The Courthouse Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Beaux Arts hotel with free breakfast and a 24-hour fitness center

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Dates

October 2025

November 2025

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

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Excellent

Popular amenities

Pet friendly
Gym
Housekeeping
Free WiFi

Explore the area

277 Camelot Street, Thunder Bay, ON, P7A4B3

Place, OLG Casino Thunder Bay
‪7 min walk‬
Place, Prince Arthur's Landing
‪12 min walk‬
Place, Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre
‪6 min drive‬
Airport, Thunder Bay, ON (YQT-Thunder Bay Intl.)
‪13 min drive‬

Room options

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Wonderful

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

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

Very good

Lake view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Very good

Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

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

Wonderful

Sleeps 6
2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Accessible Room, 1 King Bed, Nonsmoking

Excellent

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking

Good

Sleeps 4
1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Excellent

Sleeps 4
1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

Exceptional

Lake view
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

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

Wonderful

Lake view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

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

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

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Exceptional

Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Wonderful

Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Excellent

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Exceptional

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Thunder Bay

The Courthouse Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel places you within a 15-minute stroll of popular sights such as OLG Casino Thunder Bay and Hillcrest Park. This 3-star hotel has 40 guestrooms and offers conveniences like free breakfast, a 24-hour gym, and free in-room WiFi.

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 - 2.1 miles
Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre - 6 min drive - 3.0 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

About this property

The Courthouse Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Beaux Arts hotel with free breakfast and a 24-hour fitness center

At The Courthouse Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel, guests have access to a 24-hour gym, free WiFi in public areas, and conference space. You can take advantage of free parking if you drive. The front desk is staffed 24/7 to help with luggage storage, and answer any questions about the accommodations. Additional amenities include coffee/tea in a common area, a picnic area, and a banquet hall.

49-inch flat-screen TVs are available for entertainment, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Bathrooms offer hair dryers, free toiletries, slippers, and bathrobes. Other amenities include refrigerators, coffee makers, and free local calls.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness center.

Similar properties

Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; American cuisine

Pool
Free airport shuttle
Pet friendly
Parking included

$113 nightly

Oct 17 - Oct 18

Total with taxes and fees

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

Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM
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 business center
Wheelchair-accessible gym
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

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

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

This property welcomes pets for CAD 35.00 per pet, per night
1 total (50 lbs is the maximum weight per pet)
Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Cribs/infant beds are available for CAD 15.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

Deposit: CAD 100.00 per stay

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

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 list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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)

Check-in: 3:00 PM
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 19

The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and a government-issued photo ID may be required at check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
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.
Onsite safety features include a smoke detector.
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice).

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

No rollaway or extra beds are available.

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 free cancellation available at The Courthouse Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel?

The Courthouse Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel offers free cancellation on some room rates. For specific requirements, review the cancellation policy on our site.

What's there to do close to The Courthouse Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel?

Guests positively rate the hotel's walkable location in Thunder Bay, just steps from Magnus Theater, and within a 10-minute walk of OLG Casino Thunder Bay and Thunder Bay Military Museum. You'll also find Lake Superior and Prince Arthur's Landing less than a mile away.

Will I be able to park at The Courthouse Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel.

Does The Courthouse Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel include a casino at the property?

No, The Courthouse Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at The Courthouse Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Is The Courthouse Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel a good place to stay for couples?

Couples will appreciate amenities at this hotel, including bathrobes and slippers in each guestroom with some featuring lake views.

Are there hot tubs at The Courthouse Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does The Courthouse Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

The Courthouse Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel offers free continental breakfast each morning though there is no restaurant.

Will The Courthouse Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although they can't stay for free, pets are welcome at The Courthouse Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel for a fee of CAD 35.00 per pet, per night.

Does The Courthouse Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

How far is the airport from The Courthouse Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel?

The closest major airport to The Courthouse Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel is Thunder Bay, ON (YQT-Thunder Bay Intl.), which is 7.2 mi away (15 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at The Courthouse Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel?

No, you won't find guestrooms with balconies at The Courthouse Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel.

