Bay View Inn
$233
/ night
Avg. for September
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$233
/ night
Avg. for September
Monthly average prices
Nightly prices at Bay View Inn average $120 in April, the cheapest month, and $380 in July, the most expensive, based on the last 12 months.
| Month | Average price |
|---|---|
| January | $132 |
| February | $132 |
| March | $121 |
| April | $120 |
| May | $180 |
| June | $276 |
| July | $380 |
| August | $335 |
| September | $233 |
| October | $206 |
| November | $142 |
| December | $158 |
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Cheapest: April (~$120)
About this property
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and shopping on site. This hotel also features a television in a common area, tour/ticket assistance, and a banquet hall.
Amenities
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and shopping on site. This hotel also features a television in a common area, tour/ticket assistance, and a banquet hall.
Business amenities
Featured amenities include a business center, express check-out, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Free self parking is available onsite.
Dining
At Bay View Inn, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 31 air-conditioned guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include complimentary newspapers and irons/ironing boards, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Location
With a stay at Bay View Inn in Petoskey (Bay View), you'll be steps from Lake Michigan and a 3-minute drive from Bear River Valley Recreation Area. This beach hotel is 1.8 mi (3 km) from Little Traverse History Museum and 1.9 mi (3 km) from Round Lake.
What's nearby
Lake Michigan(0.1 miles)
Round Lake(1.8 miles)
Little Traverse History Museum(1.9 miles)
Bear River(2 miles)
Bear River Valley Recreation Area(2.1 miles)
Petoskey Bayfront Light Beacon Station(2.4 miles)
Petoskey State Park(2.5 miles)
McLaren Northern Michigan Hospital(2.5 miles)
Crooked Lake(3.7 miles)
Odawa Casino(4.5 miles)
Great Lakes Center for the Arts(5.2 miles)
Mackinaw Trail Winery(5.5 miles)
Crooked Tree Golf Club(5.8 miles)
Happy Days and Nights Winery(5.9 miles)
Nub's Nob Ski Area(6.4 miles)
The preferred airport for Bay View Inn is Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)(18 miles)
Free Wi-Fi
Business Center
Meeting Rooms
Garden
Luggage Storage
Express Check-In/Check-Out
Location
2011 Woodland Ave, Bay View, Michigan, United States of America
Lake Michigan (0.1 miles)
Round Lake (1.8 miles)
Little Traverse History Museum (1.9 miles)
Bear River (2 miles)
Bear River Valley Recreation Area (2.1 miles)
Petoskey Bayfront Light Beacon Station (2.4 miles)
Room options
3
Primrose Queen
Room details
1 Queen Bed
Sleeps 2
200 ft²
Air ConditioningWi-Fi (Free)Private Bathroom
2
Primrose King
Room details
1 King Bed
Sleeps 2
200 ft²
Air ConditioningWi-Fi (Free)Private Bathroom
3
Trillium Queen Bay View
Room details
1 Queen Bed
Sleeps 2
200 ft²
Air ConditioningWi-Fi (Free)Private Bathroom
2
Aster King Suite, Jetted Tub, Bay View
Room details
1 King Bed
Sleeps 2
450 ft²
Air ConditioningWi-Fi (Free)Separate Living Room
Guest reviews
9.3
Superb
Based on 734 verified reviews
Who stays here?
Business
3%
Couple
63%
Family
18%
Group
11%
Solo
1%
What guests think
AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews
At Stafford's Bay View Inn, travelers highlight historic charm, warm service, scenic bay views, and satisfying breakfasts, while noting quirks of an older property such as a tiny vintage elevator, some road noise, and a few dated in-room amenities.
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What guests think
At Stafford's Bay View Inn, travelers highlight historic charm, warm service, scenic bay views, and satisfying breakfasts, while noting quirks of an older property such as a tiny vintage elevator, some road noise, and a few dated in-room amenities.
Guests frequently praise clean rooms, well-kept grounds, and relaxing spaces like the porch, sunroom, and library. Proximity to downtown Petoskey and bike trails adds convenience. Expect a nostalgic stay with personable service and a few old-house trade-offs.
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Facilities
Common areas like the porch, sunroom, library and bar are popular, and parking is easy. The historic elevator is tiny and can be tricky or noisy; bikes are available for the trail behind the inn.
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Riley
Aug 20, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
This was our 5th stay at Staffords Bayview!!! Friendly and comfortable atmosphere, - with delicious food options and social hour. Planning our 6th trip possibly for the fall.
