Frequently we receive e-mail regarding which is the "best fallsview hotel" in Niagara Falls. This is a difficult question to answer because a lot of different criteria comes in to question. Most people consider the view to be the most important aspect. The Marriott & Embassy Suites offer a truly amazing view of the Canadian "Horseshoe" Falls during daylight hours.  During the evening the American Falls illumination is much more impressive. Most of the light shined on the Horseshoe Falls dissipates in the mist. This is why you never see postcards of the Horseshoe Falls at night. The Sheraton on the Falls & Crowne Plaza hotel are almost directly opposite the American Falls and the view from there is great. We found the best compromise between the two locations is the Niagara Falls Hilton.

At the top of our list is the Embassy Suites Junior Presidential Suites. They are located on the top floors of the hotel. At forty two stories high on a clear night you get one of the most spectacular panoramic views of not only the Falls itself but the surrounding area as well.

When considering room quality and hotel amenities the Embassy Suites and Hilton Fallsview have spacious rooms and are the two newest hotels. The Marriott Fallsview has the best fine dining and a more adult atmosphere. The Hilton's Watermark restaurant has the best nighttime view of both Falls for a very unique fine dining experience.  

Yes it does rain in Niagara Falls and nothing could be worse than being cooped up in a hotel room all day with kids. For this reason we give the Hilton Fallsview and Sheraton on the Falls high marks for their indoor water parks. 

If close proximity to all the attractions on foot is a priority, we give the Sheraton on the Falls high marks for it's central location to everything. 

Before you choose a hotel room please look over our fallsview hotel & attractions map. Try to select a hotel which is in fairly close proximity to the attractions you would like to visit. Parking is very limited and you will do most of your getting around on foot. Most hotels offer shuttle service to the park area yet we've read many story's about people waiting & waiting. So bring some good walking shoes!

There is a change in elevation between the area of Victoria Avenue and Fallsview Boulevard to the Falls. You actually walk down to Queen Victoria Park. There is no easy access from the hotels nearest the Horseshoe Falls unless you take a shuttle or the seasonally operated incline railway ($2.50 each way). The railway is open weekdays from 10:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. and on weekends from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

The major attractions in Queen Victoria Park are the park itself for viewing both the American & Canadian Falls, Maid of the Mist boat ride, Table Rock and Clifton Hill. If you are not up for a lot of walking be sure to check if your hotel offers free shuttle service. At the end of the day it's uphill to get back to your hotel. The main access to Queen Victoria Park is by sidewalks located along Clifton Hill and Murray Street. 

The Fireworks displayed at the Falls can be seen from most Fallsview hotels. In case you missed the link at the top of the page, we've created a map showing the distances from the Fallsview hotels to where the fireworks are displayed. click here to see it.

Many hotels close to the Falls sell out during July and August so it's best to book your room as far in advance as possible. Don't expect a low rate if you drive up and think you are going to get a good price for a room. Many hotels raise their rates during peak season so again, it's best to book your room as far in advance as you can.

We have read many reviews where guests get sticker shock at check out. Follow this link for an example of what charges you can expect to see.

And... All fireplaces in the rooms are fake! 

If you have any questions please don't hesitate to drop us an e-mail: info@niagarafallslive.com