The Prince Arthur Hotel

Hotels
6.4 (794 reviews)
17 North Cumberland Street , Thunder Bay , ca

Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

ATM/banking
Television in common areas
Front desk (limited hours)
Free wired internet
Self parking (surcharge)
Offsite parking discounted rates available
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Internet access
Housekeeping on request
Concerts/live shows
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Beautiful location
Great views
Friendly staff
Cons:
Dirty rooms
Slow service
Outdated facilities

Categories

Cleanliness
4.9
Several reviews highlighted issues with cleanliness, including dirty rooms and a need for renovation.
Service
7.4
Mixed reviews about service with comments on slow front desk but friendly staff.
Location
7.9
Multiple positive mentions about the hotel's great location near the waterfront and restaurants.
Room Quality
5.4
Rooms were often described as outdated with issues like broken amenities and poor heating.
Amenities
6.4
Amenities received criticism for being poorly maintained, but there were mentions of good views.
Value for Money
6.4
Value perception varied, with some finding it overpriced for the quality provided.
Food and Beverage
6.9
Breakfast and dining options received positive comments in some reviews.
Overall Experience
5.9
Overall experience was mixed, with some guests expressing a desire to return despite significant issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 12:52

Property Description

Historic Charm and Modern Comforts

On-Site Dining and Relaxation

Scenic Views and Convenient Location

Book your stay at Prince Arthur Waterfront Hotel & Suites for a perfect blend of historic charm and modern comforts. Indulge in on-site dining at Portside Restaurant, relax in the indoor heated pool, and unwind in the hot tub and sauna. Enjoy scenic views of Lake Superior and convenient access to Marina Park just steps away. With free WiFi, cable TV, and essential amenities in each traditionally styled room, your stay promises to be comfortable and memorable. Don't miss the chance to experience a piece of Canada's history at this iconic waterfront hotel.

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.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Property Policies

  • Parking

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

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

  • Internet

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

  • 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 11 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    People no matter the age stay for CAD 15 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

6.4
Based on 794 reviews
Cleanliness: 4.9
Service: 7.4
Location: 7.9
Room Quality: 5.4
Amenities: 6.4
Value for Money: 6.4
Food and Beverage: 6.9
Overall Experience: 5.9
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Lajoie solo_traveller ca
4
Overpriced for what you get
Pros:

The breakfast was delicious

Cons:

The pool was freezing cold and filthy. The hot tub was in pieces.
The AC unit stunk. The window did not have a screen.

2026-06-26 via Nuitee
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Luis family_with_children ca
2
Pros:

We know that the property is very old and it needs some updating and tax

Cons:

When we booked it on booking .com I phoned you front desk and I asked if swimming pool was working and they told me that everything was working perfectly pool sauna and hot tub well we booked 3 rooms a suite , a single room,and a double queen bed room and we have 4 kids that was travelling with us and we wanted to make sure that the pool was operating if you told us that the pool was no operational we would gone somewhere else but they told us that the pool was working and the hot tube and nothing was working we where very disappointed and upset and we paid a very full price it was very disappointing we all where upset when they told us that the pool was not running properly it was ice cold the hot tube was not working and the sauna our 3 rooms never got cleaned no new towels we had to phone front desk for clean ones garbage was never pickup for the time we stayed there and we left the paper on the door for the room needs some cleaning and never got done all 3 rooms we would like some refund back on all 3 rooms if they would told us that the pool was not working properly we would gone somewhere else for that price per room

2026-06-23 via Nuitee
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Gina solo_traveller ca
8
2026-06-08 via Nuitee
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Lesley couple ca
5
Spend the extra $40 to stay in a modern hotel. We stayed here for the nostalgia; rundown mess.
Pros:

Restaurant was wonderful. The renovation was nice, and the service was wonderful. All the staff were great.
Air conditioning unit in the room worked well, and was clean.

