I hate to say it but I think the Valhalla is the best Thunder Bay can do for a hotel at the moment. I'm optimistic about the new hotel being built by the waterfront. Nonetheless, the Valhalla is the best to be had now. Of course, that's provided you get a newly renovated room. In the past few months I've stayed at both a renovated room and one that hasn't been renovated.

If all that's left is an un-renovated room then I suggest getting a tent and sleeping outdoors. If you can get a renovated room then you should enjoy your stay. In 2011 people should be staying in hotels that appear to be from the 1980s. The rest of the hotel is very nice which adds to oddness of having the un-renovated rooms.

The food at the Valhalla is pretty good and they have two restaurants and room service. The service is acceptable but not outstanding. Of course, the Valhalla is in Ontario so don't expect outstanding service since Ontario doesn't know what that is yet.

This is a very nice hotel located near the Thunder Bay Airport.

The theme of the hotel is "Norse, Scandnavian" with stone work, large fire pits and dark woods.

If you stay here a couple things to remember. Get a newly renovated room!! The older rooms are quite tired. My understanding is that all rooms will be done by early 2010.

Second, there is very little to eat, or do near by. You need a car here if you wnat to go to the main town and see the mall, or have additional dining options. (the in house resturant would be ok for a dinner or two)

Finally, both the pool and hot tub are far to cold to be enjoyable