The Red Coach Inn is the New York side's small, personal alternative to the big chain towers. It stands at 2 Buffalo Avenue in downtown Niagara Falls, New York, about a one-minute walk from the entrance to Niagara Falls State Park, so the American Falls, Goat Island and the overlooks are on your doorstep. The Maid of the Mist is about a seven-minute walk, Seneca Niagara Resort and Casino about eight minutes and the Rainbow Bridge to Canada about ten. The inn offers a range of room types, including several with river views, and some rooms have jetted tubs; amenities include bathrobes, coffee and tea makers, flat-screen TVs and free Wi-Fi. Two practical perks stand out: a cooked-to-order breakfast is included, and self-parking is free, which is a real saving in a city where parking can add up. There is an on-site restaurant and bar, a garden, an electric-vehicle charging station and meeting space and a banquet hall for events. Check-in runs from four to nine in the evening, with check-out at eleven. Pets are not allowed, and the property is smoke-free. The inn suits couples, small groups and independent travelers who prefer a smaller property with a sense of place over a large tower, and it is a particularly good base for those who want to walk to the state park, stay for the evening illumination and be back in a few minutes. It is less suited to travelers seeking big resort facilities such as large pools and spas.
The setting
The state park is the main reason to stay here. Niagara Falls State Park is free to enter, and from the inn you can be at the rapids and the brink of the American Falls in minutes, which makes early morning and after-dark visits easy. That is a real advantage over staying further out, because the best times at the falls, at dawn and after the illumination begins, are exactly when crowds and parking pressure are lowest. Downtown restaurants, including the famous Anchor Bar a few minutes on foot, add to the convenience.
Living in it
Choose a river-view room if the water matters to you, and ask about a jetted-tub room for a special occasion. The free cooked-to-order breakfast sets you up for a day of walking, and the on-site restaurant and bar mean you can have dinner without leaving.
The inn is small, so book early for summer weekends and holidays, and confirm arrival times if you will check in late, because the standard check-in window closes at nine in the evening. Free parking makes it simple to arrive by car and then leave the car alone for the day.
Base math
From the inn, walk to the Maid of the Mist and the Cave of the Winds on Goat Island, stroll to the Rainbow Bridge for the Canadian side and use the downtown area for meals. The Aquarium of Niagara and the Underground Railroad Heritage Center are close by, and Lewiston and Old Fort Niagara are a short drive away. For a walkable, characterful stay on the American side with breakfast and parking included, this is one of the most sensible choices; for big-resort facilities or a fallsview tower, the Canadian side is the alternative.
Why stay here
- ✓A minute from Niagara Falls State Park
- ✓River-view rooms
- ✓Free cooked-to-order breakfast
- ✓Free self-parking
- ✓On-site restaurant and bar
- ✓Garden
- ✓Electric vehicle charging
- ✓Free Wi-Fi
Good questions
How close is the Red Coach Inn to the falls?+
About a one-minute walk to Niagara Falls State Park, a seven-minute walk to the Maid of the Mist and about ten minutes to the Rainbow Bridge.
Is breakfast and parking included?+
Yes. A cooked-to-order breakfast and self-parking are both free for guests.
Does the inn allow pets?+
No. Pets are not allowed, and the property is smoke-free.
