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.
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.
