COMFORT INN CLIFTON HILL CLOSURE
The End of an Era
On October 13th 2015, the long running Comfort Inn Clifton Hill closed its doors forever. The hotel will be removed in order to make way for an extensive entertainment development coming to Clifton Hill’s world famous street.
Since opening in the 1950′s as the Park Motor Hotel, the 185 room Comfort Inn has experienced many changes over the years. For a time, it was considered one of the largest hotels in the area, and featured the ‘Queen’s Door Restaurant & Lounge’ and the ‘Yard In the Park’ pub which later became the ‘Rathskeller’ German pub. The Queens Door Lounge & Rathskeller hosted regular live entertainment and was a popular destination for locals as well as tourists. In the late 70’s the hotel became the Venture Inn and The Queens Door Restaurant was closed. The Lounge was made into the ‘Park Terrace Café’ then a convention/banquet hall, and then ultimately the ‘Poolside Café’ breakfast area for guests staying at the Comfort Inn.
During the 1980’s, the Venture Inn became part of the Choice Hotels franchise and officially changed its name to the Comfort Inn. Around this time Rathskeller became ‘Rumours Nightclub’, which quickly became Niagara’s top social hub. In the late 90’s Kelsey’s Restaurant was added to the hotel, next to Rumours, and continues to operate featuring: a diverse menu, oversized outdoor/indoor patios and regular live entertainment.
Kelsey’s Clifton Hill in the 90’s
It was nine years ago, when the Golden Griddle and the former Quality Inn were removed completely to make way for the massive Niagara SkyWheel and Dinosaur Adventure Golf development, directly in front of the Comfort Inn.
Then a few months ago, Rumours Nightclub was closed after 34 years of operation, to be part of the extensive Comfort Inn site redevelopment, by parent company HOCO Entertainment. The company has a strong track record of staying current with industry trends and are committed to bringing bigger and better entertainment options to Clifton Hill, enhancing Niagara Falls tourism as a whole.
Rumours Nightclub
The hotel would like to thank its many loyal customers that have made the Comfort Inn their choice over the years, and welcomes customers to their supporting properties which include the same great attractions, restaurants, retail shops, they have frequented while staying on Clifton Hill. In the same great location and attentive staff you have come to know and trust.
In Memory (Click Thumbnails for full size)
Comfort Inn Clifton Hill Photos (Post Closure)
U will truly be missed we have been going for years we even stayed st the quality in a couple of years before they closed very sad
Thank-you so much.
Now what do i do. My family and i have stayed
With your to motels over the last 31 years about
21 times literally.. We were ther in april with our
Grandaughter. The location was best
Terry Whittaker of Ohio
Easy 4 hour drive
Sorry Terry, be sure to visit our Clifton Hill hotel section for nearby accommodation options: https://www.cliftonhill.com/niagara-falls-hotels/clifton-hill-area
Hate to see the demise of the Comfort Inn. What a great place it was to stay at! We’ve been staying there for over 20 years. Not really liking the new Niagara and wish things could stay the same. Hope the Clifton Hill area doesn’t become like the repulsive Fallsview area!
Nice old pics at the end, clynn! By chance, do you have any pics of the old parking lot that was in front of the 300/400/500 wing before the nice green space filled it in? How long ago was that lot made into the green space?
Thanks!
Thanks for the comment Tommy, we are not likely to morph into another Falls-view district. We probably don’t have that picture on hand.
Stayed there throughout its many changes during the years. also at the Quality Inn numerous times. Three generations of us have stayed there, pus loads of visitors from England over the years. Shame as this was such a great location. .
Hi Frances, were are very sorry we let you down. For overnight stays, we recommend you visit our Clifton Hill hotel section for alternaitve accommodation options: https://www.cliftonhill.com/niagara-falls-hotels/clifton-hill-area
i am profoundly saddened to hear that the Comfort Inn was destroyed. This had been the family retreat each summer when we would come stay at Niagara Falls. The location made it the perfect spot to be, close to all the fun to be found on Clifton Hill. It made staying affordable for a family of 5.
Hi Lillie, were are very sorry we let you down. For overnight stays, we recommend you visit our Clifton Hill hotel section for alternaitve hotel options: https://www.cliftonhill.com/niagara-falls-hotels/clifton-hill-area
I’m looking forward to seeing what gets put in its place.
Hi Manuel, you can read more about the new developments here: http://www.niagarafallsreview.ca/2016/03/07/clifton-hill-development-will-have-big-impact
Sorry you closed we’ve been coming every year for the last 4 yrs will miss you good luck
Hi Mary, we recommend you visit our hotel section to see the best alternates close to our area: https://www.cliftonhill.com/niagara-falls-hotels/clifton-hill-area
Hi Mary, were are very sorry we let you down. For overnight stays, we recommend you visit our Clifton Hill hotel section for alternaitve accommodation options: https://www.cliftonhill.com/niagara-falls-hotels/clifton-hill-area
This is horrible we go at least once a year and will not be travelling to niagara falls this year
Hi Stephanie, were are very sorry we let you down. For overnight stays, we recommend you visit our Clifton Hill hotel section for alternaitve accommodation options: https://www.cliftonhill.com/niagara-falls-hotels/clifton-hill-area
I am furious!!!! I always booked at this Hotel, great service,memories etc… I went to Niagara Falls over 12 times and i always stayed at the Comfort Inn on Clifton Hill.