With great views of Lake Erie and the city, Presque Isle State Park is a natural getaway for the residents of Erie, which is just 15 minutes away. Home to beaches, a marina, hiking trails, and the Erie Land Lighthouse, Presque Isle gives visitors easy access to a plethora of recreational activities. Additionally, 16 golf courses are within 10 miles of Erie's city center. The Presque Isle area offers several lodging options for vacationers.
Sheraton Erie Bayfront Hotel
Located directly across the bay from Presque Isle, the Sheraton Erie Bayfront Hotel offers upscale hotel rooms near the heart of Erie. All rooms come with a coffee maker, hair dryer, flat-screen television, and wireless Internet access. A lounge and a restaurant serving casual American cuisine are on the property. Guests have access to the hotel's 24-hour fitness center, indoor swimming pool, and whirlpool. The Joseph Martin Golf Club is four miles south of the hotel.
Sheraton Erie Bayfront Hotel
55 W. Bay Drive
Erie, PA 16507
(814) 454-2005
starwoodhotels.com
Clarion Hotel and Conference Center
Guests of the Clarion Hotel and Conference Center sleep just off of Peninsula Drive, which leads directly to Presque Isle State Park. Every room comes fully equipped with complimentary Internet access, free weekday newspapers, coffee makers, and hair dryers. There is an indoor swimming pool, sauna, and exercise room at the hotel. The hotel offers a complimentary airport shuttle service and there is a restaurant on-site. The Whispering Woods Golf Club is five miles away.
Clarion Hotel and Conference Center
2800 W. 8th St.
Erie, PA 16505
(814) 833-1116
clarionhotel.com
Comfort Inn
Conveniently situated just off of Interstate 90 less than three miles from Presque Isle in Erie, the Comfort Inn gives all of its guests a complimentary continental breakfast every morning. Standard room amenities include free newspapers, hair dryers, free coffee, and free wireless Internet access. A free shuttle service to the airport and nearby casino is offered. There is a fitness center and an indoor swimming pool at the hotel. The Lake Pleasant Golf Course is eight miles from the hotel.
Comfort Inn
8051 Peach St.
Erie, PA 16509
(814) 866-6666
comfortinn.com
About The Author
Patrick M. Lind has been freelance writing since 2007 and has worked as an editor and journalist for ChicagoSporting.com. He received a Master of Arts in history from the University of Amsterdam in the Netherlands and has traveled extensively throughout the United States, Europe, Asia and Middle East.
