I've visited Caesars Windsor multiple times, and I have an amazing time when ever I come. My review will be based on the casino and Market buffet of Caesars Windsor.
Casino: The whole atmosphere when you walk in is one of a kind. The large ceilings and warm lightning really make the environment relaxing. I'm more of a blackjack and roulette player, but tend to put in a 20 in my preferred blazing 7 penny machine on the 2nd level, or when I have free slot play. The machines are usually clean, and there is always someone walking around picking up empty cups and garbage.
The free pop and coffee doesn't have a lot of variety, but I cannot complain much if its free. I wish they did have bigger cups however. I've seen groups of tourists come with large 24oz cups and fill them up, but I have never attempted it.
The tables have good min/max limits for all types of players. I usually play the chipless blackjack at $10 a hand, and I usually do well. The games are quick, and you don't have to worry about handling chips or remembering to use hand signals to make calls. The 2 chipless blackjack tables have $5/min and $500/max, and are normally not busy from 11am-7pm weekdays. The dealers know what they are doing and make very little mistakes.
The roulette tables I find vary throughout the day from 11am-7pm. Sometimes 1 table will be open and it will be $5 outside bets and it will be packed, or you'll find 2 tables with $10 outside bets, and they'll be empty. So if you want to play with smaller amounts of money, I'd say try the speed roulette which is near by. It's $2 min outside and you play on your own screen with a real dealer and wheel. I find I do OK on the speed roulette, but you won't win as much if you played on higher limit tables.
I used the drink ordering feature on the slot machines once to try it out. I ordered just a simple coke, and it took about 10 minutes for the lady to bring it to me. Kind of long considering it was just pop. I was expecting a large tall glass for my drink, but it was the standard plastic cups you can get yourself at the self-serve drink area. Next time I will order my drink the moment I sit down, or just serve myself. This way you'll get your drink before you run out of money. While at the tables, the ladies usually walk by every 10-15 minutes taking drink orders, so be prepared to flag them down if you need a drink. Pop and water are free, but you have to pay for alcohol. (Not sure of the prices).
Overall the casino is great with a decent selection of table games and slots for even the first time gambler to find something they like. Staff are friendly and know their stuff, tables and slots are cleaned regularly and the setting is really relaxing. The layout is ok. Tables are in the centre of main floor, but seem a bit packed to me. Various denomination of slot machines are grouped together and placed throughout the two floors, giving a good mix or penny machines up to nickels and even dollar machines close by each other.
Market Buffet: The buffet under the casino is large. Lots of seating areas and tables aren't crammed beside each other. They have 3 lines for the various reward tier levels, so if it's busy, I hope you have a friend with Diamond and up tier level. The food selection is amazing. From fresh salad, to pizza, to Asian, to every type of meat you can think of and a nice selection of bread and soup, plus much more. I recommend you take a walk through the buffet before you pick your food to get an eye for what is offered. The food items change very so often to mix it up.
The servers are quick and polite. Depending on how busy it is, it might take a while to get your plate removed or your drink refilled, so be patient.
The desert selection is truly the gem of the buffet. Pies, cakes, ice cream... You name it, they have it. The crepes are made fresh to order, and you can request anything on it. I never tried it, but I hear it's great.
Overall, the buffet is a stop you have to make when you come to the Caesars Windsor. You're looking at about $20 a person before tips. Friday and Saturday is Prime Rib Dinner, so expect to pay more even if you don't eat prime rib.
Being from Toronto with multiple casinos just outside of the GTA, I find Caesars Windsor to be the best. I'll continue to come back, and recommend it to anyone! I have free comp'ed rooms, and will be sure to write another review of my hotel stay. read more