Niagara Falls crosses the border between Ontario, Canada and the state of New York. The town of Niagara is in Niagara County, on the New York side whilst the City of Niagara, which adjoins Niagara Falls, is in Ontario. At its highest point Niagara Falls is 173 feet tall and nearly 4,000 feet wide. You can dine in the Skylon Restaurant which overlooks the falls or you can take a tour with Journey Behind the Falls to observe the water wonder from behind and below. Niagara town offers many accommodation options for visitors.
Open all year round the Falls Motel offers basic amenities, such as coffee and tea making facilities, cable tv and refrigerators in your room. With only 14 rooms it is a small motel, but rates are cheap with a room for three adults only $50 per night plus tax, as of September 2010.
Falls Motel
5820 Buffalo Avenue
Niagara Falls, NY 13204
716-283-3239
fallsmotel.com
The Quality Inn is less than two miles from Niagara Falls international airport and minutes from the Falls. It is conveniently located and it can organise tours to the falls including the Maid of the Mist boat trip. The hotel has an indoor pool, although you could splash out and stay in a suite which has access to a hot tub. As of September 2010, a four person room with two double beds costs $45 per night plus 13 percent tax.
Quality Inn
7708 Niagara Falls Blvd.
Niagara Falls
NY 14304
716-283-0621
qualityinn.com/hotel-niagara_falls-new_york
The Travelodge at Niagara Falls has 48 rooms. A complimentary breakfast is offered and a free shuttle bus service operates between the falls and casino during the high season. Some rooms come with a whirlpool and heart-shaped Jacuzzi while two rooms have a fireplace, great for cozy nights in during the winter. Handicap facilities are also available. As of September 2010, rates start at $55 per night plus tax for a queen-sized room.
9401 Niagara Falls Blvd.
Niagara Falls
NY 14304
716-297-2660
travelodge.com
Close to Niagara State Park, the Caravan Motel provides a family environment for a stay in Niagara. There is a barbeque and grass play area for children outside. A standard queen sized room costs $44 per night plus tax, as of September 2010.
Caravan Motel
6730 Niagara Falls Blvd
Niagara Falls,
NY 14304-2250
716-236-0752
motelcaravan.com
Rooms at the Budget Host Inn come with a free daily newspaper and continental breakfast. No pets are allowed and the hotel enforces a non-smoking policy. You can choose between a standard king room or standard two double room, which is suitable for four adults. Rates per night start at $55 per night plus tax for a king room, as of September 2010.
Budget Host Inn
6621 Niagara Falls Boulevard
Niagara Falls, NY 14304
716-283-3839
budgethostnf.com