This was our 5th stay at Staffords Bayview!!! Friendly and comfortable atmosphere, - with delicious food options and social hour. Planning our 6th trip possibly for the fall.
10
Ron
Oct 22, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Did not have breakfast. The parking was good
Did not have breakfast. The parking was good
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Nancy
May 19, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Great amenities and courteous staff. Love the porch.
Great amenities and courteous staff. Love the porch.
8
Anne
Jul 3, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
All the staff were extremely nice and helpful. Loved the free bikes and access to the trail.
All the staff were extremely nice and helpful. Loved the free bikes and access to the trail.
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Ginny
Apr 29, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Stafford Bayview Inn was very historical, & classy. The property goes back to 1886, which was cool. But on the other hand some technoligy could help. The elevator although very unique, & historical.was hard to use because of size & harsh moving parts!
Stafford Bayview Inn was very historical, & classy. The property goes back to 1886, which was cool. But on the other hand some technoligy could help. The elevator although very unique, & historical.was hard to use because of size & harsh moving parts!
10
Pamela
Sep 3, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Enjoyed our stay! Elevator is tiny and old, pack light. Lovely porch & view.Comfortable beds. Helpful friendly staff. Breakfast was wonderful.
Enjoyed our stay! Elevator is tiny and old, pack light. Lovely porch & view.Comfortable beds. Helpful friendly staff. Breakfast was wonderful.
10
Gregory
May 25, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
I don't normally have much loyalty for hotels but this place really impressed me! The staff was super friendly, and there were cookies waiting for us in our room. Breakfast is included and it's honestly the best breakfast we've had at a hotel. There are chairs in the lawn to enjoy the sun and view of the lake. Also you can borrow bikes for nearby trails. Great value for money, would go back.
I don't normally have much loyalty for hotels but this place really impressed me! The staff was super friendly, and there were cookies waiting for us in our room. Breakfast is included and it's honestly the best breakfast we've had at a hotel. There are chairs in the lawn to enjoy the sun and view of the lake. Also you can borrow bikes for nearby trails. Great value for money, would go back.
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Jean
May 11, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The elevator was very small and so old. My f8nger got pinched in the metal gate.
The elevator was very small and so old. My f8nger got pinched in the metal gate.
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Kenneth
Feb 20, 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
Great staff! Always friendly, personable & helpful. A charming, beautiful, & clean place to stay. Always smelled & looked fresh & clean. Delicious complimentary for us, breakfasts. Best service you'll find, from folks who engage and understand hospitality. Get a backside room with no traffic noise & a nice view of the bay. Our hot tub was a great addition after a fun day of skiing, as was the fireplace. 24/7 free coffee, snacks, & non-alcoholic beverages. Will return asap! Thanks especially to Carrie & Tom :)
Great staff! Always friendly, personable & helpful. A charming, beautiful, & clean place to stay. Always smelled & looked fresh & clean. Delicious complimentary for us, breakfasts. Best service you'll find, from folks who engage and understand hospitality. Get a backside room with no traffic noise & a nice view of the bay. Our hot tub was a great addition after a fun day of skiing, as was the fireplace. 24/7 free coffee, snacks, & non-alcoholic beverages. Will return asap! Thanks especially to Carrie & Tom :)
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Michael
Sep 15, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Elevator is a historic relic… fun at first but pain thereafter…takes 2 people to operate easily with luggage…nice bar, sun room, dining rooms, library… good size rooms and great beds. So central and convenient with plenty of free parking!
Elevator is a historic relic… fun at first but pain thereafter…takes 2 people to operate easily with luggage…nice bar, sun room, dining rooms, library… good size rooms and great beds. So central and convenient with plenty of free parking!
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Cleanliness
Reviews consistently describe the inn, rooms, and grounds as very clean and well maintained. Some age-related issues appear at times, including creaky floors and occasional plumbing or temperature problems.
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Elaine
Sep 17, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The suite was excellent. Bed was comfortable. Rooms were very clean and comfortable. Staff was friendly and professional. Very well maintained and beautiful. The outdoor gardens and grounds were well maintained and the beautifully designed. Plan to revisit in the future.
The suite was excellent. Bed was comfortable. Rooms were very clean and comfortable. Staff was friendly and professional. Very well maintained and beautiful. The outdoor gardens and grounds were well maintained and the beautifully designed. Plan to revisit in the future.
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Janet
Oct 11, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
This is a lovely, historical inn with some unique features. The staff is very warm and friendly, the restaurant serves a great breakfast and you have beautiful views of the lake from the back of the property. However, the inn could use a little updating in some areas. For example, the floors were extremely creaky to the point that just shifting your weight caused a loud creak! Overall, a very nice place to stay.
