The Courthouse Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Property class: 3

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A grand entrance with a wooden staircase, a chandelier, and a white air conditioning unit.
A reception area with a wooden desk, a black door, and a staircase with patterned steps.
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 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, Gateway Casinos 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.)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

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

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

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

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

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

Accessible Room, 1 King Bed, Nonsmoking

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

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

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

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

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

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

Suite, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

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

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • 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 Gateway Casinos 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

  • 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 - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Thunder Bay Community Auditorium - 5 min drive - 2.1 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
  • ‪Roosters Bistro - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Anchor & Ore - ‬11 min walk

About this property

The Courthouse Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel

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 picnic area.
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.

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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
  • 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

  • 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 fire extinguisher and 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 fire extinguisher and 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.

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

As of Sep 16, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Courthouse Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel on Oct 16, 2026 start from $163, 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.

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 Goods & Co Market, and within a short walk of Gateway Casinos Thunder Bay. You'll also find Lake Superior and Hillcrest Park less than a mile away.

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.

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.

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).

The Courthouse Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 782 out of 1324 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 306 out of 1324 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 130 out of 1324 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 45 out of 1324 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 61 out of 1324 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely place to stay. Nice warm breakfast buffet (eggs/waffles).
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Candy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very interesting place to stay very clean and very friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great view, walking distance to restaurants, cool old building.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice hotel, great location, great staff!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

nancy

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

10/10 Excellent

Chris

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

10/10 Excellent

Ross and linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean quiet rooms, breakfast was great
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff is friendly and helpful, parking is convenient.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

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

10/10 Excellent

Kai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice well decorated and put together room and building, everything was clean and looks amazing. Will stay again in the future
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kristie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was beautiful and well located to downtown core very walkable
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was professional, location was great, very clean and restaurants around were great
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and very friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love staying at the Courthouse, the staff are super friendly, rooms are clean, beds comfy and the breakfast decent.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Evelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were very spacious
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Chantal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room nice view
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mahmudul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice view from the room. Free Breakfast and Parking.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dana Rose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice views of the lake and clean room
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Doug

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy to find. Clean and quiet. Young lady running the breakfast was lovely.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sophie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Outstanding hotel. Reasonably priced
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was fresh. Parking was good proximity to the hotel
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was nice needs some scrubbing of walls in bathroom
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Constance Elaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms and hotel are very clean, keep up the good work. Nice quiet hotel to stay at. We will be back.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Hai Chau

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exterior looks ordinary but the interior is lovely. Room is very clean. Staff are very friendly. Staff evens shows us the actual court room. Breakfast is great.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sheri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean. View of the Sleeping Giant was AMAZING! Parking was easy. Breakfast was just ok but nice to have.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026