Best Western Brantford Hotel and Conference Centre

19 Holiday Dr., Brantford, ON N3R 7J4 Canada (CAN)
View Map Reservations: 1-800-219-2797
3.0 Star Property
43.163320 -80.241090
+1-800-219-2797
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Local Attractions

Brantford Charity Casino Brantford Sanderson Centre for Performing Arts, Bell Homestead national Historic Site, The Adelaide Hunter Hoodless Homestead, Woodland Cultural Centre, Her Majesty's Royal Chapel of the Mohawks, Trails and Canoe & Kayak Outfi

Verified Reviews of Best Western Brantford Hotel & Conference Centre

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"Pretty Good Rooms"
Overall Score3.0/ 5
Room was pretty good.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
23-Aug-2023 Verified Review, stayed from Fri Aug 18 to Wed Aug 23 2023 at a C$186.39 average nightly rate.
4.0 out of 5. Based on 361 guest reviews

Property Description

Stay at this Brantford, Ontario hotel, conveniently located off Highway 403 and one hour from Toronto and the Niagara region.The Best Western Brantford Hotel and Conference Centre provides hotel guests easy access to key area attractions in and around Brantford, Ontario, including the Sanderson Centre, Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre and Brantford Casino. The beautiful Grand River runs through Brantford, offering opportunities for sport fishing, hiking and canoeing. Choose from a variety of well-designed, spacious rooms including luxury suites in the Walter Gretzky wing, all with thoughtful amenities designed for a relaxing stay. The largest conference hotel in Brantford, it features an indoor pool, whirlpool, sauna, high-speed wireless Internet access, on-site laundry, new restaurant and a Grand Ballroom accommodating up to 700. Whether traveling for business or pleasure, a friendly and knowledgeable staff is ready to ensure a comfortable and memorable stay. Make a reservation today at this Brantford, Ontario hotel!

Green Sustainability

Green Key Certificate

Details / Other Expenses

Check In: 3:00 PM
Check Out: 11:00 AM
Year of Last Renovation: 2020
Floors: 3
Rooms: 158
Corridors: Both Interior and Exterior Hallways
Non Smoking Rooms: 158
Handicap Rooms: 0
Suites: 42
Room Windows: Windows Do Open
Cleaning Frequency: Daily
Meeting Rooms: 16 View Spaces
Meeting Space: 16432 sq. feet
Banquet Space: Holds 530 people
Dist. to Food/Bars: 0.5 Mi
Dist. to 24hr Restaurant: 0.5 Mi
Dist. to Nearest Gym: 0.5 Mi
Lounge/Bar Hours: 11AM-12AM
Pool Info:
Our indoor pool is open from 8:00 AM until 10:00 PM
Ownership: DBP Properties
Policies / Expenses
Cancellation:
48 hours prior to arrival date
Nightly Parking: N/C
Typical Group Deposit: 25%
Total Taxes: 13.00%
Total Misc Fees: $0.00 USD
(mandatory resort fees/taxes)
City Tax: 4.52% (mandatory (MAT) tax)

Amenities / Features


  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm clock
  • Baggage storage facilities
  • Child facilities
  • Clothes drying
  • Complimentary newspaper
  • Conference facilities
  • Credit card accepted: Mastercard/Visa
  • Credit card accepted: American Express
  • Credit card accepted: Diners Club
  • Credit card accepted: JCB
  • Currency exchange
  • Dinner available
  • Electronic key card
  • Elevator
  • Facilities for the disabled
  • Fax available
  • Fitness and health center
  • Free local calls
  • Hairdryer available
  • Handicap accessible
  • Central heating
  • Ice Maker
  • Internet - wireless
  • Internet - ethernet
  • Ironing facilities
  • Jacuzzi
  • Laundry facilities
  • Licensed bar
  • Movies in room
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24 hours opened
  • Private bathroom in room
  • Private car parking
  • Quiet location
  • Radio in room
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant
  • Sauna
  • Self controlled heating/cooling system
  • Shower
  • Swimming pool - indoor
  • Tea and coffee making facilities
  • Telephone in all rooms
  • Television
  • Terrace
  • Travellers cheques accepted
  • Voicemail

Airport & Shuttle Information

Hamilton Airport 25 min Taxi cost minimum $45 Toronto International Airport 60 min away cost for taxi minimum $100

Airport Shuttle? Sorry, no airport shuttle available.

Breakfast Information

Restaurant style hot breakfast included

Pet Friendly?

