The Peterborough Memorial Centre is home to Ontario Hockey League team the Peterborough Petes. It also plays host to other sports such as pro wrestling, theatrical production and exhibitions. The centre is located just south of downtown Peterborough. Several hotels are located nearby, some of which are just a short walk away.
The King Bethune House is just over a mile north of the Memorial Centre, close to downtown Peterborough. It is a boutique-style, small hotel and spa with just two rooms, both of which have private spa areas for massage and aromatherapy. The hotel serves a daily complimentary breakfast with produce from the nearby farmers' market. Lunch and dinner are not served, so local dining options include Two-Fifty Cafe, Smitty's Family Restaurant and Village of Thai. Attractions nearby include Liftlock River Cruises, Gordon Best Theatre and Hutchinson House.
The Best Western hotel is about one-half mile east of the Memorial Centre, across the Trent Severn waterway. It is a large, budget motor hotel located in a residential suburb of Claraday. The hotel has its own hot tub, indoor pool and banquet room. The Riverside dining room serves a daily, complimentary, buffet-style breakfast but not lunch or dinner. Local dining options include Dockers Fish & Chips, Carousel Restaurant and Thurston's Diner. Nearby attractions include the Peterborough Art Gallery, Farmcrest Park and Riverview Zoo.
The Holiday Inn is just over half a mile from the Memorial Centre, along the Trent Severn waterway, in Peterborough's business district. It is a low-priced, quality hotel with a large pool that spans from inside to outside and a kids' playroom for guests with young families. The hotel has no on-site restaurant so local options include Captain George Fish & Chips, Riley's Olde Towne Pub and Shafiq's Taste of India. Attractions nearby include the Canadian Canoe Museum, 4th Line Theatre Company and Liftlock Golf Club.
The Peterborough Inn is just a mile from the Memorial Centre, close to downtown shopping and entertainment. It is a high-end hotel with an on-site spa, sauna and fitness suite. The hotel also has a fully equipped business center. The hotel has no restaurant, but local dining options include McThirsty's Pint, Sin City and Hoshi Japanese Restaurant. Things to do close to the hotel include downtown shopping, The Russell Gallery and The Blue Tomato Art Shop.
