Watertown, New York is a city located near the Canadian border in Jefferson County. It has an estimated population of 26,000 people. Watertown is known as the birthplace of Woolworth's, in 1878. The longest running county fair has its home in Watertown.
Choice Hotels is a popular chain of hotels that includes the Comfort Inn, Econo Lodge, Quality Inn and Comfort Suites. There are two Choice Hotels in Watertown.
The Watertown Econo Lodge is located off Interstate 81, and contains 57 guest rooms. The hotel offers a free deluxe continental breakfast and has a year-round indoor pool. The Econo Lodge also has extended-stay rooms which include kitchens. Area attractions less than five miles away include the historic Thompson Park and Zoo and rafting on the Black River. Restaurants within walking distance include Bob Evans and Cracker Barrel.
The Comfort Inn and Suites is the second Choice Hotel option in Watertown. The six-story hotel has 135 guest rooms. The hotel is pet-friendly and includes an indoor heated pool and exercise room. Each guest room includes a flat-screen television and guests can upgrade to an over-sized suite that has a whirlpool, wet bar, pillow-top mattress and a sofa sleeper. Courtesy transportation is provided from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. to local attractions such as The Jefferson County Fairgrounds, Salmon Run Mall, Watertown Ice Arena, Black River Rafting and the Thompson Park Zoo. Restaurants near the hotel include Friendly's, Buffalo Wild Wings and Ruby Tuesdays.
The closest Choice Hotel outside of Watertown is located approximately 50 miles away in Oswego, New York. This Econo Lodge has many of the same guest room features as the property in Watertown. However, the hotel is bigger and contains 92 guest rooms. The hotel has three floors and a conference center that can accommodate up to 100 people. The property has an on-site restaurant. The hotel is situated near Lake Ontario and has rooms available that overlook the lake.
