We also enjoyed how quiet the room was.

8

Amy

19 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

My room wasn't DIRTY but it wasn't super clean. Like whoever cleaned it was tired. But there were four towels so that's a plus!

10

Sandi

2 Jun 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Hotel was very clean, quiet and comfortable. Staff not the friendliest that we encountered anyway. Stay though was perfect.

10

Rachel

1 Jul 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

We really enjoyed our stay. We did not use the room cleaning services, but all other areas were very clean.

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Rooms

Suite-style rooms are spacious and comfortable, many with lake or park views and useful kitchenettes; some guests disliked the pillows. A few note dated decor, minor maintenance issues, or noise from nearby trains, and rare Wi-Fi glitches.

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Kelly

16 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel is a little dated but is the perfect location in downtown St. Joe. The hotel also has a separate bedroom and living area which is a plus!

10

Diane

22 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Loved this hotel for the spacious room and separate sleeping area. The bed was great but could have used some softer pillows. Our only real complaint, which sounds weird, was the color selections in the rooms made everything look dingy, dated and dark. The bedroom is orange which doesn’t reflect well on any skin tone. The ceiling in the sitting area is orange and the walls are dull which makes for a dated look. The bathroom is small and functional, though the lighting is poor. The bathroom walls are brown which doesn’t help brighten the space and again made for a dingy look even though it was very clean.

10

Kaitlin

9 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean and nice rooms. Our suit had a view of the lake/lighthouse and a full size fridge and microwave. Bistro downstairs made for convenient meals, as did the grab and go options in the lobby. But the biggest perk was location—steps from the farmer market on Saturday, the beach, and shopping district. There is a train that runs several times a night and is loud, but this is going to be an issue if you stay anywhere near Silver Beach.

10

Patricia

22 Sept 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Excellent property! Location was perfect and rooms are extremely comfortable and spacious. Highly recommend. We will be back!

10

Jeff

26 Feb 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This was our second time staying here and it is a decent value in the off-season. Large rooms with a full sized refrigerator and the bathroom sink is outside the commode/shower room. Great views of the lake on the west facing rooms.

10

Thor

11 Aug 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Outstanding staff, quiet/clean/very comfortable

10

David

18 Jun 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Nice, spacious room. Quiet, comfy bed.

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Leslie

7 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Internet didn’t work for 2 days, no smoking room smelled like smoke, safe didn’t work, cable went in and out, constantly buffering, very limited parking.

10

Steven

30 Jun 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The rooms are huge-easily sleeps 6 people! The location is lovely, and it is across from the beach, pier, splash pad, etc. ; however, the town and hotel are on a cliff above the beach, so you do need to go down many stairs and take a 15 minute walk to the sandy beach. This hotel is PERFECT for a romantic getaway!

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Natalie

5 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Check in was a breeze and the staff was friendly. They have coffee available in the lobby at all times which was a special bonus for my husband. We stayed in a 1 bedroom suite that was clean and spacious. The kitchenette had a full refrigerator and sink with ample counter space, great for prepping/storing sandwiches and snacks for the beach as well as beverages. The bed was comfortable, but the pillows need an upgrade. The location is great and in walking distance to the beach, shops, and restaurants. We enjoyed breakfast at the Bistro in the Inn. It is not a basic menu...a bit on the fancy side. St. Joseph is a quiet, little beach town. Great for our anniversary get away.

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Service

Service is frequently described as friendly, helpful, and accommodating across the hotel and Bistro, with staff often going above and beyond. There are occasional reports of curt front-desk interactions or check-in delays.

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Kimberly

17 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Room size was nice and comfortable. Front desk staff was somewhat standoffish. We've stayed in a lot of hotels, and usually the staff is very friendly. This was definitely not the experience we had here.

10

Rosemary

19 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I left my wallet and card to get in at the checkin and the woman nicely and FAST delivered it straight to me (before I even had time to run down and grab it).

10

Ofelia

27 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff was super friendly and helpful!

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Starla

30 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We came from out of state and were in town early but waiting to check in. Are room was not ready and the woman at the front desk was extremely rude and unhelpful. We waited an hour for the room to be ready. $500 a room and they are not ready or empathetic at all. There was also no parking. The manager did go outside to help find a spot. That was kind of her. The hotel is a bit old but spacious and in the perfect location.

10

Jennifer

9 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Another great experience. From the desk staff to the housekeepers to the manager—everyone was helpful and gave service with a smile. Best location is St. Joe!

10

Taneisha

5 Jan 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The staff was very friendly and helpful. I loved the cleanliness and the atmosphere. It was a wonderful stay.

10

Andree

17 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Wonderful staff and service

8

Kristopher

17 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Close to everything in town, including the beach! Property is clean and well maintained. Breakfast at the Bistro was good. Check in was east, however, at 11:01 on checkout day, literally 11:01, the front desk called the room and said that housekeeping was concerned someone was still in the room. Left a bad taste in my mouth after an otherwise pleasant stay.

