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A large hotel with multiple floors and a waterfront view.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a sofa, and a view of the city through large windows.

A spacious hotel dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a central kitchen, and large windows with blinds.

A group of people dining outdoors at a table with a waiter serving food.

1. DoubleTree by Hilton Bay City - Riverfront

Downtown Bay City, 0.2 km from Friendship Shell

STACEY

₩152,078

₩168,806 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A modern bar area with a curved counter, wooden paneling, and a menu board.

An outdoor patio area with a brick floor, a wooden pergola, and a table with chairs.

A modern office space with cubicles, a large desk area, and a conference room.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a seating area.

2. Courtyard Bay City

Uptown Bay City, 0.8 km from Friendship Shell

Scott

₩154,906

₩171,945 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A stone fireplace with a TV above it and two wall sconces.

A buffet setup with coffee dispensers, a salad bar, and a beverage station.

An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, a tiled deck area, and a few lounge chairs.

A hotel room with a brown sofa, a bed with white bedding, and a green accent wall.

3. Quality Inn & Suites

3 km from Friendship Shell

Dale

₩83,924

₩93,156 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

An indoor swimming pool with blue chairs and a lifeguard station.

A spacious restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, a counter area, and a blue wall with framed pictures.

A modern hotel lobby with a large map on the wall, a brown sofa, two side tables with potted plants, and a desk with a computer and phone.

A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a desk, and a chair.

4. Comfort Inn Bay City - Riverfront

0.3 km from Friendship Shell

Falah

₩100,336

₩111,373 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A hotel room with a desk, chair, lamp, TV, and a minibar.

A small brick building with a sign reading "EUCLID MOTEL" above the entrance.

A bathroom with a bathtub, toilet, and sink.

A hotel room with two beds, a patterned carpet, and a nightstand with lamps.

5. Euclid Motel

2.4 km from Friendship Shell

Joel

₩144,099

₩159,950 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 31 - Nov 1

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a bathroom with a mirror and sink.

A motel with a parking lot, a brick building, and a clear blue sky.

A reception area with a counter, a bulletin board, and a sign with hotel information.

A narrow hallway with a reception desk, a bulletin board with various notices, and a trash can.

6. Bay Motel By OYO Bay City

2.2 km from Friendship Shell

Jennifer

₩65,218

₩78,907 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A spacious hotel lobby with a central island, seating area, and a view of the dining area.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a decorative wall piece.

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, television, lamps, and a patterned wall.

A hotel pool area with a clear pool, a metal ladder, and several lounge chairs.

7. Hampton Inn & Suites Bay City

4.8 km from Friendship Shell

Kevin

₩141,137

₩156,662 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A modern hotel room with a large bed, bedside lamps, a telephone, a window with a view of trees, and a mounted television.

A reception area with two blue and white reception desks, a wall-mounted clock, and a door to the right.

A coffee station with two coffee machines and a variety of coffee pods and cups.

A compact living space with a sofa, a small table, a kitchenette, and a television.

8. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Bay City by IHG

4.6 km from Friendship Shell

Colette

₩164,113

₩188,837 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 16 - Nov 17

A modern lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large column.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a sofa, a microwave, a refrigerator, and a painting on the wall.

A hotel with a brick facade, a covered entrance, and a sign for SpringHill Suites by Marriott.

A breakfast buffet with various food items, including fruits, pastries, and a coffee machine.

9. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Saginaw

14.2 km from Friendship Shell

Melissa

₩130,757

₩145,140 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

An outdoor patio area with a fire pit, seating, and a view of the interior.

A modern lounge area with a sofa, ottoman, and table, featuring a television and shelves with various items.

A hotel room with a bed, desk, TV, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a herringbone-patterned floor.

10. Home2 Suites by Hilton Saginaw, MI

14 km from Friendship Shell

Gordon

₩168,983

₩187,571 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A modern restaurant with hanging plants, a long counter, and a high ceiling.

A modern hotel room with a kitchen, a living area with a sofa and coffee table, a separate dining area, and a large window with curtains.

A reception desk with a sign reading "Feeling Tipsy" and a menu. There are three vases with purple flowers and two lit candles.

A dining area with large windows overlooking a lake, checkered floor, and wooden tables and chairs.

11. Bay Valley Resort, a Wyndham Hotel

6.9 km from Friendship Shell

Joseph

₩103,944

₩115,378 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

An outdoor seating area with a fire feature, brick walls, and blue chairs.

A breakfast buffet with various food items, including fruits, pastries, and beverages.

A compact kitchen with a microwave, stove, and dishwasher. There is a small dining area with a table and chairs.

An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by blue chairs and tables, and equipped with a ladder.

