OverviewThis hotel is located less than a 5-minute drive to the Peace Bridge, with access to the US. A number of Niagara area attractions are nearby (Niagara Falls and Marineland are within a 25-minute drive). Based on the reviews, this hotel appears to be popular with tourists visiting the area and who seek less expensive accommodations away from the busy tourist area of Niagara Falls.
All of the 32 rooms at this hotel have free Wi-Fi, a mini-fridge, a microwave, a coffeemaker, a hair dryer and an iron and ironing board. Standard rooms are furnished with either queen or double beds. Suites are larger and some are furnished with a jetted tub. Pets are allowed for $25 per night.
There is no restaurant on site, but guests are offered a complimentary continental breakfast daily. There is a wide selection of restaurants located within a 5-minute walk of the hotel. Free parking is available on site.
Shopping is within walking distance at County Fair Mall (just over a 5-minute walk away). The Fort Erie Slots and Race Track is a 5-minute drive away. (All distances and travel time estimates: Google Maps)
Confirmed with a front desk agent: Wi-Fi, parking and breakfast (call date: December 14, 2012).
The GoodGuests had some favourable comments about this hotel, which mostly centred around its location.
Guests appreciated this hotel's proximity to a number of attractions and points of interest (the Peace Bridge and access to the U.S. is less than a 5-minute drive away). Guests also said the hotel was conveniently close to shopping (County Fair Mall is just over a 5-minute walk away) and to restaurants. A number of guests were using this hotel as a home base to tour around the Niagara region, and found that it was central to their destinations.
There was a sense from guests that they perceived good value at this hotel. They found the price point attractive and reasonable.
The Bad
Many of the reviews used for this analysis were not favourable and guests commonly complained about the state of the decor and of the exterior of the hotel.
A number of guests indicated that this hotel was aging and that updates and renovations were in order. They commented on the decor and on the hotel's exterior. A number of guests said that the hotel appeared to be run down.
A few guests were disappointed with the lack of selection offered at the complimentary continental breakfast. Guests said it was "sparse" and "minimal".
There was apparently a lack of detailed cleaning at this hotel. A number of guests complained about stained, dirty carpets and about dirty linens.
A couple of guests complained about odours in their rooms which they suspected were coming from the carpets. Some other guests complained about strong odours from cleaning chemicals.
TripAdvisor.com guest reviewers ranked this hotel #2 out of 5 Fort Erie hotels based on 16 reviews.
Booking.com guest reviewers rated this hotel 7.2 out of 10 based on 16 reviews.
Expedia.ca guest reviewers rated this hotel 2.6 out of 5 based on 9 reviews.
Confirmed with a front desk agent: Wi-Fi, parking and breakfast (call date: December 14, 2012).
