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Reviews of The Water Tower Inn, BW Premier Collection

3.5 out of 5
The Water Tower Inn, BW Premier Collection
360 Great Northern Rd, Sault Ste. Marie, ON

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 481 out of 1004 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 306 out of 1004 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 107 out of 1004 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 75 out of 1004 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 35 out of 1004 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rich

Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ro at the front desk worked so hard to get me a pet-friendly room after I mistakenly booked a regular room through Expedia (pro tip - call ahead if using Expedia). After a very challenging few days on the road, including a visit to the emergency vet, we needed a safe, quiet, clean place to stay. Thanks to Ro, we got exactly what the doctor ordered! Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Carole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Ashley

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the outside hot tub. Loved how close it was to get across the border
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Response from Edynne on 23 May 2024
Hello Ashley, Good Day! We're glad you loved your stay with us. I hope to host you again soon.

8/10 Good

Janie

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was clean, but the 2 queen beds were uncomfortable. Every movement could be heard from across the room. It felt like there was a plastic sheet under the mattress.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Response from Nicole on 21 May 2024
Thank you for taking the time to review your stay. I have forwarded your information to the maintenance department for them to be able to look into the beds.

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love this hotel! Great pool/spa/gym that my kids always request when we’re driving through. Pet friendly and geared to families.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Response from Nicole on 20 May 2024
Thank you for your review Katie. So glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us. We are always here to make sure your guest experience is the best and if there is ever anything that is not satisfactory please let us know. We look forward to see you again soon.

10/10 Excellent

Brad

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
The inner courtyard was not functioning 😩
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Response from Nicole on 20 May 2024
Thank you for your review and we are currently working on making the courtyard in working condition for the summer months to come - we hope to see you again with us soon and you will be able to enjoy the outdoor courtyard .

8/10 Good

Paavo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Response from Nicole on 21 May 2024
Thank you for taking the time to review your stay with us. We hope to see you back with us again soon.

2/10 Terrible

Brooke

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Shower was broke ac was broke power was off all night
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Response from Nicole on 19 May 2024
Thank you for taking the time to complete your review. I have looked over your reservation also our communication here at the reception and I have found no where that you had informed us of the shower not working so that we could have had maintenance department take a look at it immediately or change your room if necessary with regards to the shower not working or you AC - also the power outage that occured was not the fault of the hotel as mother nature and the storm that was taking place was the cause. If you would like to discuss anything further please don't hesitate to reach out.

8/10 Good

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lost power in the night. Not a huge inconvenience
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Response from Nicole on 19 May 2024
Thank you Keith for your review. The loss of power was out of our hands so thank you for recognizing that. We hope to see you back at the hotel another stay.

8/10 Good

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pay a few dollars more for that extra bit of comfort.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Response from Nicole on 17 May 2024
Thank you for taking the time to submit your review. We hope to see you again soon

8/10 Good

Hayley Mae

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The pool was excellent. Very busy with excited children for a hockey tournament which made getting sleep a little challenging, but staff was extremely accommodating and kind.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from Nicole on 8 May 2024
Thank you for taking the time to complete our review. We are thankful that you are so understanding regarding the hockey tournament and kids. We always try our best to make sure that everyone is satisfied with their stay with us.

10/10 Excellent

Risto

Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Response from Edynne on 11 May 2024
We appreciate your feedback. I hope you to host you again soon.

6/10 Okay

606

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean. Good staff. Poor restaurant
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Response from Nicole on 8 May 2024
Thank you for taking the time to complete our review. We are happy to hear that you had a good experience with our amazing team. I would gladly welcome more information regarding your experience at the restaurant.

6/10 Okay

Julia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bar wasn’t open until 4 but then closed at 11 on some nights. Was never open until 2am which made no sense to me. The rooms DO NOT have microwaves. First time I’ve been to a hotel room with no microwave. Anyways, I don’t think the price I paid was worth it. I paid almost $700 to stay for 3 nights and it was maybe average. Staff is fine just way too overpriced.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Nicole on 8 May 2024
Thank you for taking the time to complete your review. I am sorry to hear that you were having difficulty accessing our bar - the Pub is open from Tuesday - Thursday 4-11 - and Friday and Saturday night from 4-1 for live music. Some of our rooms do have microwaves in them if you require one on your next stay please request one. If there is anything else I can help you with please don't hesitate to reach out.

10/10 Excellent

Ken

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a large suite with jetted tub and a fireplace. Lovely suite overall with ample space. Staff were accommodating and very helpful. Free parking was available. There is plenty of shopping and many dining options nearby. Pizza from the hotel’s restaurant was tasty. Overall, best experience in SSM.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from Nicole on 2 May 2024
Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We are so happy you enjoyed yourself and we look forward to seeing you again soon.

