I paid $1,000 to sleep in a hotel room facing Niagara Falls for 2 nights. It was totally worth it.
Joey Hadden
![I paid $1,000 to sleep in a hotel room facing Niagara Falls for 2 nights. It was totally worth it.](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fstaticbiassets.in%2Fthumb%2Fmsid-94897220%2Cwidth-700%2Cheight-525%2Cimgsize-391110%2Fi-paid-1000-to-sleep-in-a-hotel-room-facing-niagara-falls-for-2-nights-it-was-totally-worth-it-.jpg&w=3840&q=75)
Insider's reporter went to Niagara Falls for the first time and booked a room at the Sheraton Fallsview facing Niagara Falls for prime views.Joey Hadden/Insider
- I recently spent two nights at the Sheraton Fallsview Hotel on the Canadian side of Niagara Falls.
- Upgraded guest rooms with views of the falls come with floor-to-ceiling windows.
I recently went to Niagara Falls for the first time and stayed at the Sheraton Fallsview Hotel for 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, and I thought it was totally worth the price.
![I recently went to Niagara Falls for the first time and stayed at the Sheraton Fallsview Hotel for 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, and I thought it was totally worth the price.](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-94897417,width-700,height-525,imgsize-543606/i-recently-went-to-niagara-falls-for-the-first-time-and-stayed-at-the-sheraton-fallsview-hotel-for-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-and-i-thought-it-was-totally-worth-the-price-.jpg)
The author in her hotel room overlooking Niagara Falls. Joey Hadden/Insider
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.
![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.](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-94897411,width-700,height-525,imgsize-468788/the-sheraton-fallsviewxa0is-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-.jpg)
The Sheraton Fallsview hotel. Joey Hadden/Insider
According to Trip Advisor, Niagara Falls, Ontario has more than 200 hotels ranging from one to four stars. The most affordable hotels in the city start at around $47 a night, whereas luxury hotels can start around $250 a night, according to the same source.
![According to Trip Advisor, Niagara Falls, Ontario has more than 200 hotels ranging from one to four stars. The most affordable hotels in the city start at around $47 a night, whereas luxury hotels can start around $250 a night, according to the same source.](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-94897406,width-700,height-525,imgsize-219050/according-to-trip-advisor-niagara-falls-ontario-has-more-than-200-hotels-ranging-from-one-to-four-stars-the-most-affordable-hotels-in-the-city-start-at-around-47-a-night-whereas-luxury-hotels-can-start-around-250-a-night-according-to-the-same-source-.jpg)
Hotels and other buildings on the Canadian side of Niagara Falls. Joey Hadden/Insider
Source: Trip Advisor
I chose the Sheraton Fallsview hotel because of its reputation as the best hotel for prime views of all three falls: the American Falls on the left, Bridal Veil Falls in the middle, and Horseshoe Falls, the U-shaped falls on the right.
![I chose the Sheraton Fallsview hotel because of its reputation as the best hotel for prime views of all three falls: the American Falls on the left, Bridal Veil Falls in the middle, and Horseshoe Falls, the U-shaped falls on the right.](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-94897402,width-700,height-525,imgsize-235942/i-chose-the-sheraton-fallsview-hotel-because-of-its-reputation-as-the-best-hotel-for-prime-views-of-all-three-falls-the-american-falls-on-the-left-bridal-veil-falls-in-the-middle-and-horseshoe-falls-the-u-shaped-falls-on-the-right-.jpg)
A view from the author's room window of all three falls. Joey Hadden/Insider
Source: Niagara Falls Tourism
I took a train from my home in NYC to Niagara Falls, New York, and walked into Canada via the Rainbow Bridge, where cars and pedestrians can cross the US border into Canada.
![I took a train from my home in NYC to Niagara Falls, New York, and walked into Canada via the Rainbow Bridge, where cars and pedestrians can cross the US border into Canada.](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-94897392,width-700,height-525,imgsize-360050/i-took-a-train-from-my-home-in-nyc-to-niagara-falls-new-york-and-walked-into-canada-via-the-rainbow-bridge-where-cars-and-pedestrians-can-cross-the-us-border-into-canada-.jpg)
A view of the Sheraton Fallsview hotel from the middle of the Rainbow Bridge. Joey Hadden/Insider
Once I was in Canada, I thought the hotel was easily accessible, which I appreciated. It only took me about 10 minutes to walk there from the Canadian border.