12. Towneplace Suites by Marriott Saginaw

14.1 km from Friendship Shell

Nathaniel

₩158,776

₩176,241 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

A hotel with a Four Points by Sheraton sign, a Chicago Grill, and a Uno restaurant.

A modern hotel lobby with a seating area, a reception desk, and a bookshelf.

A wooden reception desk with multiple storage jars, a computer, and a cash register.

An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by lounge chairs and tables.

13. Four Points by Sheraton Saginaw

14.5 km from Friendship Shell

Jackie

₩116,253

₩129,041 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A spacious indoor area with a long white table, multiple seating options including orange and blue chairs, and a potted plant in the center.

A modern reception area with a reception desk, seating area, and a large 'hello' sign on the wall.

A Hampton Inn & Suites hotel entrance with a clear entrance, brick facade, and illuminated signage.

An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by lounge chairs and a sunbed.

14. Hampton Inn & Suites Saginaw

14.6 km from Friendship Shell

Bridget

₩130,196

₩144,518 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

An outdoor patio with a fire pit, dining tables, chairs, and umbrellas.

A modern living room with a stone fireplace, comfortable seating, and a view of the sky.

A Marriott Residence Inn with a parking lot and handicap-accessible signs.

A kitchen with granite countertops, wooden cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, a microwave, a coffee maker, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

15. Residence Inn by Marriott Saginaw

14.2 km from Friendship Shell

Lance

₩190,798

₩211,786 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A Fairfield by Marriott hotel with a covered entrance, stone pillars, and a modern design.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a chair, a flat-screen TV, and a window with curtains.

A hotel reception desk with a nameplate, a decorative wall piece, and a vending machine.

A modern dining area with yellow chairs and white tables, wooden cabinets, and pendant lighting.

16. Fairfield Inn & Suites Saginaw

14.2 km from Friendship Shell

Terrance

₩123,618

₩137,216 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, an ottoman, and framed pictures on the wall.

A cozy lobby with leather sofas, a stone fireplace, a flat-screen TV, and a bar area with a refrigerator stocked with beverages.

An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, tiled flooring, and a poolside area with chairs and a table.

A Comfort Suites hotel with a well-maintained lawn, stone pillars, and a covered parking area.

17. Comfort Suites Saginaw North

14.4 km from Friendship Shell

Michelle

₩127,821

₩141,881 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

An indoor swimming pool with a glass ceiling, stone pillars, and white lounge chairs.

A modern hotel lobby with seating areas, a coffee bar, and a flat-screen TV on the wall.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a separate bathroom with a bathtub, and a window with curtains.

A reception area with two reception desks, a blue wall with geometric patterns, and a sign indicating the hotel name.

18. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Saginaw by IHG

14.7 km from Friendship Shell

Barbara

₩120,083

₩133,292 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A hotel lobby with a check-in counter, seating area, and a kitchenette.

An indoor swimming pool with a wooden ceiling, tiled walls, and a view of the outside.

A hotel with a covered entrance, multiple windows, and a parking lot.

A hotel lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and a view of the outside.

19. AmericInn by Wyndham Bay City

5.9 km from Friendship Shell

Devin

₩86,193

₩95,674 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A two-story building with a flat roof, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and several trees.

A bathroom with a toilet, sink, and a mirror with a decorative frame.

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden floor, a ceiling light, and a framed picture on the wall.

A parking lot with several vehicles, a building with a red roof, and a large tree in the foreground.

20. Northland Motel Bay City-Kawkawlin

8.5 km from Friendship Shell

Richard

₩92,063

₩102,191 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

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Compare popular hotels close to Friendship Shell

Property	Property class	Guest rating
DoubleTree by Hilton Bay City - Riverfront	9.0 Wonderful 1,001 reviews	View
Courtyard Bay City	9.0 Wonderful 626 reviews	View
Quality Inn & Suites	8.8 Excellent 803 reviews	View
Comfort Inn Bay City - Riverfront	8.4 Very good 1,003 reviews	View
Euclid Motel	7.6 Good 220 reviews	View

Top Friendship Shell Hotel Reviews

Bay Valley Resort, a Wyndham Hotel

8/10 Good

"Definitely a great spot to be at! Pricing is reasonable and the inside is nice!"

Comfort Suites Saginaw North

8/10 Good

"Check-in was quick. Bed was comfortable. Shower was okay."

Home2 Suites by Hilton Saginaw, MI

8/10 Good

"Kids hockey teams were extremely loud and running around for hours.. other than that it was really nice.."

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Saginaw by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"My room was clean well put together. Had a great shower. Good bed linens. All the staff that I encountered were helpful. I am on a restricted diet so I did not eat at the breakfast, but I did use the coffee service in the lobby. and it was excellent. I did not use the hot tub but used the pool. What a great pool! I enjoyed the room to do some of my water aerobics. I will be staying again when I return to Saginaw next year to visit my family. It is in a great location."

