OverviewThis property is situated on a major thoroughfare and is within walking distance of restaurants and attractions on Clifton Hill (15-minute walk away). The Glengate is conveniently located for guests looking to access area attractions on foot and by car.
This hotel is 100% smoke-free and all 60 rooms include free Wi-Fi, a coffeemaker, an iron and ironing board, a hair dryer, a mini-fridge, a work desk, a TV and individual climate control. Select rooms also feature cathedral ceilings and balconies. Rooms are furnished with one king bed, while suites are furnished with one king bed, a separate sitting area and a sofabed. Select suites also include a jetted tub.
Free underground parking is available on site and pets are permitted for an additional fee of $10 per pet, per day.
A free continental breakfast is served daily from 7 am to 11 am.
Other on-site amenities include tour assistance, an outdoor patio and an ATM.
The Fallsview Casino and Skylon Tower are both about 3 minutes away by car, while the Maid of the Mist (boat tour of Niagara Falls) is a 6-minute drive away. The Journey Behind the Falls attractions is 5 minutes away by car. Marineland (amusement and animal exhibition park) is a 9-minute drive away.
Access to the QEW is 3 minutes away by car, while shopping and restaurants on Lundy's Lane are about a 6-minute drive away. Vineyards at Niagara-on-the-lake are 27 minutes away by car. (All walking and driving time estimates: Google Maps)
The GoodReviews were somewhat mixed for this property, among the reviews sourced for this analysis. However many guests thought that the room rates were reasonable and that the staff were friendly and helpful.
Several guests thought that the location was convenient for accessing Clifton Hill area attractions on foot and other attractions by car. A few reviewers also thought that this property was situated in a quiet neighbourhood.
A couple of reviewers described their rooms as comfortable and spacious. While several guests found their rooms to be clean, there were several other reviewers who thought that their guest rooms could have been cleaned more thoroughly.
A few guests mentioned that they appreciated the free parking, free Wi-Fi and free breakfast.
The Bad
There was a mix of positive and negative reviews for this hotel, among the reviews used for this analysis. Several reviewers complained about the parking facility and described both the indoor and outdoor parking lots as small and cramped. A couple of guests also complained about potholes and one reviewer said that the parking lot was a "bit rough".
Some guests seemed to be disappointed by cleanliness. While several guests found their rooms to be clean, several other reviewers thought that their rooms appeared generally unclean. A couple of reviewers also mentioned that the interior decor was dated and shabby, while a few guests complained about garbage and litter on the hotel grounds.
Several guests thought that the free breakfast lacked selection. One reviewer described the free breakfast as including toast, cereals and pastries.
A couple of guests were disturbed by noise from neighbouring rooms.
Expedia.ca gave this hotel an average score of 3.8 out of 5, with 80% of 79 guests recommending the property.
TripAdvisor.ca ranked this hotel #73 out of 137 properties in Niagara Falls, with an average score of 3 out of 5, from 70 reviews.
Booking.com gave this property an average score of 7.1 out of 10, based on 190 guest reviews.
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