The Scotsman Hotel
Bonnie bolthole
Leafy lakeside burgh
Its co-ordinates are truly Canadian — between Lake Ontario and Niagara Falls — yet The Scotsman Hotel takes inspiration from (aye, you might have guessed it) Scotland. Owners Brenda and Blair’s travels around this wee country inform every inch: hole up in a styled-in-homage bedroom, tuck into a traditional fry-up, or sink a dram (or two) of scotch. But vineyard tours, river boat trips and lakeside picnics are your reminder that you’re a long way from the highlands…
Facilities
Quartos
Six.
Checkout
11am; check-in, 3pm. Check-out is flexible, subject to availability and an extra charge.
Mais detalhes
Rates at The Scotsman Hotel include à la carte breakfast.
Also
Unfortunately, this historic home is not suitable if you have reduced mobility.
Acesso gratuito à Internet
Lavanderia
At the Hotel
Charged laundry service and free WiFi throughout. In rooms: smart TV, climate control, tea- and coffee-making kit, minibar, free bottled water, bathrobes, slippers and organic bath products.
Our Favourite Rooms
Owners Blair and Brenda so loved their trips to Scotland that each of the six rooms at The Scotsman Hotel is a tribute to iconic Scottish stays. A tribute to Edinburgh’s Prestonfield House, the Prestonfield is particularly romantic with its blushing pink palette, four-poster bed and fireside love seat. Swap fresh-faced romance for sultry seduction in the Dornoch, a Saltire-blue boudoir with gilded accents and pops of leopard print.
Packing Tips
An appreciation for Scottish staples — you’ll find a scotch-stocked minibar and touches of tartan in your room, plus other regional references throughout. Ditch the single-use poncho and bring your Arc’teryx waterproof for a trip to the falls.
Also
Your hosts know the best spots in town for a massage — chat to the concierge to arrange a local spa treatment.
Crianças
Over-12s are welcome, but since little Smiths need to share with an adult, this Canadian crashpad is better suited to grown-ups.
Galeria
Food & Drink
Top Table
A table by the piano is soundtracked by some light tinkering, or settle in by the fireplace in the whisky room.
Dress code
Your laidback hosts cast no judgment towards how you choose to dress for breakfast, but your elegant surroundings might encourage you to swap pyjamas for Prada.
Hotel Restaurant
There’s no formal restaurant but each morning chef Chris whips up a locally sourced spread. The hotel’s signature — naturally — is the traditional Scottish breakfast, laden with all the trimmings; equally indulgent are the buttermilk pancakes and gruyère omelet, and a fresh juice or wellness shot balances out the decadence (right?).
Hotel Bar
All that glitters is gold in the lounge, where aureate banquettes, sparkling chandeliers and velvet armchairs are a maximalist’s dream. Niagara is known for its fine wineries, whose vintages you can sample here alongside scotch blends and single malts.
Last Orders
Breakfast is served between 8am and 10am, but times can be flexible on request.
Room Service
No need to cut pillow talk short — you can take your breakfast in bed.
Planes
Your closest international airport is Stateside: Buffalo Niagara is an hour’s drive away. Skip the border crossing by arriving into Toronto Pearson International Airport or Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport, which are both under 90 minutes’ drive from the hotel. Private planes can touch down at Niagara District Airport, 15 minutes away by road.
Trains
Two-hour rail routes from Toronto call at Niagara Falls Station, which is a 25-minute drive from The Scotsman.
Automobiles
Niagara-on-the-Lake is easily explored on foot, but you might want a set of wheels for reaching the falls and taking in the rest of the region. New York’s Buffalo is a 45-minute drive and Toronto is 90 minutes away by road. There’s free private parking at the hotel with an electric-vehicle charging station.
Worth Getting Out of Bed For
Bordered by Niagara River and the vast Lake Ontario, Niagara-on-the-Lake is a postcard-worthy town, with manicured streets, independent boutiques and a host of wineries. Make a pitstop at sustainable Stratus Vineyards or epicurean Peller Estates for a tasting: oenophiles might also mark their calendars for the town’s two wine festivals in January and September. Expand your culinary repertoire with a local cooking class at Wine Country Cooking School or unearth the town’s creative side at Niagara Image Gallery. Bon vivants may also spend an evening at the fêted Shaw Festival Theatre, which hosts various productions throughout the year, or the stirring Niagara Symphony Orchestra. And, of course, the Niagara Falls is a short drive away — if this natural wonder is on your bucket list, it’s time to check it off…
Earn or Redeem Points with World of Hyatt
This Mr & Mrs Smith hotel participates in the World of Hyatt loyalty program. As a member, you can earn and redeem points and enjoy exclusive benefits for qualifying nights. .
