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Comfort Inn Bay City - Riverfront

2.5 star property
Riverfront hotel with free breakfast and airport shuttle service

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Lobby
Interior
Lobby
Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Indoor pool, open 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
The Comfort Inn Bay City - Riverfront offers scenic river views, a to-go breakfast, a lobby fireplace, a 24-hour gym, an indoor pool with sun loungers, luggage storage, and meeting facilities.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free airport shuttle
  • Gym
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(41 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(29 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 1 King Bed, River View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(22 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 2 Queen Beds, River View

7.8 out of 10
Good
(20 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
501 Saginaw Street, Bay City, MI, 48708

What's nearby

  • Delta College Planetarium - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Wenonah Park - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Veterans Memorial Park - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Bay City Mall - 5 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Riverwalk Pier - 7 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • Saginaw, MI (MBS-MBS Intl.) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Tavern 101 - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Jimmy John's - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Comfort Inn Bay City - Riverfront

Hotel near Saginaw Bay
Take advantage of free continental breakfast, a free roundtrip airport shuttle, and dry cleaning/laundry services at Comfort Inn Bay City - Riverfront. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a fireplace in the lobby and a 24-hour gym.
Additional perks include:
  • An indoor pool along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • Smoke-free premises, a vending machine, and a front-desk safe
  • 2 meeting rooms, a computer station, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the breakfast, helpful staff, and location
Room features
All 99 rooms boast comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and desk chairs. Guest reviews speak well of the clean, comfortable rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • 42-inch TVs with cable channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Free roundtrip airport shuttle from 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM at scheduled times
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Indoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • 24-hour business center
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • On a river
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 3 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (36 inch wide door)
  • Lever door handles
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (34 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 3:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

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 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

3 Palms Bay City
3 Palms Inn
3 Palms Inn Bay City
Comfort Inn Motel Bay City
Bay City Quality Inn
Comfort Inn Motel
Comfort Inn Bay City

Frequently asked questions

Does Comfort Inn Bay City - Riverfront have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool access is from 8:00 AM–10:00 PM.

Is Comfort Inn Bay City - Riverfront pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Comfort Inn Bay City - Riverfront?

Self parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at Comfort Inn Bay City - Riverfront?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 3:00 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Comfort Inn Bay City - Riverfront?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Does Comfort Inn Bay City - Riverfront provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a free airport shuttle that runs 7:00 AM–11:00 PM at scheduled times.

Where is Comfort Inn Bay City - Riverfront located?

Located in the heart of Bay City, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Bay County Historical Society and Wenonah Park. Friendship Shell and Delta College Planetarium are also within 10 minutes.

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Reviews

Comfort Inn Bay City - Riverfront Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.6

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.2

Eco-friendliness

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 521 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 292 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 115 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 39 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 35 out of 1002 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We attended a wedding in the area. Amy was our shuttle driver. Tiffany checked us in and both were extremely friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shayna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ken

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, affordable and close fun things to do.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfy bed.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Aimee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Easy check in and nice bright lobby.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff is beyond fabulous!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Holly

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love the small atmosphere and everyone is so friendly
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Melanie

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great; however, found hair in our bathroom, trash was overflowing in the hallways.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Stuart

Limited television channel access with malfunctioning remote. Sewer odor in bathroom.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I liked that it was close to restaurants and businesses.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Bay City

All was very good.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No fresh fruit.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beverly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was nice and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice and clean hotel for a quick visit to Bay City. Centrally located to all the downtown attractions, shopping, restaurants and riverfront. Friendly staff. Comfortable and clean rooms at reasonable price.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Issues in our room were addressed by the manager very quickly.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Sheri

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean nice and great price
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Wonderful stay!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Krystal

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, rooms were ac
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
It was a bit old in needs of updates, poor breakfast options
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jasmine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room. Great breakfast options. Tons of TV channels. Amazing pool- very clean and warm. Room was clean and neat. A/c worked great. Lots of stores and dining options within walking distances. Front desk staff was so nice!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff coupled with clean and quiet rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness
Friendly nice stay. Carpets in hall and stairway pretty dirty. Room was fine.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was a nice inn. Nothing fancy. Clean. Quiet. There were a lot of people staying at the Inn and only one person working the kitchen, so when I went for breakfast, a number of options to eat were empty and it was difficult to ascertain when they would be replenished.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Amenities
Very nice hotel
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

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