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Rex Motel
Category: Event Planning & Services Hotels Hotels & Travel Hotels Hotels [Edit]
6247 McLeod RdNiagara Falls, ON L2G 3E9
(877) 716-8529
- Hours:
Mon-Sun 7 am - 12 am
- Price Range:
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$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Wi-Fi:
- Free
One review for Rex Motel
1 review in English
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Review from Andy C.
4/4/2011 3 photos
An excellent value for the money, if you can over look two things. Categorically speaking:
Location: 4 out of 5
For us, this was a great location. It was away from the touristy area, it was close to main roads including QEW and McLeod, and it wasn't more than a 5 - 7 minute drive to the Falls area. If you do approach from the US via QEW, exit at McLeod, go east, and the motel will be on your left hand side by a Pioneer gas station. For those of you that are frugal, you'll also be excited to know that there is a grocery store not far from the motel (Food Basics).
Price: 4.5 out of 5
For what you get, it's not too bad at all. I think the total ended up being 120$ USD for 2 nights when I went this past weekend. That's off peak, I'm sure - but still very reasonable considering the fact that all of the hotels by the falls were at LEAST 100$ per evening.
Amenities: 3.5 out of 5
This is a mom and pop motel, so please don't expect any high class exercise facilities, room service, on-site spa, etc. There are a total of 17 distinct rooms, and we were in the "Romance" room. It consisted of a bed, mini fridge, mini microwave, a shower (no tub), basic non-boutique toiletries, a 19" or so TV, and a little plug-in radiator. I think what they do is set the temperature to be about 65 F, and then you're able to raise the temperature up using the radiator. It wasn't overbearingly cold when we went, so the radiator was just fine. I can imagine though, that when it's quick frigid in the winter months, they might need to adjust their thermostat accordingly.
Cleanliness: 5 out of 5
Absolutely crystal clear that they do their best to make the motel look as good as possible. Each room, I hear - is uniquely decorated, and ours did not disappoint. As an added bonus, they even made me a set of towel swans upon my return on the second evening.
Customer service: 5 out of 5
It's a mom and pop shop, and the "mom" (Emily I think her name is) was the main person I encountered. She stays up later (till at least midnight) manning the front office, and wakes up at around 8 or 9 to check people out. Upon arriving, she was quick to make sure that I didn't have to fill out any unnecessary paperwork, and when all of the boring stuff was done, she gave me a plate of home made Bulgarian pastries that she had just baked a few hours before. Who does that?! The next morning, not only did she provide me with a map of the Falls area, but she explained the different parts too: the touristy, the Niagara on the Lake area, and what we could do with our time to maximize our cost/benefit ratio. She was spot on with everything - from the prices of parking to the attractions. I can't say enough good things about how we were treated.
Two things to consider:
At least in #17, these are two things that you may want to keep in mind if you have traveling companions who aren't as flexible.
1) Street noise. Since the motel is right off of McLeod, you will hear cars and trucks go past during the night. Since I am used to this, it was a comforting sound and it didn't bother me in the least. However, it is something to be aware of if you live in more pastoral areas with little car traffic.
2) "Thin" walls and placement of vents. If you happen to be placed next to boisterous people, those that are "celebrating" their love, or just people who are louder, this could be a concern. I finally came to the conclusion that I wasn't hearing people through the walls, but instead - I was hearing them through the shared vents. This situation was easily remedied by me turning on the TV to TSN. If you sleep with ear plugs, though - I don't think this will be a problem at all.
Overall: 5 out of 5
Loved my stay here - just be aware of my two pointers, and you should be completely fine. Best of luck to them in the future.
