The Historic Crowne Plaza Hotel, previously the Brock Plaza
The Crowne Plaza has maintained its reputation over the past 80 years. Originally named the General Brock Hotel, planning began in 1927 with construction taking just over half a year to complete, at the time, establishing a record for this particular type of construction. Built at a cost of $1.5 million dollars the Brock Plaza boasted 260 guestrooms, and featured a roof garden, fireproof construction and a large Grand ballroom. The local press called it "a mammoth edifice, gleaming white in the sunlight, classic in appearance, looming over the Niagara River." In later years, renovations to the Fallsview Rainbow Dining room saw two floors constructed and dedicated in 1948.
The Hotel was first named in honour of Major General Sir Isaac Brock, one of Canada's greatest heroes. General Brock was the military commander of the British and Canadian forces during the early months of the war of 1812. During the largest battle at that point during the war, Sir Issac Brock was killed while defending Upper Canada from American invasion. Today, Queenston Heights the point of land that Brock was protecting in the battle is home to Brock's Monument a 190-foot tower that features a statue of the General at the top. Crowne Plaza Hotel, Niagara Falls Onatario Canada
As Niagara's first luxury hotel, it has long been a favourite of Hollywood elite and royalty. Since it's opening, the Crowne Plaza has hosted many notable guests throughout history including Walt Disney, Shirley Temple, Jimmy Stewart, Princess Margaret, Queen Elizabeth, and perhaps most famous guest, Marilyn Monroe, who made the Crowne her home while filming the movie "Niagara". In recent years the Crowne Plaza has been graced with appearances from Sylvester Stallone, Matt Dillon, Bruce Willis, and Jackie Chan. The Crowne Plaza has even appeared on film, the ending of "A whole nine yards" starring Matthew Perry was filmed on the balcony terrace on the 11th floor.
With it's rich history, rennovations that only enhance the its elegance, the new 4-star Crowne Plaza hotel continues to be the jewel in the Niagara Falls landscape.
The Crowne Plaza has maintained its reputation over the past 80 years. Originally named the General Brock Hotel, planning began in 1927 with construction taking just over half a year to complete, at the time, establishing a record for this particular type of construction. Built at a cost of $1.5 million dollars the Brock Plaza boasted 260 guestrooms, and featured a roof garden, fireproof construction and a large Grand ballroom. The local press called it "a mammoth edifice, gleaming white in the sunlight, classic in appearance, looming over the Niagara River." In later years, renovations to the Fallsview Rainbow Dining room saw two floors constructed and dedicated in 1948.
The Hotel was first named in honour of Major General Sir Isaac Brock, one of Canada's greatest heroes. General Brock was the military commander of the British and Canadian forces during the early months of the war of 1812. During the largest battle at that point during the war, Sir Issac Brock was killed while defending Upper Canada from American invasion. Today, Queenston Heights the point of land that Brock was protecting in the battle is home to Brock's Monument a 190-foot tower that features a statue of the General at the top. Crowne Plaza Hotel, Niagara Falls Onatario Canada
As Niagara's first luxury hotel, it has long been a favourite of Hollywood elite and royalty. Since it's opening, the Crowne Plaza has hosted many notable guests throughout history including Walt Disney, Shirley Temple, Jimmy Stewart, Princess Margaret, Queen Elizabeth, and perhaps most famous guest, Marilyn Monroe, who made the Crowne her home while filming the movie "Niagara". In recent years the Crowne Plaza has been graced with appearances from Sylvester Stallone, Matt Dillon, Bruce Willis, and Jackie Chan. The Crowne Plaza has even appeared on film, the ending of "A whole nine yards" starring Matthew Perry was filmed on the balcony terrace on the 11th floor.
With it's rich history, rennovations that only enhance the its elegance, the new 4-star Crowne Plaza hotel continues to be the jewel in the Niagara Falls landscape.
