The Falls Hotel and Inn Review

If you’re looking for a great budget-friendly hotel in Niagara Falls that’s close to all the main attractions, The Falls Hotel and Inn is one of my top recommendations. In this Falls Hotel and Inn Review, I’m breaking down what you can expect from the rooms, the onsite restaurant, and the indoor pool. Plus, I’ll tell you what makes it so family-friendly.

The Falls Hotel and Inn is a 2.5-star property, but the location makes it stand out compared to other Niagara Falls budget hotels. In the winter off-season, you can get a motel-style room for as low as $64 a night. An upgraded tower room costs about $82, or for $91 you can get a room with a partial view of the Falls (and fireworks, if they’re running during your stay.)

I’ve stayed at this hotel three times now. We did two stays in the motel-style rooms, and our last stay was in the upgraded tower room with a view. All three were winter trips, including one for New Year’s Eve. Read my full Winter in Niagara Falls guide to see why an off-season trip is so great and find more things to do.

The Falls Hotel and Inn review

Overall Rating: 8/10

Falls Hotel and Inn Family-Friendly Features

Only a 3-minute walk to the top of Clifton Hill
Budget-friendly prices
Spacious rooms (easily fits a Pack ‘n Play and stroller)
In-room fridge
Indoor pool
Breakfast available (for a fee)

Location and Parking

Location Rating: 10/10

The Falls Hotel and Inn is located on Victoria Avenue, just down the street from the top of Clifton Hill. It’s about a three-minute walk, which makes this a great option for winter trips or family trips with kids. Being this close makes it easy to head back to the room for naps, breaks, or warm-ups.

The parking entrance is easy to miss if you don’t know what you’re looking for. The hotel sign is small and attached to the building, and the entrance is a narrow driveway between the hotel and the restaurant next door, Remington’s of Niagara. I suggest looking at Google Maps Street View ahead of time so you know what to look for.

Like most Niagara Falls budget hotels, parking is not included. At the time of our stay, it was $22.60 per night. They do allow you to stay parked after checking out, usually until 1:00 or 2:00 PM when they need the spots for new guests.

The registration parking area and main parking lot have never been busy during our stays. Surrounding the lot are the two‑story buildings where the motel-style rooms are located. The front building is the tower, which is where the upgraded hotel rooms, the pool, registration, and the restaurant are found.

Points of Interest Near the Falls Hotel and Inn

Remingtons of Niagara– next door
IHOP– 3-minute walk
Top of Clifton Hill- 3-minute walk
Niagara SkyWheel (and other Fun Pass Attractions)- 5-minute walk
Bottom of Clifton Hill- 10-minute walk
Niagara Falls Train Station– 3-minute drive

Check In, Lobby, and Staff

Service rating: 9 /10

As expected for a 2–3 star hotel, the lobby isn’t fancy. It’s not even really a lobby. There’s just a check-in desk, decorated with a barrel labeled “Queen of the Mist” in front of it, and a couch pushed against the wall.

The check-in process was quick and easy. We arrived at 3:55 p.m., just before the 4:00 p.m. check-in time. There was only one guest ahead of us, and they were finishing up. The staff member was friendly and welcoming. Once he pulled up my reservation, he let me know we were being upgraded to a tower room on the sixth floor instead of the motel-style room I had booked.

He was also helpful when I had questions. When I asked about gluten-free breakfast options at the attached restaurant, he wasn’t sure at first. He checked with another staff member and confirmed there were gluten-free choices available.

The Falls Hotel and Inn Rooms

Room rating: 8/10

Room Types

There are two types of rooms here. The Falls Inn rooms are motel-style, with outdoor entrances, located in the buildings around the parking lot. The Falls Hotel rooms are the nicer rooms located in the tower. All rooms include Wi-Fi, a TV, a coffee maker, and a mini-fridge.

Falls Inn Rooms

Standard Room with Two Double Beds
King Jacuzzi Suite
2-Bedroom Family Suite (with four double beds)

Falls Hotel

Standard Room with Two Queens
Partial Falls View Room with Two Queens
Balcony and Fireworks View with Two Queens
King Jacuzzi Suite
2 Queen Suite (with a sofa bed in a separate living area)

We originally booked a Falls Inn standard room, which we’ve stayed in before. On those stays, the rooms were clean and looked recently updated. They’re basic but functional, with two double beds, a TV on a dresser, and a small dining table with two chairs.

For this last trip, we got an upgrade to the tower rooms. We were so thankful for this! These rooms have a better view and are the most spacious non-suite hotel rooms I’ve stayed in. Standard tower rooms are usually only $10–$20 more per night, depending on the season. Partial Falls view rooms are typically $20–$45 more.

Two Queens Tower Room Review

When we walked into the room, I was immediately impressed by how spacious the room is.

Bedroom

The two queen beds are along one wall, with a wide end table between them. There’s enough space for two people to walk between the beds comfortably. There’s also plenty of room between the beds and the furniture across from them.

Past the second bed, there’s a large open area. It could easily fit a Pack ’n Play or cot without feeling cramped. There would still be room for a double stroller or wagon as well.

The beds were comfortable, with soft, plush pillows. The bedding was thin, but the room stayed warm enough that it wasn’t an issue.

Across from the beds is a full-sized mini fridge, not the tiny micro-fridges you often see in hotels now. Next to it is a desk with a chair and a coffee maker, with enough space left to work if needed. Beside that is a three-drawer dresser with a smaller TV on top. Two armchairs sit near the window with a tall side table between them. The closet was also large, with plenty of room for luggage and coats.

My only real complaint was the TV size. It felt out of place in a room so big. Brie couldn’t see well enough from the bed, so she had to drag a chair in front of it to watch. But, as always, she was happy once she found a cartoon channel!

