5. Harbour House Hotel
Set in Niagara-on-the-Lake – about 14 miles north of Niagara Falls – Harbour House Hotel provides a quiet respite from the tourist-choked Niagara Falls area. Recent lodgers adore this property’s bed-and-breakfast feel, from the complimentary (and guest-approved) “Breakfast in the Conservatory” to the gas fireplaces in the guest rooms. Each room or suite also features a whirlpool tub or multi-head shower, Frette bathrobes, a flat-screen TV and complimentary internet access. When you’re ready to satiate your appetite, take a stroll or short shuttle ride to HobNob restaurant & wine bar for afternoon tea and scones, or to Zees Grill for an Italian-inspired menu. The Harbour House Hotel is part of the Niagara’s Finest Hotels brand, meaning visitors will have access to the dining and spa options at associated properties like the Shaw Club Hotel and the Charles Inn.
6. Pillar and Post
Occupying a former 19th-century factory, Pillar and Post oozes Old World charm from its lofty ceilings, wooden beams and terracotta tile flooring. Recent visitors say The Cannery Restaurant, the hotel’s main dining venue, particularly captures the property’s elegant country-style decor with its period style and intricate post-and-beam construction. The restaurant’s tasty Canadian dishes also earns high marks from previous patrons, but if you’re craving lighter cuisine, you can sit down at Vintages Wine Bar & Lounge for a cocktail and casual pub fare. After you’ve satisfied your appetite, travelers suggest indulging in a replenishing treatment at the 13,000-square-foot 100 Fountain Spa. At the end of the day, you’ll curl up in comfortable, contemporary digs appointed with amenities like high-speed internet access, flat-screen TVs, and wooden furnishings. Another major selling point, according to previous visitors, is the hotel’s gracious hospitality. Previous visitors claim the hotel’s personalized customer service sets it apart from competitors. You’ll find Pillar and Post perched in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario.