Best Western Dorchester Hotel
- Rating :
- ★★
- Address :
- 70 Church St, Nanaimo, BC V9R 5H4 · Nanaimo, Canada
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About this hotel
Hotel Overview: The Best Western Dorchester Hotel is renowned for its commitment to sustainability and eco-friendly practices. This historic hotel, with its elegant Victorian architecture, stands out for its prime location in the heart of Nanaimo, offering easy access to both business hubs and tourist attractions.
Accommodations: Best Western Dorchester Hotel caters to a variety of travelers with its richly appointed rooms and suites. Guests can enjoy a comfortable stay in one of the 71 elegantly appointed guestrooms. Each of the 71 rooms at Best Western Dorchester Hotel combines comfort with luxury. Guests can choose from a variety of room types including standard, deluxe, and suite options. Luxurious features include premium bedding, marble bathrooms, private balconies with stunning views of either the city or harbor. In-room amenities like high-speed Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, minibars, and exclusive toiletries ensure a comfortable stay.
Amenities: The hotel boasts an array of luxurious amenities including concierge services, valet parking, private cabana rentals at the rooftop garden. Business travelers can make use of the advanced business center while VIP services such as butler or limousine rentals are available on request.
Dining Options: Guests at Best Western Dorchester Hotel have multiple dining venues to choose from including Top Notch Burgers which serves classic American cuisine and The Promenade Dining Room offering exquisite local seafood dishes. Signature dishes include seared scallops paired with gourmet wines selected by expert sommeliers.
Nearby Location & Transportation: Conveniently located just 10 kilometers from Nanaimo Airport and 1 kilometer from the nearest train station. The hotel offers easy access to key landmarks like the Vancouver Island Conference Centre.
Nearby Attractions:
- Vancouver Island Conference Centre - 1 km
- Harbourfront Walkway - 0.5 km
- Nanaimo Museum - 0.4 km
Wellness And Activities: The wellness center at Best Western Dorchester Hotel provides a tranquil retreat with treatments ranging from massages to facials in serene settings or opt for more active pursuits in our state-of-the-art fitness center or yoga classes.
Policies & Check-In Instructions:
- Government-issued photo ID required for check-in
- Check-in time starts at 3 PM
- Credit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Disclaimer notification: Amenities are subject to availability and may be chargeable as per the hotel policy.
Amenities & facilities
106 listed by the property, grouped for reading. Everything the hotel published appears below.
Food & drink16
- Bar
- Barber/beauty shop
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Coffee/tea in common areas
- Delivered food is securely covered
- Food and water bowls
- Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
- Mobile app for room service
- Number of bars/lounges - 1
- Public winery tours
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Shared kitchen
- Vending machine
- Vending machine (drinks)
- Vending machine (snacks)
Health & safety15
- All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized
- Cashless payment available
- Contactless check-in/check-out
- First aid kit available
- Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays
- Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning
- Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
- Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas
- Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
- Physical distancing in dining areas
- Physical distancing rules followed
- Process in place to check health of guests
- Screens or physical barriers placed between staff and guests in appropriate areas
- Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
- Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against coronavirus
Internet & business10
- Business center
- Business centre
- Conference center
- Fax/photocopying
- Free WiFi
- Internet services
- Meeting/banquet facilities
- Number of meeting rooms - 5
- Wifi
- Wifi available in all areas
Parking & transport9
- Free parking
- Free parking nearby
- Free self parking
- Off-street parking
- Parking
- Parking garage
- Parking on site
- Street parking
- Uncovered parking
Pool, spa & fitness8
- Conference space
- Conference space size (feet) - 5000
- Conference space size (meters) - 465
- Fitness centre
- Fitness facilities
- Free newspapers in lobby
- Parking (limited spaces)
- Sun terrace
Services7
- Daily housekeeping
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Invoice provided
- Laundry
- Laundry facilities
- Luggage storage
- Shopping on site
In the room6
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Non-smoking rooms
- Non-smoking throughout
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Safety Deposit Box
Accessibility5
- Accessible parking
- Elevator
- Lift
- Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
- Wheelchair accessible – no
Nearby4
- Casino nearby
- Designer stores on site
- Fishing nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
Family1
- Family rooms
More facilities25
- 24-hour front desk
- Ballroom
- Banquet hall
- Canoeing
- Carport
- CCTV in common areas
- CCTV outside property
- Cycling
- Express check-in/check-out
- Face masks for guests available
- Fire extinguishers
- Fishing
- Grocery deliveries
- Hair salon
- Key card access
- Lot Hours - 24 hours
- Outdoor furniture
- Pet bowls
- Pets allowed
- Private check-in/check-out
- Security alarm
- Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed
- Smoke-free property
- Smoke alarms
- Water dispenser
Contact & location
70 Church St, Nanaimo, BC V9R 5H4 V9R5H4, Nanaimo, Canada
From 16:00:00 · Until 11:00:00
Getting here1
- Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
Around the hotel22
- Bastion
- Old City Quarter
- Nanaimo Museum
- Casino Nanaimo
- Nanaimo Regional General Hospital
- Beach Estates Park
- Brechin Lanes
- Nanaimo Aquatic Centre
- Vancouver Island University
- Petroglyph Park
- Protection Island
- Departure Bay Beach
- Newcastle Island Marine Provincial Park
- Frank Crane Arena
- Nanaimo, BC (ZNA-Nanaimo Harbour Water Aerodrome)
- Nanaimo, BC (YCD)
- Sechelt, BC (YHS-Sunshine Coast Regional)
- Maple Bay, BC (YAQ-Maple Bay Seaplane Base)
- Ganges, BC (YGG-Ganges Harbour Seaplane Base)
- Maffeo Sutton Park
- Vancouver Island Military Museum
- The OV Arts Centre
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