We have nothing but good things to say about the DoubleTree Fallsview Resort and Spa by Hilton Niagara Falls. For the past two years we have stayed there on the Friday night, of our three night stay in Niagara Falls, Ontario.
We love it so much, that next year we are considering staying here the whole time.
The minute you arrive, you pull your car under a fully covered area, shielded from the cold February weather, which makes it very nice to unpack. The reservation staff are very welcoming and knowledgeable, as are all the staff, and with DoubleTree you always receive two warm chocolate chip cookies upon check-in. Being a Hiltons Honor member, we also received two complementary bottle of water.
There was a great view of the American Falls and the Horseshoe falls from our room on the 18th floor. All the rooms in the DoubleTree Face the falls, but only the higher levels can actually see them.
There is also a good view of Victoria Street and Clifton Hill and even the Seneca Casino on the U.S. side.
The room is always exceptionally clean and the bed comfy and inviting!
Although not as big as the Jacuzzi's in Embassy Suites, they are still a nice size with a good view and also very, very clean!
The downfall for us going in February is that they have no shuttle service and it can be a cold walk to the Casino or Clifton Hill. They do have an excellent on-site restaurant, Buchanans Chophouse and also the Moose and Squirrel Coffee Pub which is a small lounge serving drinks, light fare and Starbucks coffee.
This photo of Buchanans Chophouse is courtesy of TripAdvisor
The food and service were both outstanding, and the ambiance was quiet and relaxing the way we like it. My husband had the Filet Mignon with garlic mashed potatoes. I wish I would have taken a photo, as there was a sprig of rosemary about 4 inches high abounding from the mashed potatoes. It looked like a tree:-)
I had the grilled tiger shrimp and scallop skewer with fries and the seafood was very fresh and a good size for both the shrimp and scallops. Both dinners came with a perfectly sauteed mixture of green beans, carrots and asparagus, which we both finished all our veggies.
This photo of Buchanans Chophouse is courtesy of TripAdvisor
We sat at the round table (left in above photo) which overlooked Stanley Avenue. The best part about the dinner was the service. So many times when I order seafood at certain restaurants, I will be told that they don't have tarter sauce. When I asked our accommodating server, she replied "If we don't have it, I will make it for you!" That gained her a big tip! After all, how hard is it to mix some mayo and relish together.
She was happy to inform me that they did indeed have tarter sauce and it was very tasty. When I asked for some melted butter for my seafood, she was back with it in a flash. We didn't have to wait for anything! Wonderful!
There is an indoor 30-lap pool, with splash pool for kids and and indoor whirlpool. Last year I remember them having a special hour for adults only in the pool, which we really like. There is also a Spa on site.
Parking is self-park for $12, which is much cheaper than the usual $20 - $30 most hotels charge, and the nice thing is your car is right there for you when you need it!
We will surely stay at the DoubleTree Fallsview Resort and Spa on our next anniversary trip, and quite possibly for the full three days. We only wish we could get a two-room smoking suite.
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