The Grand Hotel Nanaimo, NanaimoThe Grand Hotel Nanaimo in Nanaimo, Canada has a corrected score of 3.2 ± 0.6 (thin evidence, no platform scores), ranked 5 of 10 hotels we score in Nanaimo. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.2 before correction.The Grand Hotel Nanaimo is a 70-room boutique hotel in central Nanaimo, about a four-minute walk from Long Lake and 450 metres from Nanaimo North Town Centre. Departure Bay ferry terminal is a ten-minute drive away, with the airport 26 km further. Rooms are plush and well appointed, and facilities include an indoor pool, fitness centre, free WiFi, free parking, room service, meeting and wedding facilities, a West Coast fusion restaurant and an on-site whiskey and wine bar. It suits business guests, families, couples and event travellers alike. Reviews praise the helpful staff and convenient location, though some guests note the rooms can feel dark and no breakfast is served.What stands out

Spacious, comfortable and clean rooms

Friendly, helpful staff

Indoor pool and fitness centre

Free parking and WiFi

Watch out for

No breakfast service

Some rooms feel dark

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