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Best Western Plus Nor'wester Hotel & Conference Centre

3.0 star property

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

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Gym
  • Room service
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

Map
2080 Highway #61, Thunder Bay, ON, P7B5E3
  • Fort William Country Club
    4 min drive
  • Loch Lomond Ski Area
    7 min drive
  • Rock Garden Cafe
    1 min walk
  • Thunder Bay, ON (YQT-Thunder Bay Intl.)
    7 min drive

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Refrigerator

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

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, blackout curtains, 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)

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)

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

  • 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)

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 curtains, iron/ironing board, WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

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

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

  • 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)

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

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

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

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

  • 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)

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

Eco-certified hotel with free breakfast and airport shuttle service
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.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Best Western Plus Nor'wester Hotel & Conference Centre. During your stay, you'll be close to Loch Lomond Ski Area. Free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are available.
  • Free continental breakfast offered
  • Free WiFi in some public areas
  • Free self parking
  • Enjoy American cuisine and garden views while dining at Cliffhanger
  • WiFi for a fee
  • Take a swim in the indoor pool
  • Amenities include free lobby newspapers, a 24-hour business center, and meeting rooms
  • Onsite recreation includes a gym
  • 7 minutes by car from Loch Lomond Ski Area and 10 minutes from Fort William Historical Park
  • Free airport shuttle service
  • Dogs welcome for a fee
Best Western Plus Nor'wester Hotel & Conference Centre offers its guests an indoor pool and a fitness center. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A 24-hour business center and meeting rooms are available. Event space at this hotel measures 8968 square feet (833 square meters) and includes conference space. The eco-certified Best Western Plus Nor'wester Hotel & Conference Centre also features a vending machine, a garden, and a picnic area. A roundtrip airport shuttle is free (available 24 hours). Self parking is free.

This 3-star Thunder Bay hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served free continental breakfast. An additional breakfast is available daily for a fee.
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 (CAD 0.00 per stay)
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Free 24-hour return airport shuttle
  • Airport shuttle on request

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar
  • Room service available

Restaurants on site

  • Cliffhanger

Things to do

  • Fitness centre
  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • ATM/banking services
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Lift
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service

Business services

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

Outdoors

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

Accessibility

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

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bath or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 42-inch LCD TV
  • TV channels
  • Premium channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Mini fridge

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Electrical adapters/chargers
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Local maps
  • 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: CAD 25.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Best Western Plus Nor'wester Hotel & Conference Centre offers transfers from the airport. Please contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation with your arrival details prior to travel. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.
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.
  • Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your 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. 292 out of 515 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 165 out of 515 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 36 out of 515 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 515 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 515 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

Rodney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was better than expected.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very expensive for what you get and the age of the rooms, but it was very clean and comfortable and the staff were friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property was very clean. Great for overnight travelling with pets and family
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Travelled 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Marvin

Business traveller
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

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

10/10 Excellent

Lorrie

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

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