10/10 Excellent

Katelynn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
had everything we needed. we had no need to leave the hotel for anything :)
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from Nicole on 28 Apr 2024
Thank you for taking the time to review your stay and we are so happy to hear that you enjoyed your time with us here at the Water Tower Inn - see you again soon!

2/10 Terrible

Fredrick

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Easy check in. Lots of options around.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from Beverley on 19 Apr 2024
Good Afternoon Fredrick, I would like to better understand your score of 1 out of 5 if it seems like you enjoyed the options around the property and the ease of check in. Please feel free to reach out directly so we can understand how we can exceed your expections in the future.

10/10 Excellent

WILLIAM

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything is good
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from Nicole on 28 Apr 2024
Thank you for taking the time to review your stay. We hope to see you again soon!

10/10 Excellent

Lucille

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Was a bit confusing getting around the building. The area we arrived at had many pot hole. Over by the ev plug in area. But I did notice many roads at this time of year are all like that. Otherwise good.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Nicole on 28 Apr 2024
Thank you for taking the time to review your stay and we are so happy to hear that you enjoyed your time with us here at the Water Tower Inn - see you again soon!

10/10 Excellent

ROBERT

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Nicole on 28 Apr 2024
Thank you for taking the time to review your stay and we are so happy to hear that you enjoyed your time with us here at the Water Tower Inn - see you again soon!

4/10 Poor

Steven

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lots of issues right from check in. From staff and service to amenities in hotel unavailable or not working properly etc. the list is too long for here. Has great potential if they put some effort in, otherwise wouldn’t recommend it.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from Nicole on 1 Apr 2024
Thank you for your review. I would welcome a conversation as to what we could have done to make your stay with us more enjoyable. I have looked into your reservation and there are no notes regarding any concerns you could have had during your stay with us. We would have gladly taken care of any situation that you would have informed us of. Please next time let us know so we can make it right. We hope you have a great day and we do hope you will give us the chance to show you just how great your stay can be!

8/10 Good

Aaron

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Great place to stay. Restaurant and pub. Swimming all in one place. It’s great
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Nicole on 28 Apr 2024
Thank you for taking the time to review your stay and we are so happy to hear that you enjoyed your time with us here at the Water Tower Inn - see you again soon!

10/10 Excellent

Jordan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Nicole on 28 Apr 2024
Thank you for taking the time to review your stay and we are so happy to hear that you enjoyed your time with us here at the Water Tower Inn - see you again soon!

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Outdoor hot tub was wonderful
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from Nicole on 28 Apr 2024
Thank you for taking the time to review your stay and we are so happy to hear that you enjoyed your time with us here at the Water Tower Inn - see you again soon!

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Nicole on 28 Apr 2024
Thank you for taking the time to review your stay and we are so happy to hear that you enjoyed your time with us here at the Water Tower Inn - see you again soon!

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Nicole on 28 Apr 2024
Thank you for taking the time to review your stay and we are so happy to hear that you enjoyed your time with us here at the Water Tower Inn - see you again soon!

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love staying at this hotel. The food is great, the pool is wonderful, and the rooms are very clean. The staff is super helpful and it is nice that some of them remember us from year to year.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023
Response from Nicole on 28 Apr 2024
Thank you for taking the time to review your stay and we are so happy to hear that you enjoyed your time with us here at the Water Tower Inn - see you again soon!

6/10 Okay

Craig

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Checked into my room, the room was cold, thermostat was set to 65. Should preheat booked rooms before check-in for customers especially in winter. The decor is dated the carpet in the hallways is old and worn and the TV didn’t work, had to call the front desk for service. The pub food was mediocre at best. The oil for the fries needed to be changed 2 weeks ago, the bread was stale the meat overcooked and the lettuce was brown. Only good thing was the beer was cold and the faces were friendly. The staff try as hard as they can but obviously this place needs a complete makeover. First time and last time staying here. Staff get a “B” for effort, facility gets a “D” for lack of investment in the conditions and lack of detail to ensure customer comfort. It’s a competitive world, they could do way better for what they charge for the rooms. Giving this place a “C” and even that’s a stretch.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from Nicole on 28 Apr 2024
Thank you for taking the time to review your stay and for letting us know some of your concerns. I have passed this along to the management team. We hope to get the chance to have you stay with us again.