Sorry, pets are not allowed.

Parking Info

No charge. Bus Parking. Truck Parking.

Internet / WiFI

Wi-Fi is available free of charge

Cleaning Policies

Updated cleaning protocols are online

About Best Western Hotels

  • 4000+ independently owned hotels located in over 100 countries
  • Best Western Rewards is a free program where members can earn 10 points for every dollar spent or airline/partner rewards for each night stay. With no blackout dates and points that never expire, whats not love?
  • 18 brands, including: Best Western, Best Western Plus, and Best Western Premier
  • Best Western offers exceptional value with great amenities including free breakfast, high-speed internet, local calls, and lond distance access. Convenient computer room in the lobby area perfect for copy and fax services, and even printing out boarding passes, maps, etc.
  • Best Western Plus offers upgraded bath amenities, an in-room mini-fridge, and a spacious work desk. Fitness room, laundry room, and business center also available. Free breakfast, high-speed internet, local calls, and long distance access
  • Best Western Premier gives guests the highest quality amenties, furnishings, and decor with personalized guest services. All rooms have a safe, mini-fridge, free high-speed internet access, free local and long distance calls, and an LCD or Plasma TV with HD channels. On-site dining, fitness room, business center, snack shop, and meeting rooms

The Best Western Hotels highlights above are subject to change without notice.

Suggested AI Generated Itinerary

    Day 1

  • Breakfast: The Olde School Restaurant - Start your day with a hearty breakfast at this charming restaurant. Located 1 mile from the hotel.
  • Lunch: The Works Gourmet Burger Bistro - Indulge in gourmet burgers and unique toppings at this popular burger joint. Located 3 miles from the hotel.
  • Dinner: The Piston Broke Pub & Grill - Enjoy delicious pub food and a wide selection of craft beers. Located 2.5 miles from the hotel.
  • Activity: Bell Homestead National Historic Site - Explore the historic home of Alexander Graham Bell and learn about his inventions. Located 4 miles from the hotel.
  • Day 2

  • Breakfast: Williams Fresh Cafe - Start your day with a fresh and healthy breakfast at this cozy cafe. Located 2 miles from the hotel.
  • Lunch: The Brant Pump & Patio - Grab a casual lunch at this popular patio restaurant known for its burgers and sandwiches. Located 1.5 miles from the hotel.
  • Dinner: Zanders Fire Grill and Brew Lounge - Enjoy a delicious steak or seafood dinner at this upscale restaurant. Located 3.5 miles from the hotel.
  • Activity: Glenhyrst Art Gallery of Brant - Visit this beautiful art gallery and explore the stunning gardens. Located 2.5 miles from the hotel.
  • Day 3

  • Breakfast: Tim Hortons - Start your day with a classic Canadian breakfast at this iconic coffee shop. Located 0.5 miles from the hotel.
  • Lunch: The Blue Dog Cafe - Try their delicious sandwiches and salads at this cozy cafe. Located 1 mile from the hotel.
  • Dinner: The Keg Steakhouse + Bar - Enjoy a delicious steak dinner at this renowned steakhouse chain. Located 3 miles from the hotel.
  • Activity: Brantford Twin Valley Zoo - Spend the day exploring this family-friendly zoo and get up close with various animals. Located 8 miles from the hotel.

Meeting Rooms and Banquet Rooms at Best Western Brantford Hotel and Conference Centre

Below are the meeting, banquet, conference and event spaces at Best Western Brantford Hotel and Conference Centre.

Feel free to use the Best Western Brantford Hotel and Conference Centre meeting space capacities chart below to help in your event planning. Hotel Planner specializes in Brantford event planning for sleeping rooms and meeting space for corporate events, weddings, parties, conventions, negotiated rates and trade shows.

Meeting Room Name L x W x H
(Meters)
Size
(sqm.)
Banquet
5'/6'
Banquet Space Layout
Crescent
Crescent Tables Layout
Classroom
Classroom Meeting Layout
Hollow
Square
Hollow Square Table Layout
U-Shape
U Shape Meeting Layout
Boardroom
Boardroom Meeting Space
Convention
8'/10'
Convention Booth Layout
Theater
Theater Layout
Reception
Reception Desk for Meeting
Regist.
Desk
Registration Desk for Meeting
Andrew Lucus Room 104 24 x 12 x 10 288 --/-- -- -- -- 8 8 4/-- 10 -- --
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Andrew Lucus Room 104

