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116 Upscale units in Duluth's Canal Park. Lakeshore Duluth Hotel features 100% smoke free guest rooms and meeting space, overlooking beautiful Lake Superior on one side, and is the gateway to the famous Canal Park on the other. Canal Park Lodge also provides easy access to the downtown area and the Lake Walk, with miles of scenic walking, running, or biking giving you a truly scenic view of the Duluth MN area. Great dining and shopping, the famous Grandma's restaurants are nearby, a timeless and local Duluth favorite. The Canal Park Brewing Company is located right next door for convenient dining. We also feature an impressive lobby, complimentary hot breakfast, and a unique pool area. Enjoy a remarkable view of Duluth from one of our balcony suites. We also offer great accommodations for groups or conferences in Duluth with meeting space, and food catered by Bellisio's & Grandmas Restaurants.
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Property amenities
Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Pool
Fitness Centre with Gym / Workout Room
Free breakfast
Beach
Business Centre with Internet Access
Conference facilities
Parking
Wifi
Hot bath
Pool / beach towels
Indoor pool
Heated pool
Bar / lounge
Breakfast buffet
Vending machine
Meeting rooms
Massage
Newspaper
Non-smoking hotel
Outdoor fireplace
Outdoor furniture
Picnic area
Shared lounge / TV area
Sun terrace
24-hour front desk
Laundry service
Self-serve laundry
Room features
Air conditioning
Desk
Housekeeping
Private balcony
Microwave
Refrigerator
Flatscreen TV
Complimentary toiletries
Safe
Telephone
Iron
Wake-up service / alarm clock
Room types
Non-smoking rooms
Suites
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HOTEL STYLE
Park View
Business
Languages Spoken
English
Location
250 Canal Park Dr, Duluth, MN 55802-2314
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Good for walkers
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We have stayed at Canal Park Lodge several times - not in passing thru Duluth - that hotel was our destination for a fabulous time. Decor beautiful and immaculate; facilities superb; complimentary breakfast fantastic; staff friendly and helpful; lots of great shops and restaurants nearby; walks on the shoreline boardwalk beautiful! We go in the off-season for the 50% discount for Canadians. Amazing deal!
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Date of stay: November 2017
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Response from JimPaquette, General Manager at Canal Park Lodge
Responded Apr 18, 2018
Hi Terry, Thanks for staying with us, we appreciate your patronage.
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My mom and I last minute decided to go on a one night trip to Duluth and we chose the Canal Park Lodge on a whim and we were not disappointed. The room was incredibly clean, beds were comfortable, great workout room, great breakfast and service. Staff was pleasant and kind. We planned on leaving early but were having such a good morning relaxing in the room and hotel (watching boats on the water, drinking coffee, reading by the fire) we ended up staying until near check out time (which is a comfortable noon). Highly recommend.
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Date of stay: March 2018
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Response from JimPaquette, General Manager at Canal Park Lodge
Responded Mar 28, 2018
Hi Sydney, Thanks to you and your mom for staying with us and highly recommending us to others.
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We had a fabulous stay for two nights while attending a wedding. Three couples and all agreed it was one of the best stays we have had. Comfortable beds, quiet rooms, great breakfasts, and the views are amazing. The Canal Park Brewery next door makes this an awesome place to stay!
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Date of stay: December 2017
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Response from JimPaquette, General Manager at Canal Park Lodge
Responded Dec 5, 2017
Thanks Jim for staying with us and bringing your friends with. Happy your had a good time at the Lodge and at the wedding.
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We love going to Duluth and staying at Canal Park Lodge. Compared to other hotels in the area, they are reasonably priced, and the location is fantastic - right on the boardwalk. They have complimentary s'mores and a fire every evening to enjoy. They have bean bags out back to play, and the free breakfast is the best you can get for a hotel - the cheesy hashbrowns are great! They also provide free appetizers in the evening along with a cash bar.
The rooms are always clean and comfortable. You are given ample pillows and they are very soft. Highly recommend! P.S. Did I mention free brewed Caribou Coffee is available in the lobby all day?!
The rooms are always clean and comfortable. You are given ample pillows and they are very soft. Highly recommend! P.S. Did I mention free brewed Caribou Coffee is available in the lobby all day?!
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Date of stay: September 2017
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Response from JimPaquette, General Manager at Canal Park Lodge
Responded Oct 17, 2017
Hi Kayla, Thanks for staying with us. We appreciate your patronage and all the nice things you said. I'm happy you chose us as your only place to stay when in Duluth.
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I had never been here and was surprised by how amazing this place was! It's big and and really beautiful! The common areas - a couple of huge and attractive lobby seating areas - are so comfortable. There's a wonderful patio with fire pits and gorgeous lawns beyond right at the water's edge. There's a nice little bar set up in the evenings with affordable drinks, and a great complimentary breakfast. The room (king, water view, with a balcony) was stunning and huge. And the pool area is just great. It was over the top - we loved this place! I would love to spend a whole week here!
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Date of stay: September 2017
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Response from JimPaquette, General Manager at Canal Park Lodge
Responded Sep 25, 2017
Wow! What great comments! We are so happy you were wowed!
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I was pleasantly surprised by the room's size, the staff was really friendly, and the location is gorgeous. The view from our particular room wasn't great, but the hotel is steps from Lake Superior. Very easy access to the Lake Walk, a nice board-walk walking path along the shore. Downtown Duluth is really walkable and lots of restaurants and gorgeous scenery very close by. We were in town for a concert at DECC and walked to dinner and the show without issue. The beds were ok, not great, and if you're able, I would say bring your own pillow because the ones provided aren't great.
