Niagara Grandview Manor

Perhaps the second best meals of our time in Niagara, the breakfasts here are outstanding. Do yourself a favor and get either the quiches or the omelets. They’ll fill you up and keep you going on your walk to the falls. There’s plenty of fruit (canteloupe, honeydew, oranges, apples) and pastries plus coffee, teas, and orange juice available at all times of day as well.
I can’t speak to the prices, but the hospitality is charming and welcoming. Based on all those things, I would definitely return. Plus, it’s an easy walk to the falls and back.

My wife and I stayed at the Grandview last Sunday night on a Wagjag certificate. They were full when we booked, on just a few days notice, but when we arrived we were upgraded to a King bedroom due to a cancellation, nice touch. The owner is an experienced hotelier, having grown up in the hospitality business, and after just a year of owning the Grandview (it was unused for half a decade prior to his purchase and re-​opening in March 2014) he seems to have it well figured out. Greeting and check-​in was quick, friendly and effortless; the bedroom was good-​sized and clean and a mini-​fridge was a nice touch for a bottle of pre-​dinner wine purchased earlier in the day; the bed was comfortable and the included breakfast was at least good. You choose your breakfast at check-​in. We had been told that the chef was on an errand in the morning but Stephanie did a fine job filling in, if the poached eggs were a tad overdone, no great sin. The cold fruit crêpe was really good and there was plenty of self-​serve baked goods, juice and coffee. I understand the Manor is soon to be renovated and expanded; hopefully they’ll retain the «old world» charm. Great location: about a 10 minute walk from the Falls, casino and a variety of restaurants; a pretty drive from Niagara-​on-​the-​Lake and 2 minutes to the border. We had an «outside room» that opened onto the deck overlooking the river, it would have been nice to sit outside had the weather been better, nice view. The only drawback was a some noise from heavy doors closing (ours was a little sticky and the push required to close it with the resulting thump may have been heard by others) but no real issue. Overall, it was a really positive experience at a place I’d recommend highly for location, staff & service, quality of the rooms and overall value.

Met the new owners who really care about the place. Gourmet breakfast, eggs benny from scratch, fruit crepes AND a view of the falls. Fast WIFi 16mb and a nice salon area to socialize in. I couldn’t wait to get out of the other place we were in and get over here, wish I would have done it sooner. With the value of the gourmet breakfast, quality and style, it is a bargain. Friendly staff, the place has a relaxed classic vibe, in an 1880’s heritage house atmosphere.