Décor, Lighting, and Room Condition

The décor is exactly what you’d expect from a budget hotel in Niagara Falls. Nothing fancy, but still decent. Above the beds are framed photos of the Falls and one of the tour boats.

Light beige wallpaper covers the walls. I didn’t see any visible stains or peeling. All the furniture is wood, and somewhat matches. The light wood of the headboards matches the table between the chairs. The dresser and desk also match the bedside table.

The armchairs were a bit worn. One of them was wobbly and sank in more than the other, but they still have some life left in them.

The lighting is typical for a hotel. It’s a bit dim, but not the worst I’ve seen. The floor-to-ceiling window covers half the wall. When you open the curtains, the room is very well-lit. At night, the six-panel curtains did not fully close. This let some light from the flashing Ferris wheel seep in. But for the view, the lack of complete darkness is worth it.

Bathroom

The bathroom was a bit on the smaller side and nothing special. There’s a large, wide mirror above the pedestal sink and toilet. However, there is no counter space for your toiletries. Beside the toilet, you’ll find a deep soaker tub with jets and a shower.

Everything was clean, even with some signs of wear and tear. I noticed minor stains on the floor and chipping paint in the corners. The laminate wood flooring looked like the most recent update and was still in great condition.

The lighting wasn’t great, though. The two small wall lights flickered when turned on and stayed very dim.

The tub itself appeared to be in good shape, but we didn’t have time to test the jets. The shower head was basic and not very big. The water pressure was good, and the temperature stayed steady. My only issue was a loud squealing sound from the shower. It was pretty unbearable, so I kept my shower short.

View

We had a great view of the nearby attractions. From our window, we could see the SkyWheel, the Mystery Maze, the Upside-Down House, and the Casino tower. We could even see the Frank ‘N Coaster (the roller coaster on top of the Burger King). We could also see a bit of the American Falls and the mist rising above the Horseshoe Falls.

The biggest bonus was the fireworks view.

Brie had had enough of the crowds and wanted to go back to the room before the 8:00 fireworks started. We grabbed Frosty’s to take with us and made it back just in time. We pulled the chairs up to the window and watched the entire show perfectly. It was so nice to enjoy the show from the comfort and warmth of our own room.

Noise

I was worried that having a city-view room might mean a lot of outside noise, but the hotel did a good job with soundproofing from the street. We didn’t notice much noise coming in from outside at all.

That said, the rooms themselves aren’t soundproof. Hallway noise, like people talking and doors shutting, came through easily. The biggest issue was noise from the room next door. Our neighbours came in around midnight and decided to party.

It ended up waking Brie, so I called the front desk. To their credit, hotel staff handled it well. They came up right away, spoke to the guests, and asked them to quiet down. The neighbours respected that, and the noise stopped.

Hotel Amenities

Pool rating: 8/10

We didn’t have time to swim on our check-in day, so the kids went for a swim the next morning before check-out while I packed up the room. There are washrooms right outside the pool entrance, which makes it easy to change there if the weather is cooler and you’re staying in a room with an outdoor entrance.

The pool is a decent size and not too deep. It came up to Brie’s waist, which makes it a good depth for older kids to swim on their own. There’s also a good-sized hot tub, a small sauna, and lawn chairs around the pool for parents to sit in.

No one else was there that morning, so it was easy for Zen to relax in the hot tub while keeping an eye on Brie in the pool.

The Falls Café

Food rating: 8/10

There is an on-site restaurant that serves breakfast. Breakfast vouchers are available from the front desk for $14.99 and include coffee. Depending on what you order, this can save you a few dollars. You can view the menu here to decide if the voucher is worth it for you.

We went for breakfast around 9:30, and it wasn’t busy at all. The dining area is large, and only five tables were filled when we walked in. Before we sat down, I confirmed with the waitress that they had gluten-free toast.

Brie and I both ordered the Falls Cafe Breakfast. It comes with two eggs, home fries, toast, and a choice of meat. Zen ordered the pancakes from the kids’ menu since she never finishes a full meal.

The waitress was friendly, and our food came out quickly. Everything was cooked well. The bacon was crisp, and the eggs were done perfectly. The home fries were nice and crunchy with just enough salt. The kids’ pancakes were a decent size. There were three of them, so Zen still didn’t finish them all.

Ready to book your stay?

If you’re planning a Niagara Falls trip and want a budget-friendly hotel close to Clifton Hill, this is one of the best options you’ll find.

Check current Falls Hotel and Inn rates.

If you’d rather upgrade to a 3–4-star hotel, these are good alternatives for hotels near Clifton Hill:

Sterling Inn & Spa: 4-star hotel | $$-$$$
Sheraton Fallsview Hotel: 4-star hotel | $$-$$$
Howard Johnson by the Falls: 3.5-Star | $-$$$

The Falls Hotel and Inn Review Summary

So, is the Falls Hotel and Inn worth it?

For us, it definitely was. We will book here again the next time we need a Niagara Falls Budget Hotel. While it’s nice to splurge on a hotel with a better view for some trips, this is a great option if you’re simply looking for an affordable place to stay.

The rates are very reasonable for the area, there’s an indoor pool for the kids, and the location is hard to beat.

The tower rooms at the Falls Hotel and Inn are especially good for families with infants or toddlers who need extra space. There’s plenty of room for a Pack ’n Play, a stroller, and all the other extras that come with traveling with little ones. The location also makes it easy to head back to the room mid-day for naps. Plus, you can still watch the fireworks from your room if your kids can’t stay out that late.

We’ve enjoyed all three of our stays here. While we had no issues during our stays in the motel-style rooms, after experiencing a tower room, we’ll happily pay a little extra for the fireworks view next time. It’s worth it.

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