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I could not possibly have been more pleased our stay at the Brock Plaza, which cost C$120 a night. The hotel is perfect for anyone looking for charming historical accommodations rather than just another overpriced modern high-rise hotel. The hotel is central to all major attractions, particularly Clifton Hill. In a way, the hotel feels like a museum. The corridor leading from the lobby to the parking garage is lined with old pictures of Niagara Falls. Upon checking in, we received a booklet outlining the history of the hotel and Niagara Falls in general. The book highlights celebrities who have stayed there (including Marilyn Monroe and Queen Elizabeth II).
An elegant stairway lit by two chandeliers greets guests as they enter the hotel, accompanied by the sounds of live piano music drifting down from the second floor. Rather than lugging our suitcases up said staircase, we opted to use the elevator to get to the reception desk on the second floor. The woman there checked us in promptly and courteously.
We had reserved a room with a partial view of the Falls and ended up on the fourth floor of the hotel. As long as we were within about 4 feet of the window, we had a great view of the American Falls and could at least see the mist from the Canadian Falls. (See the view in the picture below.) It was great to be able to be away from the crowds while we watched the Falls changing color at night, as well as the summertime Sunday night fireworks.
Our room contained two double beds and was very well decorated with a yellow and deep-red color scheme. The throw pillows, silky bedspreads, and floor-to-ceiling curtains gave the room a luxurious old-world atmosphere. The washroom (as they call it in Canada) was bright and clean, with old fixtures combined with sleek modern-day shelving to hold all our bathroom paraphernalia. Because the plumbing is somewhat old, we had to be sure to hold down the handle every time we flushed.
The hotel has a variety of amenities, including a large indoor pool with a hot tub, room service, and a rather pricey restaurant called the Rainbow Room. We did not, however, take advantage of any of these services.
Parking is available in the Niagara Casino parking garage, which has an entrance next to the main entrance of the hotel. However, this entrance is somewhat hidden. Going to the entrance behind the hotel (near the entrance to the casino) may be a better bet. Even though signs in the garage say that parking needs to be validated in the casino, the front desk of the hotel validated our parking ticket. It cost us C$9.20 for 1 day and allowed us to enter and exit as many times as we wished during our stay. (Nearly all hotels charge for parking, as it is somewhat scarce in the area.)
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