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Explore historic sites, walk across the Esplanade Riel to the iconic Canadian Museum for Human Rights, visit locally own shops and charming bistros and liven your Canadian Spirit at Western Canada's greatest winter festival - Festival du Voyageur. Nearby, lies The Forks - one of Canada's most popular tourist destinations and National Historic Site.

Experience The Forks Market + Food Hall, with local shops, boutiques, and craft beer + wine kiosk, or get outside and traverse the many winding trails around The Forks - including the frozen River Trail in the winter. The convenience of a downtown hotel meets the comfort of a neighbourhood locale - the best of both worlds are right here on our doorstep.
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Whether you're in the city for medical appointments at the nearby St. Boniface Hospital, local business, or just need a relaxing getaway, the Norwood Hotel's central location in Winnipeg near the Forks makes a great home base. Take advantage of the best Winnipeg hotel deals with friendly rates all summer long, including complimentary WIFI.
Cozy comfort awaits guests of our Winnipeg accommodations, conveniently located near downtown Winnipeg. Our rooms and suites feature a spacious design that offers an inviting haven from the hustle and bustle of the city.

Each of our rooms are stocked with the amenities and features needed to help you enjoy a relaxing stay in Winnipeg, Including from locally-made Riverstone Spa bath amenities, walk-in rain showers, Keurig coffee makers, mini-fridges, and complimentary WIFI.Executive Suites feature 440 square feet of space, and are newly renovated with walk-in rain showers, living space with a pull-out couch, and a exceptionally comfortable King bed.
Ensure you and your employees are securing the best hotel rates when traveling on business. Our relationship with your company will save you money, and give your guests a familiar home away from home. To qualify for a preferred corporate rate, an annual minimum number of room nights may be required.
An ambitious project now underway at the Norwood Hotel will soon bring elevated cuisine and fresh new style to one of Winnipeg's most beloved gathering places. Today Sparrow Hotels unveiled the new concepts behind the transformation of the 82-year-old establishment in the heart of the city's French quarter.
Home to one of the largest francophone communities west of the Great Lakes, St. Boniface is known as the heart of Manitoba's French history and culture.

