Holiday Inn Express Windsor Waterfront by IHG

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Holiday Inn Express
8.3 (1376 reviews)
33 Riverside Drive East , Windsor , CA
+1 519-258-7774

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Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Business center
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent location / river view
Clean rooms (majority)
Comfortable beds
Friendly/helpful staff (frequent)
Good/excellent breakfast (several guests)
Quiet rooms
Scenic views of Detroit
Convenient for tunnel/casino/riverfront
Cons:
Parking problems / extra undisclosed parking charges
Elevator out of order / long waits
Cramped registration desk / lobby
Some check-in staff attitude reported
No in-room drinking water
Pool area lacked towels
Rooms sometimes small, warm or poorly lit
Breakfast uses disposable items / limited variety
Inability to cast mobile to TV
Occasional cleanliness issues (hair, smelly shower curtain)

Categories

Cleanliness
8.3
Generally reported as very clean across many reviews; a few isolated complaints (hair in bathroom, smelly shower curtain) lowered the score slightly.
Service
8.7
Mostly described as friendly and cordial staff with helpful interactions, though there are isolated reports of a check-in agent with a poor attitude and cramped/inefficient front desk layout.
Location
9.8
Consistently praised — excellent location with river/downtown Detroit views, close to the tunnel, casino and riverfront attractions.
Room Quality
8
Rooms described as comfortable with good beds and great views; some issues noted such as small/warm rooms, low lighting, and bathrooms with low fixtures.
Amenities
7.1
Multiple amenity-related negatives: parking problems and undisclosed charges, pool area lacking towels, no complimentary in-room drinking water, inability to cast to TV, and occasional elevator outages.
Value for Money
7
Perceived as weakened by extra/unexpected charges (parking), payment policy confusion and occasional service gaps; some feel the hotel is pricey relative to these issues.
Food and Beverage
8.6
Mixed-but-leaning-positive: several guests praised the breakfast as excellent, while others noted limited options, disposable breakfastware and a desire for more variety (e.g., bacon).
Overall Experience
8.9
Overall positive stays with quiet rooms, great river views and good location; recurring downsides (parking, occasional staff issues, amenity gaps) temper the experience.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-11-05 14:03

Property Description

Stunning River Views

Located just seconds from Caesars Windsor and Detroit, Holiday Inn Express Windsor Waterfront offers breathtaking Detroit River skyline views from every room. Enjoy complimentary Wi-Fi, local calls, and amenities like a work desk, ironing facilities, and a coffee maker.

Convenient Location

With easy access to Highway 401, Ambassador Bridge, and Detroit/Windsor Tunnel, guests can explore the area effortlessly. Shopping centers, restaurants, and nightlife are all within reach, providing endless entertainment options.

Thoughtful Amenities

The hotel features a business center, fitness center, and indoor pool for guests to enjoy. Whether you're here for work or leisure, Holiday Inn Express Windsor Waterfront ensures a comfortable and convenient stay.

Book now for a memorable experience at Holiday Inn Express Windsor Waterfront.

Important information:

Upon check-in photo identification and credit card is required. All special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

Debit cards are not accepted to guarantee a reservation.

A valid credit card is required when booking.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: YQG

Location

Property Accessibility

Total Disability Score: 42.86
Public Area
  • Ramp: No
  • Entrance Door Width: 82
  • Entrance Leveled: No
  • Pet Friendly: No
Reception And Restaurant
  • Reception Hearing Accessible: No
  • Reception Wheelchair Accessible: No
  • Restaurant Wheelchair Accessible: No
Elevator
  • Elevator Audio Signals: No
  • Elevator Braille Numbers: Yes
  • Elevator Contrasting Buttons: No
  • Elevator Visual Signs: No
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Guest Reviews

8.3
Based on 1376 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.3
Service: 8.7
Location: 9.8
Room Quality: 8
Amenities: 7.1
Value for Money: 7
Food and Beverage: 8.6
Overall Experience: 8.9
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Kayleen • solo_traveller • us
8
2026-10-30 • via Nuitee
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jodi • family_with_children • ca
10
2026-10-28 • via Nuitee
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Donald • couple • us
9
Good location for access to Detroit.
Pros:

Good location. Good scenery. Safe clean and no crime on the street - unlike nearby Detroit

Cons:

Toll tunnel to get across the river.

2026-10-27 • via Nuitee
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Tal • couple • ca
8
2026-10-24 • via Nuitee
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Diana • couple • ca
10
Pros:

We were very happy with our stay. The location was perfect, beautiful view of downtown Detroit. Our room was very comfortable, everything was clean!

2026-10-22 • via Nuitee
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McKibben • couple • us
8
Overall we enjoyed our stay.
Pros:

The view across the Detroit River

Cons:

Registration desk. Way too cramped and right in the doorway. You either get bumped by the door or you're blocking others from entering or exiting.

2026-10-20 • via Nuitee
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Debra • couple • us
10
It was a great stay, we were very happy with our choice of hotel and location. Will be returning this weekend.😊
Pros:

Very nice and clean. Nice location.😊

Cons:

Not enough parking. I had to park off property.

2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
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Victor • solo_traveller • ca
5
Pros:

The location

Cons:

Rooms are not sufficiently lit.

2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
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Sassymom_40 • family_with_children • ca
6
Pros:

The room was beautiful n very comfortable but the bathroom look like it was for little people lol

Cons:

When we checked in the lady had an attitude didn't apperation. When i booked the room said we could pay when we got there. Thought we could pay cash but nope apparently that's wasn't a thing anymore. People should be able to decide if we should pay cash or visa. Not everyone has a visa these days. The pool area had no towels. And parking was extra money which it should be included. The breakfast was ok should have more stuff like bacon not everyone eats sausages. I don't know if i would ho back to that hotel or tell a friend about it. I mean you have to be rich or above thst to be able to stay there. Not everyone has a credit card 🤷

2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
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FEI • family_with_children • ca
10
2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Chris • couple • ca
7
2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Vitkova • family_with_children • ca
10
2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Thomas • extended_group • ch
9
2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Mohan • solo_traveller • ca
7
Doesn't provide drinking water in the room and couldn't cast the mobile to TV
Pros:

River view

Cons:

No drinking water in the room

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Chris • couple • ca
10
2026-10-09 • via Nuitee
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Lamotte • solo_traveller • ca
8
2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Melinda • solo_traveller • ca
10
2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Scott • solo_traveller • us
10
Cons:

lack of proper parking

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Jeffrey • couple • ca
10
Clean rooms
Pros:

Clean the same clean happy

Cons:

Parking

2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Sandra • family_with_children • lt
6
Pros:

Vaizdas per langą į detroit nuostabus.

Cons:

Vienkartiniai indai per pusryčius yra tragedija, vonios kambaryje buvo plaukų, dušo užuolaida dvokianti.

2026-09-11 • via Nuitee