Full-service hotels that also have a gaming floor. We look at the rooms, the setting and what else is on site; the casino is one part of the picture.
Montreal, Canada
This property stands on Île Notre-Dame in the St. Lawrence River, in buildings first raised for Expo 67. The architecture alone makes it a landmark in the city.
Guests get views back across the water to downtown, several restaurants and bars, and a performance venue. The gaming floor spreads over multiple levels. Parc Jean-Drapeau surrounds it, so cycling paths and green space are close by.
Niagara Falls, Canada
A hotel tower above the Horseshoe Falls, and the view is the headline. Many rooms look straight down onto the water and the mist.
Below the rooms, the resort has a spa, a range of restaurants and a large theatre for touring shows. The gaming floor is big. Most visitors split their time between the falls, the promenade and the resort itself.
Richmond, Canada
River Rock sits on the Fraser River in Richmond, a short trip from Vancouver International Airport. The Canada Line stops nearby, which makes it an easy base for the city.
The hotel offers suites, a pool, restaurants and a show theatre, plus a marina on the river. The gaming floor is one part of a property that also works well for a layover or a weekend.
Rama, Ontario, Canada
Casino Rama Resort lies near Orillia, on the lands of the Chippewas of Rama First Nation, with Lake Couchiching and cottage country all around.
Its hotel tower, spa and restaurants make it a getaway in its own right. A dedicated entertainment centre hosts concerts and comedy. The gaming floor is large, but the lakes and trails of the region are the other half of the trip.