The Suites Hotel at Waterfront Plaza

2.5 star property
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32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV
Indoor pool
Exterior detail
Exterior
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Reviews

7.2 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Bar
  • Pool

Explore the area

Map
325 Lake Avenue S., Duluth, MN, 55802
  • Duluth Entertainment Convention Center
    7 min walk
  • Lake Superior Maritime Museum
    7 min walk
  • Aerial Lift Bridge
    7 min walk
  • Duluth, MN (DLH-Duluth Intl.)
    12 min drive

Room options

Suite, 1 Bedroom, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Studio Suite, 2 Double Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Suite, 2 Bedrooms, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Studio Suite, 1 Queen Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Suite, Multiple Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed

Condo, 1 Bedroom, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Studio Suite, 2 Double Beds, Accessible

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Suite, 2 Bedrooms, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 2 King Beds

Condo, 2 Bedrooms

  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Double Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Premium Studio (With Jetted Tub)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed

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About the area

Duluth

With a stay at The Suites Hotel at Waterfront Plaza in Duluth (Canal Park), you'll be a 5-minute walk from S.S. William A. Irvin Ore Boat Museum and 6 minutes by foot from Lake Superior Maritime Visitor Center. .This family-friendly hotel is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Lake Superior and 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Aerial Lift Bridge.

What's nearby

  • Duluth Entertainment Convention Center - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Aerial Lift Bridge - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • AMSOIL Arena - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Bayfront Festival Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • North Shore Scenic Railroad - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Duluth, MN (DLH-Duluth Intl.) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Grandma's Saloon & Grill - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Lyric Kitchen Bar - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Hoops Brewing - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Lucé Duluth - ‬7 min walk

About this property

The Suites Hotel at Waterfront Plaza

Family-friendly Duluth hotel in Canal Park with 2 restaurants
The Suites Hotel at Waterfront Plaza offers 132 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Kitchenettes offer full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Duluth hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices). Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

An indoor pool, a children's pool, and a spa tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna and a fitness center.

Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool, fitness facility, or spa tub without adult supervision. Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 132 air-conditioned rooms featuring kitchenettes with full-sized refrigerators/freezers and stovetops. 32-inch flat-screen televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities, including an indoor pool, a spa tub, and a sauna. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, an arcade/game room, and a fireplace in the lobby.
Satisfy your appetite with Italian cuisine at Old Chicago Pizza, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary self-serve breakfast is served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, a 24-hour front desk, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary self-serve breakfast is served on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Old Chicago Pizza - This restaurant specializes in Italian cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Happy hour is offered.
Red Lobster - This seafood restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • On-site parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free self-service breakfast available 6:30 AM–9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekends
  • 2 restaurants
  • 1 bar
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Restaurants on site

  • Old Chicago Pizza
  • Red Lobster

Things to do

  • Arcade/games room
  • Children's pool
  • Fitness centre
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna
  • A hot tub

Family friendly

  • Arcade/games room
  • Children's pool
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Full-sized fridge
  • Indoor pool
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • ATM/banking services
  • Banquet hall
  • Lift
  • Front-desk safe
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Computer station
  • A meeting room

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Braille signage
  • Lift
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Handrails in stairwells
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in reception
  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Heating
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV
  • TV channels
  • Premium channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Freezer
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 60 per pet, per day, plus a deposit of USD 0 per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
3 children, up to the age of 18 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per day
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • 7.5 percent tourism fee will be charged
  • Service fee: 7.88 percent

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Pet deposit: USD 0 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 60 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • In-room safe fee: USD 2.00 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Long-term renters welcome
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

Pool access available from 8 AM to 10:00 PM
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Construction is underway at a neighboring building and there may be noise disturbance from the construction work
Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility, and guests under 18 years old are only allowed in the swimming pool, fitness facility, and spa tub with adult supervision

Property is also known as

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The Suites Hotel at Waterfront Plaza Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

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7.0/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Larry

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Hotel building entrance filty from dogs. Bathrooms in need of maintenance; mold and poor construction. Mediocre food offering .
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chantelle

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Rika

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dated
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Ashley Nicole

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Barbara

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall, it was a nice stay at the property. It was a little "awkward" getting use to a room with no windows, but not a deal breaker. They seemed to be short staffed, as the front desk was not always attended to by a rep. However, the person who helped us check-in and out was really hustling to help everyone. I commend him for his hard work. The room was fine, but the bathroom needed some updating; shower head was small and low powered. Really liked the location on Canal Park; close to a lot of restaurants, bars, activities, etc.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Moss, Marshfield

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
decent place
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

VICTORIA E

Noisy neighbors. Room keys didn't always work. Room setup was a bit odd.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Barbara

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Jayne, Naples

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was nice. Bed was comfortable. Covid is over. No reason not to empty trash and refresh room each day. Breakfast area needs redesigned or have trays available. Only two tables downstairs all other tables are up a lot of steps for seniors and small children trying to carry everything. Front desk was nice. Had to replace a key once. My fault I had been warned. Pool and hot tub were fine. Not really ADA friendly. Parking lot is across the street or behind the building. No way to exit to street with using stairs.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Doneva

Travelled with family
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Leslie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I would have to say, Derrick who checked us in was very welcoming and hospitable. Our original room had a very strong chlorine smell from the pool. The second room was larger but had an unpleasant smell. (had to get room air freshener). The room was also dirty with spider webs in the window. Furniture was dusty. A layer deep enough to write in.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Linda, Buffalo City

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Kathleen

It needs a little freshening.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Jessy

Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner
Ok stay. Overpriced for the accommodations but basically paying for the conve ience to Canal Park.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Larry, Bay City

Disliked: Cleanliness
While this hotel is in the middle of the action in Duluth, it is in need of a refresh.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Katrina

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It had a vintage/old ship-type aesthetic which was pretty cool. Excellent location for shopping and walking to sights. The downside is that I had a wagon/stroller for my kids that I had to lift up the stairs. I wasn’t able to find a wheelchair accessible section, but maybe I missed it.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Lisa

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Suites
The room was spacious. The furniture was worn and oddly arranged. The bathrooms were moderately clean. The beds were comfortable the pillows were fine. The hot breakfast was good. Pools looked good although we didn’t use them. For the price and location we were overall happy.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kari

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Conference Trip
I love this place! The interior suites are huge for a great price and i dont mind that they do not have windows. I sleep great when I stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Whitney

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ken, Thunder Bay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was wonderful but for some reason we were not booked here by Expedia.staff were able to book us a room.Lucky for us there was a vacancy.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Steven

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Property seems clean enough, Iif pretty beat-up. Rooms are big. My friend and I came to Duluth for Bayfront Blues Fest. Our stay was Thursday thru Sunday- checking out on Monday. Not once did housekeeping visit our room. Sunday morning I asked at the front desk for at least new towels and trash emptied while we were gone and was told that they needed 24 hours advance notice to do this…
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Scott

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Filthy
First off one key did not work. Our room was certainly not cleaned! Bed was made, though there was Stuff on floor, not vacuumed, long hairs in tub and on sink, no toilet paper on roll, a dirty sock balled up under bathroom vanity, towels not filled, and garbage not emptied. Ruined entire trip which was difficult to get my husband to go to start with. Attempted to call front desk which was evidently busy so that pretty much ended our get away!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024