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Date of stay: September 2017
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Response from JimPaquette, General Manager at Canal Park Lodge
Responded Sep 11, 2017
Thanks for staying at the Lodge, we really appreciate you business. Happy to hear that you had an overall good experience. We look forward to your return visit.
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Staying one the rooms with the lake view, we were amazed every morning by watching the sun rising at the room. What a way to appreciate the natural beauty! Room is spacious, and bathroom is clean. Walking distance to anywhere you need for a nice vacation. It's one of the highlights of our circle tour of Lake Superior.
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Date of stay: August 2017
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Response from JimPaquette, General Manager at Canal Park Lodge
Responded Sep 11, 2017
How exciting to do the Lake Superior circle tour! We are happy you chose us to stay with. We look forward to hosting your next stay to Duluth. Thank you for staying with us and thank you for your nice comments.
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My family and I booked a set of 3 rooms for my Mothers retirement gathering. I was the first one to check in, and was given room 115. The room smelled musty almost like a strong BO. I was given another room (109) with the same smell, only not as strong. When I was given another room the staff indicated they would have housekeeping check the room I was first assigned. 5 minutes later after I received my room, my brother arrived with his family and they were give the room I checked out of. I am not normally a fussy person, however this odor was strong. The room was not fit to be occupied by anyone else, yet they gave it to my brother. He was given another room as well, since the odor was still very much present.
In addition to the smell there were screaming kids in the room next to us, all hours of the night. Keep in mind I have 4 kids under the age of 14, and know what it is like to have kids. However these parents did not mind that the rooms next to them did not have a peaceful sleep.
Bottom line i would stay at any of the other locations in canal next stay, and avoid this one.
In addition to the smell there were screaming kids in the room next to us, all hours of the night. Keep in mind I have 4 kids under the age of 14, and know what it is like to have kids. However these parents did not mind that the rooms next to them did not have a peaceful sleep.
Bottom line i would stay at any of the other locations in canal next stay, and avoid this one.
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Date of stay: October 2016
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Response from JimPaquette, General Manager at Canal Park Lodge
Responded Nov 2, 2016
Thank you for your comments. I apologize for the experience you had. I see we upgraded your brother to a suite we had available for that night. We appreciate all feedback as it helps us make improvements where needed. Regarding the smell in your room, this is not a typical issue at our hotel. I apologize that your stay was not as enjoyable as it should have been. To help us retain your loyalty please contact me at jpaquette@canalparklodge.com so I can respond to you directly.
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The lodge is a lakeside hotel with a pebble beach, located at the beginning of the Canal Park. Has a large parking lot. Adjacent is the Canal Brewing Company where you can find the standard brew house food and some interesting beers.
The lodge is a medium-sized hotel with approx. 120 rooms. Rooms are spacious, interior in brown colors. The better rooms have a balcony and lake view, overlooking Lake Superior. The balconies, however, have no sun, as the lakeside is to the northeast.
The rooms have fridge, microwave and room safe. WiFi is good.
The closet is very small and without lighting. We had only four hangers. Bathroom ok, but no shower gel.
Good pool and a small fitness center which covers basic needs. Slightly rusty dumbbells. No wall clock.
Breakfast on standard level for 'free, hot breakfast' plus waffles.
As it was busy during our stay, the breakfast room was quite messy, dirty floor and tables were sticky.
Staff was friendly.
What we didn't like we're the people coming dripping wet from the pool and use the elevator. Not a nice sight.
Also, to our surprise, we were charged for the safe in our room, $1.50 ++ per day. Kind of odd.
All in all an ok hotel with some areas which can be improved. In the season quite pricey though.
The lodge is a medium-sized hotel with approx. 120 rooms. Rooms are spacious, interior in brown colors. The better rooms have a balcony and lake view, overlooking Lake Superior. The balconies, however, have no sun, as the lakeside is to the northeast.
The rooms have fridge, microwave and room safe. WiFi is good.
The closet is very small and without lighting. We had only four hangers. Bathroom ok, but no shower gel.
Good pool and a small fitness center which covers basic needs. Slightly rusty dumbbells. No wall clock.
Breakfast on standard level for 'free, hot breakfast' plus waffles.
As it was busy during our stay, the breakfast room was quite messy, dirty floor and tables were sticky.
Staff was friendly.
What we didn't like we're the people coming dripping wet from the pool and use the elevator. Not a nice sight.
Also, to our surprise, we were charged for the safe in our room, $1.50 ++ per day. Kind of odd.
All in all an ok hotel with some areas which can be improved. In the season quite pricey though.
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Date of stay: July 2016
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Response from JimPaquette, General Manager at Canal Park Lodge
Responded Jul 25, 2016
Thank you for your comments.
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This property is located right on Lake Superior next to a walking trail, a beach, and with brew pubs on both sides. It is one of best locations with shopping, bars and restaurants and very scenic attractions within walking distance. They have tried to give this place an up north lodging feel. There is a great complimentary breakfast until 10:30 in the morning, free Caribou coffee and cookies in the afternoon, and a cash bar with a small free snack in the early evening. The rooms are comfortable, clean, and modern. We were pleased with everything and will most likely return.
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Date of stay: June 2016
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Response from JimPaquette, General Manager at Canal Park Lodge
Responded Jun 15, 2016
Thank you for your comments. Location, Location, Location. Restaurants, shops, attractions, and The Lake - we got'em.
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Yes, massive area located... OUTSIDE
I believe the property is smoke free
Yes they have adjoining rooms! Each room is charged separately.
"I think end rooms might be larger. Room 348 was very large. Extra bed was only $10 per night"Read full review
"Upper level lake side would have better view of lake due to all the pedestrian and bike traffic!"Read full review
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PRICE RANGE
C$225 - C$408 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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LOCATION
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NUMBER OF ROOMS
116
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