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Overlooking St. Lawrence River along Hwy 2, affordable rates, clean rooms
Pros
- Free Wi-Fi, free parking, free breakfast (May 15-Sept. 15)
- Numerous reviewers praised the hotel's proximity to highway access and Cornwall
- The hotel's rates were found to be affordable and economical
- Several guests enjoyed their clean and well-equipped rooms
Cons
- A few guests complained about the lack of individual temperature control and dated decor in their rooms
Freebies
Free Wi-Fi
Free Parking
Editor's Review
Updated Nov 20, 2013
Overview
Overlooking the St. Lawrence River along Highway 2, the Lion Motel is geared towards car travellers who prefer a well-priced hotel with extended kitchen amenities and easy highway access.
more Each of this smoke-free hotel's air-conditioned guest rooms offers free Wi-Fi, cable TV, a coffeemaker, a mini-fridge, a microwave and a desk. Hair dryer and irons and ironing boards are available upon request, as are rooms with a kitchenette, separate bedroom and a living area with a sofabed. The hotel does not offer wheelchair-accessible rooms.
Hotel amenities include BBQ facilities, a business centre, a playground, free parking and a free seasonal continental breakfast from May 15 to September 15 only. Pets are permitted for an additional $10 per pet, per night.
Group fishing trips to various parts of the world are also arranged by the hotel (please contact the hotel for details).
Long Sault's city centre is roughly a 10-minute drive away, while the the US border into Vermont can be found 15 minutes away by car. Seaway Shopping Centre is about a 9-minute drive away in Cornwall and Ottawa International Airport (YOW) is a 1-hour and 20-minute drive from the hotel. (All distances and travel time estimates: Google Maps)
Verified with a front desk agent: Free Wi-Fi, free parking, pets $10/pet/night, not wheelchair accessible. (Call Date: November 11, 2013)
Verified with a front desk agent: Free Wi-Fi, free parking, pets $10/pet/night, not wheelchair accessible. (Call Date: November 11, 2013)
The Good
The majority of the reviews sourced for this analysis were positive, with praise going to the hotel's location, rates and rooms.
Many guests were pleased with the hotel's location, finding it close to highway access, Long Sault Beach, Cornwall, bike paths, Upper Canada Village, the St. Lawrence River, restaurants and the Museum of Lost Villages. One reviewer noted, "This motel is across the road from a nice restaurant, just down from a museum of the lost villages, close enough to Cornwall if you want something from a city, and far enough out of the city to be quiet and cozy".
The hotel's rates were praised by numerous lodgers. They were described as affordable, economical, cheap and excellent.
Several reviewers enjoyed the hotel's lodgings. They described their rooms as clean, well equipped, quiet and spacious, with nice views of the St. Lawrence River. A few travellers had complaints about their accommodations, however (see below).
The Bad
While the majority of reviews consulted for this analysis were positive, there were a few common complaints about the hotel's accommodations.
Although the majority of reviewers were pleased with their clean and well-equipped rooms, a few guests criticized their accommodations. They reported no individual room temperature control (leading to rooms that were either too hot or cold), dated decor and poor water pressure.
Sources
Booking.com guest reviews rated the hotel 7.4 out of 10 from 38 reviews.TripAdvisor.com guest reviews ranked the hotel #1 of 1 Long Sault hotels with an average rating of 4 out of 5 from 5 reviews.
Expedia.ca guest reviews rated the hotel 3.3 out of 5 with a 100% recommendation rate from 3 reviews.
The author called the hotel on November 11, 2013 to verify some information.
The author called the hotel on November 11, 2013 to verify some information.
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# 15965 County Road 2, Long Sault, ON