Microtel Inn
If you're merely looking for a cheap, clean place to hunker down for the night, this chain hotel in Tonawanda, New York fits the bill. It's arguably the best bargain bed in town. Rooms are actually nicer than you might expect; they're a bit small but with better-than-average furnishings and linens. Despite its industrial neighborhood location, the property is quiet, and major attractions in the area are easy to get to; it's about a 15-minute drive to downtown Buffalo. Free Wi-Fi is a plus. Check for online discounts; you can often snag a room here for $55 or less.
Microtel Inn Tonawanda
225 Crestmount Ave.
Tonawanda, NY 14150
(716) 693-8100
microtelinn.com
Days Inn
A Days Inn is a Days Inn is a Days Inn, right? Well, yes. There are no surprises here. Rooms are adequate size with modern furnishings and basic amenities. There's a free continental breakfast, and free wireless Internet. The 51-room hotel is right on the major highway, within 15 minutes to the Buffalo Casino and Niagara Falls. Some of the public areas could use updating; paint, carpeting, and furniture are getting a little dingy and worn. But if you can overlook that, you'll like the wallet-pleasing prices. Average room rates are about $70 a night but you can often get a room cheaper online and off-season.
Days Inn
1120 Niagara Falls Blvd
Tonawanda, NY 14150-9329
(716) 835-5916
daysinn.com
Knights Inn
This is a bare-bones property on the main drag only four miles from the University of Buffalo, and less than five miles to the Seneca Casino. It's about halfway between Buffalo and Niagara Falls. Some niceties include free continental breakfast, and free in-room Wi-Fi. The rooms are clean and also have a microwave and mini refrigerator, which can help save on dining costs. You can't beat the price: the average room rate is around $60 a night.
Knights Inn
1970 Niagara Falls Blvd.
Tonowanda, NY 14150
(716) 692-7260
knightsinnbuffalo.com
Article Written By Pamela Wright
Pamela Wright is a freelance writer, author of more than two dozen guidebooks, and hundreds of articles. Her work has appeared in a variety of publications, including "National Geographic Traveler," "Family Circle," "Family Fun," "Backpacker," "Hemispheres," "Cooking Light," "Yankee" and more. An active member of the Society of American Travel Writers, she holds a Bachelor's from Michigan State University
