Doherty Hotel

Very Historic, located in downtown Clare with restaurant & bar. Staff super nice and recommend the JFK suite. I just love this place!
Has the famous Cops and Doughnut shop across the street which is open 24-7 during the summer months. Other quaint shops up and down the street. Overall, we always have a great time in Clare MI.

Overall my experience wasn’t horrible, but my room (240) and the surrounding hallways and the same area on the first floor REEKED of chlorine from the pool. I’m talking chemical-spill strong smell. I woke up with my throat burning.
My room did have this weird window that looked into the pool area (see pic) but I never opened it and besides, that doesn’t explain the hallway.
The decor is from the 80s (time for an update guys) and the layout is weird, but it seemed fairly clean and quiet. I thought it would be charming because it’s old, but it’s just old. I think I’d spend the extra $30 and stay at one of the nearby chain hotels next time.

The Doherty is always a hit with me. They have great service and good food. The spinach salad rocks. Cool murals on the walls.

I had the Ruben which was excellent. The cornbeef was nice and lean and very flavorful. We ate in the bar side that had a fun atmosphere and a good number of people for a Monday night. My only complaint was our service was slow after we were initially seated and especially when trying to pay the bill.

My wife and I have ate here maybe four times over the past 8 years and we always come away a little disappointed.
All of the trimmings are good but the main dish is usually a little under whelming.
This is supposed to be an upscale place and the main course (one time it was the prime rib another it was the New York strip) should be of a little better quality.
Everything else is good, from all of the sides, desserts, and the staff makes us feel at home.