Category: Niagara Falls Hotels

Niagara Parks has released a schedule of attraction and venue openings, in accordance with Ontario’s Roadmap to Reopen.  A phased re-opening, these venues join Niagara Parks Golf Courses which are currently open.  Please keep in mind that dates can change without notice.

June 18, 2021

• Table Rock Centre (Welcome Centre, Table Rock Market, Table Rock Shop)
• Journey Behind the Falls
• White Water Walk
• Whirlpool Aero Car
• Queen Victoria Place Retail
• Riverview Patio and Tim Hortons at Queen Victoria Place
• Niagara Glen Nature Centre
• Table Rock Patio (June 19)

July 1, 2021

• Niagara City Cruises by Hornblower
• Grand View Marketplace (ice cream, food carts, pop-up retail)
• Grand View Welcome Centre (dependent on opening of boat cruise)
• Grand View Restaurant (dependent on opening of boat cruise)
• Grand View Retail (dependent on opening of boat cruise)
• Falls Incline Railway
• Murray Hill Welcome Centre
• Queen Victoria Place Restaurant (patio)

July 2, 2021

• Old Fort Erie (outdoor tours)
• Laura Secord Homestead (outdoor garden tours)

July 23, 2021

• Table Rock House Restaurant
• Niagara Parks Butterfly Conservatory
• Butterfly Café
• TaylorMade Fitting Centre (Indoor)
• WEGO Green Line

July 30, 2021

Niagara’s newest attraction; the Niagara Parks Power Station is slated to welcome guests as of July 30!  To start, daytime guided and self-guided tours will be available daily through August 15^th, and will be open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays till the end of August for the daytime experience. The night experience “Currents: Niagara’s Power Transformed” will open on September 3^rd with the plan to operate daily from that date forward.

Planning a Niagara Falls Getaway this Summer?  Build an itinerary with attractions and adventure steps from your hotel!  

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If you are looking for a night out with an energetic atmosphere in Niagara Falls, then Niagara Brewing Company and Niagara Distillery are where to head. These two venues are the best outdoor spaces in town, boasting prime real estate on the patio scene. Located across from each other at Falls Avenue and Clifton Hill, this is the spot to welcome the season with great friends, food, drinks and live entertainment.

Niagara Distillery

BBQ and Spirits are a quintessential pairing, add in two outdoor patios and the result is perfect summer experience. Located steps from the Falls, Niagara Distillery features six signature Spirits, hand-crafted cocktails, frozen summer drinks and award winning Billy Bones BBQ.  Niagara Distillery’s ambiance is animated at all times of the day, but at night the Distillery comes alive. The mix of Spirits, cocktails and some of the best live music in Niagara promotes energy and a celebratory mood-special occasion not required.

Niagara Brewing Company

A pint and patio – name a more iconic summer duo! There is no doubt that the two patios at Niagara Brewing Company are among the most popular in the City. Delicious craft beer, and patios with views enhance a visit.  Head to the Upper Patio for a view of Niagara Falls or take a seat on the lower patio to view the action on Clifton Hill.  This spot inspires sessions with friends fueled by rotating taps of craft brews, and a light menu of items ideal for sharing.  Open late, the brewery hosts highly rated Niagara musicians daily, so grab a table on the patio and settle in for the evening – the party is about to begin.

From sunny days to summer nights, Niagara has an outdoor venue where you can meet, catch up and celebrate patio season with friends!

Patio’s open Friday June 11 – We can’t wait to host your visit!

Experience the luxury of the new Sheraton Fallsview Hotel.  Enter our Instagram contest for your chance to win a one-of-a-kind Niagara VIP Getaway for Two.

Prize Includes:

• One night’s accommodation in a Fallsview Corner Suite with balcony
• Private Fallsview Balcony Brunch for Two
• 4 Course Dinner for Two with Wine Pairings at the #1 Italian Restaurant in Niagara Falls – Massimo’s Fallsview Italian Restaurant

How To Win:

• Follow Us @sheratonfallsview on Instagram
• Like Contest Photo
• Tag A Friend in Comments (1 Comment = 1 Entry)
• Share This Post to your Story for 5 additional entries

The lucky winner will be announced June 23rd, 2021!

One of Niagara Falls premier hotels is about to unveil the results of a $50 million dollar, multi-year transformation, and the experience begins with the introduction of a new name.  The Sheraton Fallsview Hotel will operate with the new name of Sheraton Fallsview Hotel beginning in June 2021.

