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Best Western Plus Nor'wester Hotel & Conference Centre

3.0 star property
Hotel with indoor pool, near Loch Lomond Ski Area

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

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Connecting rooms available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Airport transfer
  • Gym

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Indoor pool
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Fitness center
  • Room service
  • 24-hour business center
  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Garden
  • ATM/banking services

For families (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
The price is $137
includes taxes & fees
$116 per night
Dec 30 - Dec 31

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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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (with Sofabed)

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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Ground Floor (Pet Friendly)

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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

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

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Fireplace (with Sofabed)

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)

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Balcony

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

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • 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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Balcony (2nd Floor)

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

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

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Fireplace, Ground Floor (Living Room)

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)

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
2080 Highway #61, Thunder Bay, ON, P7B5E3

What's nearby

  • Loch Lomond Ski Area - 7 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Fort William Historical Park - 10 min drive - 9.6 km
  • Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre - 12 min drive - 15.2 km
  • Intercity Shopping Centre - 13 min drive - 16.0 km
  • Lakehead University - 17 min drive - 17.3 km

Getting around

  • Thunder Bay, ON (YQT-Thunder Bay Intl.) - 7 min drive
  • Free airport shuttle

Restaurants

  • ‪K & a Variety & Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Little Caesars Pizza - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Cheer's the Village Pub - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Best Western Plus Nor'wester Hotel & Conference Centre

Best Western Plus Nor'wester Hotel & Conference Centre is a great choice for a stay in Thunder Bay. The indoor pool is a great spot to take a dip, and guests can grab a bite to eat at Cliffhanger, which serves American cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A free airport shuttle, a bar/lounge, and a fitness center are other highlights at this eco-certified hotel. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.

Languages

English

At a glance

DONE

Hotel size

    • 89 rooms
DONE

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Express check-out available
    • Minimum check-in age: 19
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
DONE

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
DONE

Required at check-in

    • Credit card required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 19
DONE

Children

    • Up to 2 children (12 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
    • No cribs (infant beds)
DONE

Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs only)*
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • WiFi (speed: 25+ Mbps) in rooms*
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
DONE

Transfers

    • Free airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*
DONE

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Room service (limited hours)

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)
  • Children's menu

What to do

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Working away

  • 24-hour business center
  • Meeting rooms
  • Conference space (8968 square feet)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in lobby

Facilities

  • ATM/banking
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Fitness center
  • An indoor pool
  • Banquet hall
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 42-inch LCD TV
  • Premium cable channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Premium bedding

Freshen up

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

Stay connected

  • WiFi (surcharge) (speed of 25+ Mbps)
  • Free local calls
  • Electrical adapters/chargers

Food and drink

  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Local maps

Special features

Dining

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.

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.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • WiFi is available in guestrooms for CAD 0.00 per stay (rates may vary)

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between December 24 and December 30.

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of CAD 25.00 per accommodation, per stay

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM

Policies

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.
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.
Cashless transactions are available.
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
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.

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Best Western Plus Nor'wester Hotel & Conference Centre currently open?
The property is closed between December 24 and December 30.
Is there a pool at Best Western Plus Nor'wester Hotel & Conference Centre?
Yes, there's an indoor pool. Guests have pool access from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
Are pets allowed at Best Western Plus Nor'wester Hotel & Conference Centre?
Yes, dogs are welcome. There's a charge of CAD 25.00 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at Best Western Plus Nor'wester Hotel & Conference Centre?
Yes, there's free self parking.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Best Western Plus Nor'wester Hotel & Conference Centre?
Yes, a free airport shuttle is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Best Western Plus Nor'wester Hotel & Conference Centre?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Express check-out and contactless check-out are available.
Is there an onsite casino at Best Western Plus Nor'wester Hotel & Conference Centre?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Thunder Bay Community Bingo (13-min drive) and OLG Casino Thunder Bay (16-min drive) are both nearby.
What is there to do at Best Western Plus Nor'wester Hotel & Conference Centre and nearby?
Have fun with nearby winter activities like cross-country skiing. Enjoy a swim in the indoor pool or use the hotel's other amenities, which include a fitness center and a picnic area. Best Western Plus Nor'wester Hotel & Conference Centre also has a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Best Western Plus Nor'wester Hotel & Conference Centre?
Yes, Cliffhanger offers American cuisine and garden views.

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

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

8/10 Very Good

Alaina, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great for people traveling with dogs
Robin, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Everything was better than expected.
Rodney, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Very expensive for what you get and the age of the rooms, but it was very clean and comfortable and the staff were friendly.
Nathan, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Property was very clean. Great for overnight travelling with pets and family
Kris, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Kathryn, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Alison, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Clean rooms all the essentials needed In the room for a good nite. Bonus full breakfast in the morning complements of the hotel.
Marvin, 1-night business trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Well run and wonderfully presented.
Steve, 2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Came for cousins wedding. Great sleep and very convenient. The free breakfast was awesome. I would Defenetly stay here again.
Lorrie, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Perfect place to stop in Thunder Bay during cross-Canada road trip. Thank you!
Nicole, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
Brandee, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Mike, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Friendly staff. Clean facility. Easy to park a boat. Nice to not be in downtown Thunder Bay
Eric, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Circle tour around lk superior
Excellent all the way around
J, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Donald, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

JP, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Loved everything about this experience
Susan, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Andrew, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Quiet beds are comfortable clean
Greg, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great staff
Neil, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Liked all- clean rooms, restaurants and bar, friendly
Jerome, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

MICHAEL, 1-night trip
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4/10 Fair

Oaklynn, 1-night family trip
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