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Best Western Plus Nor'wester Hotel & Conference Centre

3.0 star property
Eco-certified hotel with free breakfast and airport shuttle service

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Indoor pool
Lobby
Lobby
Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Fireplace (with Sofabed) | Premium bedding, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, WiFi
Ballroom
The Best Western Plus Nor'wester Hotel in Fort William offers a peaceful setting. Enjoy American dishes at Cliffhanger restaurant, relax in the garden or indoor pool, and use free WiFi. The property offers dry cleaning and is near historic sites like Loch Lomond Ski Area.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Free airport shuttle
The current price is ￥24,568
￥29,150 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 5 - Oct 6

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Refrigerator | Premium bedding, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Refrigerator

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave | Premium bedding, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, WiFi

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 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 drapes, iron/ironing board, WiFi

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 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) | Premium bedding, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, WiFi

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (with Sofabed)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 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) | Premium bedding, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, WiFi

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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 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) | Premium bedding, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, WiFi

Suite, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (Living Room;with Sofabed)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

7.8 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

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

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 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) | Premium bedding, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, WiFi

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

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Balcony | Premium bedding, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, WiFi

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • 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 | Premium bedding, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, WiFi

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Balcony (2nd Floor)

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Balcony (2nd Floor)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(19 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • 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) | Premium bedding, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, WiFi

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

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the neighborhood

Thunder Bay is home to Best Western Plus Nor'wester Hotel & Conference Centre. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Fort William Historical Park and Hillcrest Park, while Fort William Gardens and Thunder Bay Community Auditorium are cultural highlights. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Port Arthur Stadium. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including cross-country skiing.
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P7B5E3, ON, Thunder Bay, 2080 Highway #61

What's nearby

  • Fort William Historical Park - 11 min drive - 10.3 km
  • Fort William Gardens - 14 min drive - 13.5 km
  • Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre - 14 min drive - 17.9 km
  • Intercity Shopping Centre - 15 min drive - 18.7 km
  • Lakehead University - 16 min drive - 17.5 km

Getting around

  • Thunder Bay, ON (YQT-Thunder Bay Intl.) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Nomad - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Neebing Roadhouse - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Beaux Daddy's - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Best Western Plus Nor'wester Hotel & Conference Centre

Eco-certified hotel near Loch Lomond Ski Area
Located close to Fort William Historical Park, Best Western Plus Nor'wester Hotel & Conference Centre provides free continental breakfast, a free roundtrip airport shuttle, and a garden. The on-site American cuisine restaurant, Cliffhanger, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and garden views. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas, with speed of 25+ Mbps, and guests can find other amenities such as dry cleaning/laundry services and an outdoor entertainment area.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • An indoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-out, an elevator, and a ballroom
  • A banquet hall, a vending machine, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 89 rooms include comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like high-speed internet.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
  • 42-inch LCD TVs with premium channels
  • Mini fridges, coffee/tea makers, and daily housekeeping

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.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour free roundtrip 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 center
  • 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.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

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 allowed for an extra charge of CAD 25.00 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats 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

Property 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
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
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

Frequently asked questions

Does Best Western Plus Nor'wester Hotel & Conference Centre have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool access is from 7:00 AM–9:00 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at Best Western Plus Nor'wester Hotel & Conference Centre?

As of Sep 27, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Best Western Plus Nor'wester Hotel & Conference Centre on Oct 5, 2025 start from ￥24,568, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Best Western Plus Nor'wester Hotel & Conference Centre pet-friendly?

Yes, cats and dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of CAD 25.00 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Best Western Plus Nor'wester Hotel & Conference Centre?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Best Western Plus Nor'wester Hotel & Conference Centre?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Best Western Plus Nor'wester Hotel & Conference Centre?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Does Best Western Plus Nor'wester Hotel & Conference Centre provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a free airport shuttle that runs on request.

Where is Best Western Plus Nor'wester Hotel & Conference Centre located?

Situated in Thunder Bay, this eco-certified hotel is 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Loch Lomond Ski Area and within 9 mi (15 km) of Fort William Historical Park and Fort William Gardens. Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre and Intercity Shopping Centre are also within 12 mi (20 km).

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