The 130-room mid-range Travelodge Hotel Niagara Falls Fallsview Hotel is a 10-minute walk to the touristy heart of Niagara Falls, Ontario, and offers a good value for its location and stellar views of the falls (in select rooms). Guest rooms are clean but dated and worn, and some still have features like heart-shaped hot tubs that are held over from the bygone era when Niagara Falls was queen of honeymoon destinations. The hotel also features an on-site restaurant, indoor swimming pool, and fitness center, but guests looking for more contemporary rooms and upgraded features should try Radisson Hotel & Suites Fallsview, though bookings may be more expensive.

The four-pearl Sheraton on the Falls offers some of the best views of Niagara Falls found anywhere, along with a host of upscale amenities. It's connected via an enclosed walkway to a casino and an indoor waterpark, and its buffet and fine-dining restaurants offer sweeping views. The full-service spa, two pools (indoor and outdoor), and large fitness center keep both kids and parents happy. A wide variety of options exist in its 669 rooms, which are generally spacious, clean, and tastefully decorated but not especially upscale. Mini-fridges and coffee/tea facilities are included, but there's a daily resort fee for Wi-Fi access, and parking is expensive. Rates are competitive, but can spike on weekends, so it may be worth comparing rates with the four-pearl Marriott NiagaraFalls Fallsview Hotel & Spa.

The Embassy Suites Niagara Falls is one of the larger hotel options in the area, with 565 suites, all with Niagara Falls views and at least two rooms. The hotel is centrally located in the Fallsview tourist district, a short walk to the waterfalls and to a variety of nearby restaurants, activities, and attractions. There are a range of property features, including a Starbucks, a steakhouse, a big indoor pool, and a 24-hour fitness center. That said, it's more expensive than nearby properties and doesn’t have as many free amenities.

For travelers who want large rooms in a full-service hotel, this upscale Marriott property with views of the falls is a great choice. A large building, it offers multiple dining options, spa services, valet parking, and a 24-hour fitness center. Various room types are available, including spacious King rooms with river views and whirlpools. The location in the Fallsview District affords many rooms beautiful views of the river and falls, and puts guests within walking distance of most main attractions and activities. This hotel can be bit pricier than some of its nearby competitors, and charges for many amenities including Wi-Fi, parking, and breakfast. It's worth comparing rates with the very comparable Marriott Gateway on the Falls across the street.

The 132 rooms at the Motel 6 Niagara Falls Ontario are a budget option in one of the chain's newer properties. Rooms are spartan and though they aren't the most attractive, they are clean and budget-friendly. In-room perks include mini-fridges and there is also a heated, indoor pool on site. The motel is just outside of the touristy, hectic downtown area, and the immediate area isn't the most scenic, but walks to the falls only take 20 minutes, and tourist-heavy Clifton Hill is only a 10-minute walk away. Guests looking for Niagara Falls views from their hotel should try Radisson Hotel & Suites Fallsview, though rooms will be more expensive.

Part of the Quality Hotel chain, this budget property offers a good value that's close to the falls and the tourist-friendly scene in town. Interiors are relatively modern, and pleasant rooms have hardwood floors, flat-screen TVs, coffeemakers, and free Wi-Fi. Some include bedside whirlpool tubs, and the best have views of the American Falls. Bathrooms are small, however, and some guests complain of noise issues. Daily breakfast is included in rates and the hotel has an indoor pool and a hot tub. Otherwise, amenities are limited. Travelers might want to compare with nearby hotels, such as the Clifton Victoria Inn at the Falls, which offers similar amenities, or the Travelodge Hotel Niagara Falls Fallsview, which adds an on-site restaurant and a fitness center.

One of the closest hotels to the falls, this 66-room, budget Travelodge is situated right in the middle of downtown Niagara Falls in Ontario. A simple, two-story motor lodge with an outdoor pool, free Wi-Fi, and free breakfast at Ruby Tuesday next door, it offers a solid value considering its prime location. Rooms are clean, comfortable, and contemporary by budget motel standards, and some even come with private whirlpool tubs and balconies. Guests who would prefer an indoor pool should try Country Inn & Suites Niagara Falls for comfortable rooms at a similar price point.

The massive, Vegas-style resort is the only hotel with a casino on the U.S. side of Niagara Falls. The 604-room property, located within walking distance of Niagara Falls State Park and Goat Island, also has all the features one would expect from an upper-middle-range resort of this size. Namely: multiple dining options and bars (though food gets mixed reviews), an indoor pool with hot tub, a spa and beauty salon, a modern fitness center, and several shops and boutiques. Some of the spacious, modern rooms have whirlpool tubs, while suites offer living areas or separate living rooms with wet bars. Cigarette smoke in the casino might be an issue for some, but the property has a good ventilation system. Casino-goers might also want to check out the Fallsview Casino Resort on the Canadian side of town.

This mid-range hotel from the Wyndham chain is situated on a busy street in the Fallsview tourist district, within walking distance of attractions. There's a lobby lounge bar that serves casual fare, plus guests get vouchers to a nearby IHOP for breakfast. Other amenities include an indoor pool and hot tub as well as meeting space, but guests complain of pesky added fees for parking, tourist taxes, as well as facility fees. Guest rooms are spacious and offer flat-screen TVs, coffeemakers, and free Wi-Fi, while suites have living/dining areas with wet bars, microwaves, and mini-fridges. Some rooms have whirlpool tubs. Guests occasionally complain of cleanliness and maintenance issues, however, and there have also been noise complaints due to thin walls. Guest might want to compare with the Embassy Suites by Hilton Niagara Falls Fallsview Hotel, which has clean rooms, all with views of the falls, as well as free breakfast and evening cocktail receptions -- though there are fees for Wi-Fi and parking.

Hilton Niagara Falls/Fallsview Hotel & Suites is an upper-middle-range property occupying a prime piece of Niagara Falls real estate. Its 1,049 air-conditioned rooms aren't exciting from a decor perspective, but they come with flat-screen TVs, coffeemakers, and mini-fridges, and some falls-facing units on higher floors have truly incredible views. More spectacular views can also be seen from The Watermark Restaurant and Myst Lounge, on the 33rd and 34th floors, respectively, while mezzanine-level dining options include an Italian restaurant and Brazilian steakhouse. Travelers who'd like an on-site spa might opt for Marriott Niagara Falls Fallsview Hotel & Spa, which offers equally impressive vistas.