Indoor pool

Reviews of Victoria Inn Hotel and Convention Centre

3 out of 5
Victoria Inn Hotel and Convention Centre
555 Arthur St W, Thunder Bay, ON

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 221 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 401 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 236 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 94 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 48 out of 1000 reviews" "

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dale

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Came here with grandchildren for swimming and overnight
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Doru

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Old furniture, dubious bed sheets that looked wrinkled and stained. I changed my initial room where it was obvious the bed sheets haven't been changed. The second room was a bit better but still very wrinkled. If the bedsheets were changed it means the hotel uses a very rudimentary laundry facility. Sofas and carpets very used and dirty. The mattress wasn't confortable, same for the pillows. Very hot inside the room (towards the inside of the building facing the pool). Noise from the pool machines. The bathroom was clean. Definitly not the best, but the only available with an airport shuttle at the time I booked. Not happy with the price paid and definitely not happy with the extra 40 $ paid for Expedia's booking service.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021
Response from Ray on Jan 12, 2022
Hello nick Thank you for the Amazing review!

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Travelling Through
Great hotel; quick check in, clean room, comfortable beds and abundance of parking available for guests. Would stay at this hotel again!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021
Response from Ray on Dec 31, 2021
Than you very much for the great review!

8/10 Good

John

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2021
Response from Ray on Dec 31, 2021
Hello John, Thank you for the kind review.

8/10 Good

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Well rested
Thus was my firat time staying at the Victoria Inn,,I was greeted with a smile and check in was very fast. Answered all my questions and concerns. Will be stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021
Response from Ray on Dec 28, 2021
Hello Linda, Thank you for the kind review. I am very happy that the staff were what made your stay memorable. We look forward to hosting you again.

6/10 Okay

Stephen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Bad service
Booked for family stay cation for Christmas holiday. Mainly because of the slide and pool area. Check in was not good. Was given a room which was already occupied (very embarrassing) then was given another room which was an extremely long walk for someone which mobility issues. Due to covid, pool times had to be pre-booked which were 45 min time slots, so not very long. We booked at check-in but when we went down we could not access the pool area as all doors were locked. We Had to go all the way to front desk in our swimsuits which then we were asked to show ID and vaxx passes which we did not have on us, as we dont carry personal belongings down when we go swimming. This should have been specified and asked when booking pool time,for quicker easier access. We had to rebook for a later time due to the amount of time it took going back and forth. Kids were crying. Terrible customer service when I explained to them how much easier it would be if they did these things in advance and their response was in an angry tone 'it's just how it is'. When got to pool area hot tub was cold and i was informed it 'needed a part' big disappointment. I had also called 2 days prior to trip to ensure pool area was open and was not informed about the hot tub. That likely would have changed my mind. The Kids did love the slide. room was very nice, modern and comfortable that was the only good part.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021
Response from Ray on Dec 28, 2021
Hello Stephen, Thank you for rt he review. I am sorry that the covid restrictions were not explained better at check in. The change in procedure and flip flopping back and forth with requirements does pose unnecessary challenges that we wish we could also avoid. I do hope that you are able to stay again when things are more stable and we will work to ensure that stay is a great one.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021
Response from Ray on Dec 20, 2021
Thank you for the review.

10/10 Excellent

John, Guelph

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was in a nice location, large parking lot, easy building access, friendly staff, pool area was great and rooms were clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021
Response from Ray on Dec 15, 2021
Hello john, Thank you for the amazing review.

4/10 Poor

Birnie

Business traveller
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Well worn down hotel .
This is a run down old hotel, the room are tries and the linens need a refresh. The conditiin of this hotels in just sad overall, I used their airpořt shuttle, this van should be off the road it is not safe. They cheap out with an antenna system for the tv is the room, so if your hoping to keep up with any shows your following well good luck. Hope you have steaming at home.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021
Response from Ray on Dec 7, 2021
Hello Birnie, Thank you for the detailed review. We will look into your listed concerns.

6/10 Okay

William

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021
Response from Ray on Dec 7, 2021
Hello William, Thank you for the review.

6/10 Okay

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room heater fan clicked all night,
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021
Response from Ray on Dec 3, 2021
Hello Darren, Thank you for the information. We will pull your stay info and have that addressed.

8/10 Good

Mohamed

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean but the sofa in the room had quite a few garbage on the sides and it would’ve been better if the furniture was dusted
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021
Response from Ray on Dec 7, 2021
Hello Mohamed, Thank you for letting us know. I hope that the rest of your stay was to your standards.

2/10 Terrible

phillip

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

6/10 Okay

Bruce, Levis

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness
Hotel was worn and dated. Outside alot of garbage and cigarette butts outside entrance way and exit doors. Strange to find security tables in hallways of hotel. Restaurant food just ok.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021
Response from Ray on Nov 11, 2021
Hello Bruce, Thank you for the review. We will share your concerns with our team.

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021
Response from Ray on Oct 27, 2021
Hello, Thank you for the amazing review!.

10/10 Excellent

Adela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Victoria Inn was a breath of fresh air after I decided to move from a different hotel (due to cleanliness). Originally there was an issue with my reservation, however the ladies at the front desk were super kind and helpful. They were able to find me a room and I was very happy with my stay and a clean room. I will definitely be book with Victoria Inn again as they offer shuttle service to the airport and the hotel is close to restaurants, Tim Horton and Metro (grocery).
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
Response from Ray on Oct 25, 2021
Hello Adela, Thank you for the Amazing review. We are pleased that we were able to meet your expectations. We also look forward to hosting you again when back in Thunder Bay. Raymond

8/10 Good

Shaun

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was great! The pool was chilly though at the start but that’s okay, still enjoyable to sit in the hot tub or use the waterslide!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021
Response from Ray on Oct 26, 2021
Hi Shaun, Thank you for the kind review.