Cons:

There was no power in half of our room. We had to re-arrange the room to get a bed close to power outlet for c-pap machine. No instructions or TV guides for the tv, or other electronics in the room.
There was a big gap under the door, where we had to put a towel to keep light out from hallway.
The door did not lock. ( Old school chain lock, but no door lock)
The carpet was dirty, mattress cover torn, and dusty in the room.
The pool was not labelled to where it was. Needed to ask the security guard to show us where. Once found, half the amenities listed on the website were removed or out of order. ( no sauna, hot tub empty, and pool not heated/ice cold)
Was awkward needing to use our room key to open doors of elevator, move the elevator between floors, or open any door in the hotel.

2026-06-08 via Nuitee
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Murtaza couple ca
10
Unexpectedly hotel was luxury very clea bright peaceful heart of the city I love it again I visit with my family thank f
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Nothing

2026-06-07 via Nuitee
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Fisher solo_traveller ca
7
2026-06-05 via Nuitee
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Oleinikov family_with_children ca
1
2026-05-31 via Nuitee
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Laurynn family_with_children ca
7
A cool historical stay, with friendly staff and a nice view!
Pros:

Great location, antique interior, and amazing staff! Breakfast was delicious and the beds were comfortable.

Cons:

The outlet in the bathroom wasn't working which was unfortunate, and some of the furniture in the room was a bit beat up / dirty.

2026-05-30 via Nuitee
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Neil solo_traveller ca
6
I stayed here 11 years ago for a similar event and it does not appear to have been upgraded.
Pros:

It would have been good to allow substitutions for the breakfast to the same value as the included breakfast/

Cons:

"Tired" hotel in need of a re-do

2026-05-26 via Nuitee
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Nelson couple ca
8
Love the place, have stayed there for years,
Pros:

Breakfast was amazing! Next visit is like view of the water
Clean place, smell was good

Cons:

The soap, had an allergic reaction, will bring my own next time, had a hard time turning on shower, it was hard to pull, and couldn't get a tv guide
Didn't like the tweakers in parking lot, but good to see security. It would be nice if they didn't hang out in over pass

2026-05-15 via Nuitee
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Bev couple ca
8
2026-05-12 via Nuitee
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Yelyzaveta family_with_children ca
5
2026-05-06 via Nuitee
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Dallas extended_group ca
10
2026-04-30 via Nuitee
G
GoPlaces53734477491 Business
2
Nightmare
Pros:

We booked a jacuzzi room - when we got to our room it was dirty, old, stinky (not renovated like pictures) and no jacuzzi. We thought they had made a mistake so we went to ask the front desk and then they said - oh, all the jacuzzi suites are under reno. Which is odd, since they have photos of renovated jacuzzi suites online when I booked it... they said they gave us the equivalent suite. We asked to be downgraded to a standard, cleaner room - but they told us they would downgrade us but still charge the same. We would have left if we were not so busy for work. There was a mouse in the room, tons of stains all over the furniture, carpets, and bed, caked on dust on the ceiling fan, mold in the shower, paint peeling off the doors, etc. Absolute nightmare. Nothing was offered to fix this either, no voucher for restaurant or anything at all. No apology either - just take it - or leave. And unfortunately due to schedule, leaving was not an option. What an absolute scam. Also, the parking lot is full of shady people hanging around all hours smoking, doing drugs, and harassing you.

2026-04-21 via Tripadvisor
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nikkimJ3459ZZ Friends getaway
2
Never stay here.
Pros:

Very racist security guard to the indigenous culture also told guest to shut up for no reason very disrespectful to all the staff especially that one bigger guy with the black hair that’s balding he’s very rude as well

2026-04-18 via Tripadvisor
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Everett solo_traveller ca
9
2026-04-16 via Nuitee
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Peter Steele family_with_children ca
3
2026-04-04 via Nuitee
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Everett family_with_children ca
7
Was it princely., or not
Pros:

The other guests were cool to talk too.

Cons:

People in uniforms, I mean costumes

2026-03-11 via Nuitee
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sugarhead couple ca
6
2026-02-25 via Nuitee
S
s couple ca
7
Good
Pros:

Safe

Cons:

Nothing wrong with the property

2026-02-13 via Nuitee