![Once I was in Canada, I thought the hotel was easily accessible, which I appreciated. It only took me about 10 minutes to walk there from the Canadian border.](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-94897387,width-700,height-525,imgsize-227750/once-i-was-in-canada-i-thought-the-hotel-was-easily-accessible-which-i-appreciated-it-only-took-me-about-10-minutes-to-walk-there-from-the-canadian-border-.jpg)
A crosswalk in front of the Sheraton Fallsview. Joey Hadden/Insider
Part of the Marriott Bonvoy hotel collection, the Sheraton Fallsview is a four-star hotel with rooms ranging from interior view with no window starting at $130, and falls view guest rooms and suites, which can cost between $150 and $600 according to a search I conducted a month in advance. Since I visited in the summer during the high tourism season, my room was more expensive.
![Part of the Marriott Bonvoy hotel collection, the Sheraton Fallsview is a four-star hotel with rooms ranging from interior view with no window starting at $130, and falls view guest rooms and suites, which can cost between $150 and $600 according to a search I conducted a month in advance. Since I visited in the summer during the high tourism season, my room was more expensive.](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-94897384,width-700,height-525,imgsize-422746/part-of-the-marriott-bonvoy-hotel-collection-the-sheraton-fallsview-is-a-four-star-hotel-with-rooms-ranging-from-interior-view-with-no-window-starting-at-130-and-falls-view-guest-rooms-and-suites-which-can-cost-between-150-and-600-according-to-a-search-i-conducted-a-month-in-advance-since-i-visited-in-the-summer-during-the-high-tourism-season-my-room-was-more-expensive-.jpg)
The Sheraton Fallsview hotel up close. Joey Hadden/Insider
Source: Marriott
I thought the lobby was pretty similar to other hotels I've been in. There was plenty of seating for guests waiting to check in or out.
![I thought the lobby was pretty similar to other hotels I](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-94897374,width-700,height-525,imgsize-114396/i-thought-the-lobby-was-pretty-similar-to-other-hotels-iaposve-been-in-there-was-plenty-of-seating-for-guests-waiting-to-check-in-or-out-.jpg)
The entrance to the hotel lobby. Joey Hadden/Insider
Although I didn't get a chance to use them, I thought the hotel had some great amenities like a spa, gym, and rooftop pool.
![Although I didn](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-94897370,width-700,height-525,imgsize-447668/although-i-didnapost-get-a-chance-to-use-them-i-thought-the-hotel-had-some-great-amenities-like-a-spa-gym-and-rooftop-pool-.jpg)
The pool at Sheraton Fallsview. Courtesy of Sheraton Hotels & Resorts.
Since my entire trip was about seeing Niagara Falls, I decided to upgrade to a premium 258-square-foot Fallsview room with a direct view for my two-night stay.
![Since my entire trip was about seeing Niagara Falls, I decided to upgrade to a premium 258-square-foot Fallsview room with a direct view for my two-night stay.](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-94897366,width-700,height-525,imgsize-214442/since-my-entire-trip-was-about-seeing-niagara-falls-i-decided-to-upgrade-to-a-premium-258-square-foot-fallsview-room-with-a-direct-view-for-my-two-night-stay-.jpg)
The author's view from her room. Joey Hadden/Insider
My room came with floor-to-ceiling windows and a door — though there was no actual balcony to go out on. It was just provided for a better glimpse of Niagara Falls. When I opened the door, I could hear the water crashing down.
![My room came with floor-to-ceiling windows and a door — though there was no actual balcony to go out on. It was just provided for a better glimpse of Niagara Falls. When I opened the door, I could hear the water crashing down.](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-94897361,width-700,height-525,imgsize-465890/my-room-came-with-floor-to-ceiling-windows-and-a-door-x2014-though-there-was-no-actual-balcony-to-go-out-on-it-was-just-provided-for-a-better-glimpse-of-niagara-falls-when-i-opened-the-door-i-could-hear-the-water-crashing-down-.jpg)
A view from the Sheraton Fallsview hotel room. Joey Hadden/Insider
I thought it was relaxing to watch the falls from my bed, which was a queen-sized mattress that I found comfortable.
![I thought it was relaxing to watch the falls from my bed, which was a queen-sized mattress that I found comfortable.](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-94897356,width-700,height-525,imgsize-543968/i-thought-it-was-relaxing-to-watch-the-falls-from-my-bed-which-was-a-queen-sized-mattress-that-i-found-comfortable-.jpg)
Simple, elegant design style in the Sheraton Fallsview room. Joey Hadden/Insider
There were nightstands with lamps on either side of the bed.
![There were nightstands with lamps on either side of the bed.](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-94897349,width-700,height-525,imgsize-814472/there-were-nightstands-with-lamps-on-either-side-of-the-bed-.jpg)
Lights illuminate the headboard in the Sheraton Fallsview hotel room. Joey Hadden/Insider
Between the bed and the window was a sitting area with a couch, chair, and coffee table.
