I'll never forget stepping into Canada. In August 2022, I walked over the Rainbow Bridge connecting New York and Ontario, stopping briefly in the middle to watch and listen to the roaring Niagara Falls on my left.
About 10 minutes later, I was standing in front of the Sheraton Fallsview Hotel, where I'd see the epic force of nature flow from my bedroom for the next two nights.
For $500 a night, I had prime views of the falls from the moment I woke up to the second I fell asleep. It was definitely worth the price.
The Sheraton Fallsview is a popular hotel that faces Niagara Falls on the Canadian side, making it an exceptional place to stay if you want to enjoy front-row views at every turn.
According to Tripadvisor, Niagara Falls, Ontario, has more than 200 hotels ranging from one to four stars.
Part of the Marriott Bonvoy hotel collection, the Sheraton Fallsview is a four-star hotel. Rooms range from an interior view starting at $150 to guest rooms and suites with views of Niagara Falls, which cost between about $230 and $1,100, according to a recent search for bookings a month in advance.
I chose the Sheraton Fallsview because of its reputation as the best hotel for prime views of all three falls.
Since this was my first time in Niagara Falls, I wanted to make the most of it. So I upgraded to a premium 258-square-foot Fallsview room with a direct view for my two-night stay.
From my room, I saw the American Falls on the left, Bridal Veil Falls in the middle, and Horseshoe Falls, the U-shaped falls on the right.
The lobby was similar to other hotels I've been in. There was plenty of seating for guests waiting to check in or out.
The hotel had some great amenities, such as a spa, gym, and rooftop pool, although I didn't get a chance to use them.
During my stay, the lobby was often crowded during the day, and many of the guests seemed to be families.
My room had floor-to-ceiling windows and a door, though there was no actual balcony to go out onto. Still, it offered a better glimpse of Niagara Falls.
When I opened the door, I could hear the water crashing down.
Watching the falls from my comfortable queen-sized bed was relaxing.
Nightstands and modern wall sconces bookended the bed. Between the bed and the window was a sitting area with a couch, chair, and coffee table.
Each morning, I hopped out of bed and opened the door to get ready to the sounds of the falls. I thought it was a peaceful way to start the day.
To the left of the main room, the bathroom had a rainfall showerhead.
The bathroom also had a lit vanity and a second showerhead.
After the sun went down, I enjoyed spectacular views that I didn't expect.
At night, the Niagara Falls Illumination board projected color-changing lights onto the water from the Illumination Tower and the Table Rock Center rooftop, according to Niagara Parks.
At 10 p.m., the lights were coupled with a fireworks display.
The fireworks show runs every night at 10 p.m. from May to October, according to Niagara Falls Live.
Seeing the fireworks show from my bed was a happy surprise, and I thought it made the nightly $500 price especially worth it. I would book it again, as long as it's fireworks season. If not, I'd try another hotel with a different view of the falls.
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Joey Hadden is a travel reporter and photojournalist at Business Insider based in NYC. She covers transportation modes, alternative lifestyles, and luxury travel. Many of Joey's stories are visual features that give readers a front-row seat to her personal experiences at home and around the world.Joey graduated from St. Edward's University in May 2019 with a BA in Photocommunications. Since joining BI in 2019, Joey has traveled by train in seven different countries, from day trips to overnight rides as long as 30 hours. She's ridden on many different train lines, including Amtrak, Via Rail, and the iconic Orient Express of the 21st century, among others. During her travels, she's slept in countless accommodations — five-star hotels, unique tiny homes, and private train cabins, to name a few.When traveling in North America, Joey takes readers inside the continent's wealthiest enclaves where billionaires hide away, from Jackson Hole, Wyoming, to Medina, Washington. She spends her free time singing and playing drums for the indie-rock band Blanket Approval. You can follow Joey on Instagram or send her an email at [email protected].Popular ArticlesI spent $1,000 to have a room to myself on a 30-hour Amtrak ride. It was the best experience I've had on an overnight train in the US.I booked basic economy flights with Delta and United. They felt like 2 completely different classes.I went on an adults-only cruise for the first time, and 8 things surprised meI spent 2 nights in a 2-story, 100-square-foot tiny home in Germany that was smaller than any I've seen in the USStep inside the richest city in Arizona, where wealthy Californians are flocking for private mountainside estates
