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boutique hotel is a restored art deco building just two blocks from the state park. It sets the
standard for service in the area. In addition to large, comfortable rooms, the complimentary
breakfast is excellent. Visit the lounge on the top floor for its view of American Falls and
the rapids.
The
Seneca Niagara Casino Hotel
(310 4th St., 716/299-1100,
www.senecaniagaracasino.com
,
$200) is the largest hotel in the state outside New York
City. It has more than 600 rooms and suites, many updated in 2013. There's a large indoor
pool and spa, and nine restaurants on-site. The hotel is just three blocks from the state park.
The
Hillcrest Inn
(1 Hillcrest St., 716/278-9676,
www.hillcrestniagara.com
,
$140) is a
bed-and-breakfast close to the state park. With comfortable rooms and a warm, welcoming
ambience, it's like your home away from home.
The
Red Lounge Hostel
(723 3rd St., 716/286-0707,
www.redloungeniagara.com
, $28
dorm) is everything you want in a hostel—clean, close, and inexpensive. The owners
formerly managed an international five-star hotel. The large, airy, coed dormitory-style
rooms have free Wi-Fi. Plenty of information is available here on how to enjoy Niagara on
a student budget.
Many motels in Niagara Falls harken back to the 1950s, when thousands of families and
honeymooners drove to the falls from throughout the northeast United States. The
Falls
Motel
(5820 Buffalo Ave., 716/283-3239,
www.fallsmotel.com
, $120) is among a handful
worth staying at. Rooms are small, well kept, and clean. The family owners take pride in
making sure that yourstay is comfortable and rewarding. The front desk can provide up-to-
date information on seasonal attractions, weather, and transportation.
The
Best Western Summit Inn
(9500 Niagara Falls Blvd., 716/297-5050,
www.bestwesternnewyork.com
,
$110) has clean rooms and free Internet access. It's close
totheFashionOutletsofNiagaraMall,andprovidesacomplimentarycontinentalbreakfast
that's actually worth waking up for.
