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Hotel Description

At Best Western Plus Nor'wester Hotel & Conference Centre, you'll be 3.4 km (2.1 mi) from Loch Lomond Ski Area and 9.5 km (5.9 mi) from Fort William Historical Park. Highlights at this eco-certified hotel include a restaurant, an indoor swimming pool, and free continental breakfast.

The restaurant, Cliffhanger, serves American cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. At the hotel's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Additionally, you'll find free WiFi in public areas, a gym, and a 24-hour business center. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of a free airport shuttle.

Sights within a 15-minute drive of this Thunder Bay hotel include Fort William Gardens and Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre.

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

Bed Count 2 Full Beds Maximum Occupancy 4 Max
NZ$206* Per night/room 17 May - 18 May

Suite, 1 King Bed, Fireplace, Ground Floor (Living Room)

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Refrigerator

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Fireplace (with Sofabed)

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Ground Floor (Pet Friendly)

Bed Count 2 Full Beds Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

About the Best Western Plus Nor'wester Hotel & Conference Centre

Location 2080 Highway #61, Thunder Bay, ON P7B5E3

Property Features

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 Thunder Bay hotel is smoke free.

  • 89 guestrooms or units
  • Meeting rooms
  • 8968 sq ft of conference space
  • 833 sq m of conference space
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Conference space
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • ATM
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue

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

Parking

Free self parking

Transport

  • Property shuttles: Free airport shuttle
  • 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.

  • In-room dining (limited hours)
  • LCD television
  • Cable channels
  • Premium channels
  • Coffee maker
  • Luxury bedding
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Local calls (free)
  • Hair dryer
  • Toiletries (free)
  • Telephone
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Blackout drapes
  • Climate control (air conditioning)
  • Ensuite bathroom
  • Connecting rooms available

Food & Drink

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.

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
  • Minimum check-in age is: 19
  • Check-in time ends at anytime

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.

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. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 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: CAD 25.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Policies

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. Contactless check-out is available. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western).

  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • No cots (infant beds) available
  • Children stay free
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Number of children who can stay for free – 2
  • Debit cards not accepted
  • Staffed front desk
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Smoke detector
  • Children stay free - maximum age 12
  • Credit card pre-authorisation
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Staff wear personal protective equipment
  • Protective clothing is not available for guests
  • No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • Contactless check-in is not available
  • Property follows a brand or regulatory agency's sanitisation guidelines We Care Clean (Best Western)
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Individually wrapped food options are available
  • No gap period between guests' stays
  • 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 follows sanitisation practices of SafeStay (AHLA - USA)
  • Cashless transactions are available
  • Masks are compulsory at the property
  • Mobile key entry is not available

Fees

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.

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

You should know

  • 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.

Awards & Affiliations

  • Green Key Eco-Rating Programme
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Frequently Asked Questions

*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.