Lift Bridge Lodge, an Ascend Collection Hotel

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Ascend Collection
9 (1097 reviews)
408 Canal Park Drive , Duluth , us

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Health or beauty spa nearby
Offsite parking discounted rates available
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Terrace
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Express check-in/check-out
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Clean pool area
Cons:
Issues with cleanliness
Noisy environment
Breakfast quality

Categories

Cleanliness
8.46
Leftover food and used contact lenses found in the room indicate issues with cleanliness.
Service
9.43
Generally positive sentiments about staff from multiple reviews.
Location
9.47
Many reviews highlight the location as perfect and convenient.
Room Quality
8.92
Rooms generally described as clean and cozy, though some comments on discomfort.
Amenities
8.95
Amenities such as the pool and breakfast were positively mentioned but with some drawbacks.
Value for Money
8.91
Some expectations about value were not fully met, especially regarding breakfast quality.
Food and Beverage
8.46
Concerns about the quality of breakfast options provided.
Overall Experience
9.43
Overall positive experiences reported, with minor complaints.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-11 10:27

Property Description

Convenient Location
Located near Lake Superior and popular attractions like Canal Park and the Aerial Lift Bridge, Lift Bridge Lodge, Ascend Hotel Collection offers easy access to the best of Duluth.

Comfortable Amenities
Enjoy a free hot breakfast, relax in the indoor heated pool and hot tub, and stay connected with complimentary high-speed Internet. The rooms are equipped with everything you need, from refrigerators to cable television with HBO.

Nearby Attractions
Explore the area's top sights such as the Lake Superior Marine Museum and the Great Lakes Floating Maritime Museum. With Spirit Mountain and Duluth International Airport just a short drive away, adventure is always within reach.

Book your stay now at Lift Bridge Lodge for a memorable experience in Duluth.

Important information:

You must show a valid photo ID and credit card upon check-in.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: 11:00 AM
Airport code: DLH

Property Policies

  • Parking

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

  • Groups

    When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Internet

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

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 17 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    People no matter the age stay for US$10 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

9
Based on 1097 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.46
Service: 9.43
Location: 9.47
Room Quality: 8.92
Amenities: 8.95
Value for Money: 8.91
Food and Beverage: 8.46
Overall Experience: 9.43
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Amanda • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

Everything about this place! The location was fantastic, the view from our room was perfect!

Cons:

I couldn't give a bad review if I wanted to

2026-03-07 • via Nuitee
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Lacey • family_with_children • us
10
2026-03-03 • via Nuitee
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Luna • family_with_children • us
10
Pros:

Clean room, clean hot tub. Really liked that there were 2, I never had to share a hot tub with anyone!

Cons:

The janitors closet seemed to be right outside my room, so I could hear them outside of it in the morning.

2026-03-02 • via Nuitee
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Deanna • family_with_children • us
10
Great place to stay!!
Pros:

Beautiful view of the lake. They made sure we got a room we could walk to with limited walking ability. The breakfast buffet was delicious and so many choices for food. Oh and my Mom loved the Nepresso coffee machine in our room.

Cons:

The shape of the bar of soap. Lol

2026-03-02 • via Nuitee
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irene • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

The location is perfect. The staff is extremely friendly and happy to help. The hotel was full due to a conference. They upgraded my room, and it was very quiet and peaceful. The coffee in the room was fantastic.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-02-27 • via Nuitee
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Tetyana Larkin • couple • us
8
Pros:

Very clean hotel, location is perfect

Cons:

Super loud heating system, kept me awake all night

2026-02-24 • via Nuitee
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Charles • solo_traveller • us
8
Pros:

Great location. Breakfast was above average .

Cons:

Nothing

2026-01-30 • via Nuitee
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Ruslan • couple • us
8
2026-01-26 • via Nuitee
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Leon • couple • us
8
It was ok. Convenient to see Bentleyville lights. The shuttle was Convenient.
Pros:

The breakfast was one of the best. So many options.

Cons:

We had a king suite, but it was adjoining. The people in the adjoining room were extremely loud and obnoxious. Slamming doors.

2026-01-20 • via Nuitee
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Penny • couple • ca
4
Very expensive, not welcoming, poor food.
Pros:

The view

Cons:

Staff were not friendly.
Breakfast was very poor .

2026-01-20 • via Nuitee
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Adam • couple • us
10
2026-01-20 • via Nuitee
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Jean • family_with_children • fr
10
Très agréable
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Vicki • family_with_children • us
10
We came to Duluth for a family get together and performance at the Duluth Playhouse
Pros:

THe view was beautiful. Breakfast was better than expected.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Paul • family_with_children • us
9
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Dana • extended_group • us
10
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Chelsey • family_with_children • us
10
Pros:

The view and price

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Alisha • family_with_children • us
10
This was one of the best hotel experiences I've ever had, and we will definitely stay here again.
Pros:

The location was perfect and close to most of the things our family wanted to do in Duluth. The hotel was BEAUTIFUL. We loved the flowers all over the property and enjoyed the porches and back patio with a view of the lake. The kids loved the pool and had fun swimming several times during our stay. We got caught in a rainstorm one day and were happy to see the hotel had a laundry facility where we could dry our clothes (for a few quarters). We enjoyed the breakfast every morning and ate well before we ventured out each day.

Cons:

There was nothing we didn't like.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Daniel • family_with_children • us
10
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Yvonne • extended_group • us
8
We enjoyed our stay. Duluth is a favorite destination of ours. It is too expensive to visit yearly.
Pros:

Breakfast/s were good. Location was great. Rooms were really, really cramped.

Cons:

The obstructed view of the lake with the support beam going directly across the part of the window where you look at the lake when sitting down was extremely poorly planned. I am confined to a wheel chair and was unable to see the lake/ships from our room, My husband and my son could see because they are much taller and could stand to look out the window.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Caden • couple • us
10
Don’t pass up this hotel!!
Pros:

Staff were friendly and helpful.
Room was spotless and didn’t smell like your usual musty hotel room, view was amazing, beds were comfortable. Lobbies, pool area and breakfast bar were very clean and maintained.
Breakfast meal was always great, hot and fresh and plenty of options.
Location is perfect, very close to all shops on canal park and many restaurants.
Well worth any price.

Cons:

Didn’t like that we had to leave! This will definitely be the go-to hotel anytime I come back to Duluth.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee