Hotels with private balconies overlooking the falls — Marriott Fallsview and State Park Lodge lead the short list

A handful of hotels offer private balconies with direct waterfall views — Marriott Fallsview on the Canadian side and Niagara Falls State Park Lodge on the American side among them. Just don’t assume your room has one. Check before you book, or you might end up staring at a parking lot instead of the falls.