The Suites Hotel at Waterfront Plaza

Waterfront hotel with a fitness center and a sauna

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Dates

November 2025

December 2025

Lunch and dinner served, Italian cuisine

Studio Suite, 2 Double Beds, Accessible (No Windows) | 1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Full-size fridge, microwave, stovetop, dishwasher

Premium Studio (With Jetted Tub, No Windows) | Living area | 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Very good

Popular amenities

Kitchen
Hot Tub
Housekeeping

Explore the area

325 Lake Avenue S., Duluth, MN, 55802

Place, AMSOIL Arena
‪5 min walk‬
Place, Duluth Entertainment Convention Center
‪5 min walk‬
Place, Aerial Lift Bridge
‪7 min walk‬
Airport, Duluth, MN (DLH-Duluth Intl.)
‪13 min drive‬

Room options

32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV

Suite, 2 Bedrooms, 1 King Bed

Good

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

Studio Suite, 2 Double Beds, Accessible (No Windows)

Sleeps 4
2 Double Beds

1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible

Very good

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

Studio Suite, 1 Queen Bed (No Windows)

Very good

Sleeps 3
1 Queen Bed

Suite, 2 Bedrooms, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Good

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

Suite, Multiple Beds

Excellent

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

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (No Windows)

Good

Sleeps 4
1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom, 1 King Bed

Very good

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

Studio Suite, 2 Double Beds (No Windows)

Good

Sleeps 4
2 Double Beds

Premium Studio (With Jetted Tub, No Windows)

Good

Sleeps 4
1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Duluth

Located in Canal Park, The Suites Hotel at Waterfront Plaza is adjacent to S.S. William A. Irvin Ore Boat Museum and within a 10-minute stroll of Lake Superior. This 132-room hotel welcomes guests with conveniences like a restaurant, an indoor pool, and free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

AMSOIL Arena - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
Duluth Entertainment Convention Center - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
Bayfront Festival Park - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
Aerial Lift Bridge - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
North Shore Scenic Railroad - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

‪RT Quinlan's - ‬10 min walk
‪Canal Park Brewing Company - ‬4 min walk
‪Dubh Linn Brew Pub - ‬8 min walk
‪Hoops Brewing - ‬1 min walk
‪Little Angie's Cantina and Grill - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Suites Hotel at Waterfront Plaza

Waterfront hotel with a fitness center and a sauna

The Suites Hotel at Waterfront Plaza features an indoor pool, a children's pool, and a gym. Free parking is included with your stay. The 24-hour front desk has staff standing by to help secure valuables, and answer any questions about the accommodations. Other amenities at this family-friendly hotel include a sauna, free WiFi in public areas, and a hot tub.

Guests can expect free WiFi and 32-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels. Bathrooms have hair dryers and free toiletries. Kitchenettes, refrigerators, and microwaves are other standard amenities. Weekly housekeeping is available.

An indoor pool, a children's pool, and a hot 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 hot 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.

Similar properties

Pool
Hot Tub
Breakfast included
Parking included

$142 nightly

Nov 27 - Nov 28

Total with taxes and fees

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 transportation

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

Food and drink

A restaurant
Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

Old Chicago Pizza
Red Lobster

Things to do

Arcade/game room
Children's pool
Gym
Hot tub
Indoor pool
Sauna
TV in common areas

Family friendly

Arcade/game room
Children's pool
In-room crib
In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
In-room kitchenette
In-room microwave
Indoor pool
Laundry facilities
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

24-hour front desk
ATM
Laundry facilities
Safe at front desk
Vending machine

Guest services

Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

24-hour business center
Computer station
Meeting room

Outdoors

On the waterfront

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Assistive listening devices
Braille/raised signage
Elevator
Grab bar near toilet
Handrails in stairways
Pool hoist on site
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible business center
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
Wheelchair-accessible pool
Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Banquet hall
Designated smoking areas
Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bedsheets provided
Blackout drapes
Free crib
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bathtub combination
Towels provided

Entertainment

32-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Freezer
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Kitchenette
Microwave
Paper towels
Stovetop
Toaster

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Desk
Free local calls
Heating
Iron/ironing board
Laptop workspace
Phone

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 at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

This property welcomes pets for USD 75 per accommodation, per stay (maximum USD 125.00 per stay), plus a deposit of USD 0 per stay
Dogs only
2 total (125 lbs is the maximum weight per pet)
Pets may not be left unsupervised
Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
Guests can request a pet-friendly room by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Up to 3 kids 18 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per day
Free cribs/infant beds are available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

Pet deposit: USD 0 per stay
Pet fee: USD 75 per accommodation, per stay (maximum USD 125.00 per stay)
Service animals are exempt from fees
Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per day

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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 and a smoke detector

Check-in: 4:00 PM—-midnight
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 21

The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and a government-issued photo ID may be required at check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.
Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

Pool access available from 8 AM to 10:00 PM.
Long-term renters welcome.
Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.
Nearby construction work may cause some noise disturbance.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at The Suites Hotel at Waterfront Plaza?

