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Best Western Plus Nor'wester Hotel & Conference Centre

3.0 star property

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Meeting facility
Ballroom
Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Balcony
Fitness facility
Indoor spa tub

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Free airport shuttle

Explore the area

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2080 Highway #61, Thunder Bay, ON, P7B5E3
  • Fort William Historical Park
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Intercity Shopping Centre
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Thunder Bay, ON (YQT-Thunder Bay Intl.)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Refrigerator

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Refrigerator

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • 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)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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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

7.8 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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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

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

Suite, 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, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Balcony (2nd Floor)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(19 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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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
  • Cats and 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.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour free return 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 centre
  • 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.
  • Lift
  • 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 at the property
For any questions, 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 and cats 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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 at the property. For any questions, 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.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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

Reviews

Best Western Plus Nor'wester Hotel & Conference Centre Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 366 out of 624 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 190 out of 624 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 40 out of 624 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 624 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 624 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable and clean with friendly competent staff. Lovely surroundings and nice amenities. Great beds and sound proof
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet location, comfortable bed, helpful staff, great restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Karen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed one night. Had dinner at on site restaurant and breakfast following morning.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Lynn

Travelled with pets
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
The walls of this hotel are extremely thin. You can hear everyone in the hallway and in the next rooms. The hvac unit is also extremely loud so if you can sleep with that kind of white noise it does drown out the other noises. I could not. Bfast is included but it’s in the restaurant and not self serve. If you’re in a hurry forget it. I waited over 5 minutes just to be seated - no one came. So I went in search of a coffee elsewhere in the hotel - found a coffee unit in front of registration but no cups. When I asked for one I was told you have to go to the restaurant for coffee - this coffee station is only available until 7 am.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Christina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Free breakfast was good and had great selection. Front desk staff was friendly. Our breakfast however did take a while to come out on the second morning and was cold by the time we got it. There was a dog howling on the second morning (possibly thin walls).
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nikkina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, quiet, and excellent service.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Randall

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melyssa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

samantha

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We loved everything and everyone who worked there! We loved the amethyst inside and outside. The people at desk that checked us in couldn’t have been more helpful. The waitresses and chef and manager were so nice and helpful. The person that cleaned our room did an excellent job. We enjoyed every minute. You have a great hotel and excellent folks working there. Thank you. Pam and Jim
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacquline, Stouffville

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s a quiet and serene place with great view of the mountain. Clean and Spacious with friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andre

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I made reservations via Expedia and got there around 9pm. When I got there they said that the room I had reserved was unfortunately not clean and they had no other two bed rooms available. They had some problems trying to get the system to work but were extremely sympathetic and gave us a suite. Although I ended up sleeping on a couch so that the other person I was travelling with could have the bed, the room itself was excellent. The staff was very accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pooja

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffery

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kayleen

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Worth the drive!

Lovely and quiet, great breakfast, awesome gym facilities and pool. Very helpful and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing

This is a beautiful hotel in a great area with beautiful views. It is very clean and smells good in the hallway, which most hotels have weird smells. The beds are really comfortable. The staff is very friendly and helpful and the restaurant food and service is great. I don’t go in the pool but the sauna and whirlpool were nice. They hand you towels as you enter and I saw an employee test the water of the pool, so I’m sure it is clean too. It was very quiet at night. The only thing I didn’t like was the water pressure of the shower.
View from the restaurant
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monique

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

sharon

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy to find and access. Beautiful view. Very friendly staff. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tara

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel and drive up options were great. The breakfast is a full menue option and the views are great. Overall a great place to stay with pets!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kayla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Was a relaxing stay!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice stay and pet friendly rooms have easy outdoors access
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Danny

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sebastien

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location. Good breakfast. Pet friendly. Clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mirlinda

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025