The neighbourhood is positively brimming with culture, like with their 10-day winter festival, Festival du Voyageur, which fills the city with snow sculptures, invites everyone to experience the French heritage of their fur-trading past, and becomes a nightly party filled with music and fabulous fashion.
Reviews (21)
Valeska Buczynski
Valeska Buczynski
Jan 10, 2022
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Don't park in the back parking lot unless you want your catalytic converter stolen, hotel takes no responsibility. If you're brave enough then park closer to the beer vendor.
Sam McGillivary
Sam McGillivary
Dec 24, 2021
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My wife's favorite place, to get away, from home and enjoy some comfort and style, for rest because of peace and quiet.🌟
Evelyn Smith
Evelyn Smith
Dec 10, 2021
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WARNING: If you're sensitive to sounds when you're trying to sleep, bring earplugs or do not book here. The walls are paper thin and you hear people going up and down the hallway as well as the people in the room next to you.
Other than that huge asterisk, the rooms are nice and the room service is good. It's ok.
Tracey B.
Tracey B.
Sep 19, 2021
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I would recommend this hotel, its clean, comfortable and the staff are very helpful and polite. Unfortunately my experience was a little off on my second nights stay. I stayed Friday and Saturday nights. Friday was uneventful, quiet, a nice night, good sleep. However Saturday night was a gong show! It was busy and very noisy. People had loud music playing and there was a very upset woman in the hallway yelling obscenities. Also noticed quite a few people coming and going that were not obviously hotel guests. I do believe this is not the norm for this hotel but was not a good sleep on the Saturday
Erika W.
Erika W.
Sep 11, 2021
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Everything was clean. Comfy beds. Strong wifi. The air conditioning unit was very loud and curtains didn't fully close letting morning sun in. Could easily hear hallway noise which was disruptive throughout the night (room wasn't even close to elevator). Friendly front desk staff.
Yeseul Saporov
Yeseul Saporov
Aug 29, 2021
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The hotel accomodations and staff has been excellent, so my review during my stay remains regardless of the encounters of what had happened inside the room. Stay away from room 313. If you get room 313, ask for a different room. Do not stay in that room.
Red Lord
Red Lord
Aug 16, 2021
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Made a reservation on Friday, August 6, through SnapTravel after contacting the hotel to confirm they accept cash deposits as stated on their website. Get to the hotel and they won't let me check in because I don't have a credit card for the deposit. Wasted $130 on a room that I paid for and couldn't get into because their employees either don't or straight up lie about their check-in policies. Called there right before I wrote this and again they state they accept cash deposits. Terrible customer service!!
Sparkling Ice
Sparkling Ice
Jun 25, 2021
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Nice hotel in and old but new and renovated building. Staff was nice, check-in was covid safe, each room is inspected before guest use and the price was right. Got 30% off booking through one of those Google 3rd party web sites. The wifi was great and there was a router directly in our room as seen in the pictures. We were running a little late and called the front desk to ask if we could check-out an hour later and they were very accommodating.
Lonely Traveller
Lonely Traveller
Jun 13, 2021
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Even though the hotel was established a long time ago, the rooms there were very clean, and definitely been renovated! The design of the bathroom seems very nice for it’s price.
Furthermore, they’ve been given an award or something for cleaning well in this hotel, which is important in this pandemic!
Would recommend staying there :)
Mark McKenzie
Mark McKenzie
May 23, 2021
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I stayed here for a month when I first moved to Winnipeg, and I'm happy that I chose the Norwood. The staff is all very friendly and accommodating, no matter the time of day. The room was large and relatively modern. Internet was VERY fast and never lagged. Oh, and the location is close to everything. Lots of restaurants close by, as well as grocery stores and Shoppers Drug Mart. You can walk to The Forks, Parliament, Osborne Street etc. However, if you need a cab they are ALWAYS right out front at the cab stand. Oh, and the soaps and shampoo they have in the bathroom is amazing! It's from a local
Kanene Gregoire
Kanene Gregoire
Apr 28, 2021
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3rd time there for meals. I highly recommend the steak. very satisfying and friendly service!!
Jeffrey Poirier
Jeffrey Poirier
Jun 24, 2020
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Not one bad thing to be said! fantastic food and service.. awesome hospitality!
Ruth Schappert
Ruth Schappert
Jan 19, 2020
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We really enjoyed the Wood Tavern. Great service and wonderful atmosphere. The food was great and the staff was very friendly and knowledgeable. The server offered excellent suggestions. We live the large communal table at the front. We met so many nice people.
Stefanie Jacques
Stefanie Jacques
Jul 25, 2019
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Very nice hotel. I was just there, I was sad to see that some was under construction. But I’m sure it will be amazing when it’s done! I recommend this hotel!
Brian Sabbe
Brian Sabbe
Jan 24, 2019
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Nice place. Quiet and good food. Will come back again. Staff was friendly and helpful information.
Rick J.
Rick J.
Mar 21, 2017
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Stayed three nights and thought the service and rooms were about what I expected. Average. The hotel is handy to many sites and restaurants. However, there was a fragrance in the room which first made my sinuses clog, then run, and by the last night I was sneezing constantly. Though of leaving but stuck it out. I wouldn't go back just for that reason.
Parkland K.
Parkland K.
Feb 23, 2017
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I would say 3.7. Pretty decent value. Convenient restaurant and pub. Friendly staff. Recently refurbished. Close to St B with a med discount. Free parking. Real glass. But no pool. No mic and bev fridge is small. Seems to be a fragrance applied at times. Not fussy abt it. Will consider the Norwood when in the area.
Vivian A.
Vivian A.
Apr 05, 2014
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We came here to hang out at the bar to watch a band play on a Friday night. The average age was about 47. The waitress was super friendly and every time I had to go use the restroom, the ladies in there were super talkative with me. We had the wings and they were decent. The band was and 80's rock band cover and they were really good.
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Jeff S.
Jeff S.
Aug 28, 2012
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Lucky for me, I had to be in St. Boniface for business. It was lucky because the Norwood is a great hotel, and feels like a bit of a secret.

The front desk was speedy, the service was friendly, Wi-Fi was free, the room was fresh and cozy, and the walking distance to great restaurants and views of Winnipeg can't be beat. Bathroom amenities, like the shampoo and lotion, come from a little spot across the street, which is both a sweet local business connection and handy if you want to take lots of the stuff home.

If you're looking to stay in Winnipeg consider this boutique hotel in the
Howie R.
Howie R.
Jan 26, 2011
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Reason for stars: I can't give it more than a 3 because the room reminds me of my dorm in College. The wall behind the bed is cement blocks. The bathroom is tiled like a dorm. The finishings are just average. The overall decor is average at best. Considering I am staying here on business I think it is fine (free parking and free wifi). I don't think I would bring my family though.

Rooms: Fair. They are relatively clean although it smells a bit like a warehouse.

Location: Close to downtown and very close to many eateries down the street..

Value: Fair
Dave B.
Dave B.
Nov 23, 2010
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Used to work at St. B hospital. Of a Friday, our crew would come here for beer and conversation. Suited us JUST fine. :)