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Canadian Casino Resorts

Windsor, Ontario · gaming floor 19+

Caesars Windsor — full review

Last revision · fact check

Biggest hotel in our guide, full stop: 758 rooms in two towers, most looking over the Detroit River at the Detroit skyline. Then there's the Colosseum — 5,000 seats, none more than 225 feet out — and a floor with 2,000-plus slots and 80-plus tables, right downtown instead of out by a highway exit.

  • Rooms & views9.0
  • Casino floor8.5
  • Dining8.0
  • Shows & events10.0
  • Pool, spa & fitness8.5
  • Getting there8.5

Book it for: Colosseum nights and two-day downtown breaks with a big menu of room types.
Pass if: The kids expect to swim — the indoor pool admits adults only.

Size and setting

Nobody else on our list comes close on room count: Caesars Windsor has 758, split between the Augustus Tower (pitched by the resort as family-friendly) and the older Forum Tower. It's on Riverside Drive in the heart of Windsor, and what you're really paying for in most rooms lies across the water — Detroit's skyline.

Rooms and suites

Expect about 402 sq ft in a standard Resort Room: king bed, generous desk, a tub plus a separate shower, river outlook. A renovation of all 758 rooms was announced in 2018, and Forum Tower rooms were done by September 2019 — 55-inch screens, fresh carpet and bedding. Upgrades: Resort Deluxe Suite (whirlpool, wet bar); Junior Suite (own living room, whirlpool in Forum only); Executive Suite (five-piece marble ensuite, TV inside the mirror, separate butler door, fireplace in some).

In by 4 pm, out by 11 am. Budget for the extra: the booking page we used added a $23.40 resort fee per night, settled at checkout.

Gaming

Figures come from the property's August 2023 fact sheet: 2,000-plus slots, 80-plus tables — including, the sheet claimed, Ontario's only live craps game — a dedicated World Series of Poker room and a 1,700 sq ft Caesars Sportsbook lined with 22 large screens. Floor and bars are 19+. Caesars Rewards members get first crack at Colosseum presales.

The Colosseum

For many guests the 5,000-seat Colosseum is the whole point of a Windsor trip. The resort says the furthest seat is 225 feet from the stage, and a July 2026 notice confirmed all-ages admission unless a show says otherwise. Alice Cooper was on the calendar for Friday, November 6, 2026 when we checked.

Restaurants and bars

Dress up for Neros Steakhouse; dress down for the rest — Legends Sports Bar, Johnny Rockets, Spago Trattoria (Italian-style family dining), Café 377 for breakfast and lunch, and a 24-hour Tim Hortons on the Forum Tower's main level. Cosmos Lounge has local bands on Friday and Saturday nights; Vu Bar has the skyline. Nightclub fans are out of luck: ARIIUS left in January 2026 and reopened on Ouellette Avenue.

Pool, sauna, gym

Adults only at the indoor pool — big whirlpool, lounge chairs, towels provided. Hotel guests also have the sauna and fitness room. We found no spa in the amenities currently listed.

Arrival and parking

Windsor International is a quick taxi hop from downtown. The garage at 257 Glengarry Avenue (six floors) reopened completely on July 8, 2026, after repairs that ran over a year. Crossing from Detroit? The private Tunnel Bus drops you near McDougall and University: $15, no cash accepted.

Our take

A strong pick for a concert or a downtown weekend with plenty of room options; couples will enjoy it most. Families do fine in the Augustus Tower, but the kids will have to do their swimming elsewhere.

Traveller questions, answered

Is the Caesars Windsor pool for adults only?

It is — the resort's fact sheet calls it an adult-only indoor pool, with a whirlpool hot tub.

Can teenagers attend Colosseum concerts?

Usually: Colosseum shows are all-ages unless a specific show is marked otherwise. Casino areas stay 19+.

How much is the Caesars Windsor resort fee?

The booking page we used added $23.40 a night, charged at checkout.

Sources behind this review

Fact check: October 23, 2026, against the sources listed above. Rates, fees and hours move — confirm directly with the hotel before booking. Something out of date? Email us. Next: Casino Hotels in Ontario or the full ranking.