The Suites Hotel at Waterfront Plaza

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.

Duluth International Airport is located 9 miles northwest of the hotel. Taxi cost is approximately $15 one way. Budget rental car offers Hawthorn Suites guests 20% discount on car rental.

Sorry, no airport shuttle available.

Complimentary parking

• 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

• Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.

Pets are welcome.

• $15.00 plus tax per pet / per night

• Pet fee: $75 per accommodation, per stay (maximum $125 per stay) Service animals are exempt from fees Rollaway bed fee: $10 per day The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

• 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.