The Suites Hotel at Waterfront Plaza offers free cancellation on select room rates. For more details, look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What is there to do within easy reach of The Suites Hotel at Waterfront Plaza?

This hotel is situated in Canal Park, just steps from S.S. William A. Irvin Ore Boat Museum and Great Lakes Aquarium, and within a short walk of Lake Superior. You'll also find Lake Superior Maritime Visitor Center and Lake Superior Maritime Museum less than a mile away.

Is there parking available at The Suites Hotel at Waterfront Plaza?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel. Accessible parking is also available for guests.

Does The Suites Hotel at Waterfront Plaza include a casino on the premises?

No, The Suites Hotel at Waterfront Plaza doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at The Suites Hotel at Waterfront Plaza?

Yes, this hotel has an indoor pool along with a hot tub. Guests have pool access between 8 AM and 10:00 PM.

What amenities will couples enjoy at The Suites Hotel at Waterfront Plaza?

This waterfront hotel offers many amenities for couples such as an indoor pool and a restaurant with some guestrooms featuring fireplaces.

Are there hot tubs at The Suites Hotel at Waterfront Plaza?

Yes, this hotel has a spa tub.

Does The Suites Hotel at Waterfront Plaza have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

No, The Suites Hotel at Waterfront Plaza doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Will The Suites Hotel at Waterfront Plaza allow pets to stay for free?

Although they can't stay for free, dogs are welcome at The Suites Hotel at Waterfront Plaza for a fee of USD 75 per accommodation, per stay. A deposit of USD 0 per stay is collected.

Does The Suites Hotel at Waterfront Plaza have connecting rooms?

Yes, you can book connecting guestrooms at this hotel for your group or family vacation.

How far is the airport from The Suites Hotel at Waterfront Plaza?

The closest major airport to The Suites Hotel at Waterfront Plaza is Duluth, MN (DLH-Duluth Intl.), which is 6.7 mi away (12 minutes by car).

Can I book a room with a balcony at The Suites Hotel at Waterfront Plaza?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at The Suites Hotel at Waterfront Plaza.

The Suites Hotel at Waterfront Plaza Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

6/10 Okay

Chelsey

Oct 17, 2025

Disliked: Staff & service

We stayed for one night and enjoyed the location of this hotel. However, the title is misleading. It is not on the waterfront. It is about two blocks from Lake superior and there are no views of the lake. The check-in staff was dismal, they give you a voucher for breakfast, which was pretty poor selection. There were lots of homeless people hanging out in front of the hotel making it feel a bit awkward to walk in and out. Parking lot was fine to park in the afternoon, but by evening, it was completely full and very difficult to find a spot. We were placed in a room that did not have any windows, however, it was quite large with two exit doors. Just seemed pretty dark and depressing. In and around the entryways of the building, there were holes and divots in the walls that made the hotel look kind of dingy. It wasn’t horrible, but it was definitely not a favorite in Duluth.

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bradley

Sep 28, 2025

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Linda

Sep 15, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

The suite with the kitchenette was excellent. Lots of room to spread out Some issues with the outlets not working, and not in convenient places, also dark in the bedroom.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jeremy

Traveled with partner

Sep 13, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Perfectly located in the heart of Canal Park.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

SARA

Traveled with family

Aug 26, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Property was clean overall. I was quite worried as I booked prior to reading reviews that stated the lobby smelled like urine. I don’t think the lobby smelled like urine but rather smelled like beer. There is a bar located across the hall so maybe that is where the smell came from. Overall it was tolerable. We had a 1 bedroom suite with a living room and pull out couch. We had to request linens for the couch but they brought it up to us so no big deal. Kitchen appeared well stocked. Our room felt stuffy and hot, tried to adjust the temp and it did not help. The second day maintenance came and showed us what we did wrong. This improved the temp but later in the evening it was hot/stuffy again. Bathroom was clean enough but someone else’s hair was on the floor in the corner so not super clean. Staff were lovely. Breakfast was standard with many average hotel like options. We would stay there again as the price was right. It is a remodeled warehouse so a bit odd however I liked the way they reworked it. We did not use the pool but it looked average and in good condition. Location is perfect with many food options nearby and walking distance to canel park.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Zach