This is a lovely, historical inn with some unique features. The staff is very warm and friendly, the restaurant serves a great breakfast and you have beautiful views of the lake from the back of the property. However, the inn could use a little updating in some areas. For example, the floors were extremely creaky to the point that just shifting your weight caused a loud creak! Overall, a very nice place to stay.
10
Ian
Feb 4, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Unrivaled hospitality. The woman who handled my check in went above and beyond to ensure I was aware of the amenities, I was comfortable, and that I would enjoy my stay. This was all done right away without me asking a thing. The place was by far the cleanest, most comfortable hotel I have ever stayed in. Staff was always readily available and always had a smile.
Unrivaled hospitality. The woman who handled my check in went above and beyond to ensure I was aware of the amenities, I was comfortable, and that I would enjoy my stay. This was all done right away without me asking a thing. The place was by far the cleanest, most comfortable hotel I have ever stayed in. Staff was always readily available and always had a smile.
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Judith
Nov 7, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Shower was not great. Not much water power.
Shower was not great. Not much water power.
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Richard
Dec 16, 2022
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Stayed 19,337 nights
Loved the historic feel of the property. Only issue was shower was either freezing cold or boiling hot; temp control was not working properly. Everything else was great!!
Loved the historic feel of the property. Only issue was shower was either freezing cold or boiling hot; temp control was not working properly. Everything else was great!!
10
Lisa
May 25, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Helpful staff, cozy and clean room, Victorian charm!
Helpful staff, cozy and clean room, Victorian charm!
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Thomas
May 3, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The property is aging and shows it but the staff was exceptional. They've done what they can to keep up the property and it was certainly clean but just old.
The property is aging and shows it but the staff was exceptional. They've done what they can to keep up the property and it was certainly clean but just old.
10
Kristin
May 3, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
We really enjoyed our stay! The rooms were clean and charming, and the staff was so friendly. Lots of attention given to all details of this lovely property.
We really enjoyed our stay! The rooms were clean and charming, and the staff was so friendly. Lots of attention given to all details of this lovely property.
10
Megan
Jun 7, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Wonderful 2 night stay. Inn is very well kept and in good condition for its age, while maintaining historical charm. Our room was very clean and comfortable for the two of us. Nice amenities and we really enjoyed the breakfast. You won’t find a sit down breakfast like this at a chain hotel. Highly recommend the eggs Benedict and cherry French toast! We brought our own bicycles and rode the trail which is directly on the property to Harbor Springs. Great location for exploring Petoskey and surrounding areas. The staff was helpful and friendly. We would definitely stay again!
Wonderful 2 night stay. Inn is very well kept and in good condition for its age, while maintaining historical charm. Our room was very clean and comfortable for the two of us. Nice amenities and we really enjoyed the breakfast. You won’t find a sit down breakfast like this at a chain hotel. Highly recommend the eggs Benedict and cherry French toast! We brought our own bicycles and rode the trail which is directly on the property to Harbor Springs. Great location for exploring Petoskey and surrounding areas. The staff was helpful and friendly. We would definitely stay again!
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Deborah
Jul 28, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
No hot water. And it was loud.
No hot water. And it was loud.
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Rooms
Rooms are quaint and comfortable, with some offering bay views, suites, or jetted tubs; many lack in-room TVs and coffee. A few guests note small rooms, road noise on the US31 side, and older features.
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Mark
Jul 20, 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
Have stayed in Petoskey several times and always rode bikes past the Stafford and was curious. Finally made a reservation for 3 nights. We had a room on the US31 side of the Inn so we had some traffic noise but we both sleep well and would not consider it a big distraction. US31 is the main and very busy road through Petoskey, however when sitting on the back/side deck at the Stafford with the beautiful view of the lake you don't notice the road noise as much. The breakfast was excellent and presentation was perfect. All employees were very courtious and helpful. Location is excellent if your riding bikes on the trail that goes right behind the Inn. Would stay again
Have stayed in Petoskey several times and always rode bikes past the Stafford and was curious. Finally made a reservation for 3 nights. We had a room on the US31 side of the Inn so we had some traffic noise but we both sleep well and would not consider it a big distraction. US31 is the main and very busy road through Petoskey, however when sitting on the back/side deck at the Stafford with the beautiful view of the lake you don't notice the road noise as much. The breakfast was excellent and presentation was perfect. All employees were very courtious and helpful. Location is excellent if your riding bikes on the trail that goes right behind the Inn. Would stay again
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Shawna
Jul 12, 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
wonderful location in a beautiful old dame of a building. outside landscaping and setting is picture-perfect. Inside, the rooms are clean and suffice, but outdated and showing their age. Also, the K sized bed had a HUGE gap between where your head rests and the headboard, which we could not make comfortable despite stuffing with pillows. We opted to sleep at the foot of the bed instead.