Renovation projects have touched nearly all corners of the 22-storey, 669 guestroom hotel bringing new experiences for guests. A pillar of the Niagara Falls skyline, and situated in a premier location directly across from Niagara Falls, the hotel has been working on the extensive updates and upgrades over the past 18 months.

All guestrooms and suites – many which offer floor to ceiling windows for uninterrupted views of Niagara Falls, and the Best Fallsviews Guaranteed – have been redesigned with guests in mind. Rooms have been furnished to provide an experience that combines luxury and comfort. Guests will find new headboards, bedding, contemporary furniture, new workspace desks and chairs, upgraded lighting fixtures, refreshed carpet and wall coverings in the new rooms. In addition, bathrooms in the majority of the hotel’s guestrooms have been updated to include modern, spa-inspired, walk-in showers.  The new luxury fittings complement existing room amenities that only Sheraton Fallsview offers in Niagara Falls, which include the Juliette Balcony found in nearly all guestrooms, and step-out Balcony in the Fallsview Corner Suites.

Welcoming, elevated and purposeful were keys when redesigning the lobby, top rated amenities and meeting and function space at Sheraton Fallsview.  To facilitate movement within the hotel, a new arrival experience introduced an additional bank of elevators, while comfortable seating areas, and built-in tablets where guests can book a reservation at the #1 Italian Restaurant in Niagara Falls; Massimo’s Italian Fallsview Restaurant were also added.  Updates extend to amenities as well, including Massimo’s which has been refreshed with a new dinner menu emphasizing seasonal ingredients, and additions to their extensive wine list.  Another amenity to welcome updates is Christienne Fallsview Spa. Rated the #1 Spa in Ontario on TripAdvisor, the Spa welcomed upgraded changeroom facilities and new fixtures.  The largest hotel conference space in Niagara was not left out of the renovation process, with meeting rooms and pre-function space energized with new decor.

One of the hotel’s most extraordinary new experiences will be unveiled just in time for Summer! Niagara’s only Fallsview Rooftop Pool & Bar will feature the only outdoor pool in Niagara to overlook Niagara Falls, a new fallsview bar, and private cabanas one with an infinity hot tub. The new amenity is expected to set the mark as the place to be for Summer.

“Our project is now complete. Team members have shown a great commitment to the hotel throughout the multi-year process and we look forward to welcoming guests to the new Sheraton Fallsview.”  Don Calaguiro, General Manager Sheraton Fallsview

Plan your Niagara Falls Getaway today and visit the new Sheraton Fallsview!

It is certainly fitting that the announcement of a launch date for Maid of the Mist’s new electric boats came on Earth Day 2021.

The iconic attraction, which has shuttled guests to the base of Niagara Falls since 1846 has launched their season with the two new boats.  Maid of the Mist docks are only accessible in Niagara Falls New York, but the vessel’s journey is best viewed from Niagara Falls Ontario.

The new boats, named “James V. Glynn” and “Nikola Tesla” are the first two new all-electric, zero-emission passenger vessels in the United States. Maid of the Mist states the new boats provide a smoother, greener, and quieter ride in the waters of the Niagara River. Without the rumble of engine noise, guests will be able to fully embrace the roar of the Falls, while enjoying spectacular close up views of Niagara Falls.

Maid of the Mist collaborated with New York State Parks, New York Power Authority and ABB; a pioneering technology leader to create clean, renewable hydropower to operate the vessels. Each boat has been outfitted with high-capacity battery packs, integrated power and propulsion systems and the docks have been fitted with onshore charging systems for maximum reliability.

Maid of the Mist is one of two boat tour companies that make the journey to the Falls.  Maid of the Mist operates in Niagara Falls New York, and Niagara City Tours (formerly Hornblower Niagara Cruises) departs from the Canadian side.  Canadian guests will have to wait a bit longer for a tour to the Falls, with boats expected to take to the water once Ontario’s Stay at Home Emergency Order is lifted.

Plan your visit to Niagara Falls Ontario to see the Falls!

A spectacular new media trend is showcasing breathtaking views of Niagara Falls to a new audience.  As the hotels began to welcome guests back to Niagara Falls in the spring, an iconic new movement emerged fueled by tech savvy travelers and social media influencers.

