The Water Tower Inn - BW Premier Collection

Hotels
BW Premier Collection
8.4 (811 reviews)
360 Great Northern Road , Sault Ste. Marie , ca

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Electric bicycle charging station
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Express check-in/check-out
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great food
Cons:
Dirty facilities
Amenities not operational

Categories

Cleanliness
7.48
There were complaints about cleanliness, including dirty dining areas and a neglected sauna.
Service
9.45
Staff were often described as friendly, helpful, and exceptional in their service.
Location
8.99
Location was generally viewed positively, with easy access to restaurants and local attractions.
Room Quality
7.94
Several reviews noted rooms were outdated and in disrepair.
Amenities
6.97
Amenities like the hot tub and sauna were frequently reported as out of service.
Value for Money
8.43
Guests found the price reasonable given the service quality but had frustrations over maintenance issues.
Food and Beverage
9.48
Food quality received high praise, especially breakfast options and restaurant offerings.
Overall Experience
8.45
While there were significant issues, many enjoyed their stays thanks to the staff and food.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-06 17:09

Property Description

Luxurious Amenities

The Water Tower Inn boasts an indoor pool, a la carte restaurant, and a spa and wellness centre. Enjoy complimentary Wi-Fi and unwind in style.

Comfortable Accommodations

Relax in rooms equipped with a flat-screen cable TV, coffee machine, and private bathroom with plush towels. Additional conveniences like a desk and ironing facilities ensure a comfortable stay.

Convenient Location

Located just minutes away from Sault Ste. Marie's city centre and the Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre, The Water Tower Inn offers easy access to nearby attractions. Book now for a memorable stay!

Important information:

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: YAM

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.4
Based on 811 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.48
Service: 9.45
Location: 8.99
Room Quality: 7.94
Amenities: 6.97
Value for Money: 8.43
Food and Beverage: 9.48
Overall Experience: 8.45
D
Dreamer06345348032 Family
8
Good Stay and Friendly Staff
Pros:

Location is great. Close to many restaurants with a good one right in the hotel. It was very clean and noise was pretty minimal. Service was excellent. Pool and outdoor hot tub is great. Unfortunately the indoor hot tub remains out of service. The pool area could really use a refresh. Waterfall area doesn't function and the fake rocks are in disrepair. The hotel itself could really use a freshening up. Quite outdated.

2026-03-08 via Tripadvisor
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V. family_with_children ca
8
2026-03-07 via Nuitee
R
RAYMOND couple ca
9
Pros:

The pool was nice

Cons:

Our room didn't have a microwave, but front desk staff had one brought to our room quickly which was greatly appreciated

2026-03-03 via Nuitee
C
celestet337 Family
10
Would stay there again
Pros:

Mentioned that our room didn't have a microwave @ check in & 10 mins after we got settled in the manager knocked on the door with a microwave for our dog's food. I was impressed. We will definitely stay there again.

2026-03-01 via Tripadvisor
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D51NRjessicab Family
4
Broken toilet seat
Pros:

Toilet seat had major flexibility Crack every time you sit on it pinches your skin let me with pinche torn bleeding skin

Nto ti mentione that is very un sanitary, there's no way it can be disinfectant properly-- Room 315

2026-03-01 via Tripadvisor
H
Hawk family_with_children ca
7
Pros:

Great Location

Cons:

Both hot tubs were not in working order and Saturday night, the pool was closed early

2026-02-28 via Nuitee
A
Adrian couple ca
3
Single elevator, unnecessary weight
Pros:

Nothing just a very below average facilities

Cons:

He microwave would’ve been nice to warm up some food and drink. Very poor coffee facilities.

2026-02-26 via Nuitee
R
Romana couple at
9
Empfehlenswert
Pros:

Tolle Lage, Pools und Spa

2026-02-25 via Nuitee
R
Romana couple at
9
Empfehlenswert
Pros:

Sehr gute Lage

2026-02-25 via Nuitee
A
Allard solo_traveller ca
4
2026-02-25 via Nuitee
G
Global586460 Family
6
Needs substantial upgrades.
Pros:

This room furnishings were newer than some of the other rooms we have stayed in at this hotel, so we had high hopes. However, we were unable to sleep, because the thermostat was broken, and they didn’t have anyone to fix it. At one point in the middle of the night, it was up over 80 degrees. (Despite being set at the lowest temperature allowed)

Indoor hot tub has been out of order over a year, many spots in the hotel have had the carpet removed and what’s left duct taped together.

The location is great. It needs a major investor to come in and put some money into it.

2026-02-22 via Tripadvisor
P
Passport17895691040 Friends getaway
10
Great experience for AAA Hockey team
Pros:

The Water Tower Inn is always accommodating for our Hockey team. They are organized and professional and we have been happy to stay there on many of our visits to Sault.

2026-02-18 via Tripadvisor
S
S1043DSpamelaf Family
6
Family Stay
Pros:

When we arrived our two rooms were not together but they quickly made sure that they were - we could not be adjoining but we were beside each other. They were very behind on cleaning rooms so we had to wait and did not get checked in until close to 4pm but they did give us breakfast coupons for this inconvenience and the rooms were very clean. Breakfast was delicious but I am very sad about how we were treated by restaurant staff like an inconvenience because we have 4 children it was nice to see their attitudes change when they realized they are well behaved children but it was upsetting and unnecessary until this point - very happy with rooms and pool area but will unlikely use the restaurant again for our stays

2026-02-16 via Tripadvisor
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Road09404194409 Couples
4
Shabby and outdated.
Pros:

Shabby room - wall paper peeling everywhere. Paper thin walls. Very uncomfortable bed.
The facilities have seen better days.
Staff in the hotel and restaurant were amazing. $230 is overpriced for this experience.

2026-02-16 via Tripadvisor
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S9279XBnicoleg Family Sudbury, Northeastern Ontario, Ontario
4
Weekend getaway
Pros:

The rooms are small and dated with old wallpaper that is peeling in some areas. Our bathroom was not the cleanest and visible dirt on the walls in the room.
The pool and hot tub area were quite nice.

2026-02-15 via Tripadvisor
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Natacha family_with_children ca
6
2026-02-14 via Nuitee
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Lindsay family_with_children ca
7
Over all not bad .
Pros:

It was nice having the restaurant in the hotel good food.

Cons:

That the indoor hot tub was closed . I was on the 4th floor and it looked like renovations were happening the hallway carpet was ripped up.

2026-02-12 via Nuitee
J
Jonathan couple ca
10
Great
Pros:

Pool

2026-02-10 via Nuitee
T
Trevor couple us
5
Heard good things about the water tower inn. The facilites didn’t live up. I thought it was overpriced might stay agai
Pros:

The location, sauna, restaurant in the hotel

Cons:

Our original room was really cold and didn’t have temperature control and had to be moved to a new room. Both of the saunas were not working. Advertised as an included breakfast for $10 which wasn’t true. Big charge on my credit card to start with.

2026-02-09 via Nuitee
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F6272JAdenised Couples
2
Our experience here was terrible & disappointing. This hotel needs almost too many updates to name.
Pros:

Our experience here was terrible & disappointing. This hotel needs almost too many updates to name..but also I can’t not share & hope to spare others from making the mistake we did. First, the “spa” is a joke: the outdoor hot tub was closed, the indoor hot tub was empty & broken, the faux rocks falling apart. The elevator was broken, the walls paper-thin, the coffee shop espresso machine was broken, and carpet in our hall missing & “under construction.”

2026-02-08 via Tripadvisor