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Best Western Plus Waterfront Hotel

2.5 star property

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds
1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds
Lobby
Exterior
Lobby

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Parking available
$79
includes taxes & fees
Dec 7 - Dec 8

Explore the area

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277 Riverside Drive West, Windsor, ON, N9A5K4
  • Place, Adventure Bay Family Water Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Caesars Casino
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Detroit Windsor Tunnel
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Windsor, ON (YQG)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Room options

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

1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

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

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Mobility Accessible, Bathtub

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

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

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Refrigerator, River View

1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Refrigerator, River View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(44 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator, River View

1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator, River View

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(57 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Refrigerator, River View (Panoramic View)

1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

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

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(29 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator, River View

1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator, River View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(45 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator, River View (Panoramic View)

1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(41 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave, Corner

1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Suite, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave, Corner

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Best Western Plus Waterfront Hotel

Windsor hotel connected to the convention center, walkable to Caesars Casino
Along with an indoor pool, this smoke-free hotel has a restaurant and a fitness center. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a bar/lounge, a sauna, and self parking. Housekeeping is available once per stay.
Best Western Plus Waterfront Hotel offers 305 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Pillowtop beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. 42-inch LCD televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Windsor hotel provides wireless Internet access (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)) for a surcharge. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered once per stay and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool, a sauna, and a fitness center.

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

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

In addition to an indoor pool, Best Western Plus Waterfront Hotel provides a sauna and a fitness center. The hotel offers a restaurant. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access.

This business-friendly hotel also offers a vending machine, multilingual staff, and a fireplace in the lobby. Parking is available onsite for a surcharge.

Best Western Plus Waterfront Hotel is a smoke-free property.

Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:30 AM and 10:00 AM.
River Room Restaurant - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available.

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 19 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 21 to 21 for adults and CAD 21 to 21 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
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from April 19 2025 to January 1 2026 (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 21 to 21 for adults, and CAD 21 to 21 for children
  • Fee for in-room wireless internet: CAD 0 per stay (rates may vary)
  • Self parking fee: CAD 19.00 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

Waterfront Downtown Windsor
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Plus Waterfront Hotel Windsor
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Reviews

Best Western Plus Waterfront Hotel Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 496 out of 1017 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 248 out of 1017 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 131 out of 1017 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 65 out of 1017 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 77 out of 1017 reviews

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ginger

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Jason

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
convenient location close to waterfront
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property has a beautiful view of the water and boardwalk.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

jagmail

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

BRIAN

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Joshua

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fair stay. Old Tv.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Christine

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

stacey

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Our room was grosser than a roadside motel. Old squishy carpet. Peeling wallpaper. Found black mould around the window. Nasty stains on the curtains. Yucky.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

John

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Anthony

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
-
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Drazen

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

8/10 Good

Isaiah

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Breann

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andre

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

8/10 Good

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

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

Lovely stay in Windsor

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

sabrina, Woodbridge

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

Timothy

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thebluejukebox

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

10/10 Excellent

Cheryn

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

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location close to the Ambassador Bridge; a Keg restaurant around the corner. Beware of sports teams - a girls baseball/softball tournament must be happening close by. So running in the halls, throwing ice, screaming and yelling from these special 11 - 13 year olds up until midnight.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025