Room Type:
General Meeting Room
Total Size:
3100.0 Sq. Mi
Dimensions:
24 x 12 x 10 M.
Floor Level:
1 Below Ground
Power Outlets:
3
Columns:
0
Windows:
1
Natural Light?:
Yes
Obstructions?
No
Built In Screens?
Yes
Built In Stage?
No
Built In A/V?
No
Amenities Available
  • Coffee/Tea Setup
  • Food/Beverage
  • Projection Equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • LAN Internet
  • Microphone
  • Teleconferencing
  • White Board
  • Video Conference
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
Dr. A Stowe-Gullen Room 202 24 x 16 x 10 384 --/-- -- -- -- -- 10 --/-- -- -- --
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Dr. A Stowe-Gullen Room 202

Room Type:
Boardroom
Total Size:
384 Sq. Mi
Dimensions:
24 x 16 x 10 Ft.
Floor Level:
2 Below Ground
Power Outlets:
4
Columns:
0
Windows:
1
Natural Light?:
Yes
Obstructions?
No
Built In Screens?
Yes
Built In Stage?
No
Built In A/V?
No
Amenities Available
  • Coffee/Tea Setup
  • Food/Beverage
  • Projection Equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • LAN Internet
  • Microphone
  • Teleconferencing
  • White Board
  • Video Conference
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Sound System
Gretzky Room Seminar One & Two 47 x 24 x 10 1128 60/-- -- 36 27 30 38 --/-- 86 -- --
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Gretzky Room Seminar One & Two

This room can be broken down to two rooms. First floor just off Patio area.
Room Type:
General Meeting Room
Total Size:
1128 Sq. Mi
Dimensions:
47 x 24 x 10 Ft.
Floor Level:
1 Below Ground
Power Outlets:
6
Columns:
0
Windows:
2
Natural Light?:
Yes
Obstructions?
No
Built In Screens?
Yes
Built In Stage?
No
Built In A/V?
No
Amenities Available
  • Coffee/Tea Setup
  • Food/Beverage
  • Projection Equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • LAN Internet
  • Microphone
  • Teleconferencing
  • White Board
  • Video Conference
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Sound System
Gretzky Room Seminar One & Two Meeting Space Thumbnail 1
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Syl Apps Seminar Three 24 x 23 x 10 550 --/-- -- 16 13 17 14 3/3 -- -- --
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Syl Apps Seminar Three

Room Type:
General Meeting Room
Total Size:
550 Sq. Mi
Dimensions:
24 x 23 x 10 Ft.
Floor Level:
1 Below Ground
Power Outlets:
3
Columns:
0
Windows:
1
Natural Light?:
Yes
Obstructions?
No
Built In Screens?
Yes
Built In Stage?
No
Built In A/V?
No
Amenities Available
  • Coffee/Tea Setup
  • Food/Beverage
  • Projection Equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • LAN Internet
  • Microphone
  • Teleconferencing
  • White Board
  • Video Conference
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Sound System
William Ross Macdonald Seminar Four 24 x 18 x 10 430 24/-- -- 12 10 12 18 --/-- 30 -- --
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William Ross Macdonald Seminar Four

Room Type:
General Meeting Room
Total Size:
430 Sq. Mi
Dimensions:
24 x 18 x 10 Ft.
Floor Level:
2 Below Ground
Power Outlets:
4
Columns:
0
Windows:
1
Natural Light?:
Yes
Obstructions?
No
Built In Screens?
Yes
Built In Stage?
No
Built In A/V?
No
Amenities Available
  • Coffee/Tea Setup
  • Food/Beverage
  • Projection Equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • LAN Internet
  • Microphone
  • Teleconferencing
  • White Board
  • Video Conference
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Sound System
Harry Nixon Seminar Five 24 x 18 x 10 430 24/-- -- 12 10 16 18 --/-- 30 -- --
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Harry Nixon Seminar Five

Room Type:
General Meeting Room
Total Size:
430 Sq. Mi
Dimensions:
24 x 18 x 10 Ft.
Floor Level:
2 Below Ground
Power Outlets:
4
Columns:
0
Windows:
1
Natural Light?:
Yes
Obstructions?
No
Built In Screens?
Yes
Built In Stage?
No
Built In A/V?
No
Amenities Available
  • Coffee/Tea Setup
  • Food/Beverage
  • Projection Equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • LAN Internet
  • Microphone
  • Teleconferencing
  • White Board
  • Video Conference
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Sound System
Adelaide Hunter Hoodless Seminar Six 24 x 17 x 10 420 --/-- -- 10 16 16 16 --/-- -- -- --
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Adelaide Hunter Hoodless Seminar Six

