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Quality Inn By the Bay

2.0 of 5
1492 US 31 North, Traverse City, MI 49686
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Quality Inn By the Bay
Ranked #27 of 40 hotels in Traverse City
3.0 of 5 stars 66 Reviews
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  • Hot tub(3)
  • Indoor pool(3)
  • Clean and comfortable(3)
  • Breakfast area(3)
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Dorr, Michigan
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
2 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2012

Was at TC for a wine weekend and only needed a bed for a night, rates are great but that where's it end.Pam(night manager) gave us a call in the first half hour to see if we were settled in and let us know what the hotel had to offer.Our room was clean,a little small but all we wanted was... More

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Kalamazoo, Michigan
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 1, 2012

Clean, decent breakfast, service is top notch. Close to several places to eat. Great price...

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Cheboygan, Michigan
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 9, 2012

I just stayed the night here with my three children. It was awesome for the price...$50! Nice pool and hot tub, evening snacks, morning breakfast (waffles, sausage, egg, cereal, toast, muffins, doughnuts, fruit, etc). Room was clean. Beds are only double, but I slept well. Would definately recommend it.

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Contributor
12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 1, 2012

I rented two rooms for the two days leading up to New Years. I called to request that they be adjoining and on the first floor. That's exactly what I received. Check in was fast and efficient. The rooms were clean, not opulent, but well worth the money. The pool is small, a nice sized Jacuzzi, both well kept. The... More

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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed October 14, 2011

We checked in at 7:00 pm I rented two rooms. Pam was fantastic she even called and asked if we were satisfied with the room. For the money the room was ok. Small pool, nice hot tub, clean room. The breakfast just ok. There were only a few real butters left in the container so I asked the girl at... More

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ram33, Manager at Quality Inn By the Bay, responded to this review
October 16, 2011

Dear Valued Guest, Thank you for your feed back in regards to your recent stay with us. The management team is very selective as to who we have on our staff, especially for our front desk team. I'm glad to say that you had a wonderful experience during check in with Pam and most of your stay, but I am... More

Senior Contributor
45 reviews 45 reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed October 9, 2011

My husband and I stayed here in October, 2011 for one night. Checking in was wonderful due to the friendliness of the front desk staff. She explained everything and told me exactly how to get to my room, also explaining the breakfast and other amenities. They even called our room a half hour later to see if we were happy... More

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ram33, Manager at Quality Inn By the Bay, responded to this review
October 23, 2011

Dear Valued Guest, Thank you for your feedback regarding your recent stay with us. We are delighted to know you had a great experience with us over all. When the hotel is at full capacity, it does become challenging and quite cozy in the breakfast area. Believe it or not, in the middle of summer when the hotel is at... More

Spring Lake, Michigan
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed September 29, 2011

The staff was wonderful here! The manager checked us in, and then called us later to see if everything was as it should be. We booked through hotels.com, and needed to cancel our second night. The manager called hotels.com for us, walked us through the cancellation procedure and gave us the number to call the next day. Every staff member... More

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ram33, Manager at Quality Inn By the Bay, responded to this review
October 23, 2011

Dear Valued Guest, Thank you for allowing us an opportunity in providing service and lodging for you. We are aware of all the lodging choices made available to guests visiting the Traverse City area and we cannot convey enough how much we appreciate you choosing us. We are pleased that you enjoyed your stay from arrival to departure. Thank you... More

Sault Ste. Marie, Canada
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed September 12, 2011
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This hotel was a disappointment for myself and my two boys. The pool was absolutely horrible....Very cold and the size is too small to be called much more than a large bathtub. The hot tub/whirlpool was built into the pool, and consequently, the temperature never got much warmer than 'tepid'. Also, the room housing the pool was very small and... More

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ram33, Manager at Quality Inn By the Bay, responded to this review
September 16, 2011

Dear Valued Guest, Thank you for your time in submitting your feed back and speaking with me over the phone regarding your recent stay with us. I am sorry that you and your family had a less desirable experience during your time with us. The swimming pool and hot tub gets serviced every Mondays and Fridays and I wished you... More

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2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 6, 2011

I want to say that we had a wonderful time at this Quality Inn by the Bay. The staff was friendly and helpful, rooms were very clean, pool was not too crowded and clean and the breakfast that this place puts out is unbelievable. I have a son that has to have low carbs and another one that loves his... More

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ram33, Manager at Quality Inn By the Bay, responded to this review
September 16, 2011

Dear Valued Guest, Thank you for your recent stay with us. We are pleased to know you enjoyed your stay. Aside from being able to have a good nights rest in a clean and comfortable room, many of our guests enjoy the full hot deluxe breakfast with waffles. We are happy that you and your family was able to take... More

Sault Ste. Marie, Canada
Senior Contributor
46 reviews 46 reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
80 helpful votes 80 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed September 4, 2011
1
person found this review helpful

We stayed at the Quality Inn by the Bay for two nights during the Labor Day weekend. The hotel was quiet, clean and close to the paved bike trail. The hotel was heavily booked during this time but was quiet and no noise kept us awake. The small breakfast area was packed each morning and many people could not find... More

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ram33, Manager at Quality Inn By the Bay, responded to this review
September 16, 2011

Dear Valued Guest, We thank you for your recent stay with us. The hotel tends to feel cozy when it's at full capacity but we are always amazed as to how we are able to get everyone through the breakfast are each morning. We are glad you had a quiet comfortable stay and we hope we will see you back... More

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