The Courthouse Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Traveled with group

Sep 29, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

On Thursday, when we checked in, the staff was so kind. In fact, all staff members were amazing. The rooms are large, great view of the lake and the beds were very comfortable. Breakfast was very nice. I will definitely be back!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Business traveler, Traveled with partner

Jul 12, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

The restoration/conversion of the building is stellar!

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Kathleen

Traveled with family

Jul 11, 2025

Liked: Property conditions & facilities

Excellent redo of an old court house. The rooms are comfortable. Unfortunately the air conditioning was not working and the rooms were quite warm. The breakfast was acceptable. The area around the hotel is good as long as you stay by the waterfront.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bill

Jul 11, 2025

Loved everything about the hotel and property Nice and close to several high quality restaurants.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Sheryl

Traveled with family

Jul 8, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

A unique stay in a restored historic courthouse. No hot water was available due to a city construction issue.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Jul 7, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jeremy

Business traveler

Jul 7, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Would be five stars but I had to buy my own plunger to un clog the toilet.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tammy

Jul 6, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Courthouse in Style!

Beautiful hotel, clean rooms, and I love the idea that it used to be an old courthouse! Loved every minute!

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Traveled with pets

Jul 5, 2025

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

Christopher, Thunder Bay

Jul 5, 2025

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Francois

Traveled with pets, Traveled with family

Jul 5, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Location not the safest but great views. Like the historic access .

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Soojin

Traveled with family

Jul 5, 2025

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Traveled with family

Jul 5, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Beautiful building. Rooms were modern and spacious. Washroom was a bit small but it was fine. Only complaint is that we were able to hear the guests from upstairs and the floors sqeaked when they moved around. And perhaps having an extra staff at front desk would be beneficial, staff was exceptional but she had too much to tend to. Overall a great experience, highly recommend!

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

David

Traveled with family

Jul 4, 2025

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

The room was nice and very spacious but as it was in the basement there was bugs (a few kinds including weevils) in both the bathroom and the window areas.

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Diana

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with pets

Jul 4, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Great stay for one night with my family at this hotel. It has a charm and history that can be felt throughout the common areas.To sum it up: Pros: - Beautiful room (modern, clean, unique) - Tasty breakfast in mornings - Felt safe during my stay at this property - Family friendly & pet friendly - Friendly staff Cons: - Long check in time (only one front desk receptionist) - TV in the room is tricky to work & doesn’t offer many channels for kids

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

J M

Jul 4, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

David

Traveled with partner

Jul 1, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

If you like unique hotels, this one checks all the boxes. It really is an old courthouse! Sadly, I can’t give it a wonderful score for two reasons, only one of which relates to something the hotel can address. That is that the front desk evening staff was new and put in a hard position with what appeared to be partial training. Also, the location is a little odd, and I kept hearing guests with cars feeling unsafe despite the fact nothing bad was happening. Did they know something I didn’t? All of that said, you will like your room, and it’s very quiet.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katharine

Jul 1, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Very unique hotel. I would stay again.

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Anne C

Traveled with partner

Jul 1, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Property was beautiful. Love that this was renovated to a hotel. However tv did not get a signal and took over an hour for the staff to get there. By then it was 10:30 and needed a different remote to get it changed plus staff person that was not working. The hotel is amazing but believe understaffed.

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Terrernce

Jun 30, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

This will be the last time I stay at the Courthouse two different rooms in two weeks that the ac and heat wasnt working in the rooms. Its starting to appear rundown and not maintained. Not worth the price for staying there anymore.

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Matthew

Jun 30, 2025

87 degrees in room 8210 and the AC is broken. The rest of the hotel is cooled. Obviously just an issue with the room, certainly this should be easy to accommodate a guest. No - “sorry it’s not refundable” like what? I’m going to dispute the charge on my card seriously you can’t do that. If the electricity didn’t work in my room. Not refundable? 87 degrees is insane. I go down the road to the Delta where my room is 68. What a travesty and frankly a scam you can’t sell rooms that aren’t habitable. I will get money back, and you can keep this bad re

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025