First time at Yellowknife and as we were staying during the Arctic Winter Games, most of the accomodation was booked out, we had to book into the "Northern Lites Motel" it was such a dump that i was eager to get on the next plane and leave Yellowknife. Lucky for us The Explorer Hotel had a room and we quickly... more

Large rooms with comfortable beds and dark curtains to block out the sun. The bathrooms haven't been updated in a while but the excellent water pressure makes up for that! more

I was in Yellowknife for a week, then up at one of the mines for a week, then back again for another week. The Explorer Hotel is probably your best option for hotels in Yellowknife, and I agree with pretty much everything that BeverlyCanada says - except that... 1) There is now adequate sidewalk access to the street and 2)... more

I enjoyed my stay at The Explorer in 1993 and found it to be just as good when I came back in 2007. Sits on a promontory with view of Frame Lake. Walking distance to visitor center and to trails for Frame and Niven Lakes. Large, clean rooms. Comfortable beds. Heavy drapes to keep the sun out at night. Very... more

Lobby desk area: helpful, friendly staff, (called cab readily, offered muffins-to-go for early morning rush to airport), digital display of sunset and sunrise (this is the land of midnight sun) Dining room: buffet or menu breakie every morn. Buffet on weekends--eat 'til you bust-excellent quality Public areas: clean, well maintained, cleaning staff pleasant Rooms: clean, have everything required including blackout... more

Had a really rather awful night's sleep at the Capital Suites, and the Yellowknife Inn (which was really atrocious) and finally switched to the Explorer. Front desk staff were really great, really warm friendly and helpful. Once we got there, it was just lovely. Comfortable beds, clean rooms, lovely view of Frame Lake -- we were SO happy to have... more

Don't plan on getting a good nights sleep. The night I was there, the tourists were up all night making lots of noise. They schedule night trips out to the the Northern Lights. If the Northern Lights are showing and you are not there to see them, tell the Desk to put your room on a different floor from the... more