wonderful location in a beautiful old dame of a building. outside landscaping and setting is picture-perfect. Inside, the rooms are clean and suffice, but outdated and showing their age. Also, the K sized bed had a HUGE gap between where your head rests and the headboard, which we could not make comfortable despite stuffing with pillows. We opted to sleep at the foot of the bed instead.
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Beverly
Dec 12, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
This historic property is beautifully restored/maintained. The staff is excellent and friendly, the spaces are charming and lovely. We had a third floor suite with a view of the bay and a comfortable king size bed. The charm of the inn includes the decorating, the food, the hospitality, the location, and even some quirkiness like the historic elevator. We loved it all.
This historic property is beautifully restored/maintained. The staff is excellent and friendly, the spaces are charming and lovely. We had a third floor suite with a view of the bay and a comfortable king size bed. The charm of the inn includes the decorating, the food, the hospitality, the location, and even some quirkiness like the historic elevator. We loved it all.
10
Grace
May 23, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
I would 100% stay here again. The hotel itself is so charming and beautiful. The bay view is spectacular. The staff are incredibly friendly and helpful. Location-wise, it is just 5min from Downtown Petoskey.
I would 100% stay here again. The hotel itself is so charming and beautiful. The bay view is spectacular. The staff are incredibly friendly and helpful. Location-wise, it is just 5min from Downtown Petoskey.
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Dianne
Jan 20, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
After about 15 years of annual stays at the Bay View Inn, we had a 21-year hiatus so we can looked forward to our stay. It was lovely with same charm we remembered—enough antiques to give it character and enough updated amenities to give it comfort.
After about 15 years of annual stays at the Bay View Inn, we had a 21-year hiatus so we can looked forward to our stay. It was lovely with same charm we remembered—enough antiques to give it character and enough updated amenities to give it comfort.
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Jim
Dec 21, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
2-ply TP would be nice. In-room, or even on-floor, coffee would have been appreciated. There was no in-room temperature adjustment capability, no microwave, and no TV in the room. The room was quiet. The bed mattress was "hilly". There were sufficient bedside power outlets. The sitting area chairs were quite comfortable. Lighting was good. We enjoyed the jacuzzi tub was nice.
2-ply TP would be nice. In-room, or even on-floor, coffee would have been appreciated. There was no in-room temperature adjustment capability, no microwave, and no TV in the room. The room was quiet. The bed mattress was "hilly". There were sufficient bedside power outlets. The sitting area chairs were quite comfortable. Lighting was good. We enjoyed the jacuzzi tub was nice.
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Pamela
Sep 3, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Enjoyed our stay! Elevator is tiny and old, pack light. Lovely porch & view.Comfortable beds. Helpful friendly staff. Breakfast was wonderful.
Enjoyed our stay! Elevator is tiny and old, pack light. Lovely porch & view.Comfortable beds. Helpful friendly staff. Breakfast was wonderful.
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Katherine
Apr 29, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely area for cocktail hour with bright windows. Outdoor porch has water view. Since it was our first time here, I should have been more particular about our room choice. Our room did not match picture and was quite small. Shower stall quite tiny. Noise from road was loud. These things could have been avoided with better planning on our part. Other options might have met our needs better.
Lovely area for cocktail hour with bright windows. Outdoor porch has water view. Since it was our first time here, I should have been more particular about our room choice. Our room did not match picture and was quite small. Shower stall quite tiny. Noise from road was loud. These things could have been avoided with better planning on our part. Other options might have met our needs better.
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Michael
Sep 15, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Elevator is a historic relic… fun at first but pain thereafter…takes 2 people to operate easily with luggage…nice bar, sun room, dining rooms, library… good size rooms and great beds. So central and convenient with plenty of free parking!
Elevator is a historic relic… fun at first but pain thereafter…takes 2 people to operate easily with luggage…nice bar, sun room, dining rooms, library… good size rooms and great beds. So central and convenient with plenty of free parking!
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Tim
Nov 9, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
There was no coffee in the room. No television in the room.
There was no coffee in the room. No television in the room.
