Best Western Plus Columbia River Hotel

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

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Dinner served, American cuisine
Lobby
Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Jetted Tub (Dining Table;Queen sofabed) | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds
Exterior

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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1001 Rossland Ave, Trail, BC, V1R 3N7
  • Place, Trail Memorial Centre
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Gyro Park
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Red Mountain Resort
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Airport, Castlegar, BC (YCG)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Jetted Tub (Dining Table;Queen sofabed)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Trail

Best Western Plus Columbia River Hotel places you within a 5-minute walk of popular attractions such as Columbia River and Trail Memorial Centre. This 57-room, 3-star hotel welcomes guests with a restaurant, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Trail Memorial Centre - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Regional District of Kootenay Boundary - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Riverside Walkway Park - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Gyro Park - 19 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Red Mountain Resort - 12 min drive - 8.7 miles

Getting around

  • Castlegar, BC (YCG) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪A&W Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Tunnel Pub - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Peppercorn Steakhouse & Bar - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Best Western Plus Columbia River Hotel

Ski hotel with a fitness center and a 24-hour front desk
Best Western Plus Columbia River Hotel offers a gym, free WiFi in public areas, and a hot tub. There's free parking and a ski shuttle for a fee. The 24-hour front desk has staff standing by to help with securing valuables, luggage storage, and concierge services. Other amenities at this ski hotel include meeting rooms, a conference center, and a computer station.
Guests can expect 55-inch LED TVs with digital channels, along with free WiFi and wired Internet. Pillowtop beds sport premium bedding and down comforters, and bathrooms offer hair dryers and designer toiletries. IPod docks, sitting areas, and refrigerators are other standard amenities.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a hot tub and a fitness center.

Children under 15 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Key Global, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Ski shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Columbia Coffee Garden
  • Columbia Steakhouse & Bar

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Ski storage

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Computer station
  • Conference center (800 square feet of space)
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • In the mountains
  • On the riverwalk

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Down comforter
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch LED TV with premium digital channels
  • iPod dock
  • MP3 dock

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding
  • Cribs/infant beds are available for CAD 20.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: CAD 20.0 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.
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM—-midnight
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking in and out are easy with express services. Driving? This property offers free self parking, along with RV, bus, and truck 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.
  • This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western).

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.
  • Some facilities may be restricted. For more details, contact the property. Contact information can be found on your booking confirmation.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What can I see around Best Western Plus Columbia River Hotel?

This hotel is located in Trail, just steps from Columbia River and Regional District of Kootenay Boundary, and within a short walk of Trail Memorial Centre. You'll also find Trail Riverfront Centre and Riverside Walkway Park less than a mile away.

Is there parking available at Best Western Plus Columbia River Hotel?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel. Accessible parking and RV/bus/truck parking are also available for guests.

Does Best Western Plus Columbia River Hotel have a casino?

No, Best Western Plus Columbia River Hotel doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Best Western Plus Columbia River Hotel?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is a hot tub.

What amenities will couples enjoy at Best Western Plus Columbia River Hotel?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like a pillowtop mattress and free Internet access as well as a bar.

Are there hot tubs at Best Western Plus Columbia River Hotel?

Yes, this hotel has a spa tub.

Does Best Western Plus Columbia River Hotel feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, Best Western Plus Columbia River Hotel serves breakfast for a surcharge at Columbia Steakhouse & Bar.

Does Best Western Plus Columbia River Hotel allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Best Western Plus Columbia River Hotel though service animals are welcome.

Are there connecting rooms at Best Western Plus Columbia River Hotel?

Yes, you can book connecting guestrooms at this hotel for your group or family vacation.

Where is the closest airport to Best Western Plus Columbia River Hotel?

The closest major airport to Best Western Plus Columbia River Hotel is Trail, BC (YZZ-Trail Regional), which is 7 mi away (11 minutes by car). Another top airport is Castlegar, BC (YCG), which is located 18.1 mi away (24-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies at Best Western Plus Columbia River Hotel?

No, you won't find guestrooms with balconies at Best Western Plus Columbia River Hotel.

Does Best Western Plus Columbia River Hotel have a wedding venue on site?

If wedding bells are in your future, take advantage of the wedding venue at Best Western Plus Columbia River Hotel.

Best Western Plus Columbia River Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 364 out of 678 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 226 out of 678 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 60 out of 678 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 678 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 678 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Louanne

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All staff great
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Kristen

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great stay and exactly what I expect when staying at a Best Western. The woman (I think her name is Danielle) who checked us in is really good at what she does - very professional yet personable and approachable.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

CHARITY

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

CHARITY

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very polite, very clean and comfortable room.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenna

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

6/10 Okay

brian

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Parking not great

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Dallas

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tristan

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was nice and accommodating. We loved how centrally located the hotel was within the town.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Shaila

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Staff was excellent! Our AC didn’t work in our room and the front desk was fast to change our room. Bed was comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jocelyn

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
its clean
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Renee

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

lorna, Fernie

Traveled with family
Disliked: Amenities
Room was nice and clean. On site restaurant was not open
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Far exceeded our expectations. The room was clean and comfortable. The staff were friendly and welcoming. We would stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dean

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

Great place to stay

I have been coming here for quite sometime now and is always consistent with their quality service and amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great time very friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Randy

Liked: Amenities
Thumbs up
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ron

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is in a good location near the downtown area. Easy to walk to restaurants and shops.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Tashia

Traveled with family
Front desk staff were so polite and helpful, made the whole experience great!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leonard

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lucien

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We were very impressed with the cleanliness of the entire room/hotel! Everything seemed up to date and in great shape. Carpeting, linens etc. all looked new. Would definitely recommend and will look forward to our next stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jordan

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The outside of tbe building and the lot could use some love. But the moment you dteo theough those doors its a beautiful hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zhang Cheng

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ravinder

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All was nice but in morning no breakfast that was nt good
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025