Affectionately dubbed “Girl in the Bed” at the hotels, guests reserve guestrooms and suites overlooking Niagara Falls and stage stunning photographs and selfies to share on social

network feeds. By moving mattresses and bedding to the floor or posing in front of the floor to ceiling picture windows found in many of our fallsview rooms, guests are able to capture the striking images with the Falls as a backdrop which are enhanced by the room’s natural lighting; which is considered a key element in a good image. The trend which first garnered attention after an influencer post at Niagara Falls Marriott Fallsview Hotel & Spa, and quickly spread to Marriott on the Falls. The hotels were inundated with requests and comments from guests clamoring to get the perfect shot, with many asking for the exact room number. A step which is not necessary, as each property is comprised of more Fallsview rooms than not, and all of the rooms at Marriott Fallsview Hotel featuring a Fallsview.

With views like nowhere else other in the world, this experiential selfie trend captures a vision of the majestic landmark in the new form which is widely considered the most prominent cultural phenomenon in media today. Shot primarily on a smartphone with the intended use for social media sites like Instagram and Facebook, the images have brought increased attention to Niagara Falls which is already one of the most photographed sights in the world.

Taking the perfect selfie is not an easy task, with multiple factors including lighting, shadows, angle, and filters coming into play, however, guests have discovered that they can count on our hotels to always provide the perfect backdrop.

Are you ready for your Niagara Falls selfie? Here are some tips to follow for the perfect picture

• Lighting can make or break your shot and natural light is best. Experts suggest that you should turn towards a window with natural light, and that sunlight streaming in a window is the best beauty product you can’t buy.
• Apps and Filters can enhance a beautiful shot, with airbrushing technology even built in to some smartphone cameras, but don’t over edit. Use a light touch and only apply subtle changes.
• Know your angles, composition and placement in your photo is important. A rule of thumb is your eye-line should be 1/3 from the top of the frame and either to the left or right of centre – not the middle for a modern approach.
• Avoid shadows unless the tone is purposely moody.

Now that you know the basics, jump on the trend and reserve one of our Fallsview Rooms and capture your shot!

Tag our hotels on Instagram and we may share your image on our channels!

• @marriott_fallsview
• @marriottonthefalls

  

  

  

  

With a sweet start and a kick to finish, Niagara Distillery Moonshine may just be the perfect spirit!

The once bootlegged spirit is on-trend and is gaining prominence across all age groups. At Niagara Distillery, we have seen a rising interest in the spirit which is one of our six signature spirits. Situated across from Niagara Falls at the corner of Falls Avenue and Clifton Hill, Niagara Distillery is the only location within 20km of the Falls to distill this special spirit and where you can embrace the Moonshine trend for yourself.  Guests will find it featured on the menu and can also purchase 750ml bottles to enjoy at home.

Despite a hefty 45% ALC/vol ratio, Moonshine is more versatile than you may imagine. Big, bold and ambitious, it proves alluring in every season. Its mild burn provides balance when splashed in a summer cocktail like our Caramel Apple Haze or Blue Moonshine Mojito, or can be sipped on its own for warmth on a chilly day after exploring the Falls.

Niagara Distillery Moonshine boasts the hallmarks of the traditional spirit; sweet, bold, and just a bit of heat to finish. The Niagara Distillery recipe teases with sweet corn distillate, but packs a wallop of rye heat to finish. Best enjoyed with friends, Niagara Distillery Moonshine has a personality that matches the Falls themselves; sweet like the romance of Niagara, but sharp like the rocks below.

In addition to Moonshine, Niagara Distillery spirits include Vodka, Rum, Gin, Canadian Whisky and Single Cask Whisky.

When you come for drink, stay for the BBQ! Niagara Distillery features a menu of award-winning Billy Bones BBQ including low & slow cooked pork ribs caramelized with Billy Bones sauce, mouth-watering pulled pork sandwiches, juicy burgers and more.

This April marks the 20^th anniversary of the largest Easter Egg hunt in the history of Niagara Falls. The date was April 14, 2001, and a group led by Hershey Canada, Canadian Niagara Hotels, Niagara Falls Tourism, the City of Niagara Falls and the Niagara Parks Commission teamed up to set a Guinness World Record.

Organizers and volunteers including Hershey Chocolate World Niagara Falls placed more than 300,000 chocolate eggs throughout Queen Victoria Park, and invited children ages 3-12 to participate.