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Dawn

8 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The curtains in the room smelled. The front desk clerk at check-in was extremely rude.

10

Amanda

17 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very nice hotel. Their bistro has amazing food. The staff were all super friendly and helpful. We loved that it was a short walk to the beach and other activities.

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Location

Outstanding bluff-top, walkable location steps from Silver Beach, shops, and restaurants, with scenic lake views. Ideal for exploring St. Joseph without a car.

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Laura

13 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautiful hotel within walking distance of local shops and restaurants. Cross the street, walk the sidewalk a short distance, and take stairs down to the beach area of Lake Michigan. Couldn’t ask for a better location, plus no other hotels are nearby.

10

Carrie

14 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent location. Walkable to the beach , the downtown area, multiple restaurants, shopping.

10

Traci

7 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great stay. Walking distance to the beach and downtown. Beautiful view from our room.

10

Trish

21 Jul 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The Boulevard Inn is a great place to stay. You can just park your car at the hotel and walk everywhere! Its located close to town and easy access to restaurants and shopping and events. I can't imagine staying anywhere else when I'm in St. Joe.

10

Scott

11 Jul 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Excellent location, easy walking to everything.

10

Lorree

2 Sept 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Walkable to the beach and downtown shopping. Plenty of parking. Beautiful place, will be back

10

Thomas

24 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The location was beyond perfect. Walking distance to beach and restaurants!

10

Julie

14 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location

10

Catherine

22 Sept 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Amazing room, very comfortable and CLEAN, super quiet. Great location to wander across the street for the beach or down the street for shopping and restaurants

10

David

22 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Excellent location, most activities within walking distance. Staf very friendly, on site restaurant was very good.

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Dining

Bistro on the Boulevard earns strong praise for quality food, breakfast, and patio service. Some guests found it pricey or encountered limited operating days or staffing inconsistencies.

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Stacey

2 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We love the proximity to the beach and shops. The food in the restaurant is top notch. We’re pescatarians, and they had so many options!

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Pablo

18 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It is a 5-10 minute walk to Silver Beach. It is a block from the shopping area. Many restaurants nearby. We asked to check out an hour later (12 instead of 11) and we were accommodated. We went on a Monday for an overnight stay. The only thing is that restaurant/bar at the hotel is closed on Monday. It was open for breakfast on Tuesday morning. Beware some restaurants for breakfast are not open on Mondays or Tuesdays. The room was pretty clean for the most part, plenty of towels. The double beds are small though. One of the beds had a small stain on the comforter.

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Timothy

31 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff in the dining room was very poorly trained. Had to redo my bill 3 times. Stay was comfortable.

10

Tina

29 Jul 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Love this hotel. Received $25.00 voucher and used it at The Bistro. Food is amazing, we ate there twice and you get a 10 percent discount since being a guest at the hotel. Location is perfect. We will return.

10

Julie

15 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This is an excellent hotel in downtown St Joseph, MI. We stayed on a whim and were happy with the stay. It was clean and the staff were pleasant and helpful—especially the restaurant and cleaning staff. The food at the restaurant is excellent. The bed was comfortable and overall very clean.

8

SHARAN

3 Oct 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Wonderful restaurant!food was superb.

10

Jennifer Taylor

28 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The restaurant is fantastic. Rooms are nice and spacious. Parking can be tricky.

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Michael

9 Apr 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The staff at the restaurant were obviously inexperienced and slow. A pool would help the off-season guests. Otherwise, it was overall a good experience.

8

Tom

18 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

My only downgrade is that the truly wonderful restaurant in the building is closed some days of the week. If you plan to eat there, you need to check that first. Breakfast was amazing!

10

Jacqueline

4 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good location and great comfortable environment. Loved the restaurant too. Had a wonderful meal on the patio with great service.

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Month	Average price
January	US$155
February	US$149
March	US$145
April	US$149
May	US$195
June	US$268
July	US$351
August	US$324
September	US$203
October	US$190
November	US$146
December	US$147

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $164	2 $365	3 $329
4 $170	5 $172	6 $170	7 $170	8 $170	9 $302	10 $331
11 $170	12 $174	13 $172	14 $172	15 $170	16 $274	17 $274
18 $173	19 $172	20 $172	21 $173	22 $174	23 $277	24 $277
25 $172	26 $174	27 $174	28 $174	29 $173	30 $228	31 $228

The Boulevard Inn & Bistro

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Standard Suite, Park View (2 Queen Beds and 1 Sofa Bed)

Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, City View, Corner (1 King, 2 Twin and 1 Sofabed)

Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, City View, Corner

Standard Suite, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa Bed, Accessible, City View

Standard Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa Bed, Park View

Standard Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa Bed, City View

Standard Suite, City View (2 Double Beds and 1 Sofa Bed)

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Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8	9	10	11	12
13	14	15	16	17	18 $531	19 $339
20 $181	21 $180	22 $202	23 $188	24 $189	25 $329	26 $375
27 $163	28 $165	29 $165	30 $164