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Service
Staff are widely praised as warm, attentive, and welcoming, with thoughtful touches and prompt help. Isolated complaints cite a less helpful night attendant or missed requests.
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Karen
Jun 18, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Check in was lovely,a very sweet lady very helpful and friendly. Night time person not so much. Asked about the noise of the road, just sat behind the desk in the office and chuckled his response “Yeah sometimes its really bad and bothers people” Had to check out a day early due to a death in the family the next morning and the sweet, friendly lady from the day before was there and was again very helpful and friendly. From reading there was a restaurant in the hotel,it was not open for dinner or lunch that day. Traveling solo for the first time since my husbands death,I was not quite ready to go in town to eat solo, so I was disappointed about the restaurant inside the hotel not being open, wound up at Mcds.
Check in was lovely,a very sweet lady very helpful and friendly. Night time person not so much. Asked about the noise of the road, just sat behind the desk in the office and chuckled his response “Yeah sometimes its really bad and bothers people” Had to check out a day early due to a death in the family the next morning and the sweet, friendly lady from the day before was there and was again very helpful and friendly. From reading there was a restaurant in the hotel,it was not open for dinner or lunch that day. Traveling solo for the first time since my husbands death,I was not quite ready to go in town to eat solo, so I was disappointed about the restaurant inside the hotel not being open, wound up at Mcds.
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Beverly
Dec 12, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
This historic property is beautifully restored/maintained. The staff is excellent and friendly, the spaces are charming and lovely. We had a third floor suite with a view of the bay and a comfortable king size bed. The charm of the inn includes the decorating, the food, the hospitality, the location, and even some quirkiness like the historic elevator. We loved it all.
This historic property is beautifully restored/maintained. The staff is excellent and friendly, the spaces are charming and lovely. We had a third floor suite with a view of the bay and a comfortable king size bed. The charm of the inn includes the decorating, the food, the hospitality, the location, and even some quirkiness like the historic elevator. We loved it all.
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Ian
Feb 4, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Unrivaled hospitality. The woman who handled my check in went above and beyond to ensure I was aware of the amenities, I was comfortable, and that I would enjoy my stay. This was all done right away without me asking a thing. The place was by far the cleanest, most comfortable hotel I have ever stayed in. Staff was always readily available and always had a smile.
Unrivaled hospitality. The woman who handled my check in went above and beyond to ensure I was aware of the amenities, I was comfortable, and that I would enjoy my stay. This was all done right away without me asking a thing. The place was by far the cleanest, most comfortable hotel I have ever stayed in. Staff was always readily available and always had a smile.
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Catherine
May 8, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Prompt attention to a small issue we had in the room. Breakfast was amazing. Cory at front desk was friendly and knowledgeable with each contact we had with him.
Prompt attention to a small issue we had in the room. Breakfast was amazing. Cory at front desk was friendly and knowledgeable with each contact we had with him.
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Susan
Aug 1, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Historic old Inn beautifully updated with excellent service.
Historic old Inn beautifully updated with excellent service.
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ROBERT
Feb 5, 2023
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The Inn was absolutely charming! Both the manager and evening clerk were attentive and helpful. The property was exactly as advertised and we appreciated the opportunity to pay onsite ( as opposed to a prepay reservation) due to the winter weather. We wish we could have stayed longer.
The Inn was absolutely charming! Both the manager and evening clerk were attentive and helpful. The property was exactly as advertised and we appreciated the opportunity to pay onsite ( as opposed to a prepay reservation) due to the winter weather. We wish we could have stayed longer.
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Margot
Feb 19, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
The staff was outstanding.
The staff was outstanding.
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Joshua
May 22, 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
It was perfect, the staff was very friendly and made us feel at home. Bobby Jo was amazing, was fun to chat with and always greeted us with a smile. No T.V. no problem, we were so tired from traveling and walking that we just crashed as soon as we hit the pillows. Next time we're in the Petoskey area we will definitely be staying there.
It was perfect, the staff was very friendly and made us feel at home. Bobby Jo was amazing, was fun to chat with and always greeted us with a smile. No T.V. no problem, we were so tired from traveling and walking that we just crashed as soon as we hit the pillows. Next time we're in the Petoskey area we will definitely be staying there.
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Jean
Aug 15, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Beautiful historic property overlooking the bay. A special weekend for us and the manager made it even more special by upgrading our room at no extra cost. Every facet of the property is meticulously maintained. We are very pleased
Beautiful historic property overlooking the bay. A special weekend for us and the manager made it even more special by upgrading our room at no extra cost. Every facet of the property is meticulously maintained. We are very pleased
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Robert
Nov 11, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Very charming hotel built in 1886. So much more interesting than a big impersonal chain hotel. The staff was great and showed a real interest in us.