![Between the bed and the window was a sitting area with a couch, chair, and coffee table.](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-94897344,width-700,height-525,imgsize-502394/between-the-bed-and-the-window-was-a-sitting-area-with-a-couch-chair-and-coffee-table-.jpg)
A wide view of the room. Joey Hadden/Insider
To the left of the main room, the bathroom had a rainfall shower head.
![To the left of the main room, the bathroom had a rainfall shower head.](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-94897341,width-700,height-525,imgsize-743538/to-the-left-of-the-main-room-the-bathroom-had-a-rainfall-shower-head-.jpg)
Inside the hotel room's bathroom. Joey Hadden/Insider
Each morning, I hopped out of bed and opened the door so I could get ready to the sounds of the falls. I thought it was a peaceful way to start the day.
![Each morning, I hopped out of bed and opened the door so I could get ready to the sounds of the falls. I thought it was a peaceful way to start the day.](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-94897334,width-700,height-525,imgsize-543276/each-morning-i-hopped-out-of-bed-and-opened-the-door-so-i-could-get-ready-to-the-sounds-of-the-falls-i-thought-it-was-a-peaceful-way-to-start-the-day-.jpg)
The author watches the falls from her bed. Joey Hadden/Insider
But after the sun went down, I enjoyed spectacular views that I didn't expect.
![But after the sun went down, I enjoyed spectacular views that I didn](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-94897326,width-700,height-525,imgsize-232262/but-after-the-sun-went-down-i-enjoyed-spectacular-views-that-i-didnapost-expect-.jpg)
The sun sets over the American Falls. Joey Hadden/Insider
At night, the falls started glowing in changing colors, courtesy of the Niagara Falls Illumination board.
![At night, the falls started glowing in changing colors, courtesy of the Niagara Falls Illumination board.](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-94897324,width-700,height-525,imgsize-355768/at-night-the-falls-started-glowing-in-changing-colors-courtesy-of-the-niagara-falls-illumination-board-.jpg)
US colors illuminate from the American Falls while Canadian colors illuminate from Horseshoe Falls. Joey Hadden/Insider
Source: Niagara Parks
I later learned that these lights are projected onto the water from the Illumination Tower and the Table Rock Centre rooftop. The edge of Horseshoe Falls also has lights on it.
![I later learned that these lights are projected onto the water from the Illumination Tower and the Table Rock Centre rooftop. The edge of Horseshoe Falls also has lights on it.](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-94897320,width-700,height-525,imgsize-552504/i-later-learned-that-these-lights-are-projected-onto-the-water-from-the-illumination-tower-and-the-table-rock-centre-rooftop-the-edge-of-horseshoe-falls-also-has-lights-on-it-.jpg)
The illuminated American Falls. Joey Hadden/Insider
Source: Niagara Parks
The falls glow every night of the year, and the changing colors represent sunrises, the aurora borealis, rainbows, and sunsets.
![The falls glow every night of the year, and the changing colors represent sunrises, the aurora borealis, rainbows, and sunsets.](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-94897309,width-700,height-525,imgsize-592706/the-falls-glow-every-night-of-the-year-and-the-changing-colors-represent-sunrises-the-aurora-borealis-rainbows-and-sunsets-.jpg)
The illuminated Horseshoe falls. Joey Hadden/Insider
Source: Niagara Parks
The lights are coupled with a fireworks display every night at 10 p.m. from late May to early October. The show went on for about six minutes each night.
![The lights are coupled with a fireworks display every night at 10 p.m. from late May to early October. The show went on for about six minutes each night.](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-94897292,width-700,height-525,imgsize-413830/the-lights-are-coupled-with-a-fireworks-display-every-night-at-10-p-m-from-late-may-to-early-october-the-show-went-on-for-about-six-minutes-each-night-.jpg)
Fireworks are on display above Horseshoe Falls. Joey Hadden/Insider
Source: Niagara Falls Live
Seeing the fireworks show from my bed was a happy surprise, and I thought it made the nightly $500 price totally 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.
![Seeing the fireworks show from my bed was a happy surprise, and I thought it made the nightly $500 price totally worth it. I would book it again, as long as it](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-94897273,width-700,height-525,imgsize-311982/seeing-the-fireworks-show-from-my-bed-was-a-happy-surprise-and-i-thought-it-made-the-nightly-500-price-totally-worth-it-i-would-book-it-again-as-long-as-itaposs-fireworks-season-if-not-iaposd-try-another-hotel-with-a-different-view-of-the-falls-.jpg)
A snapshot captures fireworks over Niagara Falls. Joey Hadden/Insider
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