Best Western Plus Waterfront Hotel
Riverside Drive hotel facing the Detroit skyline, an eight-minute walk from the Detroit-Windsor Tunnel
About this stay
This hotel provides a welcoming base right on the waterfront in downtown Windsor, offering guests the convenience of being close to local attractions while enjoying views of the Detroit River. The indoor pool and hot tub are perfect for unwinding after a day of exploring, and the fitness centre allows for maintaining routines. Rooms are designed for comfort, with some offering scenic river views that add a special touch to your stay. The hotel caters to a variety of travellers, from families to couples, and even welcomes pets, making it a versatile choice for your visit to Windsor.
- On the Detroit River at 277 Riverside Drive West
- About eight minutes' walk to the Detroit-Windsor Tunnel
- Indoor pool, sauna and fitness room
- Pets welcome, mini-fridges in rooms
- Paid on-site parking
Our take
Best Western Plus Waterfront stands at 277 Riverside Drive West, on the bank of the Detroit River, and the brand advertises a view of the river and the Detroit skyline from its rooms. That position is the whole argument: the Detroit-Windsor Tunnel is about an eight-minute walk, the Ambassador Bridge about four minutes by car, and Caesars Windsor is in the same downtown stretch. Inside, there is an indoor pool, a sauna and a fitness room, rooms have mini-fridges, and pets are welcome. Parking carries a fee. I would book it to watch the skyline at night or to cross into Detroit for an evening, and I would ask for a river-facing room. A 7.7 from 473 reviews is lower than the location deserves, which is one more reason to insist on the river side.
- ✓Walk to the Detroit-Windsor Tunnel, about eight minutes away, with a passport, an enhanced driver's licence or a NEXUS card in your pocket.
- ✓Ask for a river-facing room at booking: the Detroit skyline lit up at night is the reason to sleep on Riverside Drive.
- ✓Leave the car in the paid lot for the evening: Caesars Windsor and the downtown restaurants are on foot along the same riverside stretch.
- ✓Detroit Metropolitan Airport is about 30 minutes by car, an alternative to Windsor's own airport for flights to more destinations.
Why we love it
- Its prime downtown waterfront location
- The relaxing indoor pool and hot tub
- Pet-friendly policy for animal lovers
- Some rooms offer beautiful river views
Why guests love itBest Western Plus Waterfront's 277 Riverside Drive address puts families straight onto the Windsor riverfront, where the parks and the walking path along the Detroit River are across the street, a good first outing after a long drive. The indoor pool and sauna help on a cold or wet day, and the mini-fridge handles milk and snacks. Pets are welcome, which makes it one of the easier downtown options with a dog. Parents should weigh the downsides: parking is paid, and the downtown casino district is busy late on weekends. For a day in Detroit, children need their own documents to cross by the tunnel. A 7.7 from 473 reviews says the river view does more of the work than the rooms.
Guest reviews
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