Niagara Falls Accommodations

By Teri Champigny

When you visit Niagara Falls, you will find that there is a wide variety of accommodation choices, from low end to high end, with every price range imaginable. Some accommodations will of course be much better than others – even if they are relatively the same price. Some places will offer better views as well. Unfortunately, it is often hard to know what you will be getting, especially in terms of views, before you arrive.

Start by doing a search online for hotels and resorts in the Niagara Falls area. You will find a great deal of information, and in fact, may be overwhelmed by your choices. Try a travel site that will allow you to narrow your search based on certain criteria for best results.

After you’ve narrowed down your choices, it is a good idea to call the hotels and resorts on your list personally. This is the best way to get a truer sense of what you will gain by staying at the locations in question. Be sure to ask about views, and also enquire as to whether or not you can actually reserve a specific room or suite (such as the ones with the best views), or if the assignments are made randomly.

Niagara Falls is a fairly large place, full of wonder and attractions. However, some attractions are located close to each other. Consider this when seeking accommodations, and try to get a hotel or resort that is close to the attractions that you are interested in. Clifton Hill is a major attraction area, and there are many hotels and resorts located here.

Note that whether a property is located on the Canadian side or the American side can be a bit confusing. Be sure to ask which side the hotel or resort is located on when you call. Remember that there is a Niagara Falls, New York, and a Niagara Falls, Ontario. While you will want to visit both, you may want to stay on one side or the other in terms of accommodations.

Consider what your interests will be while visiting the Niagara Falls area. Many hotels and resorts offer packages that include the cost of various tours. Be sure to ask about such packages when you call the hotels and resorts in question.

Many of the nicer hotels are owned by well known corporations, and these corporations have four and five star hotels in the Niagara Falls area. These include Embassy Suites Niagara Falls, Hilton Niagara Falls, Marriott Niagara Falls, Renaissance Fallsview, Sheraton Fallsview Hotel, and Sheraton on the Falls.

While you may prefer luxury on your trip to Niagara Falls, also remember that with the surrounding wonder and beauty, you will probably only be inside the hotel to sleep. If possible, spend less on the accommodations, so that you can spend more on the attractions. Take full advantage of packages and coupons that are offered as well. Many hotels offer coupons for local attractions.

Make your Niagara Falls reservations early. Remember that in the spring, summer, and fall, this is truly a very hot tourist spot, and lodging may not be available if you don’t reserve early.