Holiday Inn Express Thunder Bay by IHG

Hotels
Holiday Inn Express
9 (354 reviews)
1041 Carrick Street , Thunder Bay , ca

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Business center
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great breakfast
Good amenities
Comfortable rooms
Convenient location
Cons:
Parking lot safety concerns
Limited dog walking space
High medical rates

Categories

Cleanliness
8.64
Overall cleanliness was acceptable, with clean rooms reported by multiple guests.
Service
9.61
Staff were consistently described as friendly and helpful throughout the reviews.
Location
9.15
Close proximity to the hospital and various amenities was highlighted positively.
Room Quality
8.6
Rooms were generally comfortable and odor-free, though some comments about specific issues were noted.
Amenities
9.13
Excellent amenities including a great breakfast buffet and pool facilities.
Value for Money
8.09
Some guests found the rates to be slightly high, especially for medical stays.
Food and Beverage
9.64
Breakfast was frequently praised for quality and variety.
Overall Experience
9.11
Guests reported a great overall experience with many saying they would return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-06 16:38

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation
Holiday Inn Express Thunder Bay offers pet-friendly rooms with free WiFi and modern amenities. Each room features a flat screen TV, air conditioning, and a private bathroom for your comfort.

Relaxing Amenities
Unwind in the hot tub or enjoy a BBQ with friends and family during your stay. The hotel provides a coffee machine in every room, ensuring you start your day right.

Convenient Location
Located just 1.1 km from Thunder Bay Art Gallery and 2.1 km from Port Arthur Stadium, our hotel is the perfect choice for travelers looking to explore the city's attractions.

Book now for a memorable stay at Holiday Inn Express Thunder Bay.

Important information:

Please note that renovations are taking place from April 28 until May 15, 2017. As a result, the swimming pool is unavailable during this period.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: 12:00 PM
Airport code: YQT

Location

Property Accessibility

Total Disability Score: 35.71
Public Area
  • Ramp: No
  • Entrance Door Width: 82
  • Entrance Leveled: No
  • Pet Friendly: No
Reception And Restaurant
  • Reception Hearing Accessible: No
  • Reception Wheelchair Accessible: No
  • Restaurant Wheelchair Accessible: No
Elevator
  • Elevator Audio Signals: No
  • Elevator Braille Numbers: No
  • Elevator Contrasting Buttons: No
  • Elevator Visual Signs: No
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Guest Reviews

9
Based on 354 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.64
Service: 9.61
Location: 9.15
Room Quality: 8.6
Amenities: 9.13
Value for Money: 8.09
Food and Beverage: 9.64
Overall Experience: 9.11
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H family_with_children ca
10
2026-08-27 via Nuitee
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Sabrina family_with_children ca
10
Fantastic! I will be returning when I go to the area!
Pros:

The staff were so over the top friendly, it exceeded my expectations!

Cons:

There is nothing I can think of.

2026-08-18 via Nuitee
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Warren solo_traveller ca
8
Pros:

Comfy beds, cleanliness, great location.

2026-08-17 via Nuitee
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John couple ca
10
Quiet comfortable stay
Pros:

Easy access and very clean and friendly place to stay

2026-08-16 via Nuitee
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Warren solo_traveller ca
8
Pros:

Nice comfy bed. Great location for center of city.

2026-08-12 via Nuitee
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Mathis solo_traveller de
8
2026-08-07 via Nuitee
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USAtraveler365 Couples United States
4
Too many shortcomings, too many things are out of order…
Pros:

Too many things are out of order, in room and on property. Coffee machine in our room didn’t work, laundry machine in a laundry room was broken and the hot tub was closed on some of the days. Pool rules were not enforced. Breakfast attendant was singing in a breakfast room, which was kinda loud. For $300 a night, I expect more than a comfortable bed and this Holiday Inn Express missed the mark.

2026-07-09 via Tripadvisor
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alvierac Couples
10
Very clean welcoming room
Pros:

Very clean room and comfortable beds.

2026-06-30 via Tripadvisor
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Ka E couple ca
9
2026-06-19 via Nuitee
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Gloria solo_traveller ca
10
Pros:

Love the stay always friendly staff,breakfast is the best.

2026-06-16 via Nuitee
G
Gloria solo_traveller ca
10
2026-06-16 via Nuitee
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dayley family_with_children us
10
2026-06-06 via Nuitee
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Greg family_with_children ca
10
2026-05-17 via Nuitee
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Laura couple ca
10
2026-05-13 via Nuitee
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Fearless55754979235 Couples
10
Nice hotel
Pros:

Nice, decent hotel. It’s a bit dated but very safe, clean and friendly. The lobby was clean and inviting and staff were friendly and helpful. The hotel is located across from the Superstore, and be sure to bring ID if you want to buy alcohol at that grocery store. I’ve stayed here at least 4 times over the past 4 years and would stay again the next time I’m in Thunder Bay.

2026-05-09 via Tripadvisor
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Bill solo_traveller ca
8
I would stay there again. Say what you want about the Holiday inn, it is consistently good
Pros:

The breakfast was okay. I would like to have seen a little more variety. There was a lady there who was super cheerful and super helpful.

Cons:

For the price you pay for this hotel, would it be asking too much to supply the room with bottled water. I mean really, that is just petty of the Holiday Inn

2026-05-02 via Nuitee
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AverageJanePublic Business Brampton, Ontario
10
I stayed 42 days in total and give 2 thumbs up
Pros:

Following up with my original review, I chose this hotel for every two week stay I had to make to Thunder Bay for work. Two weeks in November 2025, two weeks in February. And two weeks in March. Why did I continue to book this hotel? Because everyone at this location contributed to a perfect experience. Zero problems. Zero complaints. The breakfast staff? Chefs kiss. The maintenance man who kept shoveling and salting the walkways in constant snowy conditions? Amazing how hard he works. The front desk? A pleasure to deal with. The cleaning staff? My room was spotless and clean. The manager? Very pleasant and present around the hotel making sure every thing is running properly. So as someone who has lived in this hotel for 42 days, I can certainly confidently say this holiday inn express is a really good. Note* people leaving the reviews about dirty carpets in common areas - this is due to hotel guests littering. I watched the cleaning staff every day cleaning and vacuuming hallways. And I also witnessed hotel guests dropping Kleenexes, gum wrappers, cigarette pack wrappers, bits of paper, etc on the hallway floors. Guests were leaving garbage and pizza boxes outside their doors. I don’t understand why people behave like this. Acting like piggies with no respect for common areas. I wish guests had more respect for the hard work the cleaning staff does.

2026-04-20 via Tripadvisor
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debbiedG8755DG Couples Thunder Bay, Thunder Bay District, Ontario
8
Great check in service.
Pros:

Very easy check in and was signed up for IHG Rewards. Good program easy sign up. Breakfast was adequate. Hot good coffee eggs were good but sausages left a little to be desired. Rooms were clean but a little dated.

2026-04-20 via Tripadvisor
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Carol couple ca
10
2026-03-22 via Nuitee
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Bella family_with_children ca
10
Pros:

Clean

2026-03-05 via Nuitee