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Fortune Bay Resort Casino

1430 Bois Forte Rd., Tower, MN 55790
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Fortune Bay Resort Casino
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Wyoming, Minnesota
2 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013 NEW

First timers there. Check in went smoothly and staff very informative. We loved our room (King suite with fireplace) Wish the lighting was better in the room and we couldn't figure out how to shut off the air conditioner when the fireplace was going. Food good and the casino didn't break us! :) Staff was friendly. After reading several reviews... More

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Ocala, Florida
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17 hotel reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013

I spent two nights at Fortune Bay while hiking in the area. Loved it! I had a lovely room with a private balcony. The room and bathroom were spotlessly clean, the bed was comfortable, and I felt very safe. There was a very nice coin laundry for my very nasty hiking clothes. :) There are several choices for food -... More

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Duluth, Minnesota
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7 reviews 7 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013

Nice clean hotel with nice staff. Rooms were decent size but pillows were poor and only 2 per bed and tv was OLD with few channel choices. Cheaper coffee and coffee maker and nice fridge in the rooms. Beautiful scenery and location but it was too early for the golf course to be open and the lake was still slightly... More

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FortuneBay, Public Relations Manager at Fortune Bay Resort Casino, responded to this review
16 May 2013

Thank you for taking the time to let us know about your recent stay with us. In the future, please feel free to call the resort front desk if you would like additional pillows. Regarding the TVs, we are in the process of changing out all of our old analog TVs for flat screen TVs. That process should be completed... More

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4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 March 2013 via mobile

We've been here many times and will continue coming here, but I had to laugh when I saw a sign pointing to vending at the end of a hall and nothing there. My husband bought popcorn from a different area of the hotel only to find the room didn't have a microwave! The front desk offered to pop it for... More

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FortuneBay, Public Relations Manager at Fortune Bay Resort Casino, responded to this review
20 March 2013

Good morning: Thanks for your comments. I discussed your concerns with the resort manager and was told that we are in the process of adding microwaves to all of our rooms in the next two months. We will also address your concern with signage. Thanks again for taking the time to write about your recent stay and thanks as always... More

Virginia, Minnesota
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 January 2013

I usually go to Fortune Bay about once a month to spend a night or two. My rooms are always comfortable and inviting. The service is always outstanding and professional. I love the Tamarak for dinner and breakfast. The casino staff has always been very helpful and courteous. I love to relax at the pool, it's very clean and and... More

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FortuneBay, Public Relations Manager at Fortune Bay Resort Casino, responded to this review
21 January 2013

Good morning: Thank you for taking the time to let us know about your recent stay with us. We will let the appropriate staff know that you appreciate their customer service as well as the quality of the Tamarack Restaurant food, cleanliness of the resort and the convenience of the Y Store. Thanks again, we look forward to seeing you... More

Chisholm, Minnesota
1 review
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 December 2012

i tried every thing big bets small bets 1 line all the lines every thing possible there slots are so tight most of the players i talked to are discusted in there pay out, casino is stinky from smoke and all the staff i meet are extremely rude bathrooms smell and where rubber boots in the bathroom or ruin ur... More

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FortuneBay, General Manager at Fortune Bay Resort Casino, responded to this review
28 December 2012

Good afternoon: I would just like to point out that the payout percentages of the slot machines at Fortune Bay are in full compliance with the gaming compacts agreed to by the State of Minnesota. And just like the state lotteries, playing slot machines is another form of gambling and winning is just a matter of luck. If you have... More

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ontario
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 December 2012

We have stayed at fortune bay several times in the past and have enjoyed ourselves. Recommended it to others and brought people with. We do not screen their website.... No need. Every Christmas we go to Minnesota and decided to make reservations there this year for Christmas Eve on the way home. Holly, the employee that took our reservation, didn't... More

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FortuneBay, Public Relations Manager at Fortune Bay Resort Casino, responded to this review
16 January 2013

Hi Deborah: As an FYI, I sent you a letter on January 3 regarding the complaints you addressed regarding your stay over Christmas. Apparently you have not received the letter yet, but I will include it below. Good morning Deborah: Just wanted to drop a quick line apologizing for the problems you experienced with our staff. I also wanted to... More

Wisconsin
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19 reviews 19 reviews
11 hotel reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 November 2012

The hotel room was a typical small midwest casino/hotel. No complaints and nothing special. It was a good price, though. If you are looking for somewhere nice to eat, the only place is at the golf course otherwise the casino restaurants and casino are small and smokey. However, the golf course is out of this world and top notch. It... More

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FortuneBay, Public Relations Manager at Fortune Bay Resort Casino, responded to this review
12 November 2012

Good afternoon: Thanks for the compliments about The Wilderness at Fortune Bay and its staff. We are extremely fortunate to have General Manager Tom Beaudry on board as he and his staff always go the extra mile to ensure that all guests have a memorable experience both on the course and at The Wilderness Grill after the round is complete.... More

Tower, MN
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16 reviews 16 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 November 2012

Very nice accomodations - but be skeptical of the "free" rooms. We had a terrible experience with this and just ended up paying for the room. The front desk clerks were not helpful at all, they could use some additional training on customer service. We stay here quite often and the experience has made those stays less often, but we... More

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FortuneBay, Public Relations Manager at Fortune Bay Resort Casino, responded to this review
13 November 2012

Good morning: Sorry to hear that you had a problem with using your free stay coupon. As a point of information, the free room offers we send out do have some restrictions (i.e. some blackout dates apply due to limited availability and some coupons are only valid Sunday through Thursday). Having said that, it would be wise to review your... More

West Bend, Wisconsin
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3 reviews 3 reviews
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 October 2012

I'll begin by telling you what Fortune Bay is not. It's not glitzy, it's not a luxury spa, and it's not home to cutting edge dining. Here's the thing though - you won't find a place featuring those things in Minnesota's Iron Range region anyways. If you're like me, a traveler visiting family who is looking for a comfortable resort... More

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FortuneBay, Public Relations Manager at Fortune Bay Resort Casino, responded to this review
30 October 2012

Good morning Russell: Thanks for taking the time to write a review about our property. We’re glad to hear that your recent trip was a good one and we hope that you return soon as we have some great room specials coming up, just in time for Thanksgiving and Christmas, in case you plan to spend the holidays with friends... More

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Additional Information about Fortune Bay Resort Casino

Also Known As:
Fortune Bay Hotel Tower
Fortune Bay Resort
Fortune Bay Hotel
Address: 1430 Bois Forte Rd., Tower, MN 55790
Region: United States > Minnesota > Tower
Amenities:
Business Centre Fitness Centre Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Restaurant Room Service Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
Ranked #1 of 3 hotels in Tower
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Whether you enjoy gaming in our exciting casino, relaxing by our pool, fishing on beautiful Lake Vermilion, dining at one of our fine establishments, or playing our championship golf course "The Wilderness." Fortune Bay Resort Casino offers a little something for everyone. ... more   less 

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