Overview
With the nearest Queen Elizabeth Way interchange 6-minutes away by car and restaurants within walking distance, Canada's Best Value Inn St. Catharines (formerly Travelodge St. Catharines) may be suitable for guests who need easy access to the hotel and those who want amenities nearby.

This hotel offers 50 smoke-free rooms that come with free Wi-FI, cable TV, a microwave, a mini-fridge, a desk and chair, an iron and ironing board and free local calls.

Free continental breakfast is offered to guests and on-site parking is available free of charge. Pets are permitted to stay for $10 per day.

Other amenities include an outdoor pool, an on-site BBQ, wake up service and fax and photocopy service.

A few fast food restaurants are within walking distance like McDonald's, Tim Horton's and KFC, 6-minutes by foot or a 5-minute drive. Shopping is available at Fairview Mall, a 5-minute drive east of the hotel. Port Dalhouse is 9-minutes north by car. Morningstar Mill, a historic grist mill, living museum and park attraction, is a 17-minute drive (north) from the property. (All walking and driving estimates: Google Maps)

Confirmed with the front desk February 6, 2013: free Wi-Fi, free continental breakfast and microwave and mini-fridge amenities.

The Good
The reviews sourced for this analysis were mixed with positive comments on the rooms, the service and the location.

Some guests thought the rooms were clean and cozy.

The service was friendly and the staff were helpful, according to some reviewers.

Some reviewers agreed that the location was convenient to the QEW, shopping and restaurants.

The Bad
As mentioned above, the reviews used for this analysis were mixed with negative feedback on the comfort of the beds and the continental breakfast.

A couple guests thought the beds were uncomfortable and consequently they did not have a restful night.

The continental breakfast was disappointing, according to a couple guests. They thought the food was of poor quality and that there was not enough selection.