Caesars Windsor
Two hotel towers, 5,000 theatre seats and the Detroit skyline across the water.
out of 10
Overview
Caesars Windsor occupies the Detroit riverfront at the southern end of the Ambassador Bridge crossing, and its geography explains everything about it. This is the Canadian casino hotel with the largest cross-border audience, built at a scale that a city of Windsor's size would never support on its own.
The complex runs to roughly 758 rooms across two towers, a 100,000 square foot casino floor and The Colosseum — a 5,000-seat theatre that books names most Canadian arenas would be pleased to have. The Augustus tower is the newer and better of the two; ask for a river-facing room and you get the Detroit skyline at night, which is a genuinely striking view.
The floor itself is well-run rather than spectacular. Around 2,200 slot machines and 75 gaming tables, laid out conventionally, with a poker room and a large sportsbook. What lifts the property is the surrounding infrastructure: the theatre, the conference space, the spa and a dining line-up that includes a proper steakhouse.
The casino floor
What is actually in the room, category by category. Counts are approximate and shift as machines are rotated — we last checked this property in July 2026.
Slots & slot machines
Roughly 2,200 modern slot machines, including a well-stocked high-limit slot area and a good density of linked progressives. Cabinets are refreshed regularly.
Table games
Around 75 gaming tables covering blackjack, roulette, baccarat, craps, and several card games. Table minimums sit between the Niagara extremes.
Poker room
A dedicated poker room with daily cash games and a tournament schedule; Texas Hold'em dominates, and the room is well regarded by regional players.
Sportsbook
A large sportsbook lounge with a screen wall, betting terminals and its own bar — one of the better ones in the country.
Live casino
Live dealer tables throughout the pit, with electronic table games filling the gap for lower-limit players.
High rollers & VIP
High-limit gaming rooms for both slots and tables, with host service, dedicated cage access and 24/7 VIP service for qualifying guests.
Hotel & resort
Two towers, Augustus and Forum, total roughly 758 rooms. Augustus is newer, quieter and better appointed; Forum is fine and usually cheaper. Rooms are generous, with the river-facing side clearly worth the difference. The spa and indoor pool are genuinely good, and the whole complex — theatre, dining, gaming, conference centre — connects indoors.
On site
- approx. 758 rooms and suites
- Full-service spa and salon
- Indoor pool and fitness centre
- 5,000-seat Colosseum theatre
- Large conference and convention space
- Riverfront location facing Detroit
Dining
Where to eat without leaving the property. Descriptions are our own; nothing here is paid placement.
Neros Steakhouse
The flagship room. Serious steak, a long wine list and the service level to match.
Artist Café
All-day dining, reliable rather than exciting, open when the rest of the complex is not.
Legends Bistro
Buffet-style dining with a wide spread; busy on show nights.
Casual counters and bars
Several options across the casino level, including a noodle bar and quick-service outlets.
Entertainment
The Colosseum is the largest theatre attached to any Canadian casino hotel, seating around 5,000, and it programmes major international touring acts year-round. On show nights the whole property changes character — book dinner early or eat after.
Practical information
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Address | 377 Riverside Drive East, Windsor, ON N9A 7H7 |
| Gaming age | 19+ (Ontario) |
| Casino hours | Open daily with extended weekend hours; confirm current hours before travelling. |
| Dress code | Casual on the floor; smart dress expected at Neros and in the high-limit rooms. |
| Parking | Attached garage and valet service. |
| Getting there | Four hours from Toronto by car, or a short trip from Detroit via the tunnel or the Ambassador Bridge. Windsor VIA Rail station is a few minutes away. Passport required for cross-border visitors. |
Pros and cons
What works
- Best entertainment venue attached to any Canadian casino hotel
- Strong poker room and sportsbook
- River-facing rooms with the Detroit skyline
- Better value than the Niagara resorts for comparable quality
What does not
- Windsor itself gives visitors little else to do
- Four hours from Toronto — this is a destination trip, not a detour
- Cross-border traffic can make show nights hectic
Verdict
The most complete casino hotel package in Ontario outside Niagara Falls, and better value than either of them. Time a visit to a Colosseum booking, take a river-view room in the Augustus tower, and the drive justifies itself.