6/10 Okay

Amy

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from Nicole on 18 Mar 2024
Hi Amy - thank you for taking the time to review your stay. If you have any further information that would have improved your stay with us I would love for you to reach out to me - Thank you - Nicole - Reception Supervisor

6/10 Okay

Barb

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was clean and comfortable. There were screaming kids in two different units close to us. Dogs barking in the parking lot outside our window. Very noisy building and hard to get rest. For the life of me, I don’t know why hotels don’t put kids away from adults. They run up and down the halls yelling, screaming and crying at all hours - very frustrating when you just want to rest. We also wished the restaurant was better. The menu online looked limited therefore we had to go out for dinner.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Megan

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
The pool and hot tub are great but the sauna and indoor hot tub were out of service. I witnessed a lot of people from out of town be very disappointed
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
A vehicle was stolen from parking lot day of checkin
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

David

Business traveller
Ok
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Kristen

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The property is in need of some updates as it is becoming quite tired looking. During our stay the indoor hottub was closed for maintenance but the outdoor hottub was initially working, then closed for maintenance. Many guests stay at this location for these amenities so it was disappointing not to have access to these over a long holiday weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keegan

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My buddy and I stay here every winter when we go skiing. We love the hot tub and pool area and they have a great restaurant connected to the hotel. Sadly the hot tub was out of service during our stay this time.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Junior

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing view from our room of the stretch... Loved the bathrobes
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

marie

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from Nicole on 28 Apr 2024
Thank you for taking the time to review your stay and we are so happy to hear that you enjoyed your time with us here at the Water Tower Inn - see you again soon!

10/10 Excellent

Carrie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this hotel. Highly recommend. Great pool, hot tub sauna. Casey’s restaurant is good food rooms are clean, quiet and safe
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We always enjoy our stay at the Water Tower Inn. We love Casey's Restaurant and the Cabana pool, sauna and outdoor hot tub.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Elizabeth

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
We booked for 5 people and this room could not accommodate 5 people, only 4 people.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Andrea

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hot tub for the win
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cole

Great impression
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Won’t stay here again.
Went to check in late at night with two sleeping babies in the car only to be told that there’s no reservation for us.. which was already booked and paid for through hotels. The worker at the desk said I could “wait around for the booking to come through,” pay for another room out of pocket, or call hotels and sort it with them— offering absolutely no help on how to contact them. I even showed her the confirmation on my phone, which had the booking number on it straight from hotels and she said said nothing she could do. It wasn’t until I provided my maiden name (for the second time) that she finally “found” it. Rooms need some deep cleaning. Dried tooth paste on the walls, pen marks on the door, black piles of dust/grime in the shower lighting in our room didn’t work. Beds were tiny, even though we booked queen beds, our room only had doubles. Also had to request THREE separate times for a roll away crib.. made other requests when booking (late checkout, extra pillows for kids) and those requests were also ignored. Will not stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from Nicole on 10 Feb 2024
Thank you for taking the time to send us a review however I would like to take a moment to simply clarify a few things regarding your Reservation. As per your reservation through Expedia it simply stated 2 beds which will automatically come up as 2 double beds which is the room you requested in your reservation. I am sorry your check in took some time however without the proper name at check in we are unable to check a guest in - as you stated that it was your maiden name that appeared on the reservation and not your married name which is what you provided to reception upon check in. I also see that the crib that you requested was actually in the room and already set up upon you entering the room and I have no further requests for extra pillows. We try the best we can to accommodate a late check out - our regular check out time is 12:00 noon and at most we can do a 1:00pm. I am sorry your experience did not go as you wanted - please feel free to call the hotel and further discuss this with me if you need. - Thank you - Nicole - Reception supervisor

6/10 Okay

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service
Don’t go here if you want to enjoy yourself
Went with 3 hockey teams from one town, paid a high rate to be babysat in all aspects; hotel room, restaurant and bar. Had to “go to bed” at 11pm, friends were not served at pub for no reason, was asked to move to a different area because they were “busy” when there was 5 tables being used. Nothing like going to enjoy a weekend to be jailed.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from Nicole Reception Supervisor on 5 Feb 2024
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We are sorry you feel this way with regards to your stay with us however please understand that the hotel has several other guests in house that are not here on hockey and are here to work. Many have to be up early in the morning and as per the Respect Your Neighbor Policy that was sent to your coach and also you signed upon check in - it clearly stats that we ask that you comply with the "Quiet Policy" at 11 pm. We are simply asking for Respect for the other guests in the hotel. We are sorry you feel that you were "jailed" for the weekend however we do need to take the necessary steps to make sure that all of the guests in the hotel are happy with their stay. Being away on a hockey tournament for your children should be a fun time for the children and some great hockey being played please remember that for your next tournament. I am happy to discuss anything further regarding your stay - you can contact the hotel at any time.

8/10 Good

Nicholas

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Response from Nicole on 28 Apr 2024
Thank you for taking the time to review your stay and we are so happy to hear that you enjoyed your time with us here at the Water Tower Inn - see you again soon!

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Travelled with family
Such a great place to be! So nice to walk down to eat great food to
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Sylvie

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024