Seneca Niagara Casino & Hotel

Rising 26 stories above the low-slung landscape, this newcomer (which opened in 2006) has quickly become the luxury standard-bearer for the area. No, you won't get a view of the falls -- they're a few blocks away -- but for a combination of modern amenities and comfort, it's hard to do better on either side of the river. Rooms are spacious, with earthy hues and plump furniture, along with Native American design touches, in honor of the Seneca Indian owners. Upgrade to an enormous corner suite and you'll get two full walls of floor-to-ceiling windows and a Jacuzzi tub (some have a dramatic view of the river and the Canadian skyline). Flatscreen TVs and great sound systems make it hard to leave the rooms, but you'll want to explore the several fine restaurants (their steakhouse is reviewed separately), spa, shows, and, of course, lots of gambling space.

Facilities:
6 restaurants; 1 deli; 3 lounges; concierge; exercise room; Jacuzzi; large indoor pool; room service; spa; massage; high-roller rooms

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