The Suites Hotel at Waterfront Plaza
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About this property
The Suites Hotel at Waterfront Plaza is an independent hotel located in Duluth's Canal Park, steps from Lake Superior and the Aerial Lift Bridge. Within a 10-minute walk, guests can reach iconic waterfront attractions including the S.S. William A. Irvin Ore Boat Museum and the Lake Superior Maritime Visitor Center, making it an ideal base for exploring the region's maritime heritage.
All 131 suites feature air-conditioned rooms equipped with kitchenettes that include full-sized refrigerators, freezers, and stovetops. Each room offers a 32-inch flat-screen television with cable programming, a desk, microwave, and phone with complimentary local calling. Complimentary wireless internet access is available throughout the property.
The hotel provides an indoor pool, hot tub, and fitness center for guest recreation. Old Chicago Pizza operates on-site for dining convenience. Additional amenities include an arcade and game room, lobby fireplace, and free self-parking. The property is wheelchair accessible with accommodations including accessible washrooms, pool hoist, handrails, and assistive listening devices. Nearby activities encompass skiing, snowboarding, cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, kayaking, sailing, boat tours, and fishing. Duluth International Airport is 9 miles northwest; taxi service costs approximately $15 one way.
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM and extends to midnight; check-out is at 11:00 AM. The hotel welcomes pets—dogs only, maximum two per room and 125 pounds each—for $15 plus tax per pet per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. A professional property manager is on-site with 24-hour front desk support.
Location & nearby attractions
S.S. William A. Irvin Ore Boat Museum - 0.4 km / 0.3 mi
Lake Superior Maritime Visitor Center - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Lake Superior - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Duluth Entertainment Convention Center - 0.6 km / 0.3 mi
Lake Superior Maritime Museum - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Aerial Lift Bridge - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Great Lakes Aquarium - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
AMSOIL Arena - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Duluth Superior Symphony Orchestra - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
NorShor Theatre - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Bayfront Festival Park - 0.9 km / 0.5 mi
Fond-du-Luth Casino - 0.9 km / 0.5 mi
The St. Louis County Depot - 1 km / 0.6 mi
Lake Superior Railroad Museum - 1.2 km / 0.7 mi
St. Louis County Heritage & Arts Center - 1.2 km / 0.7 mi
The preferred airport for The Suites Hotel at Waterfront Plaza is Duluth, MN (DLH-Duluth Intl.) - 10.8 km / 6.7 mi
Rooms
Dining
Complimentary breakfast.
Amenities & features
Getting here
Check-in & check-out
- 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
Pet policy
- Pets allowed
- Pet max weight (per pet) in kg is 57
- Pet max weight (per pet) in lb is 125
- Only dogs are allowed
- Maximum number of pets per room 2
- Service animals are allowed
- Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
- Pets cannot be left unattended
- $15.00 plus tax per pet / per night
- Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.
Fees & policies
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
- 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<
Know before you go
- Pool access available from 8 AM to 10:00 PM.
- Up to 3 children 18 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
- 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.
- This property allows pets in specific rooms only (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section). Guests can request one of these rooms by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.