5/5 Excellent
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Traveled with partner
7 Dec 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020
Overview of Best Western Dorchester Hotel
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Best Western Dorchester Hotel
3.8/5 Good
Guests rated this property 4.1/5 for cleanliness.
Popular amenities
- Free WiFi
- Parking included
- Pet Friendly
- Air Conditioning
- Restaurant
- Breakfast Available
Cleaning and safety practices
- Cleaned with disinfectant
- Hand sanitizer provided
- Personal protective equipment
Explore the area
Bastion2 min walk
Nanaimo Museum4 min walk
Protection Island2 min drive
Nanaimo, BC (YCD)16 min drive
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Family Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator (with Sofabed)
- Sleeps 6
- 2 Double Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Living Room)
- Sleeps 2
- 1 King Bed
Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking (with Sofabed)
- Sleeps 4
- 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Harbor View
- Harbor view
- Sleeps 4
- 2 Queen Beds
Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking
4.5/5 guest room rating
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Queen Bed
Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Harbor View
- Harbor view
- Sleeps 2
- 1 King Bed
Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Harbor View
- Harbor view
- Sleeps 4
- 2 Double Beds
Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking
- City view
- Sleeps 4
- 2 Double Beds
Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking
- Sleeps 2
- 1 King Bed
Executive Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator (with Sofabed)
- City view
- Sleeps 4
- 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
Premium Suite, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Refrigerator, Harbor View (with Sofabed)
- Harbor view
- Sleeps 4
- 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
About this area
Nanaimo
Located in Nanaimo, Best Western Dorchester Hotel is in the city center and near the boardwalk. Nanaimo Museum and Ladysmith Little Theatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Nanaimo Aquatic Centre and Brechin Lanes. Relax and indulge in the area's winery tours, or seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby. Guests appreciate the hotel's central location.
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What's nearby
- Bastion - 2 min walk
- Nanaimo Museum - 4 min walk
- Protection Island - 2 min drive
- Nanaimo Aquatic Centre - 6 min drive
- Vancouver Island University - 9 min drive
Getting around
- Nanaimo, BC (YCD) - 16 min drive
Restaurants
- Mon Petit Choux Bakery & Café — 4 min walk
- Penny's Palapa — 4 min walk
- Gabriels Gourmet Cafe — 4 min walk
- Gina's Mexican Cafe — 4 min walk
- The Nest Bistro — 5 min walk
About this property
Awards and affiliations
Green / Sustainable Property
This property participates in Green Key Eco-Rating Program, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.
This property participates in Green Key Eco-Rating Program, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.
Cleaning and safety practices
Enhanced cleanliness measures
Disinfectant is used to clean the property
High-touch surfaces are cleaned and disinfected
Follows standard sanitization guidelines of We Care Clean (Best Western)
Follows industry sanitization guidelines of SafeStay (AHLA - USA)
Social distancing
Social distancing measures in place
Safety measures
Personal protective equipment worn by staff
Masks are required at the property
Hand sanitizer provided
Individually-wrapped food options available for breakfast
This information is provided by our partners.
Property amenities
Internet
- Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
- Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
- Free uncovered self parking on site
- Limited onsite parking
Food and drink
- Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee daily 8:00 AM–11:00 AM: CAD 10-22 for adults and CAD 10-22 for children
- 1 restaurant
- 1 bar
- Coffee/tea in common area(s)
Things to do
- Bicycle rentals
- Designer stores
- Public winery tours
- Shopping
Family friendly
- Dry cleaning service
- Laundry facilities
- Mini-fridge
Conveniences
- Ballroom
- Elevator
- Free newspapers in lobby
Guest services
- 24-hour front desk
- Daily housekeeping
- Dry cleaning service
- Hair salon
- Laundry facilities
- Luggage storage
Languages spoken
- English
Business services
- 5 meeting rooms
- Business center
- Conference center (5000 square feet of space)
Outdoors
- Rooftop terrace
Accessibility
- If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
- Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
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- Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
- Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Linens
- Premium bedding
Bathroom
- Hair dryer
- Shower/tub combination
- Towels
Entertainment
- Flat-screen TV
- Premium channels
Food and drink
- Coffee/tea maker
- Mini-fridge
More
- Desk
- Free local calls
- Iron/ironing board
- Laptop-friendly workspace
- Phone
- Safe
- Separate sitting area
Policies
Check-in
Check-in from 3:00 PM - midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 19
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
Due to COVID-19, this property's food and beverage options may be limited pursuant to local regulations.
Renovations and closures
Due to COVID-19, this property’s food and beverage options may be limited.
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets allowed for an extra charge of CAD 30 per pet, per night
2 per room
Food and water bowls are available
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Kids stay free! Up to 2 children stay free when using existing bedding
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.
- Breakfast fee: between CAD 10 and CAD 22 for adults, CAD 10 and CAD 22 for children (approximately)
- Pet fee: CAD 30 per pet, per night
- Service animals are exempt from fees
- Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability, amount varies)
- Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability, amount varies)
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
We should mention
The property allows pets in specific rooms only and has other pet restrictions (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section); guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Property is also known as
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Frequently asked questions
3.8
Good
4.1/5
Cleanliness
4.2/5
Staff & service
3.8/5
Amenities
3.7/5
Property conditions & facilities
4/5 Good
Jay, Vancouver
Business traveler
2 Dec 2020
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2020
5/5 Excellent
Michael
Traveled with family
25 Oct 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020
4/5 Good
Gary
13 Oct 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020
5/5 Excellent
Lolo, Ottawa
Traveled with family
8 Oct 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020
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