The Sheraton Fallsview Hotel is the pick for visitors who want to be inside the Canadian-side bustle rather than looking at it from a distance. The 669-room hotel stands at 5875 Falls Avenue in the Clifton Hill area, and the location is its real selling point: Queen Victoria Park and the Clifton Hill entertainment strip are each about a one-minute walk away, and the Niagara SkyWheel, Casino Niagara and the Fallsview Indoor Waterpark are about three minutes on foot. That makes it an easy base for a first visit without a car: you can walk to the overlooks above the Horseshoe, to the Journey Behind the Falls area and to dinner, and come back for a swim. Rooms are offered with falls, park, city and water views depending on category, and a high floor facing the falls is worth asking for. The facilities are those of a big resort hotel. There is an indoor pool, a seasonal outdoor pool and a children's pool, an on-site spa, a gym, a poolside bar, two restaurants and a convenience store. Check-in starts at four in the afternoon and check-out is at eleven. As with most hotels in this part of Niagara Falls, parking is a nightly charge, on the order of fifty Canadian dollars for self-parking and more for valet, so factor it into the price if you are driving. The hotel suits families, couples on a first visit and groups who want everything within walking distance, but anyone seeking a quiet retreat should look elsewhere, because this is the busiest part of the city.
The setting
Falls Avenue runs between the Clifton Hill strip and the Fallsview tourist district, and the Sheraton sits near the river end of the hill. That puts it within a short walk of most of the Canadian side's sights, from the Niagara Parks overlooks to the arcades, wax museums and restaurants of Clifton Hill. The trade-off is noise and crowds: summer evenings and weekends are lively, and the area is built for visitors rather than for quiet. If you value a calm night, ask for a higher floor on a quieter side.
Living in it
The pools are a major reason families choose this hotel, and the indoor pool and children's pool give you a wet-weather and winter option when the outdoor season is over. The spa is a good evening treat after a long day of walking. The two restaurants cover breakfast, lunch and dinner on site, and the convenience store handles snacks and essentials.
Book a falls-view room if the view is what you are paying for, because city and park views are a different experience, and check which views are available for your dates. Arrival in the late afternoon is straightforward, but ask about early check-in if you are coming off a long drive.
Base math
From here, stroll through Queen Victoria Park toward the Table Rock area for the boats and Journey Behind the Falls, or take the short walk to the SkyWheel and the Clifton Hill attractions. The Niagara Parks Power Station is a short drive or shuttle, and the American side is reachable across the Rainbow Bridge with the right documents. For a stay that puts you in the middle of the Canadian side with a full set of hotel facilities, this is a practical, central choice; for a more peaceful base, look to Niagara-on-the-Lake, and for the best falls view from the room, compare the Fallsview Boulevard towers.
Why stay here
- ✓Falls, park and city views by room
- ✓Indoor pool
- ✓Seasonal outdoor pool and children pool
- ✓On-site spa
- ✓Two on-site restaurants
- ✓Poolside bar
- ✓Fitness center
- ✓Walk to Queen Victoria Park and Clifton Hill
Good questions
How close is the Sheraton Fallsview to the falls?+
Queen Victoria Park and Clifton Hill are about a one-minute walk, and the SkyWheel, Casino Niagara and the Fallsview Indoor Waterpark are about three minutes on foot. The overlooks above the Horseshoe Falls are a short stroll.
Does the hotel have a pool?+
Yes. There is an indoor pool, a seasonal outdoor pool and a children's pool, plus a poolside bar.
Is parking included?+
No. Parking is a nightly charge, on the order of fifty Canadian dollars for self-parking and more for valet, so check current rates when you book.
