The Explorer Hotel, Yellowknife
Overview
A shared lounge, various recreational opportunities, and barbecue grills are available at the 4-star The Explorer Hotel Yellowknife, and Aurora Emporium Art Gallery is approximately 5 minutes' walk away. The charming hotel has to offer boating and fisheries plus a private garden, boasting a location just 650m from the well-laid-out Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre Museum.
Location
The hotel benefits from a prime setting a stone's throw from YK Centre. Cameron River Ramparts is 4.3 km from The Explorer Yellowknife, while A bus stop is about 5 minutes' drive away.
Visit Frame Lake, within a 900-metre distance of the accommodation, and feel complete harmony with the nature of Canada. The Explorer Hotel is also within a few blocks of Down to Earth Gallery.
For those travelling from afar, Yellowknife airport is 15 minutes' drive away.
Rooms
This business hotel has 152 rooms appointed with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, as well as self-catering options such as coffee and tea making equipment. The smoke-free property offers carpet flooring and elegant furniture for a pleasant stay. Offering hair dryers and bath sheets, the bathrooms also feature a bath and a separate toilet. Guests can take advantage of views of the city.
Eat & Drink
This Yellowknife hotel features 2 restaurants onsite. There is a coffee bar, which offers an open fireplace in its interior design. The bar area includes a lounge. Trapline Lounge, located just moments from the hotel, serves Canadian cuisine to satisfy every taste.
Leisure & Business
Guests will enjoy wedding services and a ballroom arranged at full-service The Explorer. This Yellowknife property has a fitness studio. You can also benefit from a business centre featuring a photocopier and a desk.
Rooms and availability
Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- Pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Wheelchair access
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Lift
- Currency exchange
- ATM/Cash machine
- Vending machines
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
- Canoeing
- Skiing
- Hiking
- Cycling
- Golf course
- Fishing
Services
- Free airport shuttle
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
- Happy hour
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Special diet menus
Business
- Business centre
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Children's menu
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Bathtub
- Free toiletries
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- Direct dial telephone
- CD player
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
Recommended for:
Aurora ViewingEnjoy the breathtaking Northern Lights from the comfort of the hotel's observatory deck.
Dog SleddingExperience the thrill of dog sledding with the hotel's guided tours.
SnowmobilingTraverse the rugged terrain of the Northwest Territories with snowmobile rentals.
Ice FishingTake part in a traditional Canadian winter pastime with guided ice fishing excursions on Great Slave Lake.
SnowshoeingGo on a snowshoe hike through the tranquil winter landscape.
Ice Road ToursDrive on the famous ice roads featured on the reality TV show 'Ice Road Truckers'.
- Indigenous Interpretive Center
- Northern Cuisine
- Spa Services
- Fitness Center
- Sauna and Hot Tub
- Meeting and Event Space
- Heritage Trail
- Northern Art Collection
Location
*Situated in downtown Yellowknife, the hotel neighbors the Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre, Yellowknife City Hall, and the Wildcat Cafe. *The area offers access to the Northern Arts and Cultural Centre, residential character neighborhoods, and local eateries celebrating indigenous cuisine. *The Yellowknife Community Arena, Yellowknife Public Library, and the Yellowknife Heritage Society make the neighborhood ideal for families and culture enthusiasts.
- City landmarks
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