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Best Western Plus Nor'wester Hotel & Conference Centre

3.0 star property
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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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
    Breakfast included
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Free airport shuttle
    Free airport shuttle
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Gym
    Gym
  • Pool
    Pool

Explore the area

Map
2080 Highway #61, Thunder Bay, ON, P7B5E3
  • Founders' Museum & Pioneer Village
    4 min drive
  • Fort William Country Club
    4 min drive
  • Loch Lomond Ski Area
    7 min drive
  • Thunder Bay, ON (YQT-Thunder Bay Intl.)
    7 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Refrigerator

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

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

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

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

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

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)

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

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

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 the area

Thunder Bay

Located in Thunder Bay, Best Western Plus Nor'wester Hotel & Conference Centre is within a 10-minute drive of Loch Lomond Ski Area and Fort William Historical Park. .This eco-certified hotel is 8.2 mi (13.2 km) from Fort William Gardens and 9.4 mi (15.2 km) from Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre.

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

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

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

Stay in one of 89 guestrooms featuring LCD televisions. Wireless internet access (surcharge) keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards, as well as phones with free local calls.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities including an indoor pool and a fitness center. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, a picnic area, and a ballroom.
Enjoy American cuisine at Cliffhanger, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge and a garden view. You can also stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). A complimentary continental breakfast is included.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, express check-out, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Planning an event in Thunder Bay? This hotel has 8968 square feet (833 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and meeting rooms. A roundtrip airport shuttle is complimentary (available 24 hours).
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 (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 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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Alyshia

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

2/10 Terrible

Trevor

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

4/10 Poor

Barbara

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property is clearly outdated and in need of upgrades. Price per night is ridiculous
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023