Very charming hotel built in 1886. So much more interesting than a big impersonal chain hotel. The staff was great and showed a real interest in us.
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Location
Waterfront setting with sunset spots, lake access, and a short drive or ride to downtown Petoskey and area attractions. Some rooms near the road experience traffic noise.
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Mark
Jul 20, 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
Have stayed in Petoskey several times and always rode bikes past the Stafford and was curious. Finally made a reservation for 3 nights. We had a room on the US31 side of the Inn so we had some traffic noise but we both sleep well and would not consider it a big distraction. US31 is the main and very busy road through Petoskey, however when sitting on the back/side deck at the Stafford with the beautiful view of the lake you don't notice the road noise as much. The breakfast was excellent and presentation was perfect. All employees were very courtious and helpful. Location is excellent if your riding bikes on the trail that goes right behind the Inn. Would stay again
Have stayed in Petoskey several times and always rode bikes past the Stafford and was curious. Finally made a reservation for 3 nights. We had a room on the US31 side of the Inn so we had some traffic noise but we both sleep well and would not consider it a big distraction. US31 is the main and very busy road through Petoskey, however when sitting on the back/side deck at the Stafford with the beautiful view of the lake you don't notice the road noise as much. The breakfast was excellent and presentation was perfect. All employees were very courtious and helpful. Location is excellent if your riding bikes on the trail that goes right behind the Inn. Would stay again
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Klaudia
Sep 15, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely hotel, with Adirondack chairs outside and view of the bay. Short walk to GREAT sunset view.
Lovely hotel, with Adirondack chairs outside and view of the bay. Short walk to GREAT sunset view.
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Grace
May 23, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
I would 100% stay here again. The hotel itself is so charming and beautiful. The bay view is spectacular. The staff are incredibly friendly and helpful. Location-wise, it is just 5min from Downtown Petoskey.
I would 100% stay here again. The hotel itself is so charming and beautiful. The bay view is spectacular. The staff are incredibly friendly and helpful. Location-wise, it is just 5min from Downtown Petoskey.
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Eva
Aug 30, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Friendly and helpful staff. It is near the lake with a rocky beach from which I saw the sunset. The porch and dining room have views of the beautiful garden flowers and the lake. I loved the blue/white room with an alcove that we had. The place has a lot of charm! I would definitely stay here again!
Friendly and helpful staff. It is near the lake with a rocky beach from which I saw the sunset. The porch and dining room have views of the beautiful garden flowers and the lake. I loved the blue/white room with an alcove that we had. The place has a lot of charm! I would definitely stay here again!
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Steven
Sep 9, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
This is a lovely little hotel about 1.5 miles from the shopping district and it located right on M31.
This is a lovely little hotel about 1.5 miles from the shopping district and it located right on M31.
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Walter R. Ramage
Jun 13, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Perfect little get away right on the bay.
Perfect little get away right on the bay.
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Andrew
Jun 28, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Historic Inn on the Lake - great location
Historic Inn on the Lake - great location
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Megan
Jun 7, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Wonderful 2 night stay. Inn is very well kept and in good condition for its age, while maintaining historical charm. Our room was very clean and comfortable for the two of us. Nice amenities and we really enjoyed the breakfast. You won’t find a sit down breakfast like this at a chain hotel. Highly recommend the eggs Benedict and cherry French toast! We brought our own bicycles and rode the trail which is directly on the property to Harbor Springs. Great location for exploring Petoskey and surrounding areas. The staff was helpful and friendly. We would definitely stay again!
Wonderful 2 night stay. Inn is very well kept and in good condition for its age, while maintaining historical charm. Our room was very clean and comfortable for the two of us. Nice amenities and we really enjoyed the breakfast. You won’t find a sit down breakfast like this at a chain hotel. Highly recommend the eggs Benedict and cherry French toast! We brought our own bicycles and rode the trail which is directly on the property to Harbor Springs. Great location for exploring Petoskey and surrounding areas. The staff was helpful and friendly. We would definitely stay again!
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Katherine
Apr 29, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely area for cocktail hour with bright windows. Outdoor porch has water view. Since it was our first time here, I should have been more particular about our room choice. Our room did not match picture and was quite small. Shower stall quite tiny. Noise from road was loud. These things could have been avoided with better planning on our part. Other options might have met our needs better.