Room Type:
General Meeting Room
Total Size:
420 Sq. Mi
Dimensions:
24 x 17 x 10 Ft.
Floor Level:
2 Below Ground
Power Outlets:
4
Columns:
0
Windows:
1
Natural Light?:
Yes
Obstructions?
No
Built In Screens?
Yes
Built In Stage?
No
Built In A/V?
No
Amenities Available
  • Coffee/Tea Setup
  • Food/Beverage
  • Projection Equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • Microphone
  • Teleconferencing
  • White Board
  • Video Conference
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
Thomas Charles Longboat Seminar Seven 24 x 14 x 10 350 --/-- -- -- -- -- 10 --/-- -- -- --
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Thomas Charles Longboat Seminar Seven

Room Type:
Boardroom
Total Size:
350 Sq. Mi
Dimensions:
24 x 14 x 10 Ft.
Floor Level:
2 Below Ground
Power Outlets:
4
Columns:
0
Windows:
1
Natural Light?:
Yes
Obstructions?
No
Built In Screens?
Yes
Built In Stage?
No
Built In A/V?
No
Amenities Available
  • Coffee/Tea Setup
  • Food/Beverage
  • Projection Equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • LAN Internet
  • Microphone
  • Teleconferencing
  • White Board
  • Video Conference
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Sound System
Photo of Thomas Charles Longboat Seminar Seven
Alexander Graham Bell 1 x 1 x 10 960 60/-- -- 40 23 24 26 --/-- 80 -- --
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Alexander Graham Bell

Room Type:
General Meeting Room
Total Size:
960 Sq. Mi
Dimensions:
1 x 1 x 10 Ft.
Floor Level:
1 Below Ground
Power Outlets:
4
Columns:
0
Windows:
0
Natural Light?:
No
Obstructions?
No
Built In Screens?
Yes
Built In Stage?
No
Built In A/V?
No
Amenities Available
  • Coffee/Tea Setup
  • Food/Beverage
  • Projection Equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • LAN Internet
  • Microphone
  • Teleconferencing
  • White Board
  • Video Conference
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Sound System
James Hillier 1 x 1 x 10 960 60/-- -- 40 23 24 26 --/-- 80 96 --
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James Hillier

Room Type:
General Meeting Room
Total Size:
960 Sq. Mi
Dimensions:
1 x 1 x 10 Ft.
Floor Level:
1 Below Ground
Power Outlets:
4
Columns:
0
Windows:
0
Natural Light?:
No
Obstructions?
No
Built In Screens?
Yes
Built In Stage?
No
Built In A/V?
No
Amenities Available
  • Coffee/Tea Setup
  • Food/Beverage
  • Projection Equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • LAN Internet
  • Microphone
  • Teleconferencing
  • White Board
  • Video Conference
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Sound System
Pauline Johnson 1 x 1 x 10 1680 130/-- -- 60 40 40 45 --/-- 140 -- 168
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Pauline Johnson

This room is also part or the Main Grand Ballroom. We have a removable wall to extend into the Grand Ballroom.
Room Type:
Ballroom
Total Size:
1680 Sq. Mi
Dimensions:
1 x 1 x 10 Ft.
Floor Level:
1 Below Ground
Power Outlets:
5
Windows:
0
Natural Light?:
No
Obstructions?
No
Built In Screens?
Yes
Built In Stage?
No
Built In A/V?
No
Amenities Available
  • Coffee/Tea Setup
  • Food/Beverage
  • Projection Equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • LAN Internet
  • Microphone
  • Teleconferencing
  • White Board
  • Video Conference
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Sound System
The Grand Ballroom (C&D)
1 x 1 x 10 4450 400/-- -- 180 -- 75 100 --/-- 500 -- --
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The Grand Ballroom (C&D)

Room Type:
Ballroom Section
Total Size:
4450 Sq. Mi
Dimensions:
1 x 1 x 10 Ft.
Floor Level:
Natural Light?:
No
Obstructions?
No
Built In Screens?
No
Built In Stage?
No
Built In A/V?
No
Amenities Available
  • Coffee/Tea Setup
  • Food/Beverage
  • Projection Equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • LAN Internet
  • Microphone
  • Teleconferencing
  • White Board
  • Video Conference
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Computer Rentals
  • Simultaneous Interpretation
  • Sound System
The Grand Ballroom Extended 1 x 1 x 10 6125 530/-- -- 200 -- -- -- --/-- 640 442 442
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The Grand Ballroom Extended

