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Riverbend Inn - Niagara on the Lake, Canada

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Riverbend Inn

The casually elegant Riverbend Inn, in Niagara on the Lake, Canada.

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The Bottom Line
Set amidst the scenic vineyards of Niagara-on-the-Lake, the Riverbend Inn is an ideal spot for visitors to this pretty and historic town. Built in the 1860s, the Riverbend Inn has been recently renovated and features modern comforts and conveniences including satellite TV and free broadband access. Yet its warmth and country charm remain intact. Its kitchen turns out flavorful, well-presented dishes, and the staff is friendly, gracious, and helpful.
Pros
  • Charming country inn located just outside one of Canada's prettiest towns.
Cons
  • No elevator and steep stairs may prove uncomfortable for second-floor guests.
Description
  • Two story Georgian mansion, circa 1860, surrounded by vineyards.
  • Contains 21 guest rooms with private baths and working fireplaces.
  • Majority of rooms offer a queen-size bed or double beds. Couch may fold out to sofabed.
  • Rooms feature satellite TV and complimentary high-speed Internet access.
  • In-room sitting area and work desk with chair provided.
  • Small, saloon-style 1890s bar offers local vintages.
  • Restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner year-round.
  • Patio, open in summer, overlooks vineyards. In winter, enjoy the warmth of a fireplace.
  • The Shaw Festival Theatre is just down the road; some may consider it within walking distance.
  • No-smoking facility.
Guide Review - Riverbend Inn - Niagara on the Lake, Canada
Imagine waking up and looking outside your window or off your balcony to see acres of lush, green vineyards. That's the peaceful view guests in most rooms at the Riverbend Inn, surrounded by its own landscaped garden, enjoy. A short distance from the lovely town of Niagara on the Lake -- and closer yet to the world-famous Shaw Festival -- this classic inn is a fine perch for couples.

Upon entering, you'll see a huge crystal chandelier (without a cobweb in sight) and you'll be warmly greeted by the front-desk attendent. The steep stairs to the second floor seemed daunting at first. Thankfully, the helpful staff -- accompanied by innkeeper John Wiens himself -- insisted on carrying our luggage to our room. Decorated in warm colors and with a fireplace set between two windows, it appeared classic, elegant, and comfortable.

Each meal we enjoyed in the Riverbend Inn's dining room was a pleasure, from the foraged wild mushroom omelet with young goat's milk cheese for breakfast to the grain-fed chicken sandwich with French brie and honey mustard on a toasted onion roll at lunch. At sunset, we toasted our good fortune to stay at the Riverbend Inn with a glass of sweet ice wine, the local delicacy.

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