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Reviews of The Courthouse Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

277 Camelot St, Ontario, P7A 4B3 Thunder Bay, Canada

#9 of 24 hotels in Thunder Bay

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 453 hotel reviews

7.8

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.6

  • Comfort

    8.6

  • Location

    8.8

  • Facilities

    8.2

  • Staff

    8.1

  • Value for money

    7.9

  • Free Wifi

    7.8

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  • Reviewed: April 9, 2025

    8.0
    Nice hotel big rooms comfy beds good location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Room with Lake View - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Room 3708 wad cold and could not adjust the heat. The hot water was warm but not hot. Advised the front desk but nothing happened.

    Great view big rooms

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: April 9, 2025

    9.0
    A unique building and comfortable stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Breakfast was basic, but fine. Check-in took around 30 minutes. Cannot use the luggage trolley outside of the building due to accessibility issues.

    Loved the unique property, and the tasteful touches to the history of the building. The room was large, decorated well and very comfortable.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: April 5, 2025

    8.0
    Good location and well appointed rooms. Nice bathroom. Very clean.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior King Room with Lake View - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Fruit selection was old and stale. Brown bananas and mealy apples.

    Hot breakfast was a bonus. Coffee good.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: April 4, 2025

    9.0
    I’ll definitely be back!!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • King Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It was all good.

    I love the history, it’s super interesting. The decor completely suits the building. It was warm, comfortable and attractive. The breakfast was excellent.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: April 1, 2025

    8.0
    the rooms are very comfortable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights

    breakfast needs some improvement

    location was nice

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: January 22, 2025

    9.0
    We enjoyed our stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Room - Accessible/Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    This hotel is beautifully imposed upon the original courthouse, with many features maintained and repurposed. The location is excellent, the view on the water side is fabulous, the beds are dreamy, and the breakfast room is well appointed. The staff go out of their way to make one feel welcome. Parking is convenient.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: January 18, 2025

    8.0
    Great location in a lovely heritage building. Room fulfilled our requirements
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We were right across from the ice machine, which was used in the early hours of the morning( night really)

    Preservation of a historical and handsome building. Location on a hill overlooking the lake and port, good view of the iconic Sleeping Giant from our room Lots of independent restaurants within walking distance

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: January 9, 2025

    9.0
    This historic building has been beautifully restored as a boutique hotel.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Room with Lake View - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night

    Excellent coffee in a lovely breakfast room.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: January 1, 2025

    8.0
    Unique Gem in the heart of Port Arthur.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Queen Room with Two Queen Beds and Lake View - Accessible/Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The weight room was small but still had enough in it for a good workout.

    The room was comfortable and clean. Staff were friendly and helpful. The building is so unique and the view from the room was beautiful. Breakfast being provided was a nice bonus. Definitely would stay here again.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: December 17, 2024

    7.0
    It was good overall but would have expected a decent view of harbour and perhaps heating that was more than an oscillati
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Room was basement location, unable to see outside windows for view of harbour. Only heat option was oscillating fan. Carpeting was laid over marble bordering of sorts causing carpet to be lumpy and making it hard or open door. Potential for stubbing toes or tripping.

    Historic interior, central location and walking distance to downtown, free parking.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: December 13, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room - Accessible/Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night

    Weather was cold

    Good service good room

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: November 24, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Not so baby friendly. Only one crib for the whole hotel and no high chair available.

    Breakfast is decent. Easy check in and check out. Very clean. Parking is accessible.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: November 18, 2024

    9.0
    Loved it !
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Superior Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Honestly I can’t think of a thing ! Loved it and will stay again.

    Our room was just outside the lobby. Completely sound proof ! Huge room with the nicest amenities. Breakfast was the usual hotel breakfast, nothing fancy but lots of choices.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: November 16, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior King Room with Lake View - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I missed having a lounge area downstairs to sit in.

    The room was very nice, very clean, very comfortable and had a super view over the lake. The bed was very comfortable. The staff were helpful and pleasant.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: November 15, 2024

    9.0
    Beautiful place with really comfy beds, a change from cookie cutter chain hotels
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • King Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night

    Breakfast is very basic: can provide better quality products such as better bread. I miss the Acca Kappa products that they used to offer. The current products offered is over-fragranced that I find off-putting. In previous visits I am greeted (if there is even any greeting) by dour people without a smile. I am struggling to bring my suitcase up some steps and a hotel employee, instead of maybe helping, just showed his impatience and rushed by me as soon as I moved to the side to allow him to pass.

    The beds--the most comfy beds in town with nice linens. The new person at reception (?Nicole) is a breath of fresh air. Lorinda who I sometimes see at reception is friendly and very helpful, going above her duty.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: November 14, 2024

    7.0
    It was excellent, just without lake view.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 4 nights

    At first they were allocating us at basement room, Then we spent littel time on arguing for lake view room as we already gave preference on booking.com. Then that front desk person spent littel more time to discuss with supervisor after that they allocate us 2nd floor room. Which one as well doesn't have any lake view.

    Room Service, atmosphere.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: November 12, 2024

    9.0
    A very nice stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Queen Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night

    Very basic breakfast

    Short walk from restaurants and bars

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: November 12, 2024

    7.0
    Very good.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room - Accessible/Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Shower was flawed in its dsesign

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: November 12, 2024

    8.0
    Relaxing, within walking distance of restaurants and casino
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night

    Need some teaspoon. Had only soup spoons. Hot food could be a bit hotter but that is only my perfence

    Excellent coffee. Perfect dining room with the view. Food was well prepared, just the right amount of variety. Comfortable

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: November 7, 2024

    8.0
    Good value, interesting decor, good location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night

    small variety of foods, breakfast staff was very efficient

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: October 28, 2024

    8.0
    Best building in the city
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No internet working, changing room due to the heater problem

    Building, history , staff

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: October 22, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Was a little disappointed that our room was on the lower floor so could not see out the windows unless I stood on the bed. Would have had a beautiful view of the lake if we would have been one floor up. I had read some bad reviews about being "in the basement" but I really didn't feel like that's where I was. The room was large, clean and the beds were comfortable so I got over the fact I could not "see out the windows". We spent two nights there exploring Thunder Bay so when we were back in the room we were ready to flop on the beds and watch TV so I didn't really care about looking out the windows. I love old buildings and it was lovely to see that they made this relic into a hotel. It was very pretty lit up in the evening.

    The breakfast was typical of any hotel offering it that I have stayed at. Some things better than others but left not feeling hungry to start the day.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: October 14, 2024

    9.0
    We will be back very enjoyable to
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Superior Queen Room with Two Queen Beds and Lake View - Accessible/Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    At this point my answer would be nothing

    Just about everything, the rooms were beautiful, the staff very friendly and knowledgeable. The idea of this conversation was unique. Very glad we stayed.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: October 13, 2024

    8.0
    The renovations converting the historic former courthouse to a hotel are really nice. A lakeside room view has to offer
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The entrance into the building because of the stairs is a challenge. We did not try the alternate accessible entrance however.

    The location right downtown overlooking the harbor and lake were spectacular. The bed and bedding were of the best we’ve ever experienced. The furnished bathrobe and towels are second to none.

    Stayed in October 2024

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