Best Western Plus Waterfront Hotel

2.5 star property
Pet-friendly hotel with a sauna connected to the convention center in Windsor

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Exterior
Indoor pool
Suite, 1 King Bed, River View, Corner (with Sofabed) | View from room
1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds
Lobby
Close to Detroit Windsor Tunnel and Caesars Casino, Best Western Plus Waterfront Hotel offers a warm welcome with dry cleaning services, a cozy bar, and relaxing sauna. Unwind by the fireplace or take advantage of an indoor pool while staying connected with free WiFi in public areas. Previous guests rave about the helpful staff.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Laundry

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator (City View)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(43 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator (Panoramic View;River View)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(40 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator (Mountain View)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator (Mountain View)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (Living Room;with Sofabed)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator (City View)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(56 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Refrigerator (Panoramic View;River View)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(27 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Bathtub (Mountain View)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Refrigerator (Mountain View)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(44 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave (Living Room;Walk-in Shower;River View)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave, Corner (City View)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Map
277 Riverside Drive West, Windsor, ON, N9A5K4

What's nearby

  • Adventure Bay Family Water Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Detroit Windsor Tunnel - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Caesars Casino - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Huntington Place - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Ambassador Bridge - 4 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

  • Millender Center Station - 3 min drive
  • Windsor Station - 4 min drive
  • Windsor, ON (YQG) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Loose Goose Restopub & Lounge - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Hikari - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪La Guardia Italian Cuisine - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Keg Steakhouse + Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Panache Ultra Lounge and Restaurant - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Best Western Plus Waterfront Hotel

Hotel near Detroit Windsor Tunnel
Close to Caesars Casino and Huntington Place, Best Western Plus Waterfront Hotel provides dry cleaning/laundry services, a fireplace in the lobby, and a bar. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna. The on-site restaurant, River Room Restaurant, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and kids' meals. In addition to a gym, guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas, with speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices).
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • An indoor pool
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and express check-out
  • Multilingual staff, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage
  • An elevator, a vending machine, and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 305 individually furnished rooms feature comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like desk chairs and safes.
More amenities include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop mattresses, and down comforters
  • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and shower/tub combinations
  • 42-inch LCD TVs with digital channels
  • LED light bulbs, refrigerators, and free infant beds

Languages

Arabic, English, Filipino, French, Hindi, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (surcharge)
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (CAD 20 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: CAD 18 to 24.99 for adults and CAD 18 to 24.99 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • River Room Restaurant

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (once per stay)
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • On the boardwalk/promenade
  • On the riverwalk

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lever door handles
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 22 floors
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch LCD TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 19

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from April 19 2025 to September 30 2025 (dates subject to change):
  • Fitness facilities
  • Sauna
  • Swimming pool

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of CAD 30.00 per accommodation, per day, plus a deposit of CAD 30.00 per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 40 lbs per pet)
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 17 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: CAD 200.00 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately CAD 18 to 24.99 for adults, and CAD 18 to 24.99 for children
  • Fee for in-room wireless internet: CAD 0 per stay (rates may vary)
  • Self parking fee: CAD 20.00 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Pet deposit: CAD 30.00 per day
  • Pet fee: CAD 30.00 per accommodation, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
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
Children under 13 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility without adult supervision

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Best Western Plus Waterfront Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. The pool will be unavailable from April 19 2025 to September 30 2025 (dates subject to change).

How much does it cost to stay at Best Western Plus Waterfront Hotel?

As of Aug 23, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Best Western Plus Waterfront Hotel on Aug 26, 2025 start from CA $163.2, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Best Western Plus Waterfront Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 40 lbs per pet. There's a deposit of CAD 30.00 per day and a fee of CAD 30.00 per accommodation, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Best Western Plus Waterfront Hotel?

Self parking is available for CAD 20.00 per day.

What time is check-in at Best Western Plus Waterfront Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Best Western Plus Waterfront Hotel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Best Western Plus Waterfront Hotel located?

Located in Downtown Windsor, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Adventure Bay Family Water Park and Caesars Casino. Detroit Windsor Tunnel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) away.

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Best Western Plus Waterfront Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 472 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 255 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 130 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 75 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 75 out of 1007 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Drazen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and staff was awesome
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
River front view and easy access was nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gaetan

Liked: Amenities
Clean, friendly staff, location
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thebluejukebox

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comfy bed !
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

The view was amazing. The location was great for what we had planned.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Appreciated the river front view, all else good
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great view of the river
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

JoAnne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay there. The panoramic view is so lovely.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love the view and the room was clean and bed is comfy.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, efficient check-in, pet-friendly and convenient. The view is beautiful.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

DANIEL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a fantastic view of Detroit and the river. Room was clean and comfortable. Easy walk to the casino to catch a show. Looking forward to stay here in November for another show
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Donnell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had an enjoyable experience and the Bar was awesome.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Norma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a pleasant experience. The view from the room was amazing. For being right downtown the room was amazing quiet. The water pressure was good for bathing. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Amie

Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natasha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My husband and I stayed here in July 2025 for a weekend. It was close to the casino and there is also an indoor Waterpark within walking distance. It’s also walking distance to a lot of great restaurants. The room was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Stacey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a very nice time and we are planning to come once a month for date nite again because we had a nice time
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

sabrina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Limited fast food restaurants
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cleanliness great staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

DELYSE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location and great views from the room. The bed was comforrable.The room could have used another chair. It would be better if parking was included and a discount on the breakfast. Also Best Western points should be given regardless how you book your stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a wonderful location, we stayed 2 nights. Room was nice and big and very accommodating and friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abdennabi

Good service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Rosemary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was clean , staff member where pleasant. Downside was when we arrived we were met with a picket line saying they were on strike
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was here with my daughter to see Jeff Dunham’s show and it was great to be so close to the Casino he was at. It was walking distance and so were lots of pubs and restaurants. The walking trails along the Detroit River are really nice.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paige

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and well kept space.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025