Chateau Nova Yellowknife is on 48 Street, the same street as the Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre and the Legislative Assembly, which makes it a very convenient base for the city's free sights. The hotel is rated as a three-class property, with a sauna, a steam room, a bar and lounge, an on-site restaurant that guests praise, a business centre and free parking. Pets are welcome for a nightly fee, wifi is free, and a breakfast is offered daily for an additional charge. Reviewers mention an airport shuttle, which you should confirm when you reserve. For visitors who like to return from the cold to a sauna, it is the most appealing of the five.
Location and getting around
You can walk to the Northern Heritage Centre and the Legislative Assembly, and Frame Lake is near, so a first day of free museums and tours can be done on foot even in winter if you dress properly. Old Town is a short drive or taxi ride away, and the airport is a few minutes by car. Aurora operators commonly pick up from downtown hotels, so check pickup before you commit to a tour.
The rooms and facilities
Expect comfortable modern rooms, a restaurant on site and the sauna and steam room that guests mention most. The booking page shows laundry facilities, a banquet hall and a business centre, so the hotel works for both leisure and business stays. Ask about quieter rooms if you plan to sleep after a late aurora night.
Who it suits
Couples, culture-minded travellers and anyone who wants walkable museum access. What is good to know: breakfast runs about nineteen to twenty-five Canadian dollars per person and is not included in every rate, parking is free, and pets are welcome for a nightly fee. Prices in Yellowknife are high and rise in aurora season, so book early for February and March. If you need a kitchen, the Stanton Suites option is better.
Why stay here
- ✓Sauna and steam room
- ✓On-site restaurant
- ✓Bar and lounge
- ✓Free parking
- ✓Free Wi-Fi
- ✓Laundry facilities
- ✓Pet-friendly with a nightly fee
- ✓Walk to museum and Legislative Assembly
Good questions
How close is it to the Northern Heritage Centre?+
The hotel is on 48 Street and the centre is at 4750 48th Street, so the two are a short walk apart. The Legislative Assembly is nearby too.
Is breakfast included?+
A daily breakfast is offered for an additional charge, so check your rate. Confirm hours when you arrive.
Is there an airport shuttle?+
Guest reviews mention one, but it is not part of the amenity list. Ask the hotel when you reserve.
