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Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Fireplace (with Sofabed)
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Ground Floor (Pet Friendly)
2 Double Beds
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Suite, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (Living Room;with Sofabed)
2 Double Beds
Room sleeps 5 guests
(up to 4 children)
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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (2nd Floor;with Sofabed)
1 Queen Bed
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (with Sofabed)
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Suite, 1 King Bed, Fireplace, Ground Floor (Living Room)
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Balcony (2nd Floor)
2 Queen Beds
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator
2 Double Beds
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Refrigerator
1 Queen Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator
1 Queen Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Balcony
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Get an overview of this hotel
Eco-certified hotel with free breakfast and airport shuttle service

Popular property highlights

Breakfast included
Free self parking
Free WiFi
Pets allowed
24-hour business center

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.

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).

Languages Spoken

  • English

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Best Western Plus Nor'wester Hotel & Conference Centre

2080 Highway #61, Thunder Bay, ON P7B5E3

Renovations & Closures

The property is closed between December 24 and December 30.

Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

Best Western Plus Nor'wester Hotel & Conference Centre features an indoor pool and a fitness center. The hotel offers a restaurant. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. A complimentary breakfast is offered. Wireless Internet access is complimentary.

This 3-star property offers access to a 24-hour business center and meeting rooms. Event facilities measuring 8968 square feet (833 square meters) include conference space. This eco-certified hotel also offers a vending machine, a garden, and a picnic area. A roundtrip airport shuttle is complimentary to guests (available 24 hours). Complimentary self parking is available on site.

Best Western Plus Nor'wester Hotel & Conference Centre is a smoke-free property.

  • Picnic area
  • Number of indoor pools - 1
  • Elevator
  • Fitness facilities
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Free airport transportation
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Conference space
  • Free breakfast
  • Business center
  • Express check-out
  • Meeting rooms
  • Free self parking
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Free WiFi
  • Smoke-free property
  • Swimming pool
  • Conference space size (meters) - 833
  • Free continental breakfast
  • ATM/banking
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • 24-hour business center
  • Conference space size (feet) - 8968
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Vending machine
  • Total number of rooms - 89
  • Garden
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Free newspapers in lobby

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Number of indoor pools - 1
  • Free WiFi

Internet

Available in all rooms: WiFi (surcharge) , Wireless internet access , High-speed internet access

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages Spoken

  • English

Parking

Free self parking

Room Amenities

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.

  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Television
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Phone
  • Free local calls
  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Iron/ironing board
  • In-room climate control (air conditioning)
  • Premium bedding
  • High-speed internet access
  • Premium TV channels
  • Wireless internet access
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Cable TV service
  • WiFi (surcharge)
  • LCD TV
  • TV size: 42
  • TV size measurement: inch
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Towels provided
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Number of beds 2
  • Local maps
  • Electrical adapters/chargers
  • Mini-fridge
  • WiFi speed 25+ Mbps

Where to Eat

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.

Nearby Things to Do

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.

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

  • Wheelchair accessible parking

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-in time ends at anytime

Minimum check-in age is: 19

Check-out

Check-out time is 11:00 AM

Payment types

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.

Pet Policy

  • Pets allowed for an extra charge of CAD 25.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Dogs only
  • Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

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.

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western).

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Credit card pre-authorization

Cashless transactions are available

Masks are compulsory at the property

Staff temperature checks are not conducted regularly

Temperature checks are not available to guests

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is available

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff wears personal protective equipment

Property follows sanitization practices of SafeStay (AHLA - USA)

Mobile key entry is not available

Debit cards not accepted

Protective clothing is not available to guests

No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer

Staffed front desk

Children stay free - maximum age 12

Social distancing measures are in place

Contactless check-in is not available

No rollaway/extra beds available

No cribs (infant beds) available

Property follows a brand or regulatory agency's sanitization guidelines We Care Clean (Best Western)

Carbon monoxide detector

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Smoke detector

Individually-wrapped food options are available

Children stay free

Number of children who can stay free - 2

No gap period between guest stays

Fees

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.

Hotel Names

  • 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

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 when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.

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.

Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Contactless check-out is available.

Awards & 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.

  • Green Key Global
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