Towneplace Suites by Marriott Saginaw

10/10 Excellent

"Room was perfect, clean, and adequate for our overnight stay. Breakfast was good and everyone was enjoying it. The bed and bedding were excellent. We would stay there again… nicely renovated!"

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Bay City by IHG

8/10 Good

"Staff is super friendly! Room was super spacious."

DoubleTree by Hilton Bay City - Riverfront

10/10 Excellent

"This hotel is very clean and front desk was very nice. We had a great time. Bed was comfortable. Also, great choices on tv channels. And it's in walking distance to many restaurants. Beautiful view of the river, especially at night."

Courtyard Bay City

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room and nice hotel. A street away from the river walk."

Fairfield Inn & Suites Saginaw

10/10 Excellent

"close to things you want to visit."

Other attractions near Friendship Shell

A sunset with a large cylindrical building and a traffic light.

Delta College Planetarium

8.2/10 (19 reviews)

Enjoy an outing to Delta College Planetarium during your stay in Bay City. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.

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A plaza with a large circular sculpture, flags, and a building labeled "MILL END".

Wenonah Park

9.2/10 (99 reviews)

You can take time to visit Wenonah Park during your travels to Bay City. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.

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A grassy field with rows of American flags and a modern building in the background.

Veterans Memorial Park

9.0/10 (78 reviews)

Find out about the history of Bay City when you take a trip to Veterans Memorial Park. Stroll along the area's riverfront or simply enjoy its bars.

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Alice and Jack Wirt Public Library

Alice and Jack Wirt Public Library is just one of the places to see in Bay City, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.

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Bay County Historical Society

10.0/10 (2 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Bay County Historical Society during your travels in Bay City. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.

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Buoy 18 Miniature Golf

You can take time to visit Buoy 18 Miniature Golf during your travels to Bay City. Stroll along the area's riverfront or simply enjoy its bars.

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Birney Park

You can take time to visit Birney Park during your travels to Bay City. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.

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Bay County Community Center

6.0/10 (1 review)

After visiting Bay County Community Center, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Bay City. Stroll along the area's riverfront or simply enjoy its bars.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Friendship Shell?

Friendship Shell is located in an area of Bay City that travelers like for its riverfront. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 31 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay close to Friendship Shell?

Adjacent to Friendship Shell, Comfort Inn Bay City - Riverfront is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and an indoor pool. Other good options within a short distance include DoubleTree by Hilton Bay City - Riverfront and Courtyard Bay City.

How many hotels should I expect to find close to Friendship Shell?

Expedia has 31 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Friendship Shell.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Friendship Shell, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to view the best deals near Friendship Shell.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Friendship Shell?

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What can I see and do near Friendship Shell?

You'll want to browse the exhibits at Bay County Historical Society and Antique Toy and Firehouse Museum. Get outside and spend some time strolling around Riverwalk Pier, Wenonah Park, and Birney Park. Delta College Planetarium, Buoy 18 Miniature Golf, and Bay City Infinity Skate Park are fun stops for the whole family while you're in town.

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Our top choices for Friendship Shell hotels

1. DoubleTree by Hilton Bay City - Riverfront

2. Courtyard Bay City

3. Quality Inn & Suites

4. Comfort Inn Bay City - Riverfront

5. Euclid Motel

6. Bay Motel By OYO Bay City

7. Hampton Inn & Suites Bay City

8. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Bay City by IHG

9. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Saginaw

10. Home2 Suites by Hilton Saginaw, MI

11. Bay Valley Resort, a Wyndham Hotel

12. Towneplace Suites by Marriott Saginaw

13. Four Points by Sheraton Saginaw

14. Hampton Inn & Suites Saginaw

15. Residence Inn by Marriott Saginaw

16. Fairfield Inn & Suites Saginaw

17. Comfort Suites Saginaw North

18. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Saginaw by IHG

19. AmericInn by Wyndham Bay City

20. Northland Motel Bay City-Kawkawlin

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Top Friendship Shell Hotel Reviews

Bay Valley Resort, a Wyndham Hotel

Comfort Suites Saginaw North

Home2 Suites by Hilton Saginaw, MI

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Saginaw by IHG

Towneplace Suites by Marriott Saginaw

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Bay City by IHG

DoubleTree by Hilton Bay City - Riverfront

Courtyard Bay City

Fairfield Inn & Suites Saginaw

Other attractions near Friendship Shell

Delta College Planetarium

Wenonah Park

Veterans Memorial Park

Alice and Jack Wirt Public Library

Bay County Historical Society

Buoy 18 Miniature Golf

Birney Park

Bay County Community Center

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