This is the main Ballroom and can be extended to the Pauline Johnson Room. Can do a dinner for up to 530 people.
Room Type:
Ballroom
Total Size:
6125 Sq. Mi
Dimensions:
1 x 1 x 10 Ft.
Floor Level:
1 Below Ground
Power Outlets:
9
Columns:
0
Windows:
4
Natural Light?:
Yes
Obstructions?
No
Built In Screens?
Yes
Built In Stage?
No
Built In A/V?
No
Amenities Available
  • Coffee/Tea Setup
  • Food/Beverage
  • Projection Equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • LAN Internet
  • Microphone
  • Teleconferencing
  • White Board
  • Video Conference
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Sound System
Photo of The Grand Ballroom Extended
Wayne Gretzky Seminar 1 24 x 23 x 10 535 30/-- -- 16 -- 20 20 --/-- 40 -- --
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Wayne Gretzky Seminar 1

Room Type:
General Meeting Room
Total Size:
535 Sq. Mi
Dimensions:
24 x 23 x 10 Ft.
Floor Level:
1
Natural Light?:
No
Obstructions?
No
Built In Screens?
No
Built In Stage?
No
Built In A/V?
No
Amenities Available
  • Coffee/Tea Setup
  • Food/Beverage
  • Projection Equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • LAN Internet
  • Microphone
  • Teleconferencing
  • White Board
  • Video Conference
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Computer Rentals
  • Simultaneous Interpretation
  • Sound System
Walter Gretzky Seminar 2 24 x 24 x 10 560 30/-- -- 16 -- 20 20 --/-- 40 -- --
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Walter Gretzky Seminar 2

Room Type:
General Meeting Room
Total Size:
560 Sq. Mi
Dimensions:
24 x 24 x 10 Ft.
Floor Level:
1
Natural Light?:
No
Obstructions?
No
Built In Screens?
No
Built In Stage?
No
Built In A/V?
No
Amenities Available
  • Coffee/Tea Setup
  • Food/Beverage
  • Projection Equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • LAN Internet
  • Microphone
  • Teleconferencing
  • White Board
  • Video Conference
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Computer Rentals
  • Simultaneous Interpretation
  • Sound System
Bell & Hillier 1 x 1 x 10 1920 150/-- -- 72 -- 40 45 --/-- 160 -- --
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Bell & Hillier

Room Type:
General Meeting Room
Total Size:
1920 Sq. Mi
Dimensions:
1 x 1 x 10 Ft.
Floor Level:
1
Natural Light?:
No
Obstructions?
No
Built In Screens?
No
Built In Stage?
No
Built In A/V?
No
Amenities Available
  • Coffee/Tea Setup
  • Food/Beverage
  • Projection Equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • LAN Internet
  • Microphone
  • Teleconferencing
  • White Board
  • Video Conference
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Computer Rentals
  • Simultaneous Interpretation
  • Sound System

FAQs about Best Western Brantford Hotel & Conference Centre

What time is check in?

Check in time is 3:00 PM based on the hotel's local time. Early check in may be available if requested at the front desk on the day of check-in.

What time is check out?

Check out time is 11:00 AM based on the hotel's local time. Late check out may be available if requested at the front desk during your stay.

How many rooms does Best Western Brantford Hotel & Conference Centre have?

There are 158 sleeping rooms in the hotel.

Is there any meeting space at Best Western Brantford Hotel & Conference Centre?

Yes, they have 16 meeting rooms that can support various table layouts.

What kind of breakfast is at Best Western Brantford Hotel & Conference Centre?

Restaurant style hot breakfast included

What parking is available at Best Western Brantford Hotel & Conference Centre?

No charge. Bus Parking. Truck Parking.

How much does internet cost?

Wi-Fi is available free of charge

Is there a gym at Best Western Brantford Hotel & Conference Centre?

Yes, there is a gym/fitness area available on-site at the property.

Is there a pool at Best Western Brantford Hotel & Conference Centre?

Yes, there is a pool on-site at the property. Our indoor pool is open from 8:00 AM until 10:00 PM.

Can I get a group rate at Best Western Brantford Hotel & Conference Centre?

Yes, you can get room block and/or discount for a group if you need 10+ rooms per night. The average groups saves around 4.1%.

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