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1430 Bois Forte Road, Tower, MN 55790
Property Type: Resort
  • Hotel featuring an assortment of amenities, sports facilities and leisure activities.
Description: Resort Hotel & Casino situated in wilderness setting on the shores of Lake Vermilion. This description is based on information provided by the hotel.

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Reviews of Fortune Bay Resort & Casino

( 3-7 of 7 )
“Beautiful Hotel.....Service lacking”

Fortune Bay Resort & Casino

3 of 5 stars
Maplewood, Minnesota
Sep 1, 2007
1/1 found this review helpful

The hotel itself is beautiful, they were still finishing some landscaping on the grounds around the new addition. The hotel is located near a gorgeous gold course and you can see play up close from your balcony if on that side of the hotel. You may also be lucky enough to face north looking at Lake Vermillion. The rooms, we had a king bed room, were large and spacious.
I had no issues with the rooms and hotel in general. My issues came with the help, front desk was OK, the hotel restaurant help was awful and no one seemed to care about anything. We would ask questions and would get answer ranging from I don't know, to I don't do that job, etc.... In my day we would state "just a moment and I'll ask" or find out with a simple phone call... Simple things like this would make this place great.
I would stay again because of the great rooms...the casino seemed tight on this 2 day stay. Most of the slot machines were penny machines.

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Briansa's Summary
Date of Stay: August 2007
Traveled with: Spouse / significant other
Visit was for: Romantic getaway
Age group: 35-49
Member since: September 07, 2004
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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“Wonderful hotel”

Fortune Bay Resort & Casino

5 of 5 stars
Tower, MN
May 31, 2006
1/1 found this review helpful

We have stayed at Fortune Bay almost every month for the last 3 years. We take one night off per month alone and almost always spend it at Fortune Bay. We have also spent several nights there with all of our chidlren (13!). We have never had anything but the very best service, great food and relaxing atmosphere. We would highly recommend this hotel as a romantic getaway. Splurge for a suite, eat at the new restaurant at the golf course, enjoy the nearby cultural center or take a boat trip on beautiful Lake Vermilion.

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bgawboy's Summary
Date of Stay: March 2006
Member since: December 19, 2005
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
I recommend this hotel for:
An amazing honeymoon, Older travelers, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
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“First-class resort, beautiful location”

Fortune Bay Resort & Casino

4 of 5 stars
St. Paul, MN
Jul 5, 2005
1/2 found this review helpful

This is a Vegas-style resort with a Northern theme and totally won me over. Decor, layout, grounds, service were all excellent. The dinner buffet needs improvement, breakfast was great. Rooms are a little noisier than I like, but very comfortable.

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NCN's Summary
Date of Stay: June 2005
Member since: January 24, 2005
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
I recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, An amazing honeymoon, Older travelers, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
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“My visit wasn't such a bummer...”

Fortune Bay Resort & Casino

Feb 24, 2005
6/9 found this review helpful

I've found this hotel quite friendly. I wouldn't suggest visiting for events like Long John Days if you are not a part of the events. On my visits I have found the staff helpful, the hotel rooms immaculate, the food better than average, and have had fun. We've been to many social events and just get-aways.

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“Slight Bummer”

Fortune Bay Resort & Casino

2 of 5 stars
Duluth, MN
Jan 19, 2005
11/17 found this review helpful

We stayed at Fortune Bay Casino in Tower, MN last weekend for our anniversary and to check out Long John Days. The casino gave us no promotions for our first time visit, our anniversary, or for staying in the hotel. The evening bar band played from 9:00 to 11:15 instead of 9:00 to 1:00 am, without any notice. The folder in the hotel room said beers were $1.00 on Saturdays, bartenders thought we were nuts and a beer was $3.00 daytime and night. The Long John Days activities were few, hard to find, and not spectator friendly. There were no souvenir Long John Days, t-shirts or mugs available for sale. Casino did say they will mail us a voucher to receive $5.00 in coin on our next visit. It's a long drive and in the middle of nowhere, another visit is highly unlikely. There are plenty of friendly casinos elsewhere.

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Fortune Bay Resort & Casino Address

1430 Bois Forte Road, Tower, MN 55790