One of the larger hotels in Niagara Falls, this nonsmoking Sheraton welcomes guests into a lobby with a chandelier and grand staircase that sweeps upward to a second-floor steakhouse. With 32,000 square feet of meeting space, the hotel is particularly attractive to business travelers. The hotel also hosts vacationers and celebrating couples, who are rewarded with some of the best Falls views.

The Fallsview Plaza Hotel has stylish decor set in a warm atmosphere. Guests appreciate the hotel’s abundant recreational options, splendid views of Niagara Falls, and indoor access to the Fallsview Casino, with headline entertainment and plenty of gaming action.

The lobby, bright under a huge crystal chandelier, has several sitting areas, a tour desk, and a coffee bar. A 52-inch TV is located on the mezzanine. A shopping arcade adjoins the lobby. In addition to businesspeople and conventioneers, the hotel attracts vacationing families and celebrating couples drawn by its wide array of services, impressive views, and proximity to the Falls and other attractions.

What to expect: Reigning over the Clifton Hill tourist district on the Canadian side of the Falls, this stylish, 22-story contemporary hotel welcomes guests with an elegant marble lobby, designer shops, and a Starbuck’s coffee shop. Rich in family-friendly amenities and offering spectacular falls views, it has its own spa, features a number of dining options, and is home to the area's largest conference center.

Amenity highlights: On site amenities include a fully-equipped health spa and fitness center, designer shops, two falls-view pools (one seasonal), a game room, a view restaurant on the penthouse level, and a business center with conferencing space. Wireless Internet access is available throughout the property (surcharges). The hotel is connected to a 125,000-square-foot indoor water park, the Casino Niagara, and numerous lively entertainment and retail venues.

Insider tip: There's a reason people line up to board the Maid of the Mist: the popular boat ride offers amazingly up close and dramatic views of the falls--close enough to require raincoats, handed out on deck. The Maid's dock is across the street from the hotel. Other compelling views can be found at Niagara Falls State Park and from the Cave of the Winds, beneath the Bridal Veil section of the falls.

From its nine-story marble lobby with potted ficus trees to its multi-level rooftop restaurant and lounge offering panoramic views of the falls and Niagara Valley, this modern high-rise hotel offers guests luxury, top-notch service, and a host of recreational activities. Special family events such as magic shows and arts and crafts workshops make this a true all-ages resort hotel.

The towering Embassy Suites is the hotel nearest the natural spectacle that is Niagara Falls that draws so many visitors to the city. A family-friendly resort hotel with a casual ambience, it welcomes guests into a grand lobby decorated with chandeliers and giant glass flowers, and then offers them a wealth of recreational amenities and services.

Close to town and the Falls, the hotel has a grand yet inviting lodge-style lobby with cathedral ceilings, slate floors, and Frank Lloyd Wright–inspired lamps and seating. A sandstone-and-wood fireplace and Adirondack chairs complete the look. Guests receive Doubletree’s signature chocolate-chip cookies at check-in. The hotel primarily hosts vacationers, couples, businesspeople, and wedding parties.