The Courthouse Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Hotels
Ascend Collection
8.2 (1023 reviews)
277 Camelot St, Ontario , Thunder Bay , ca

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
24-hour front desk
Heating
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Clean large rooms
Beautiful views and unique facility
Cons:
No hot water
Poor breakfast quality
Rude staff at check-in

Categories

Cleanliness
7.76
Concerns about dust and hair in rooms noted in reviews.
Service
9.23
Mixed sentiments; evening staff were rude, but morning staff were praised.
Location
8.77
Location is convenient for travelers, near a rehab hospital.
Room Quality
7.22
Issues with heating and bathroom lock affects overall score.
Amenities
8.25
Some amenities like no coffee maker and limited accessibility options.
Value for Money
8.21
The unique building and comfort level provide a fair value.
Food and Beverage
7.76
Breakfast quality was reported as poor.
Overall Experience
8.43
Overall mixed feelings; beautiful facility but had significant issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 03:22

Property Description

Convenient Location
Located in Thunder Bay, The Courthouse Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection is within close proximity to popular attractions such as Current River Arena and Thunder Bay Art Gallery. With easy access to the airport and other key landmarks, our hotel is the perfect choice for both leisure and business travelers.

Modern Amenities
Our hotel offers a range of modern amenities, including a fitness centre and free WiFi throughout the property. Guests can also take advantage of our complimentary continental breakfast, ensuring a great start to the day before exploring all that Thunder Bay has to offer.

Comfort and Convenience
Featuring a 24-hour front desk and free private parking, The Courthouse Hotel ensures a hassle-free stay for all guests. Unwind in our well-equipped rooms, each with a private bathroom, and enjoy a seamless experience with our attentive staff always ready to assist.

Book your stay at The Courthouse Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection for a memorable Thunder Bay experience.

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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: YQT

Location

Guest Reviews

8.2
Based on 1023 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.76
Service: 9.23
Location: 8.77
Room Quality: 7.22
Amenities: 8.25
Value for Money: 8.21
Food and Beverage: 7.76
Overall Experience: 8.43
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Ryan solo_traveller ca
6
Pros:

Beautiful old building, really good breakfast.

Cons:

Expensive

2026-08-29 via Nuitee
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Sherry couple ca
7
It was comfortable for one night
Pros:

Interesting history and a place with character

Cons:

Room was in the basement

2026-08-27 via Nuitee
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Robert couple ca
10
Good staff and accommodating
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Breakfasts if visiting only for a day it should be early by 6am breakfast

2026-08-27 via Nuitee
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Thompson solo_traveller ca
8
Pros:

Great location. Easy access for parking,

2026-08-26 via Nuitee
D
Deborah couple ca
8
I would probably stay here again. It’s clean, comfortable and not far to walk to restaurants
Pros:

We’ve stayed here before and liked that it’s a unique place to stay

Cons:

After checking in, we were loading up the cart with luggage etc and the guy that worked behind the desk said there’s a problem with our room. The A/C didn’t work properly. So he offered a discount, free cancellation with refund of my payment or or points. We had arrived early and asked if there were other rooms available. He said no, that they had a fulll house that night. So I asked if everyone has checked in. He said no. I asked him to give me another room as I’m early. He finally did. I was a little annoyed about this

2026-08-25 via Nuitee
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David couple us
9
Charming, comfortable place (used to be a courthouse). Pleasant staff, great breakfast.
Pros:

The breakfast was excellent--very pleasant room and well-prepared food with lots of options.

Cons:

We were in a handicapped equipped room--the bathroom had a button to push for the door, but you still had to turn the knob to open it--a bit awkward, even for us who are not handicapped. Also, the water flow out of the shower spilled into the bathroom a bit.

2026-08-24 via Nuitee
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Oleksandr solo_traveller ca
6
2026-08-24 via Nuitee
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Amanda solo_traveller ca
1
Unresponsive management and lack of communication
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

Terrible communication. I sent multiple messages through booking.com which they never responded to. I called several times and spoke to staff members who said they would pass on my info, but I never heard back. I sent multiple requests for date changes, but the hotel would not respond to these either, although their policy states that you can change the dates. I lost my money through this unreliable hotel and would like to warn others not to book with them.

2026-08-24 via Nuitee
D
do920 Business
8
Nice but avoid the basement
Pros:

I was therefor business. Nice hotel and it was nice to walk around after work. Word of warning though if you get a basement room level 0 you can be located below the breakfast area. See photo below. You wont be sleeping after 6am as kitchen staff arrive to prep . After 7am all you hear is scraping of chairs above you. Avoid this area at all costs and you will find it a pleasant place to stay.

2026-08-22 via Tripadvisor
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Deb couple ca
8
Pros:

decent breakfast, the hotel itself is very interesting -- layout is a bit strange because it was a former courthouse. The room was actually a suite which was great.

Cons:

location a bit remote

2026-08-22 via Nuitee
J
Joseph couple ca
8
Fine but too expensive.
Pros:

The stateliness of the decor.

Cons:

The shower stall needs cleaning of mold. Far too expensive overall.

2026-08-21 via Nuitee
C
Carolyn couple us
8
Very nice hotel, clean, comfortable and interesting building
Pros:

Room was great, interesting building, good breakfast

Cons:

Kind of expensive

2026-08-20 via Nuitee
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Xinbo couple ca
10
Pros:

Great location with great view. Very clean room and friendly staff. Excellent breakfast and the bed is super comfortable.

2026-08-20 via Nuitee
B
Bradlee solo_traveller au
9
2026-08-19 via Nuitee
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Shannon couple gb
8
2026-08-18 via Nuitee
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Jessica solo_traveller ca
10
Overall had a nice stay
Pros:

The hotel was very comfortable and staff was great.

Cons:

The neighbourhood didn’t always feel safe

2026-08-16 via Nuitee
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Thomas family_with_children ca
7
Interesting historic building. Aging infrastructure. Poor breakfast.
Pros:

Boutique atmosphere.

Cons:

Minimal staff. Breakfast was pretty low quality for the price of the stay.

2026-08-16 via Nuitee
C
Corinna solo_traveller ch
6
2026-08-12 via Nuitee
M
MaryEllen couple ca
9
2026-08-09 via Nuitee
M
Michael couple de
5
Das Personal ist sehr freundlich.
Pros:

Kostenloser Parkplatz und Lage zur Marina.

Cons:

Zimmer roch nach Tabak und es gab „scheinbar“ kein anderes freies Zimmer.
Frühstück auf Pappteller. Besteck aus Holz.

2026-08-07 via Nuitee