2/10 Terrible

Harpreet

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

patrick, Moosonee

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

2/10 Terrible

Mohammed Ibrahim, Toronto

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ron

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
In town for a wedding
Attended a wedding here, stayed as well. Room and banquet facilities were good. Particularly during COVID staffing challengesn things were top notch
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
Response from Ray on Oct 14, 2021
Thank you very much for the kind review. I am happy that we met your expectations and hope to see you again soon.

8/10 Good

jon

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very nice and convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021
Response from Ray on Oct 14, 2021
Thank you for the kind review.

6/10 Okay

Steve

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
Response from Ray on Oct 4, 2021
Hello Steve, Thank you for the review. Raymond.

6/10 Okay

Kierha

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The hotel reeked of cigarette, and the front desk will not inform you if food is left for you. They do not allow delivery people to bring the food to your room. Sketchy characters seemed to stand by the doors. The security guard is like a 16 year old that walks around on his phone and does not do much. Idk not the best overal stay. The best part about the stay would be the slide at the pool, but it’s just not enough for me to ever stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Response from Ray on Oct 4, 2021
Hello Kierha, Thank you for taking the time to review the property. I will look into the mentioned concerns. I do hope that we are able to host you again and that you do find value in your stay. Raymond.

2/10 Terrible

Lesley

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
There was no A/C. Hot night. Barely slept. Food was left out in halls all night. Had to open windows due to no a/c. Loud outside. We actually cancelled our return reservation
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021
Response from Ray on Oct 4, 2021
Hello Lesley, I am sorry that we did not meet your expectations. I do hope that you give us another chance when in Thunder Bay.

8/10 Good

Lyla

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021
Response from Ray on Sep 17, 2021
Thank you for the great review.

4/10 Poor

Fernand

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disappointing for the amount of money you pay
Crowds at entrances smoking and smoking marijuana - wish the hotel would have designated spots for such activities. My room was like an ice box - unable to put any sort of heat in. Requested a heater for my room but staff never showed up with one. Shower had very little pressure. Kinda disappointed with this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Lam Quan

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021
Response from Ray on Sep 17, 2021
Thank you for the kind review.

6/10 Okay

Melanie

Travelled with family
Couldn’t use the water slide.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021
Response from Ray on Sep 7, 2021
Hello Melanie, Thank you for your review. I am sorry that you were not able to enjoy the slide during your stay.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It’s was nice and clean, staff were friendly and polite. The guests at the hotel were very rude and inconsiderate, but other than that, great hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Response from Ray on Sep 7, 2021
Hello David, Thank you for the kind review. I am sorry that there was a challenge with some of the other guests.

8/10 Good

Yousef

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021
Response from Ray on Sep 7, 2021
Thank you for the kind review.

2/10 Terrible

Carolynn

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
Response from Ray on Sep 17, 2021
Hello Carolynn, I am sorry that we did not meet your expectations on tis stay. I do hope we have a chance to do better.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is a bit run down some examples - The window in our ground floor room couldn’t lock, the screen was broken and hanging off, the remote control was tapped together.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021
Response from Ray on Sep 7, 2021
Thank you for the review. if possible please reach ut and provide additional information so the the window can be checked.

6/10 Okay

Becky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The whole reason that we chose Victoria
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021
Response from Ray on Sep 17, 2021
Thank you for the review.

2/10 Terrible

crystal

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Response from Ray on Jul 26, 2021
Sorry we did not meet your expectations on this stay. I hope we have the opportunity to host you again.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The pool was closed during our visit unfortunately. The staff were AMAZING and very helpful. The area overall is quite busy, but it is in a great location (walking distance to many businesses and restaurants) if you need a convenient place to stay for a night or two.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021
Response from Ray on Jul 23, 2021
Thank you for the kind remarks.

2/10 Terrible

Stancey

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021
Response from Ray on Jul 25, 2021
Hello Stancey, I am sorry we did not meet your expectations. Is there more we could have done?

8/10 Good

Jacob

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021
Response from Ray on Jul 25, 2021
Hello Jacob, Thank you for the kind review. Raymond.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021
Response from Ray on Jul 25, 2021
Thank you for the great review.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location our stay was short and very pleasant
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021
Response from Ray on Jul 25, 2021
Thank you for the kind review.

4/10 Poor

Johanna

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021
Response from Ray on Jun 28, 2021
Hello, I am sorry that we failed to meet your expectations during this stay. We would like to hear from you is there was something more we could have done.

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021

6/10 Okay

Rhiannon

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020
Response from Ray on Nov 9, 2020
thank you for your review of our property.

10/10 Excellent

Leo

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020
Response from Ray on Oct 28, 2020
Hello Leo, Thank you for the amazing review of the Victoria Inn Thunder Bay. We hope to see you again soon.

10/10 Excellent

Bernice

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean and quiet
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020
Response from Ray on Oct 28, 2020
Hello Bernice, Thank you for the amazing review of the Victoria Inn Thunder Bay. We hope to see you again soon.

8/10 Good

Wai Pun

Travelled with family
Liked: Room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020
Response from Ray on Oct 13, 2020
Thank you for the kind review.

6/10 Okay

Bex, Nova Scotia

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Great pool! Our room had patio doors that led out straight to the pool. Room was clean but one of the beds was broken, my 8 year old hurt himself in the metal sticking out of the bed!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020
Response from Ray on Oct 6, 2020
Hello Bex, We are sorry to hear of your concern Please let me know if I can assist further. Raymond

8/10 Good

Gordon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020
Response from Ray on Sep 30, 2020
Thank You