Howard Johnson by Wyndham Thunder Bay

2.0 star property

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Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking (Sofa Bed, No Pets)
Free daily continental breakfast
Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Exterior

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services

Explore the area

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686 Memorial Ave, Thunder Bay, ON, P7B3Z5
  • Place, Port Arthur Stadium
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Intercity Shopping Centre
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Lakehead University
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Airport, Thunder Bay, ON (YQT-Thunder Bay Intl.)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (No Pets)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (No Pets)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(20 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Pet-Friendly)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(11 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Second Floor, No Pets)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(46 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking (No Pets)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds, Mobility Accessible, Non Smoking (Roll-In Shower, No Pets)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking (No Pets)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking (Pet-Friendly)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking (Second Floor, No Pets)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(30 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking (No Pets)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking (Sofa Bed, No Pets)

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

2 Queen Beds, Pet-Friendly, Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 4

2 Queen Beds, Superior Room, No Pets, Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 5

2 Queen Beds, Superior Mobility Access Room, Roll-in Shower, No Pets, Nsmk

  • Sleeps 4

2 Queen Beds, Second Floor, No Pets, Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 4

1 King Bed, Second Floor, No Pets, Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

King Non Smoking Pet Friendly

  • Sleeps 2

2 Queen Beds, Deluxe Room, No Pets, Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 5

1 King Bed, Deluxe Room, No-Pets, Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 3

King Room-Non-Smoking-No Pets

  • Sleeps 2

2 Queen Beds, No Pets, Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 4

2 Queen Beds, Sofa Bed, Superior Room, No Pets, Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 5

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About this property

Howard Johnson by Wyndham Thunder Bay

Hotel in Thunder Bay with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk
Coffee/tea in a common area, a business center, and laundry facilities are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free continental breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a 24-hour front desk, a computer station, and ATM/banking services.
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Thunder Bay offers 56 accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

The free breakfast at Howard Johnson by Wyndham Thunder Bay gets good marks from our customers. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Lake Superior. Free WiFi in public areas, free self parking, and a business center are available.
  • Free continental breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi (speed: 25+ Mbps)
  • Free self parking and RV/bus/truck parking
  • Amenities include a business center, a computer, and laundry facilities
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the clean accommodations
  • Within a 15-minute walk of Port Arthur Stadium and Thunder Bay Community Auditorium
  • Cats and dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. There's an onsite business center. Free breakfast is available daily. The business-friendly Howard Johnson by Wyndham Thunder Bay also features a vending machine, coffee/tea in a common area, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available.

This Thunder Bay hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served free continental breakfast daily from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Computer station

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 4 accessible parking spaces
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (122 centimetre high)

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 43-inch TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 19

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: CAD 22.60 per accommodation, per day (maximum CAD 45.20 per stay)
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lbs per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 17 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.

  • Pet fee: CAD 22.60 per accommodation, per day (maximum CAD 45.20 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, debit card, or cash deposit 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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
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

  • Children 17 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Econo Lodge Hotel Thunder Bay
Econo Lodge Thunder Bay
Thunder Bay Econo Lodge
Econo Lodge Thunder Bay, Ontario
Econo Lodge Thunder Bay Hotel
Econo Lodge Thunder Bay
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Thunder Bay Hotel
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Thunder Bay Thunder Bay
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Thunder Bay Hotel Thunder Bay

Howard Johnson by Wyndham Thunder Bay Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 465 out of 1016 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 333 out of 1016 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 136 out of 1016 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 46 out of 1016 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 36 out of 1016 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I like the bowling ally next door
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Dan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
wasn't to leased with the location of the room as it was on the second floor the furthest away from everything and directly across from the exit door on the second floor which was noisy when opened or closed.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

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

We'll be back

A perfect fit for our night in Thunder Bay. Plenty of restaurants in the area to chose from.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jenna

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda

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

A great stay!!

Firt time booking here mainly due to a lower price then others in the area..very happy with the condition and cleanliness of this building. Would recommend staying here..also the breakfast area was very clean and the staff was excellent!! :)
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Margaret

Did not feel the room was worth the money… it was small and the bed mediocre!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Shaun

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Cass

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Md Sanju

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean. Good food.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfectly located for our needs. The front desk staff was exceptionally helpful in accommodating our special needs!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff are phenomenal. They all seem to be friendly and actually happy to be at work. They stop and talk to you - not at you.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Leanne

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Tammy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, friendly courteous staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Multicrete, Winnipeg

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
My stay was okay, the floors were extremely dirty and the ceilings also appeared very dirty.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexa

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Pamela

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was clean and felt safe, staff were very nice, and location was easy to get to from the airport. Decent continental breakfast but could use more protein options. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jenna

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
The night of my stay the front desk called at 11:30pm yelling I needed to leave because they do not accept Discover credit cards.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Derek

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Decent clean hotel for an overnight on the road. Basic breakfast but checks the requirement. Lots of good food options around the hotel for dinner.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Spring

Our stay was ok. Nothing good or bad
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Diane

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The room was pleasant although a little small, comfy bed. Breakfast was adequate. There was no elevator and the stairs were worn out and not very well kept. Pricey compared to other properties we stayed at on our cross country trip, but low for that area.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Annamarie

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Very quiet, friendly welcoming staff
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

GEORGE

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

10/10 Excellent

Frankay

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