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Best Western Plus Nor'wester Hotel & Conference Centre

3 star rated hotel
8.8/10 Excellent
(515 verified Hotels.com guest reviews)
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Overview

The Best Western Plus Nor'wester Hotel & Conference Centre offers a convenient location for travellers, with easy access to major roadways and proximity to attractions. While some guests have noted the hotel's dated appearance in certain areas, many appreciate the comfortable rooms and excellent staff. The hotel is praised for its pet-friendly amenities and the convenience of parking directly outside some rooms. However, some guests have raised concerns about the condition of some rooms and the responsiveness of management to complaints.

Guest highlights

Pet-friendly amenities and easy access to parking
Helpful staff
Convenient location near major roadways

About the hotel

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.

Nearby attractions

Best Western Plus Nor'wester Hotel & Conference Centre is located in Thunder Bay. Founders' Museum & Pioneer Village and Fort William Historical Park are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Loch Lomond Ski Area and Fort William Country Club. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Fort William Gardens or Port Arthur Stadium. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including cross-country skiing.

Popular amenities

Parking

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

Wifi

Available in all rooms: WiFi (CAD 0.00 per stay)
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps

Food and drink

1 bar
1 restaurant
Free continental breakfast
Room service available

Guest services

24-hour front desk
Daily housekeeping
Dry cleaning service

Accessibility

Accessible bathroom (select rooms)
Elevator
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
In-room accessibility (select rooms)
Wheelchair-accessible parking

Things to do

Fitness center
Indoor pool

Outdoor

Garden
Outdoor entertainment area
Outdoor furniture
Picnic area

Conveniences

ATM/banking services
Ballroom
Elevator
Free newspapers in lobby
Vending machine

More

Smoke-free property
map

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We have selected a sample of reviews which reflect what travellers have said about Best Western Plus Nor'wester Hotel & Conference Centre

Latest reviews (9)

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Laura

14 Sept 2023 - 15 Sept 2023
reviewed on expedia

4 out of 5 stars

Overall everything was good for a one night stay while traveling. Refurbished older hotel. Low ceilings, tiny bathroom. Breakfast was good. Staff was excellent.
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Cathy

Invalid Date - Invalid Date
reviewed on expedia

1 out of 5 stars

I specifically called to confirm they were On the TransCanada Highway, the guest service person barely must have listened to my question, she giggled and said "We are right On the highway".... not the highway I was asking. They are very far away from the main areas of town with restaurants and other services. Quite remote. When I spoke to complain to the sales manager he said his staff needs to clarify to guests that they are away from the main area right close to the airport, a bit remote. Two area doors to our room stairs were closed/blocked off, it was 11pm at night we couldn't understand where we could park and go in... leaving us to go around and around the building looking for an open entrance! The hotel is old and run down, with subprime upgrades. The value for the quality of this hotel is POOR. Not worth the money spent. Our room had a foul smell not sure if it was cleaning agents or pets or just old and tired. bathroom was tiny, with large tub that had dirty caulking around the tub, and tub did not drain well as well had damage that had been painted over. I mentioned all this to the sales manager who said he would call me back Once he addressed it as the room had been fully renovated. He didn't call me back so I called back twice and finally he answered. He brushed off the smell saying that his cleaning head person went there and there isn't any smell. This a blatant lie. He was unhelpful and didn't care. I was bushed off!
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Lisa

31 Jul 2023 - 1 Aug 2023
reviewed on expedia

4 out of 5 stars

Great if you are traveling with a pet. You have access to your car and the parking lot from your room, as well as to the inside hall. Clean and comfortable
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Linda

19 Nov 2022 - 20 Nov 2022
reviewed on expedia

5 out of 5 stars

Great place to stay without leaving a major roadway. Easy to continue the trip next day. I especially love the ability to park outside of your unit’s patio entrance. Especially good when travelling with pets.
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Angela

14 Apr 2022 - 15 Apr 2022
reviewed on expedia

4 out of 5 stars

We enjoyed our stay here and the scenery is beautiful. We were travelling many hours from Ont to Sask and we were disappointed that the hot tub was out of order and the website had not warned us of this.
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Cathy

Invalid Date - Invalid Date
reviewed on hcom

5 out of 5 stars

One night stay on a long journey across the provinces. The staff had left helpful travel size products in the bathroom. That was a nice surprise.
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30 Mar 2018 - 1 Apr 2018
reviewed on expedia

5 out of 5 stars

Great view, close to the airport, Old Fort William and outdoor activities. Nice to be out of the city, hotel is beautiful, restaurant had great food, plus there are a couple of places close by to eat too. Great pool, sauna, and hot tub.
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11 Mar 2018 - 13 Mar 2018
reviewed on expedia

1 out of 5 stars

Front desk staff was not welcoming and didn’t even want to check ID. Patio door in room didn’t lock properly with no additional security bar. Was genuinely cannot ncernef about my safety. As a woman travelling alone for business, I must caution others against staying here. To hotel management’s credit they have reached out and investigated the room I stayed in so perhaps this has been remedied but I would be remiss if I didn’t post this as fair warning to the next woman checking in after a late flight.
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27 Nov 2017 - 28 Nov 2017
reviewed on orbitz

4 out of 5 stars

Given the reviews and ratings, I was suprised to find the dated appearance of the hotel hallways and carpeting. TV and bed were fine. Bathroom basic but also fine. Staff were wonderful. I arrived at night and left early so cannot comment on views outside, but I here they are wonderful. Given the (relative) proximity to the airport and the price compared to newer hotels which are closer to the airport, I would certainly stay here again.
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