Historic Bridgman Inn to Reopen as Luxury Warren Hotel

The 1950s motel is undergoing a complete renovation and rebranding to target high-end travelers to Southwest Michigan.

Mar. 31, 2026 at 3:00am

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Jordan Painter, the new owner of the former Bridgman Inn, is transforming the historic 1950s roadside motel into a premium boutique hotel called The Warren Hotel. The property is undergoing a major renovation, including replacing the roof, gutting the rooms, and installing new flooring, furnishings, and decor to create a high-end guest experience. The Warren Hotel will feature 24 fully renovated rooms, as well as outdoor amenities like a swimming pool, pickleball courts, sauna, fire pit, and hot tub.

Why it matters

The renovation of the former Bridgman Inn into The Warren Hotel represents an opportunity to breathe new life into an aging property and provide a much-needed upscale lodging option for visitors to the Southwest Michigan region, which is known for its Lake Michigan shoreline, beaches, and state parks.

The details

Owner Jordan Painter and his partners have been working since January to completely overhaul the former Bridgman Inn. They have already replaced the roofs, gutted the rooms, and are in the process of installing new flooring, paint, and furnishings to create a modern, high-end aesthetic. The Warren Hotel will feature 24 guest rooms, as well as outdoor amenities like a swimming pool, pickleball courts, sauna, fire pit, and hot tub, all designed to offer an elevated experience for travelers exploring the Lake Michigan area.

  • Painter purchased the former Bridgman Inn in January 2026.
  • The renovation work began shortly after the purchase in January 2026.
  • Painter aims to have The Warren Hotel ready for bookings in May 2026.

The players

Jordan Painter

The owner of the former Bridgman Inn who is overseeing the renovation and rebranding of the property into The Warren Hotel.

The Warren Hotel

The new name and brand for the renovated former Bridgman Inn, which will feature 24 fully updated guest rooms and high-end outdoor amenities.

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What they’re saying

“We started with the exterior. We replaced the roofs, we gutted everything out of the rooms. So all the interior, all the furnishings, the flooring, everything has been taken out, and we are in the process now of putting it back together.”

— Jordan Painter, Owner

“It'll be recovered with a much more modern look, and the interior rooms are going to be decorated very high end. We're going to be targeting very exclusive clientele.”

— Jordan Painter, Owner

What’s next

Painter and his team aim to have The Warren Hotel ready to accept bookings starting in May 2026, in time for the spring break travel season.

The takeaway

The transformation of the former Bridgman Inn into The Warren Hotel represents an opportunity to revitalize an aging property and provide a much-needed upscale lodging option for visitors to the popular Southwest Michigan region, which is known for its natural attractions like Lake Michigan, Weko Beach, and Warren Dunes State Park.