Grouped into three age categories, participants set out to gather as many of the delicious chocolate eggs as they could find, with hopes of finding special “Golden Eggs” along the way which led to greater prizes.  Those lucky enough to gather a Golden Egg were rewarded with exciting prizes such as roller blades and Razor Scooters, and were entered into a draw for the chance of winning the grand prize trip for four to Walt Disney World.

More than 7,000 children participated in the egg hunt, which certified the free Niagara Falls event with the Guinness World Record for the Largest Easter Egg Hunt.

With restrictions on travel and gathering guidelines, engaged couples are re-imagining their wedding plans.  Couples are planning small, intimate weddings with many are choosing the destination to also host their honeymoon.

Niagara Falls is a popular destination for ceremonies and receptions with the beauty of Niagara Falls and the Niagara Region making for an epic back drop to the most magical day.  With intimate affairs becoming the “norm”, it is now all about the details and experiences. Unique event and function space, private celebration venues, and outdoor sites featuring views of the spectacular Falls are top of the list, and several hotels in the area offer such spaces.

Beyond the wedding venue and the amenities it offers, couples adore Niagara Falls weddings for the stunning photography locations that are close by, and in some cases may even be directly across the street.  Expertly manicured gardens and scenic natural spaces create stunning wedding photos newlyweds are proud to share with friends and family who may not have been able to attend.

Couples who may have opted for a destination wedding , are now looking closer to home and redefining the term to no longer include a flight. Inquiries for a Niagara Falls wedding are being made from couples travelling within the province and across the country.

Hand in hand, and living up to the moniker of Honeymoon Capital of the World, Niagara Weddings and Niagara Falls Honeymoons are on the rise. Short celebratory getaways called “minimoon” or “nanomoon” are gaining in popularity, think of luxurious suites with well-appointed amenities.

From Niagara’s first class accommodations, fallsview wedding venues, award winning Niagara Wineries, and some of the best Niagara Falls culinary are just a short trip or an extended road trip away.

Let us help you plan a Niagara Falls Wedding that is incredible and effortless, so you can enjoy the day with your special guests in our special location.

For more information or to inquire further, please visit NiagaraMeetings.com

Studies have shown that anticipating a trip and that planning to get away is beneficial to mental health and happiness.  With recent travel surveys revealing that the demand for travel will exceed pre-pandemic levels and many hotels offering flexible policies, now is the time to book your trip. More than 60% of those surveyed had spent time in the last week planning and researching potential trips, with half of the respondents having spent up to 5 hours planning and some even booking multiple trips!

As the excitement to get out and see the sights grows, we wanted to share our tips for planning a vacation.

1. Be Inspired

A quick search in your favourite browser or on Instagram will lead to thousands of stunning photos of your potential destination which will keep you motivated, and will most likely lead to new adventures you hadn’t even considered. For example, a guestroom at a Niagara Falls Hotel with a view of the majestic Falls is a breathtaking way to start and end a day.

2. Keep It Fun

The research and budget process of planning can be overwhelming, so always keep your goal in mind – which is to create a thrilling adventure full of memories.  Budgeting is key, and to reduce stress keep your budget reasonable. Use all available research tools to ensure your plan covers what you hope to see and experience.  We suggest subscribing for email newsletters for hotels, attractions and restaurants so you are among the first to know about special offers, packages and discounts.

3. Be In The Know

Like or follow feeds for your prospective hosts, not only will promotions be posted, but you will also learn about special events and new and noteworthy items thanks to the immediacy of the channels. Is your favourite artist performing in Niagara Falls during your stay – perhaps; the city now offers two live entertainment venues, and concert announcements make for great posts!

4. Don’t Miss Your Chance

As the number of potential visitor’s increases, availability will decrease and you don’t want to miss your opportunity to get the room you have your eye on. Travel experts are recommending that you book in advance thanks to flexible policies most locations are offering.  You will find that hotels and attractions are offering flexible cancellation and deposit policies, so if you find a special rate for your location, review the policies and make your reservations.  Unless a deposit or full pre-payment is required, then credit card charges for your stay don’t hit your balance right away and if the cancellation policy is flexible then it’s a great incentive to book early.

We hope these travel tips will help inspire you as you research your next great adventure, and hope that your plans will include Niagara Falls!