Caesars Windsor: the file, graded A

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.

01Size 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.

02Rooms and suites

Expect about 402 sq ft in a standard Resort Room: king bed, generous desk, a tub plus a separate shower, river outlook. In 2018 the resort announced it would redo every one of its 758 rooms; the Forum Tower was finished 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.

03Gaming

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 World Series of Poker room of its own, and 22 big screens in a Caesars Sportsbook of 1,700 sq ft. Gaming floor and bars admit 19+ only. Colosseum presales open first to Caesars Rewards members.

04The Colosseum

For many guests the 5,000-seat Colosseum is the whole point of a Windsor trip. By the resort's measure no seat sits more than 225 feet back, 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.

05Restaurants and bars

Dress up for Neros Steakhouse; dress down for the rest — Johnny Rockets, Legends Sports Bar, family-style Italian at Spago Trattoria, 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. No nightclub on site any more — ARIIUS moved out in January 2026 to a new address on Ouellette Avenue.

06Pool, sauna, gym

The indoor pool admits adults only; it comes with a large whirlpool, loungers and towels. Hotel guests also have the sauna and fitness room. We found no spa in the amenities currently listed.

07Arrival 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. From Detroit, the privately run Tunnel Bus stops close by at McDougall and University; the fare is $15, card only.

08Verdict on file

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.

Source check Oct 23, 2026. Fees, prices and hours move — confirm with the resort before travelling. Outdated detail? Write to the guide. Also on file: Ontario · ratings.