The former Waterfront Hotel Downtown Windsor officially joined Best Western. Rebranded as Best Western PLUS Waterfront Hotel, the property now offers a new branded identity, upgraded amenities, and a brand new look.
“We are pleased to have completed significant hotel upgrades to guestrooms and all public areas and to welcome Best Western PLUS, a new brand to Vrancor Group’s portfolio,” said Darko Vranich, CEO and president, Vrancor Group and co-owner of Best Western PLUS Waterfront Hotel. “It’s exciting to become part of the biggest hotel family in the world, with more than 4,100 hotels in more than 100 countries worldwide.”
The southernmost city in Canada, Windsor, Ontario, has a population of 211,000 and is home to Windsor International Airport. With one of Canada’s largest casinos, a well established wine region in nearby Essex County, the new Windsor International Aquatic and Training Centre, and Detroit, Michigan, U.S.A. a short drive away, Windsor is a tourist hub with plenty of activities, shopping, and fine dining.
“The changes we have made can be felt from the moment you arrive and are designed to enhance our guests’ experience” said Shmuel Farhi, president, Farhi Holdings Corporation and co-owner of Best Western PLUS Waterfront Hotel. “The welcome and support from Best Western has been outstanding.”
Best Western PLUS Waterfront Hotel boasts views of the Detroit River and skyline from every guestroom and is the anchor hotel to St. Clair Centre for the Arts, with combined banquet and exceptional meeting space of over 31,000 square feet plus the 1,200 seat Chrysler Theatre. Conveniently located, just moments away, are top restaurants, CAESARS Windsor Casino, and the Ambassador Bridge to Detroit, Mich.
Featuring a modern exterior and a new contemporary lobby with fireplace and ample seating, Best Western PLUS Waterfront Hotel also offers upgraded interiors and quality bath amenities. With stunning river views and panoramic views of the skyline of downtown Detroit, all guestrooms include convenient mini-refrigerators, 42” LCD flat-screen TVs and pod coffee and tea makers. A full hot breakfast buffet is included with every stay. Guests can also take advantage of the hotel’s scenic fitness centre, large salt water pool and laundry service. Business travellers will love the spacious work desks in every guestroom, complimentary upgraded Wi-Fi throughout and a new lobby-level business centre with all of the services of a modern office.
