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The Courthouse Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel

3.0 star property
Beaux Arts hotel with a 24-hour fitness center and a 24-hour front desk

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At The Courthouse Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection, discover a welcoming atmosphere with continental breakfast and 24-hour gym. Unwind in the lobby with coffee/tea or get some work done at one of two meeting rooms. With free self parking and luggage storage, this hotel also features an elevator and banquet hall. Helpful staff have left a lasting impression on previous guests.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Gym
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Showing 14 of 14 rooms

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

Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(33 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Partial View, Corner Room, Non Smoking

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Partial View, Corner Room, Non Smoking | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

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

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(21 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(19 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - double
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

Accessible Room, 1 King Bed, Nonsmoking | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Accessible Room, 1 King Bed, Nonsmoking

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking

7.6 out of 10
Good
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(17 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(49 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Suite, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking (Upgrade) | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Suite, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking (Upgrade)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
277 Camelot Street, Thunder Bay, ON, P7A4B3

What's nearby

  • OLG Casino Thunder Bay - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Prince Arthur's Landing - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Port Arthur Stadium - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Thunder Bay Community Auditorium - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre - 8 min drive - 4.1 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪On Deck - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Foundry - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Red Lion Smokehouse - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Roosters Bistro - ‬5 min walk

About this property

The Courthouse Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Hotel near OLG Casino Thunder Bay
Located close to Prince Arthur's Landing and Hillcrest Park, The Courthouse Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel provides a 24-hour gym and conference space. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), luggage storage, and an elevator
  • Meeting rooms, smoke-free premises, and a banquet hall
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at The Courthouse Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel include perks such as air conditioning and bathrobes, as well as amenities like free WiFi and free bottled water. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean, spacious rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free toiletries and hair dryers
  • Refrigerators, cribs/infant beds, and coffee/tea makers

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Property amenities

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

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • 2,723 square feet of conference space

Outdoors

  • 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
  • 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

More

  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Beaux Arts architecture
  • Built in 1923
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Crib (surcharge)

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 49-inch flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of CAD 35.00 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
1 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

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

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: CAD 100.00 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

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
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 smoke detector
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

Is The Courthouse Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, The Courthouse Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel allows pets (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet. There's a fee of CAD 35.00 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

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.

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

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Courthouse Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel located?

Situated in the entertainment district, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of OLG Casino Thunder Bay, Hillcrest Park, and Prince Arthur's Landing. Port Arthur Stadium and Thunder Bay Community Auditorium are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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The Courthouse Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 607 out of 1018 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 238 out of 1018 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 94 out of 1018 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 38 out of 1018 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 41 out of 1018 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great location, friendly attentive staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Amenities
Beautiful property and the room was very spacious and clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoy the spacious, comfortable rooms, reasonable rates (check different apps) and friendly staff. This is our usual stay when passing through Thunder Bay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean. The staff was courteous and the breakfast was certainly adequate. This was our second time staying there and we will stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the history of the building. Rooms were great. Enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was in this building over 30 years ago and I really like what they’ve done with the space. The rooms were very nice and the beds were very comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pierre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent modern hotel in a rustic setting (old courthouse). Very clean! Comfortable beds.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elijah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was quite fresh, a good experience overall
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Sogol

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Dirty blanket, good staff, poor breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Raehana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was really nice. Breakfast was limited but there was enough to partake in. Clean and friendly staff. Love the building. Sunrise was amazing! Will stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Kimberly

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quirky, fun, nice big room.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel ... you can walk to restaurants nearby ... no restaurant in the hotel ... but comes with a breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bridget

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff, very walkable, unique rooms
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful historic building in a beautiful location.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place. Old charm and new amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Guy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Larry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room. Impressive decor.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary G.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful old Courthouse conversion. Efficient and friendly staff. Two block walk for plenty of dining options and waterfront park for walking after a drive into town. I would recommend staying here.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Josie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Was amazing staff was great, has no problems at all check in was smooth sailing.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome hotel , will be my go to from now on.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Such a beautiful building!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

LR

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pet-friendly
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Liking it so far!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
History from previous use as a court house. Entry to lobby was a bit harder as needed to climb narrow stairs with luggage.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

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