Norway Lodgings

AMERICINN
(906) 563-7500; reservations (800) 396-5007; americinn.com/hotels/MI/Norway
For visitors who want a big, beautiful indoor pool, hot tub, and sauna, and possibly a whirlpool room with fireplace, this newish motel on the west edge of Norway is a pleasant alternative to most of Iron Mountain's motels with pools, stuck in sprawl. The 45 rooms look out onto the town of Norway or, in back, onto woods. The Thirsty Whale bar with food is across U.S. 2. AmericInns have soundproof construction. Each has a big lobby with massive fireplace, comfortable seating, and tables used for the enhanced continental breakfast in the morning, or for evening cards and hot drinks. This AmericInn has meeting rooms and interesting local photographs,too. Standard doubles in mid July and are $84. All rooms have coffeemakers, wireless internet, and coffeemakers. Guest laundry. March, 2008

VIKING MOTEL
(906) 563-9245; vikingmotelmi.com
This homey, 2-story motel is perpendicular to U.S. 2, adjoining a pleasant neighborhood, 2 blocks from downtown restaurants and bars. Its 20 rooms are $39.95 and $49.95/night for 2 (1 or 2 double beds). They are tastefully appointed in a 1960s way: plaster walls, Scandinavian modern/ northwoods decor, flower baskets. Phones in room. No internet. Air-conditioned. Coffee in office. The owners' exotic accents aren't Norwegian; Frank and Gabriella Cescolini are Italian. They hope to sell the motel and retire.

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