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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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Interior entrance
Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds
Exterior
Daily continental breakfast for a fee
Lobby

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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277 Camelot Street, Thunder Bay, ON, P7A4B3
  • Place, OLG Casino Thunder Bay
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Prince Arthur's Landing
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Hillcrest Park
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Thunder Bay, ON (YQT-Thunder Bay Intl.)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

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
(35 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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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)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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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
(18 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)

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
(12 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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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
(51 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

Suite, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

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

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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
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 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)
  • 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

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

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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 40-room, 3-star hotel has conveniences like a 24-hour gym, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Magnus Theater - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • OLG Casino 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
  • ‪On Deck - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Roosters Bistro - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Foundry - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Red Lion Smokehouse - ‬8 min walk

About this property

The Courthouse Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Beaux Arts hotel with a 24-hour fitness center and a 24-hour front desk
At The Courthouse Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel, guests have access to a 24-hour gym, free WiFi in public areas, and meeting rooms. 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 conference space, coffee/tea in a common area, and a vending machine.
49-inch flat-screen TVs are available for entertainment, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Bathrooms offer hair dryers, free toiletries, bathrobes, and slippers. Other amenities include refrigerators, coffee makers, and free local calls.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness center.

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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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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.

What do couples enjoy most about The Courthouse Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel?

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 continental breakfast each morning for a surcharge 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.

Are there connecting rooms at The Courthouse Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel?

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, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at The Courthouse Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel.

The Courthouse Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 640 out of 1072 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 251 out of 1072 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 99 out of 1072 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 37 out of 1072 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 45 out of 1072 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

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey, Charlevoix

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Raehana

Traveled with family and small children
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

10/10 Excellent

Denys

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved my day at the Courthouse Hotel! The conversion to hotel is seamless and beautiful. The room are grand, comfortable and clean! Great service from the team all around.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Larry

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

10/10 Excellent

Maureen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Just didn’t find the receptionist very friendly when registering!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roberta

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great room, clean, beautiful building, friendly staff. Would definately stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Dixie-Lee

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

Great facility but no luggage carts,

The only problem is that there’s no luggage carts.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simon, Toronto

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Garde

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great atmosphere and quiet. Rooms are big and very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

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

10/10 Excellent

Susanna

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and close to everything downtown. Amazing architecture and history. Breakfast was also good and the rooms had plenty of space.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard, Jesup

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is wonderful, rooms are very elegan with comfort and very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Donna

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel unique in style Rooms large , comfortable bed Overall liked the hotel property , breakfast was good Quick walk to the grocery store A few blocks away , didnt feel entirely safe to walk
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Rated a 4 as downtown are a bit sketchy but not enough to deter us from walking around. Beautiful building with interesting history. Rooms spacious and clean. Bed very comfortable. Not far off highway. We were fortunate to have had a room overlooking Lake Superior - amazing view!
Beautiful building
Lake Superior
Sunrise from room
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

John

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property was unique but the previous guests must've smoked in the room so oder was a problem and area around the hotel didn't seem very safe
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 1 night 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

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

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Love the location looking on to lake. The architecture is inviting and rooms beautiful and comfortable. I sure appreciate the amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Susan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is very nice but my vehicle got broken into on property, my shopping was stolen along with personal items
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Randy

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
front desk very helpful. Good sized room. Bed very comfortable. Good breakfast. Would stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

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