This 100% non-smoking Nanaimo, British Columbia hotel is minutes away from the Nanaimo Harbour, ferry terminals and the Nanaimo Conventio... more »
This 100% non-smoking Nanaimo, British Columbia hotel is minutes away from the Nanaimo Harbour, ferry terminals and the Nanaimo Convention Center. Welcome to the Best Western Dorchester Hotel, a beautiful heritage hotel featuring a convenient downtown location and a friendly helpful staff. Situated along British Columbia's Nanaimo Harbourfront, this Nanaimo hotel proudly offers well-appointed boutique style guest rooms; each equipped with LCD flat screen cable satellite television and free wireless high-speed Internet access. Enjoy a wonderful meal at the hotel's restaurant, Deep Blue, offering beautiful views overlooking the harbour or sip a cocktail at the onsite cocktail lounge, Oasis Lounge. Other hotel amenities include ballroom, beauty shop, full business services and meeting/banquet facilities accommodating up 220 guests. Pets are welcome with restrictions. A variety of outdoor activities await guests staying at the Best Western Dorchester Hotel including walking and biking on the Harbourfront Walkway as well as sailing, jet skiing, fishing, scuba diving and kayaking on the harbour. Guests will find themselves within walking distance of several local attractions such as the new Nanaimo Convention Center, Petroglyph Park, the Great Canadian Casino and the Nanaimo Port Authority. Spend an evening out at the Port Theatre listening to a live symphony concert or visit Newcastle Island- a great spot for afternoon picnics. The hotel also offers convenient access to sea plane terminals and ferry terminals. Nanaimo is home to a variety of events throughout the year including Empire Days, Canada Day Celebrations, the World Championship Bathtub Races and the Vancouver Island Exhibition. The friendly, helpful staff at the Best Western Dorchester Hotel are ready to ensure a fun-filled memorable stay in Nanaimo, British Columbia. Make a reservation today and experience our hospitality.
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Location. Best Western Dorchester Hotel is located in Nanaimo, British Columbia. , One-half kilometer from downtown Nanaimo, One-half kilometer from Nanaimo Museum, One-half kilometer from The Bastion, . Hotel Features. Deep Blue restaurant and lounge, Complimentary wireless Internet throughout the hotel, Complimentary bicycle use, . Guestrooms. Flat-panel televisions, Coffeemakers, In-room safes, , Pet friendly. .
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Very nice boutique hotel, newly
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Posted Oct 26, 2007
Excellent
Very nice boutique hotel, newly renovated.None.“I have stayed here before and this time I found out that they spent about a million $ on guest room renovations. Very nice! They have kept the charm of an older period hotel and made it come alive with ...
A heritage building from the 1900s, the
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Posted Jan 01, 2007
Okay
A heritage building from the 1900s, the Dorchester is centrally located in the harbor of this "Harbour City." No frills, straightforward accomodation - like the city itself. Room heater a bit too agressive even for the winter. Very friendly...
In town.No elevator to room, had to
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Posted Aug 20, 2006
Mediocre
In town.No elevator to room, had to carry bags up steps. Room tiny.“No space in room with one bed. You could barely get by it because of lack of space. really need to get rid of those rooms or make two rooms one...
Location, there was a lot to do near
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Posted Aug 02, 2006
Good
Location, there was a lot to do near by, the staff was helpful.There was no parking. A lot of outside noise because it is in the heart of the town“Staff was very friendly and helpful. It is in the heart of the town on the waterfront which is fun. It ...
This 3 story heritage hotel is over 100
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Posted Nov 06, 2000
Mediocre
This 3 story heritage hotel is over 100 years old and is directly across from the harbour. The rooms are small but decorated with rich dark wood furniture and have a hairdryer, iron, ironing board, coffee maker & fan (no air conditioning). The ...