Lodging Description: No passenger elevator March 1st, 2009 thru May 28th, 2009 due to replacements. A porter will be on duty to assist you. This 100 percent non-smoking Nanaimo, British Columbia hotel is minutes away from the Nanaimo Harbour, ferry terminals and the Nanaimo Convention Center. Welcome to the Best Western Dorchester Hotel, a beautiful heritage hotel featuring a convenient downtown location and a friendly helpful staff. Situated along British Columbia's Nanaimo Harbourfront, this Nanaimo hotel proudly offers well-appointed boutique style guest rooms; each equipped with LCD flat screen cable satellite television and free wireless high-speed Internet access. Enjoy a wonderful meal at the hotel's restaurant, Deep Blue, offering beautiful views overlooking the harbour or sip a cocktail at the onsite cocktail lounge, Oasis Lounge. Other hotel amenities include ballroom, beauty shop, full business services and meeting/banquet facilities accommodating up 220 guests. Pets are welcome with restrictions. A variety of outdoor activities await guests staying at the Best Western Dorchester Hotel including walking and biking on the Harbourfront Walkway as well as sailing, jet skiing, fishing, scuba diving and kayaking on the harbour. Guests will find themselves within walking distance of several local attractions such as the new Nanaimo Convention Center, Petroglyph Park, the Great Canadian Casino and the Nanaimo Port Authority. Spend an evening out at the Port Theatre listening to a live symphony concert or visit Newcastle Island- a great spot for afternoon picnics. The hotel also offers convenient access to sea plane terminals and ferry terminals. Nanaimo is home to a variety of events throughout the year including Empire Days, Canada Day Celebrations, the World Championship Bathtub Races and the Vancouver Island Exhibition. The friendly, helpful staff at the Best Western Dorchester Hotel are ready to ensure a fun-filled memorable stay in Nanaimo, British Columbia. The Best Western Dorchester Hotel is located on the Waterfront in Nanaimo City Centre.