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Best Western Plus Waterfront Hotel

2.5 star property

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Situated in a lush urban park, this high-rise building features a striking red accent and a mix of glass and solid materials.
Enjoy a panoramic view of the city skyline and harbor from the large window, with a comfortable seating area and flat-screen TV.
Relax in a spacious room with a large bed, desk, and city skyline views through large windows.
Welcome to our lobby, featuring a reception desk, comfortable seating, and a mezzanine level.
Enjoy a serene city view from our indoor pool, featuring exercise equipment and clean, tiled floors.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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

Room options

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Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

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

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

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(33 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

7.4 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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

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

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

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

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(43 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 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.

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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Best Western Plus Waterfront Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 473 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 256 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 129 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 75 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 76 out of 1009 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff at check-in were very efficient and helpful. Room was clean and bed was comfortable. Cannot beat the view we had! Will stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Stuart

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

Great short break

Absolutely lovely views up and down the river from the room. Good location for walking along the river front, casino, and restaurants etc.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Herve, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room view on the river was splendid
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

JAMES

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Extra charge for parking. The surrounding area has become run down. Constant berger of homeless asking for money. I would not let my wife walk alone in area.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janelle

Very nice
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

roni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is very nice and the staff were very nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing views from room & the bar.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Esaie, St Thomas

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Rude receptionist
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Mahmudul Haque

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Panoramic view, but window was dirty and Clouded, could not have full view. Property looked very old inside. Not much dining options, limited breakfast. Room ventilation was not working, felt suffocating, couldn't sleep at night. No free parking.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sajeel

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Looks lke each room have tge skyline view.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

RUOKUN

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Terrible service here. The front desk lady has poor patience and she is very impolitely.View is good, but room is dirty and air conditioner is super noisy, only can sleep when turn it off.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Aaron

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Amenities
The location is nice but the pool was closed when we were there. They were nice to give me other location to use the pool while their pool is under renovation.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Matt

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

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

10/10 Excellent

tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, we were there for a very short time but the view of the river was amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria Ana

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent view of the river at our panoramic room! Relaxing and inspiring!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Song

Traveled with family
Liked: Room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tony

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

8/10 Good

Owen

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

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

I will be back

Very clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location and very affordable. Highly recommended
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025