9500 Niagara Falls Blvd, Niagara Falls, New York, United States | (888) 551-4925
Around a 15-minute drive to the falls, and a short drive to outlet shopping
Simple, modern rooms with coffeemakers and mini-fridges
Right near the airport
Free parking and free Wi-Fi
Free breakfast that includes hot items
Heated indoor pool
Some rooms feel a bit worn
On an unattractive strip of highway
No hot tub by the pool
Walls are thin
Some rooms face pool rather than outdoors; little light
Some noise from nearby airport
The budget-friendly Best Western Summit Inn is located right next to Niagara Falls International Airport, and around a 15-minute drive to Niagara Falls. Rooms are simple and reasonably modern in style, and numerous freebies include free Wi-Fi, free parking, and free daily breakfast. The rooms, public spaces, and elevator received upgrades in 2014, but note that walls are still thin and the indoor heated pool lacks a hot tub.
Scene
A small budget-friendly chain by the airport
The small lobby at the Best Western Summit Inn is decorated in neutral tones, with several sofas, a television, and a wooden reception desk. Maps, tourist information, and hotel brochures are available as well as newspapers, and the entrances to the fitness center, business center, and guest rooms are all close by. The hotel is on two floors, so the long hallways that lead to guest rooms extend from the lobby and the nearby breakfast area.
Location
Driving distance to nearby activities and the falls
The Best Western Summit Inn is located on Niagara Falls Boulevard, populated by motels and auto shops. It is driving distance to a number of restaurants, shops, and bars, as well as popular destinations like museums, golf, and go-karts. The Niagara Falls International Airport and Air Reserve Station is just a three-minute drive away. It's a 15-minute drive from Niagara Falls and the Canadian border, so guests have easy access to the falls region but can also explore everything that the New York side has to offer. The hotel is also one mile from the Fashion Outlets at Niagara on Military Road. While the road and surrounding area aren’t particularly attractive, the area is reasonably convenient.
Rooms
Simple and modern, though some guests complain of thin walls
The simple, modern rooms at the Best Western Summit Inn live up to the standards those familiar with the brand have come to expect. They are decorated in neutral tones with light woods, pops of scarlet, and subtle patterns. Several room types are available, including smaller Standard Rooms with king or queen beds, Double Full or Double Queen Rooms, and Suites with sofa beds. Every room includes a coffeemaker, mini-fridge, and free Wi-Fi. A few rooms face the indoor pool area rather than the outdoors, and receive less natural light. Some guests have complained of thin walls, resulting in noise from hallways and the nearby airport.
Features
Lots of freebies, including Wi-Fi, breakfast, and parking
This property has a 24-hour business center, and the spacious, carpeted fitness center has natural light and a decent selection of cardio and strength-training machines (though they're not the newest models). The heated rectangular indoor pool is surrounded by decking and plastic patio furniture, but lacks a hot tub. There is also a game center with arcades, and guest laundry facilities. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout, and guests can also park for free. The free hot breakfast includes eggs, sausage, fruit, pastries, and waffles.