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Best Western Plus Nor'wester Hotel & Conference Centre

3.0 star property

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Indoor pool
Building design
BBQ/picnic area
Exterior
Exterior

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Gym

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2080 Highway #61, Thunder Bay, ON, P7B5E3
  • Fort William Country Club
    4 min drive
  • Loch Lomond Ski Area
    7 min drive
  • Fort William Historical Park
    10 min drive
  • Thunder Bay, ON (YQT-Thunder Bay Intl.)
    7 min drive

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Refrigerator | Premium bedding, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Refrigerator

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave | Premium bedding, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (2nd Floor;with Sofabed)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (with Sofabed) | Premium bedding, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, WiFi

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (with Sofabed)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Ground Floor (Pet Friendly) | Premium bedding, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Ground Floor (Pet Friendly)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Suite, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (Living Room;with Sofabed) | Premium bedding, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, WiFi

Suite, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (Living Room;with Sofabed)

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

Premium bedding, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Fireplace (with Sofabed) | Premium bedding, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, WiFi

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Fireplace (with Sofabed)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Balcony | Premium bedding, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, WiFi

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Balcony

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave | Premium bedding, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, WiFi

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Balcony (2nd Floor)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Fireplace, Ground Floor (Living Room) | Premium bedding, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, WiFi

Suite, 1 King Bed, Fireplace, Ground Floor (Living Room)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Best Western Plus Nor'wester Hotel & Conference Centre

3-star Thunder Bay hotel close to Loch Lomond Ski Area
An indoor pool, a restaurant, and a fitness center are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free continental breakfast is provided, as well as free WiFi in public areas, free self parking, and a free airport shuttle. Other amenities include a bar/lounge, a 24-hour business center, and a business center.
Best Western Plus Nor'wester Hotel & Conference Centre offers 89 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Beds feature premium bedding. 42-inch LCD televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries.

In-room wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps) is available for a surcharge. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Best Western Plus Nor'wester Hotel & Conference Centre features an indoor pool and a fitness center. The hotel offers a restaurant. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. A complimentary breakfast is offered. Wireless Internet access is complimentary.

This 3-star property offers access to a 24-hour business center and meeting rooms. Event facilities measuring 8968 square feet (833 square meters) include conference space. This eco-certified hotel also offers a vending machine, a garden, and a picnic area. A roundtrip airport shuttle is complimentary to guests (available 24 hours). Complimentary self parking is available on site.

Best Western Plus Nor'wester Hotel & Conference Centre is a smoke-free property.

Guests are offered a complimentary continental breakfast. An additional breakfast (subject to charges) is served daily.
Cliffhanger - Overlooking the garden, this restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Key Global, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (surcharge)
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour free roundtrip airport shuttle on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Cliffhanger

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • 8,968 square feet of conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch LCD TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 19

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport; guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between December 24 and December 30.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of CAD 25.00 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for in-room wireless internet: CAD 0.00 per stay (rates may vary)
  • Pet fee: CAD 25.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented at the time of check-in and must belong to one of the travelling party. Guests who plan to pay for other guests' stay must contact the property in advance.

We should mention

Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

BEST WESTERN Nor'Wester
BEST WESTERN Nor'Wester Hotel
BEST WESTERN PLUS Nor'Wester
BEST WESTERN PLUS Nor'Wester Hotel
BEST WESTERN PLUS Nor'Wester Hotel Thunder Bay
BEST WESTERN PLUS Nor'Wester Thunder Bay
Nor'Wester Hotel
Best Western Plus Nor'wester Hotel Conference Centre
Plus Nor'wester & Conference
Best Western Plus Nor'wester Hotel & Conference Centre Hotel

Best Western Plus Nor'wester Hotel & Conference Centre Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 290 out of 513 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 165 out of 513 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 36 out of 513 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 513 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 513 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A spacious and attractive lobby makes an inviting impression. Our room, with a balcony, faced the back side of the hotel. It offered a beautiful view of the grounds and mountains. The dining room and outdoor seating has the same great view. The staff was gracious and accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marvin

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms all the essentials needed In the room for a good nite. Bonus full breakfast in the morning complements of the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Well run and wonderfully presented.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lorrie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Came for cousins wedding. Great sleep and very convenient. The free breakfast was awesome. I would Defenetly stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect place to stop in Thunder Bay during cross-Canada road trip. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brandee

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was clean and spacious. No restaurant but the other hotel beside it has a restaurant welcoming the public, like 30 seconds across the parking lot. Feel confident in parking my car here. Very happy.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Clean facility. Easy to park a boat. Nice to not be in downtown Thunder Bay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Circle tour around lk superior
Excellent all the way around
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

JP

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Loved everything about this experience
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Andrew

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet beds are comfortable clean
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jerome

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Liked all- clean rooms, restaurants and bar, friendly
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

MICHAEL

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

4/10 Poor

Oaklynn

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was unbelievable. The women working the desk when we showed up at 11:00 was fantastic.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful scenery! Great location just 10 mins from Downtown.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alyshia

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's nice to be able to park right by your room. The on site restaurant is also very convient and good.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katelyn

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was great! Hotel was very nice! Front desk staff was very friendly! Pool attendant was quite miserable but otherwise great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice property
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024