Close to Silver Beach, The Library Historic Hotel provides free continental breakfast, a rooftop terrace, and an outdoor entertainment area. In addition to a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with speed of 25+ Mbps.
Located in Downtown Saint Joseph, a neighborhood in Saint Joseph, The Library Historic Hotel is near a train station and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Silver Beach. FuzzyButz Pet Bakery and Margaret B. Upton Arboretum are also worth visiting. Visit our Saint Joseph travel guide
500 Main St, St. Joseph, MI, 49085
Getting around
St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Station
5 min walk
South Bend Intl. Airport (SBN)
44 min drive
Restaurants
Culver's
9 min drive
McDonald's
4 min drive
Silver Beach Pizza
5 min walk
Good Fortune Restaurant
7 min drive
McDonald's
9 min drive
About this property
The Library Historic Hotel
Hotel remodeled in 2026 and located near Lake Michigan
Located close to Silver Beach, The Library Historic Hotel provides free continental breakfast, a rooftop terrace, and an outdoor entertainment area. In addition to a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with speed of 25+ Mbps.
Additional perks include:
Free self parking
Smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms at The Library Historic Hotel offer perks such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and printers.
Limited onsite self parking (max 1 space per unit)
Wheelchair-accessible parking available
Food and drink
Free continental breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to noon
A bar/lounge
Conveniences
Guidebooks
Shared microwave
Shared refrigerator
Virtual front desk
Guest services
Housekeeping (once per stay)
Outdoors
Outdoor entertainment area
Rooftop terrace
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
1 accessible parking space
9 steps to reach entrance
Area rugs in public areas
Braille/raised signage
Handrails in stairways (29 inches high)
Hardwood flooring in public areas
Lever door handles
Stair-free path to entrance
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
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Renovated entire property - July 2026
Smoking not allowed
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Blackout drapes
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Food and drink
Restaurant dining guides
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Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Heating (climate-controlled)
Iron/ironing board on request
Mobile key entry
Printer
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email within 7 days before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Access code, private entrance
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children younger than 21 are not allowed at this adults-only property; all guests 21 and older are welcome
Property payment types
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Guests under 21 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property
Frequently asked questions
Is The Library Historic Hotel pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at The Library Historic Hotel?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at The Library Historic Hotel?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM.
Where is The Library Historic Hotel located?
Located in Downtown Saint Joseph, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of FuzzyButz Pet Bakery and Silver Beach. Lake Michigan is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) away. St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Station is only a 5-minute walk.
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