The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Bay City

Where to Stay on Your First Trip to Bay City

If it's your first trip to Bay City, Michigan for the activities and sightseeing, then you're in for a treat. But the biggest question is often where to stay for a first time visitor to Bay City. With so many amazing hotels to choose from, it can be tough to make a decision to make the most of your first trip here. That's where we come in! In this comprehensive guide, we'll help you find the best hotels for first-timers in Bay City. After analyzing all of the hotels based on price, location, amenities, ratings, and more, we have come up with our list of the best hotels in Bay City for first time visitors. We'll cover everything you need to know about these hotels, including the amenities, location, prices and ratings. So, whether you're traveling solo, with family, or as a couple on a romantic getaway, you'll find the perfect hotel if you've never visited Bay City beofre. So check out these terrific hotels, many of which have sparkling swimming pools, delicious restaurants, and top-notch amenities, along with the perfect balance of comfort, location, and affordability. So, let's get to it and discover the best hotels in Bay City for your first trip!

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

Courtyard Bay City

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $146 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Heated pool

Located at 2 East Main Street, Courtyard Bay City has great rooms from $146 (before taxes). It offers room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and laundry services. It has a terrific 9.10 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 0.3 miles from the city center, first time visitors will especially love city views, an indoor pool, free parking, kids meals, and laundry facilities at this relaxing hotel. You'll enjoy relaxing while having room service delivered. The price of this hotel is less than average for first time trip hotels, which makes it a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Heated pool
  • Coffee shop
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Saltwater pool


DoubleTree by Hilton Bay City - Riverfront

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $201 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Bay City
  • Heated pool

A great place to stay is DoubleTree by Hilton Bay City - Riverfront which has nice rooms starting at $201. Offering room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and a kid-friendly buffet, it also has a great guest rating of 8.50 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at One Wenonah Park Place. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers laundry services, city views, a hot tub, an indoor pool, and free parking which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 0.2 miles from the city center. You'll love relaxing in the heated pool after a busy day exploring.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


Hampton Inn & Suites Bay City

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $159 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

We found Hampton Inn & Suites Bay City to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $159. We loved that is has a casino, a restaurant, a fitness center, breakfast, and laundry services, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.80 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 3901 Traxler Court. You'll also find a free breakfast, pet-friendly rooms, an indoor pool, free parking, and laundry facilities which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 3.2 miles from the center of town. Unwinding at the restaurant after sightseeing is a nice way to end the day.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Casino
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


AmericInn by Wyndham Bay City

Motel with prices starting at $133 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.
  • Heated pool

With terrific rooms from $133, AmericInn by Wyndham Bay City, at 3915 Three Mile Road provides breakfast, a free breakfast, pet-friendly rooms, a hot tub, and an indoor pool. Its terrific guest rating is 8.20 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers free parking, laundry facilities, family rooms, a heated pool, and air-conditioning. It's located just 3.8 miles from the city center, too. We love relaxing in a hot tub after a long day, and the one here is really nice. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Indoor pool
  • Airport shuttle
More Great Amenities
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Quality Inn & Suites Bay City

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $113 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Bay City
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.
  • Heated pool

Quality Inn & Suites Bay City has a great guest rating of 8.20 out of 10, and offers room service, breakfast, child care, laundry services, and a free breakfast. The great rooms here start at $113 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 4105 East Wilder Road. Furthermore, it also offers pet-friendly rooms, city views, an indoor pool, free parking, and laundry facilities, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 2.1 miles from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. We love an indoor pool because you can enjoy it any time of the year. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Bay City

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $147 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.
  • Heated pool

The great guest rating of Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Bay City is 8.50 out of 10. This place has room service, a casino, a fitness center, breakfast, and rooms with kitchenettes. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $147, and it's located at 3959 Traxler Court. We also love the laundry services, a free breakfast, a hot tub, an indoor pool, and free parking which are great for visitors. And since it's just 3.1 miles from the center of the town, the location is great, too. Being able to prepare food in the room is also very convenient. The price of this hotel is less than average for first time trip hotels, which makes it a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Casino
  • Fitness center
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Saltwater pool


Comfort Inn Bay City - Riverfront

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $131 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Bay City
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.
  • Heated pool

A cool place is Comfort Inn Bay City - Riverfront because it has great rooms that start at $131. It has a fitness center, breakfast, laundry services, a free breakfast, and an indoor pool, it also earned a great guest rating of 8.30 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at 501 Saginaw Street. Only 0.1 miles from the city center, travelers will especially love free parking, laundry facilities, a free airport shuttle, a heated pool, and air-conditioning at this convenient hotel. It's also less than the average price for first time trip hotels, so it's a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Also, take a look at the First Time Trip hotels in nearby destinations: Frankenmuth and Midland.

For more terrific hotel ideas in Bay City, make sure you also see Best Hotels for One Night in Bay City.


How much do hotels for first-time visitors cost in Bay City?

Bay City Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$147

After analyzing 7 first time trip hotels in Bay City, Michigan, we found the average first time trip hotel price to be a remarkably economical $147. Naturally, this destination has many fantastic first time trip accommodation options with a variety of prices. The price will vary by the hotel's amenities, available dates, and the general location. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Bay City.

The average prices of our suggested first time trip hotels by star rating:

  • 3-star hotels: $174
  • 2-star hotels: $137


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