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The Courthouse Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Property class: 3
3-star Beaux Arts hotel near Gateway Casinos Thunder Bay

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A grand entrance with a wooden staircase, a chandelier, and a white air conditioning unit.
A large, historic building with a symmetrical facade, multiple windows, and a central entrance.
A conference room with glass tables and leather chairs, large windows, and artwork on the walls.
A reception area with a wooden desk, a black door, and a staircase with patterned steps.
A hotel room with a large bed, a chair, a bench, a nightstand with a phone, and a window with curtains.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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277 Camelot Street, Thunder Bay, ON, P7A4B3
  • Place, Magnus Theater
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Gateway Casinos Thunder Bay
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Prince Arthur's Landing
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Thunder Bay, ON (YQT-Thunder Bay Intl.)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a wooden headboard, and a window with curtains.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(47 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Partial View, Corner Room, Non Smoking

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(27 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a brown leather chair, a desk with a lamp, a TV, and a wardrobe.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

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

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Lower Levels

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, a bench, and a large mirror on the wall.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Lower Levels

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(28 reviews)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Accessible Room, 1 King Bed, Nonsmoking

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, two ottomans, a small table, and a nightstand with a lamp.

Accessible Room, 1 King Bed, Nonsmoking

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

View all photos for Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking

A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand with a phone, and wall-mounted lights.

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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A hotel room with a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a desk with a lamp, a chair, and a small black appliance, possibly a mini-fridge or heater.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(27 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Superior Lake View Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking (Upgrade)

A hotel room with a wooden wardrobe, a desk with a lamp, a television, and a small refrigerator.

Superior Lake View Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking (Upgrade)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(22 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Superior Lake View Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Upgrade)

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a wooden headboard, and a window with curtains.

Superior Lake View Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Upgrade)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(71 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

A hotel room with a large bed, grey curtains, a wooden headboard, two bedside lamps, and a telephone on the nightstand.

Suite, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a lamp.

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, a bench, and a large mirror on the wall.

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a lamp.

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

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

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a lamp.

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Thunder Bay

In entertainment district.Within a 15-minute walk of the hotel, you'll find Gateway Casinos Thunder Bay and Hillcrest Park. Prince Arthur's Landing and Port Arthur Stadium are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Magnus Theater - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Gateway Casinos Thunder Bay - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Prince Arthur's Landing - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Hillcrest Park - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Port Arthur Stadium - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

  • Thunder Bay, ON (YQT-Thunder Bay Intl.) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Exotic Indian Eats - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Anchor & Ore - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Roosters Bistro - ‬6 min walk

About this property

The Courthouse Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel

3-star Beaux Arts hotel near Gateway Casinos Thunder Bay
The Courthouse Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel offers its guests a 24-hour fitness center, a vending machine, and a picnic area. Event space at this hotel measures 2723 square feet (253 square meters) and includes conference space. Public spaces have free WiFi. The business-friendly The Courthouse Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel also features coffee/tea in a common area and an elevator. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Thunder Bay hotel is smoke free.

  • 40 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • 2723 sq ft of conference space
  • 253 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 1923
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
The Courthouse Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel offers 40 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include bathrobes, slippers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Thunder Bay hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • In-room refrigerator

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • In-room roll-in shower
  • Portable shower seat
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible bathroom vanity
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 49-inch flat-screen TV

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Crib (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Slippers
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

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 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

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 35.00 per pet, per night
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 50 lbs per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for CAD 15.0 per night.

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: CAD 100.00 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: CAD 35.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: CAD 15.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
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.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice)
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. 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 fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice).

Property is also known as

Courthouse Hotel an Ascend Hotel Collection Member
The Courthouse Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection Hotel
The Courthouse Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection Thunder Bay
The Courthouse Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection Hotel Thunder Bay

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Courthouse Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel to the airport?

The Courthouse Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel is 7.2 mi (15-min drive) away from the Thunder Bay, ON (YQT-Thunder Bay Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Courthouse Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel?

As of Oct 28, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Courthouse Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel on Nov 28, 2026 start from $121, including 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.

Does The Courthouse Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Courthouse Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel.

How close is The Courthouse Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is 13.8 mi (25-min drive) from Sandy Beach.

Does The Courthouse Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel offer free breakfast?

The Courthouse Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel does not offer free breakfast. It's available every day from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at The Courthouse Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Gateway Casinos Thunder Bay (9-min walk) and Thunder Bay Community Bingo (6-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at The Courthouse Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at The Courthouse Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does The Courthouse Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel have a pool?

The Courthouse Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel does not have a pool.

Does The Courthouse Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Courthouse Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel to downtown Thunder Bay?

The Courthouse Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel is 2.8 mi away from Thunder Bay.

The Courthouse Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 814 out of 1382 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 328 out of 1382 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 131 out of 1382 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 46 out of 1382 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 63 out of 1382 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very nice place!! Definitely would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Always a pleasure staying at the Courthouse. A unique beautiful building, large comfortable rooms and great staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great stay for the money.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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A lovely place to stay. Nice warm breakfast buffet (eggs/waffles).
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very interesting place to stay very clean and very friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Loved the place and the staff. I highly recommend the Courthouse Hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful quaint hotel with exceptional service. There are not a lot of amenities but the wonderful rooms make it worth the visit
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful building, well maintained, very comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

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A stunning and unique place to stay! Lovely breakfast included. A great view of the Bay, and just a short walk away.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We throughly enjoyed our stay. The room was clean and spacious. There’s an outdoor space for sitting, smoke area, and able to walk our dog. I highly recommend d staying here!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

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Great building, clean and the staff was responsive and helpful with requests.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Our room was beautiful with a view of Lake Superior.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice hotel, great location, great staff!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

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another short stary, exceptional experience in this historic place.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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I love the idea of repurposing older buildings for new uses. The Courthouse Hotel did that in spades. It was clean and well organized and had a very good breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Friendly staff. Easy parking. Decent breakfast. Clean room. Unique courthouse history and decor.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

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Clean room very spacious Good location. Breakfast was a great perk.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great view, walking distance to restaurants, cool old building.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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was a great experience love the big rooms had a quiet night sleep breakfast was good nice variety to choose from
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Clean quiet rooms, breakfast was great
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The breakfast was amazing and the room was beautiful The whole experience was great, couldn't ask for anything more.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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8/10 Good

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Super clean room. Just wish outside around the hotel was cleaner! Helpful staff and comfy beds too
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean and staff very friendly and breakfast with hotel
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026

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