ANy hotel suggestions American or Canadian side of Niagara Falls where the price is reasonable, amenities good, view good, near fun stuff (walking distance is best, but driving is fine too)?
Thanks!
Melissa in NJ
All I can suggest is that the Canadian side is usually slightly cheaper hotel-wise. Last time I was there to stay overnight was in 1993.
-georg
Pay for the hotel with a credit,not debit card.We stayed (about 5 years ago)in the Best Western.After being charged twice for our room ($400) it took months to get the money back.We didn't do credit cards back then,but I do now. We took the "cave of the winds" tour and visited the state park.There's also an LQS in NF but we never made it there. There are plenty of things to do on the way to/from there.Lots of QS in that part of NYS,a couple of steam train lines,Corning Glass Works
Shelly
We stayed at The Oakes. It's on the Canadian side at the top of the Falls, I'd recommend it to anyone - great place and we had a wonderful time. That was a few years ago, I don't know what the prices are today.
Weeeeelllll....
In Niagara Falls, Canada at least, I'm afraid you might find that amenities and view and near fun stuff don't much correlate with "price is reasonable".
Better half and I visited for a mid-week winter getaway in January, and even then our 2-night package was $379. It included 2 buffet breakfasts for two and $75 off one dinner at the Hilton Watermark, which is the only way the room price was reasonable, but the SUMMER price for the same package is around $900!!!
Definitely don't room at or near the casinos if budget is a concern. I would guess, but only guess, you might do better on the Canadian side because your dollar is still worth a bit more (though not so much more as it used to be). On the other hand, I understand NF NY is not quite as "touristy" so maybe budget accomodation is easier to come by.
There was a Travelodge or something similar right on Clifton hill that had a signboard up for $59 rooms, but again, that was last January. Their web site now has a "special web rate" of $139.99. At a two-level motel.
Probably a good thing to do is jump on Expedia.ca and just have them search for hotels at your budget level. You might also be able to find a small hotel or B&B that's technically "out of town" but not too long a drive away - Ontario Wine Country is all around there. Towns like Queenston, Welland, Vineland, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Thorold, Fort Erie and St.Catherines might be much more economical but you could drive to the Falls in about half an hour. And it's a very pretty drive from those areas.
Have fun! Definitely check out the Journey Behind the Falls if you never have, or take a Maid of the Mist ride. The Butterfly Conservatory is nice. If you want some less crowded stuff head south along the Parkway to the area known as Dufferin Islands - it'll still be busy but its open park area. If you love the kitsch of "tourist traps" there's Clifton Hill and of course the Table Rock area right around the brink of the Falls.
Happy travels -
Johanna
Melissa > ANy hotel suggestions American or Canadian side of Niagara Falls where
the cost of parking near the falls is insane, if you can find one. i loved the stop we made in St Catherines(my grandma was born there), tho you cant see the falls from there. tis a lovely little village to wander up and down the streets and window shop. the falls are amazing for sure. glad i was lucky enough to get taken there for a day trip while in london last year. have fun!! jeanne
InspirePoint website is not affiliated with any of the manufacturers or service providers discussed here. All logos and trade names are the property of their respective owners.