OverviewLocated approximately 1km from the Falls, the Knights Inn By The Falls features an outdoor heated swimming pool and an outdoor hot tub.
In addition to the standard guest rooms which include 1 queen or 1 king size bed, Jacuzzi suites and family units are also available. Heart-Shaped, Caribbean-Shaped, and Square-Shaped Jacuzzi suites all include a queen size bed, while the family units include rooms with 2 or 3 double beds. All suites are equipped with cable televisions, alarm clocks, heaters, and air conditioners. Some suites also have VCR's, and refrigerators. Parking, local calls and WiFi in guest rooms are included in the room rates and the hotel offers free morning coffee in the lobby.
Several points of interest can be easily accessed from the hotel such as the Falls, the Fallsview Casino (650m), the Maid of the Mist boat tour (1.7km), Clifton Hill (2.4km), Queen Victoria Park (1.9km), Marineland (4.5km), and Rainbow Bridge (4.1km). All distances: Google Maps.
Note: The author contacted the hotel directly to confirm the free parking, free WiFi, and free local calls. (Call date: April 27 2012).
The GoodPositive guest reviews for this hotel typically centred on its location and the room rates.
In regard to the location, several guests were pleased with the hotel's close proximity to the Falls and other tourist attractions. Some of these guests also mentioned that hotel's location was convenient for dining at restaurants and visiting entertainment districts that were within walking distance of the property.
A few guests felt that this hotel was reasonably priced and that it was a good option for those traveling on a budget. Some of these guests said that although the rooms were basic they were also inexpensive and suited their needs.
Several guests traveling as families enjoyed the outdoor heated swimming pool and mentioned that it was both a good size and well maintained.
The Bad
Negative guest reviews for this hotel typically mentioned the unclean room interiors, the unprofessional hotel staff, and problems with heating and maintenance in their rooms.
Many guests complained that their room interiors were unclean. For example, some guests mentioned dirty mirrors, dusty surfaces, and bad odours within their units. Several other guests described the accommodations as "run down" and in need of renovations.
A few guests had issues with the heating in their rooms. Some patrons said their heater worked very poorly and others said it didn't work at all. In other reviews guests mentioned that the hot water was unpredictable and that their toilet was broken.
A number of guests felt that the hotel staff were unprofessional and unwilling to solve problems that guests had with their rooms or with other guests that were too noisy past a reasonable hour. A few guests felt that this hotel was a budget accommodation that catered to students.
Orbitz.com guest reviews scored this hotel 3 out of 5 with 67% of guests recommending it from 24 reviews.
Hotels.com guest reviews scored this hotel 3.3 out of 5 from 11 reviews.
CanadianHotelGuide.com guest reviews ranked this hotel #55 of 61 and scored it 4.9 out of 10 from 8 reviews.
Priceline.com guest reviews scored this hotel 4.9 out of 10 from 10 reviews.
Note: The author contacted the hotel directly to confirm free parking, free local calls, and free WiFi in guest rooms. (Call date: April 27th, 2012).
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Analyzed by Tania P.
Tania is a writer and world traveler with a passion for living life to the fullest.
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