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Lift Bridge Lodge, Ascend Hotel Collection

3.0 star property

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Guests can sit on the deck's benches and enjoy the view of a nearby bridge and building.
Swimmers can enjoy a clear view of the surrounding environment from this indoor pool area.
Located in Duluth, MN, Lift Bridge Lodge offers a traditional multi-story building with a parking lot.
Enjoy a diverse spread of international cuisine at our hotel's buffet, featuring multiple serving stations with fresh bread, pastries, fruits, and more.
Hotel features a contemporary design with a mix of brick and siding exteriors, outdoor seating area, and landscaped garden.

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry

Explore the area

Map
408 Canal Park Dr, Duluth, MN, 55802
  • Aerial Lift Bridge
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Bayfront Festival Park
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Duluth Entertainment Convention Center
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Duluth, MN (DLH-Duluth Intl.)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking (Upgrade)

Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking (Upgrade)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Upgrade, Bridge View)

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Upgrade, Bridge View)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • Canal view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Lake View (Upgrade)

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Lake View (Upgrade)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking (Upgrade)

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking (Upgrade)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, City View (2 Queen, 1 Sofa Bed)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(41 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Suite, Balcony, Lake View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(30 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(18 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking (Upgrade)

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking (Upgrade)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(23 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking (Upgrade)

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking (Upgrade)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Balcony, Lake View

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Balcony, Lake View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(17 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(62 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking (Upgrade)

1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking (Upgrade)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Suite, Non Smoking, Lake View

1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Suite, Non Smoking, Lake View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(57 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(23 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Duluth

With a stay at Lift Bridge Lodge, Ascend Hotel Collection in Duluth (Canal Park), you'll be a 1-minute drive from Lake Superior and 9 minutes from Miller Hill Mall. .This beach hotel is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Lake Superior Maritime Museum and 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Lake Superior Maritime Visitor Center.

What's nearby

  • Aerial Lift Bridge - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • AMSOIL Arena - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Bayfront Festival Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Duluth Entertainment Convention Center - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • North Shore Scenic Railroad - 11 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Duluth, MN (DLH-Duluth Intl.) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Grandma's Saloon & Grill - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Lyric Kitchen Bar - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Hoops Brewing - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Lucé Duluth - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Lift Bridge Lodge, Ascend Hotel Collection

Beach location and indoor pool
Lift Bridge Lodge, Ascend Hotel Collection offers 123 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Accommodations have separate sitting areas and are furnished with double sofa beds. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided on request.

2 hot tubs are on site along with an indoor pool. Other recreational amenities include a 24-hour fitness center.

Children under 13 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision. Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 123 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding, and all rooms are furnished with double sofa beds. Flat-screen televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Dip into one of the 2 hot tubs or enjoy other recreational amenities, which include a 24-hour fitness center. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a fireplace in the lobby.
Satisfy your appetite at the hotel's coffee shop/cafe. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served on weekdays from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include a business center, a 24-hour front desk, and laundry facilities. Planning an event in Duluth? This hotel has 603 square feet (56 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and a meeting room. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served on weekdays between 6:00 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • 2 hot tubs
  • 24-hour gym
  • Indoor pool
  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Free cot
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • In-room sofa bed
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 603 square feet of conference space
  • Business centre
  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a lake
  • On the boardwalk/promenade
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 3 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Double sofa bed
  • Free cot
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 20

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 18 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
This property uses a grey water recycling system
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice)

We should mention

Pool access available from 8:00 AM to midnight
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility, and guests under 13 years old are only allowed in the swimming pool with adult supervision

Property is also known as

Canal Park Comfort Suites
Comfort Suites Canal Park
Comfort Suites Canal Park Duluth
Comfort Suites Canal Park Hotel
Comfort Suites Canal Park Hotel Duluth
Comfort Suite Canal Park Duluth
Comfort Suites Duluth Mn
Duluth Comfort Suites
Comfort Suites Canal Park
Lift Bridge Lodge Ascend Hotel Collection
Lift Bridge Lodge, Ascend Hotel Collection Hotel
Lift Bridge Lodge, Ascend Hotel Collection Duluth
Lift Bridge Lodge, Ascend Hotel Collection Hotel Duluth

Lift Bridge Lodge, Ascend Hotel Collection Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1014 out of 1379 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 231 out of 1379 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 80 out of 1379 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 33 out of 1379 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 1379 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tamy

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I’ve stayed here several times and love the lakeside views and canal vibe . The hotel is beautiful and clean. The breakfast options are plenty and the staff friendly. Highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Kelly

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jordan

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A nice hotel in the middle of Canal Park. Lots of dining and night life around the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Colleen, Hastings

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Not worth the 450$
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mario, Coon Rapids

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very pleasant stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This property is right next to the canal, so get a room on the lakeside and you can watch the boats come in/ go out from your room! Good breakfast that is constantly stocked.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful. Able to check in early. Room clean and staff friendly. Breakfast great. Great location.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was hot and plentiful! It had a different variety of things than the normal hotel continental breakfast. Very good! Nice area to hang out in with a patio and right off the canal walkway.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy, Vadnais Heights

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. But breakfast is not great. Get out and get your own.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laurie, Lakeville

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful setting. Friendly people.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved everything. Great room and view. Awesome watching the ship entering and leaving the canal. Breakfast was excellent. Nothing negative and planning on returning again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect spot right on Canal Blvd. Great breakfast, lots of variety, Great hotel in Duluth
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Views!! Shopping & restaurants very close. Clean.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tyler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mahmoud

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel’s location was unbeatable in the area, surrounded by numerous dining options and situated close to the Aquarium Museum and the scenic lake wall. The guest was delighted with the convenient access to quality food, the prime setting, and the exceptional service provided.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Bindu

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was nice and clean. Great location. The staff was friendly the only complaint I had was that it was super noisy, the people above us seemed to be stomping on our heads, my daughter had to go to the front desk twice to complain.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

very nice rooms good breakfast great location

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andy

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful and co vienet

Beautiful setting, upgraded to a balcony, no reason why ,but beautiful view of Lake Superior, convient to walk to several resteraunts and shops. Would recommend
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

sheila

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Nicole

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Continental breakfast was good with many options; though the coffee seemed very watered down. Beds were comfortable. View of the lake from our room was nice. Pool is decent size, but cold despite being “heated.” The hotel is within walking distance to many restaurants and shops which is a plus.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joy

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great here! It was a little noisy from the walking on the floor above our room. But we loved the location to watch the ships come in and the pool was great for the kids.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025