Lovely area for cocktail hour with bright windows. Outdoor porch has water view. Since it was our first time here, I should have been more particular about our room choice. Our room did not match picture and was quite small. Shower stall quite tiny. Noise from road was loud. These things could have been avoided with better planning on our part. Other options might have met our needs better.
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Michael
Sep 15, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Elevator is a historic relic… fun at first but pain thereafter…takes 2 people to operate easily with luggage…nice bar, sun room, dining rooms, library… good size rooms and great beds. So central and convenient with plenty of free parking!
Elevator is a historic relic… fun at first but pain thereafter…takes 2 people to operate easily with luggage…nice bar, sun room, dining rooms, library… good size rooms and great beds. So central and convenient with plenty of free parking!
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Dining
Breakfast and Sunday brunch receive strong reviews, and the afternoon social hour is appreciated. Dinner service is not always available, though many mention tasty food when offered.
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Karen
Jun 18, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Check in was lovely,a very sweet lady very helpful and friendly. Night time person not so much. Asked about the noise of the road, just sat behind the desk in the office and chuckled his response “Yeah sometimes its really bad and bothers people” Had to check out a day early due to a death in the family the next morning and the sweet, friendly lady from the day before was there and was again very helpful and friendly. From reading there was a restaurant in the hotel,it was not open for dinner or lunch that day. Traveling solo for the first time since my husbands death,I was not quite ready to go in town to eat solo, so I was disappointed about the restaurant inside the hotel not being open, wound up at Mcds.
Check in was lovely,a very sweet lady very helpful and friendly. Night time person not so much. Asked about the noise of the road, just sat behind the desk in the office and chuckled his response “Yeah sometimes its really bad and bothers people” Had to check out a day early due to a death in the family the next morning and the sweet, friendly lady from the day before was there and was again very helpful and friendly. From reading there was a restaurant in the hotel,it was not open for dinner or lunch that day. Traveling solo for the first time since my husbands death,I was not quite ready to go in town to eat solo, so I was disappointed about the restaurant inside the hotel not being open, wound up at Mcds.
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Anna
May 26, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Beautiful, clean historic hotel. Fantastic Sunday brunch was included.
Beautiful, clean historic hotel. Fantastic Sunday brunch was included.
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Lynde
Jul 1, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Lovely historic property on the Bay! Super friendly staff. Don’t miss Sunday brunch!
Lovely historic property on the Bay! Super friendly staff. Don’t miss Sunday brunch!
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Karen
Jun 30, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The hotel was nowhere near full and they put me in a room right next to a European style very noisy elevator with a door that slammed and a cage that rattled. Lucky me. The restaurant was closed for dinner. They told me there would be water bottles in my room and there were none.
The hotel was nowhere near full and they put me in a room right next to a European style very noisy elevator with a door that slammed and a cage that rattled. Lucky me. The restaurant was closed for dinner. They told me there would be water bottles in my room and there were none.
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Cara and Ron
Oct 20, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Our rooms were quaint and clean. Staff was helpful and always working to make our stay wonderful. The dining room food was tasty, well presented, with helpful staff. We will be making our stay a yearly trip.
Our rooms were quaint and clean. Staff was helpful and always working to make our stay wonderful. The dining room food was tasty, well presented, with helpful staff. We will be making our stay a yearly trip.
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Pamela
Sep 3, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Enjoyed our stay! Elevator is tiny and old, pack light. Lovely porch & view.Comfortable beds. Helpful friendly staff. Breakfast was wonderful.
Enjoyed our stay! Elevator is tiny and old, pack light. Lovely porch & view.Comfortable beds. Helpful friendly staff. Breakfast was wonderful.
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Thomas
Aug 20, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Great breakfasts, social hour in afternoon was really nice.
Great breakfasts, social hour in afternoon was really nice.
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Gregory
May 25, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
I don't normally have much loyalty for hotels but this place really impressed me! The staff was super friendly, and there were cookies waiting for us in our room. Breakfast is included and it's honestly the best breakfast we've had at a hotel. There are chairs in the lawn to enjoy the sun and view of the lake. Also you can borrow bikes for nearby trails. Great value for money, would go back.
I don't normally have much loyalty for hotels but this place really impressed me! The staff was super friendly, and there were cookies waiting for us in our room. Breakfast is included and it's honestly the best breakfast we've had at a hotel. There are chairs in the lawn to enjoy the sun and view of the lake. Also you can borrow bikes for nearby trails. Great value for money, would go back.
