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BEST WESTERN Lakefront Hotel

101 Maritime Drive, Manitowoc, WI 54220 (Formerly Inn on Maritime Bay)
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Ranked #2 of 6 hotels in Manitowoc
3.5 of 5 stars 39 Reviews
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Cudahy WI
Senior Contributor
24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012

My wife and I made this visit over the weekend while our agent was doing an estate sale at our home. We'd been pretty keyed up getting ready to downsize from a 6500 sq ft former school and move into a 230 sq ft RV. Our room was ready when we arrived early. The deskclerk actually called us a few... More

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Plymouth, Massachusetts
Top Contributor
90 reviews 90 reviews
Reviews in 38 cities Reviews in 38 cities
295 helpful votes 295 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2012

Convenient walking to several nearby restaurants and bars. Typical motel furnishings. Bed just okay. Bath linens were threadbare and stained in some cases. Rooms toward the water are quiet. Service at front desk competetent. Breakfast buffet included, fair selection and quality, but no bananas on offer. Free wireless internet. Very weak phone reception via Verizon and ATT. Bar has some... More

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Battle Creek, Michigan
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19 reviews 19 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2012

My husband and I stayed here the night before taking the SS Badger across Lake Michigan. Hotel was clean, but very old and in need of updating. Staff all friendly and helpful. Close to downtown and Maritime Museum which we toured and sits nearly on the Lake. Desk Clerk gave us some great coupons for the museum and for two... More

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Jensen Beach, Florida
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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
24 helpful votes 24 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 March 2012

We came into Manitowoc this past July without reservations. We were extremely lucky to land a room here. Close to the Maritime Museum, close to downtown and the lakefront. The staff is extremely friendly and cooperative. Tea and coffee 24/7. We didn't use the pool, but it did look very nice and enclosed. Highly recommend walking along the lakefront, over... More

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Mike Shriver, General Manager at BEST WESTERN Lakefront Hotel, responded to this review
28 March 2012

Thank you for your comments about our property and staff ! Today, in March, it is near 60 and sunny, a beautiful day to walk along the lakeshore. I have shared your comments with our hard working team members staff and we hope we can be of service to you on your next trip to the Manitowoc area. More

Minneapolis, MN
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 January 2012
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We were very happy with our hotel room. The decor is a little dated, but the room was very clean, the personnel friendly and we had a lovely view of the river and lake. The hotel is located just steps away from Beernsten's Candy Shop and even closer to the Maritime Museum. It is pet friendly and close to a... More

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Mike Shriver, General Manager at BEST WESTERN Lakefront Hotel, responded to this review
26 January 2012

Thank you for your kind comments. I have shared those comments with our entire staff. We look forward to being your hospitality choice in Manitowoc in the future. Thanks Again ! Mike Shriver General Manager More

Madison, Wisconsin
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 November 2011 via mobile

This is where I will stay the next time I am in Manitowoc. The location is perfect for my down town needs. The staff was very helpful, after I made the reservation, which was more problematic than it had to be. Other than my reservation, things were very accommodating. My view was beautiful, despite very dirty windows. The bed was... More

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Mike Shriver, General Manager at BEST WESTERN Lakefront Hotel, responded to this review
17 November 2011

Thank you for your comments regarding your stay. We have recently replaced the blankets in the hotel and have instituted triple sheeting and comfort / designer throws to enhance the room look. We look forward to your next visit with us. Thanks again, More

Wisconsin
Senior Reviewer
8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 November 2011
2
people found this review helpful

If you have something to do in downtown Manitowoc the lakefront location is convenient. Through my dirty window of my room I could make out the roof of the motel and a bit of the Manitowoc River. Bed's blanket smelled bad and apparently hadn't been changed in awhile. Bathroom was little bigger than an airplane's. The bathtub had a bathtub... More

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Lake Oswego, OR
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 October 2011
1
person found this review helpful

Great location right on the lake and near downtown, so great walkability factor. Interior is a mix of old and new, but place is clean. We could hear the neighbors and their kids through the adjoining room door, so not exactly private. We stayed in a room above the pool with a sliding glass door - the heat and humidity... More

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Mike Shriver, General Manager at BEST WESTERN Lakefront Hotel, responded to this review
12 October 2011

Thanks for your comments about the pillows. We are working on trying to provide an assortment of pillow choices, that would be available for guests. More

Chicago, Illinois
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 September 2011

Hotel is on the lake, our room had a view of the lake, room was clean and comfortable. Service was excellent. They were very busy while we were there but room was always cleaned and made up by the time we got back in the evening. Breakfast was limited but good....However you can't beat the location, right on the mariners... More

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Mike Shriver, General Manager at BEST WESTERN Lakefront Hotel, responded to this review
12 October 2011

Thanks for your kind comments. I have passed those comments along to our staff. We look forward to seeing you in future stays in the Manitowoc area. More

usa
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20 reviews 20 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 September 2011

We arrived very late after traveling ALL day. The p.m. hotel clerk was wonderful! The bar/restaurant was ready to close but the gentleman behind the bar was more than cordial and gave us time to relax and told us not to hurry. He made us feel welcome and our food was great- It was a burger and fries which was... More

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Mike Shriver, General Manager at BEST WESTERN Lakefront Hotel, responded to this review
21 September 2011

Thanks very much for your kind comments about our hotel and staff. I have passed along the review to our service team. We hope we can be your hospitality choice in Manitowoc again in the future. More

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Address: 101 Maritime Drive, Manitowoc, WI 54220 (Formerly Inn on Maritime Bay)
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