Candlewood Suites Bemidji - Paul Bunyan by IHG

Hotels
IHG
8.8 (126 reviews)
401 Paul Bunyan Drive SE, Bemidji, Minnesota, 56601 , Bemidji , US

Pets allowed

Facilities

Free WiFi
24-hour front desk
Terrace
Designated smoking area
Shopping on site
Free newspapers in lobby
Grocery/convenience store
Wheelchair accessible parking
Free self parking
24-hour fitness facilities
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Review Highlights

Categories

Cleanliness
7.38
The hotel was closed. No cleanliness assessment.
Service
9.35
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Location
9.39
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Room Quality
8.84
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Amenities
8.87
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Value for Money
8.83
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Food and Beverage
8.88
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Overall Experience
8.85
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 06:10

Property Description

Recreational Amenities
Embrace a healthy lifestyle at the 24-hour fitness center or soak in the stunning views from the terrace.

Convenience at Your Fingertips
Enjoy complimentary wireless internet, shop on-site, and pamper yourself at the in-house hair salon and grocery/convenience store.

Business and Comfort
Benefit from the business center, free newspapers, and laundry services. Unwind in the 71 guestrooms with kitchens and entertainment options.

Plan your stay at Candlewood Suites Bemidji - Paul Bunyan, an IHG Hotel for a delightful experience in Bemidji, just minutes away from key attractions.

Important information:

  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

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

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

  • Children and extra beds

    No rollaway/extra beds available

  • Pets

    Pet max weight (per pet) in lb is 80

  • Pets

    Pet max weight (per pet) in kg is 36

  • Sustainability Certifications

    Property follows a brand or regulatory agency's sanitization guidelines Clean Promise (IHG)

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Location

Property Accessibility

Total Disability Score: 35.71
Public Area
  • Ramp: No
  • 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

8.8
Based on 126 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.38
Service: 9.35
Location: 9.39
Room Quality: 8.84
Amenities: 8.87
Value for Money: 8.83
Food and Beverage: 8.88
Overall Experience: 8.85
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Todd
2
Pros:

this hotel is closed why are you taking booking ?

2025-10-13 via Nuitee
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James
2
Pros:

The hotel was closed. I didn't stay there.

2025-09-20 via Nuitee
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Sharon
10
Pros:

Very comfortable stay. Everything we needed was there. One suggestion we would make is to improve the quality of your toilet paper. It was way too rough and fell apart easily, hence causing us to use more. Otherwise, our stay was very nice.

2025-06-17 via Nuitee
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Todd family
8
Pros:

Enjoyed our stay

2025-05-11 via Nuitee
J
Joseph
8
Pros:

Good place reasonably priced

2025-05-11 via Nuitee
J
Jagger friends
10
Pros:

A wonderful hotel.

2025-05-10 via Nuitee
D
Dale partner
10
Pros:

Staff were incredible. Absolutely best in class service. Very clean, quiet, fixtures/amenities/beds all appeared in new condition. Best hotel I've stayed at in years.

2025-05-10 via Nuitee
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Verified traveler
10
Pros:

Staff was very polite, efficient and friendly. They did a great job making guests feel welcome.

2025-03-01 via Nuitee
V
Verified traveler
10
Great place to stay.
Pros:

Very nice place. Staff were very friendly and helpful.

2025-02-23 via Nuitee
J
jolene partner
10
Pros:

Like the studio room with kitchen setup.

2025-01-12 via Nuitee
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Alicia friends
10
Pros:

I like the two room set up so that we can have multiple people in one room. The big table was great for when we borrowed Scrabble from the Lending Library to play before bed. Location is convenient for catching hockey against BSU.

2024-11-30 via Nuitee
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Robert
10
Would stay there again
Pros:

we were very satisfied with the staff, our room, location,amenities

2024-11-09 via Nuitee
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Paula
8
Pros:

The thing that stood out the most to me was the staff on duty at the desk when I checked in. She was talking with a difficult customer on the phone and handled it beautifully. Then she had a very good sense of humor, after disconnecting from the call, with the customers in front of her waiting to check in. And there was a line waiting.

2024-11-04 via Nuitee
R
Rita
10
Pros:

Close to the event center.
Very clean, helpful staff and quiet. Nice place.

2024-10-28 via Nuitee
V
Verified traveler
2
Pros:

I made a reservation online, but was told at check-in that rooms were overbooked. I would have to wait while the staff cleaned up one the rooms if I wanted to stay. It was late at night, so I asked for a refund instead. The staff told me she would call the site I made the reservation through for a refund, and left my phone number to be contaced in case something came up. I patiently waited for the refund, but almost 2 weeks later, I had not seen the refund. I called back Candlewood Suites to inquire about it, and was told I needed call back when another staff came in later that day that could access third party booking sites. I called back later, but to my disappointment, was told that I would have to call the site myself. It was upsetting to hear that nothing had been done by the hotel staff and I was also not contacted by them that I would need to make the call myself.

My experience with the hotel and staff were terrible and I have never encountered anything like this in all of my hotel stays. First, I was told no rooms were available, then I was told different things by different staff about getting my refund. The ways that things were handled were unorganized, unprofessional, and nothing that someone should have experienced. I would never book a stay here again and would not recommend to anyone else.

2024-09-21 via Nuitee
B
Barb family
10
Pros:

Very close to the eagles club

2024-09-03 via Nuitee
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shadowkeeper45 Business us
2
Very disappointed in this hotel, saying my room was dirty was an understatement.
Pros:

What a difference a year makes when you stay at the same hotel, and this was not in a good way. A stay a year or so earlier was much better than this stay and probably the last. I will likely drive further if this is the only place available when I am in Bemidji.

My room was filthy, the floor was not swept, dirty used utensils on the desk, nasty dishes in the dishwasher, counter and desk top not wiped down. Toe nails on floor, Had to clean room myself. Last year when I stayed here is was tip top.

2024-08-23 via Tripadvisor
D
Daniel
10
Pros:

Good location. No real good breakfast available on site

2024-08-06 via Nuitee
B
Bernard family
10
Pros:

Seemed well taken care of.
Some traffic noise at times

2024-08-04 via Nuitee
E
Erin
8
Pros:

This was a great place to stay for an extended stay in Bemidji. I didn’t want to eat all my meals out, so I specifically chose this property for the kitchen. You’re never going to get a gourmet kitchen in a hotel, but it was more than adequate. However, if people are going to be cooking in their rooms, the hotel should furnish a couple of other cleaning supplies, specifically a broom. Also, trash service would be appreciated. I understand as an extended stay place, you don’t provide daily housekeeping, but trash service should be a bare minimum.

Overall it was a great property. The bathroom was large, the bed comfortable, and the amenities of the property were well maintained.

2024-08-02 via Nuitee