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Megan
Jun 7, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Wonderful 2 night stay. Inn is very well kept and in good condition for its age, while maintaining historical charm. Our room was very clean and comfortable for the two of us. Nice amenities and we really enjoyed the breakfast. You won’t find a sit down breakfast like this at a chain hotel. Highly recommend the eggs Benedict and cherry French toast! We brought our own bicycles and rode the trail which is directly on the property to Harbor Springs. Great location for exploring Petoskey and surrounding areas. The staff was helpful and friendly. We would definitely stay again!
Wonderful 2 night stay. Inn is very well kept and in good condition for its age, while maintaining historical charm. Our room was very clean and comfortable for the two of us. Nice amenities and we really enjoyed the breakfast. You won’t find a sit down breakfast like this at a chain hotel. Highly recommend the eggs Benedict and cherry French toast! We brought our own bicycles and rode the trail which is directly on the property to Harbor Springs. Great location for exploring Petoskey and surrounding areas. The staff was helpful and friendly. We would definitely stay again!
10
Jeremy
Dec 21, 2022
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Stayed 19,343 nights
Very charming and historic hotel with some of the best hospitality I've ever seen. Plus, a breakfast voucher was included for the most delicious breakfast. I'll be back!
Very charming and historic hotel with some of the best hospitality I've ever seen. Plus, a breakfast voucher was included for the most delicious breakfast. I'll be back!
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Lori
3 weeks ago
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Stayed 1 night
Perfect spot to stay in Petosky. Highly recommend, comfortable bed, quiet stay. Enjoyed the porch in the evening too. Have a great breakfast in the morning too & enjoyed the beautiful view. Friendly & accommodating staff. Will be back!
Perfect spot to stay in Petosky. Highly recommend, comfortable bed, quiet stay. Enjoyed the porch in the evening too. Have a great breakfast in the morning too & enjoyed the beautiful view. Friendly & accommodating staff. Will be back!
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David
3 weeks ago
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Stayed 1 night
It’s a certain taste if you wanna unplug an unwind it’s probably a good place. There’s no TVs in the rooms the very old as you can expect. However, they were always shorthanded. It seemed like for staff whether being in the restaurant we had to leave and go somewhere else they just didn’t have enough people to handle what they were dealing with. Good views rooms on the road side are very loud because of the traffic.
It’s a certain taste if you wanna unplug an unwind it’s probably a good place. There’s no TVs in the rooms the very old as you can expect. However, they were always shorthanded. It seemed like for staff whether being in the restaurant we had to leave and go somewhere else they just didn’t have enough people to handle what they were dealing with. Good views rooms on the road side are very loud because of the traffic.
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Kristen
3 weeks ago
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Stayed 1 night
Loved this hotel. The amenities were superb and the rooms were exceptionally clean and thoughtfully stocked.
Loved this hotel. The amenities were superb and the rooms were exceptionally clean and thoughtfully stocked.
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Mary
4 weeks ago
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Stayed 1 night
Enjoyed the hotel and city.
Enjoyed the hotel and city.
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Tim
4 weeks ago
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Stayed 1 night
Very old but nice place.
Very old but nice place.
FAQs about Bay View Inn
Is parking available at the property?
Free self-parking is available on-site.
What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee, approximately USD 13 to 20 per person.
What are the standard check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 3:00 PM until 11:59 PM, and check-out is at 11:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request and could incur additional charges.
What is the property’s location in relation to key landmarks?
The hotel is located steps from Lake Michigan and is a 3-minute drive from Bear River Park. It is approximately 1.8 miles from the Little Traverse History Museum and 1.9 miles from Bear River.
What are the policies for guests staying with children?
Children are allowed at the property, and there is no specified minimum age for children to stay for free.
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- 2026-11-01: 146.4742052887192USD
- 2026-11-02: 145.4945085595169USD
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- 2026-11-13: 165.02840403152467USD
- 2026-11-14: 170.64665264759827USD
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
Check-in must be done by someone who is at least 21 years old.
- Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
- Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit 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
- This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
- Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
- Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
- Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 13 to 20 per person
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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Free Wi-Fi
Business Center
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Garden
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Business Center
Meeting Rooms
Luggage Storage
Express Check-In/Check-Out
24-Hour Front Desk
Banquet Hall
Computer Station
Shopping (on site)
Tours/Ticket Assistance
Parking
Parking (Self) (free)
General
Breakfast Available (surcharge)
Coffee/Tea in Common Areas
Smoke-Free Property
Not Wheelchair Accessible
Activities
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Bicycles (on site) (free)
Newspapers in Lobby (free)
Library
Television in Common Areas
Internet
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