Traveled with family and small children

Aug 22, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Great location, spacious rooms and friendly staff. Loved ease of parking and walk ability of the downtown area. Breakfast was just above average for hotels that include it in this price range.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Lucas

Traveled with family

Aug 1, 2025

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tommy

Jul 30, 2025

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Traveled with partner

Jul 29, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Very friendly and helpful staff. Clean and felt we were in a safe environment

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Jacob

Jul 29, 2025

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Kari

Traveled with family

Jul 28, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

We liked the property but we're bummed we didn't have a window.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Jul 27, 2025

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Jul 25, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Katharine

Traveled with family and small children

Jul 24, 2025

Liked: Staff & service

Disliked: Cleanliness

Location and size of rooms make this hotel great for families. However, rooms are not very clean, I do not think there vacuums work very well nor do they vacuum under beds or along edge of rooms. I recommend bringing lysol wipes for peace of mind and wiping things down yourself, Also if you have little ones, check the floor as this is the 2nd year in a row we found a pill on the floor and other dangerous items that a toddler might swallow(popcorn, pen cap etc.) Pool was also closed first two night which was a bummer. Definitely a trade off at this location but there is no property that has it all in this location in Duluth.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

pamie

Traveled with family

Jul 23, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

I like staying at The Suites in Duluth, MN. The hotel is by many restaurants and shopping. We like going to the Lift Bridge to watch the ships come in. Check in was fast.The hotel is clean and comfortable. Staff is wonderful and they have a nice breakfast. Eggs, meat, cereals, bagels, waffles,fruit, juice, and milk. The Suites has a nice pool and hot tub. We definitely will stay there again.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Danielle

Jul 23, 2025

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

*First I will say I am never one to complain. I am very easy to please, but I have to leave a comment about this stay* The one positive thing I can say about our stay was the staff member that checked us in was very pleasant and sweet. The rest of our stay was horrible. The room was in the middle of two hallways and was very noisy. When we booked we were not made aware of the hot tub not being in use. There was absolutely zero hot water or even remotely luke warm water for ONE shower for my friends and I. It was a cold and rainy weekend and all we wanted was a warm shower. Unacceptable when you have somewhere to be. We brought this up to the manager upon checking out and never received a follow up call, had to call back a second time and they said they couldn’t do anything about it because we booked with Expedia. Expedia reached out to them and they said they were not willing to give us any sort of refund or discount on a future stay. POOR customer service in my opinion. I had my wedding block here 3 years ago, and have stayed at this hotel more times than I can count. They must have had a change in management because I have never experience this. They have lost my trust in them and business.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Jul 23, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Serena

Jul 23, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Nice location and very friendly staff.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannan

Traveled with family

Jul 22, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Eric

Traveled with family

Jul 22, 2025

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Hot tub was not working (which happens and I understand). Lady working the counter throughout the evening had terrible people skills and was not helpful. When we got to the room neither shower had shampoo or body wash in the dispensers. One of the light bulbs in the lamp was broken with pieces swept into the drawer. When taking a shower the water was lukewarm at best. Breakfast was decent, but lacking options and not up to the quality I would expect for over 300 dollars a night. We love coming to Duluth, but will likely choose a different hotel next time.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

michael

Traveled with group

Jul 21, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Very good hotel for the price. Staff was excellent and it’s great to have both a restaurant and microbrewery right there!

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Tommy

Traveled with family

Jul 20, 2025

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

I was charged for an extra day at this hotel, and the staff was very rude when trying to resolve this issue. The issue is still ongoing, and I am about to get Expedia involved if the hotel continues to refuse to refund the charge for the extra day that I was not there.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nachele

Traveled with family

Jul 20, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

We have always enjoyed staying at Suites Hotel.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Virginia, Aitkin

Traveled with group, Traveled with family

Jul 20, 2025

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Check in staff was great - she let us check in early. The room was okay. There was a large round pillar right next to the bed so you had to go around it to get to the bed. There was NO window in the room. I wish we had known there was no window when we booked. Bed was just okay. Room was dirty - popcorn, crumbs, and used tissue on the floor by the bed. Chocolate (I think) smashed into carpet on other side of bed. Bathroom was dirty with hair (NOT ours) on the toilet.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025