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The dates are now official. Circle Nov. 15-18 on the calendar if you want to Sleep Cheap.
However, don't wait too long to make those reservations because the hotels that are participating in this year's Sleep Cheap Charities Reap promotional event fill up quickly.
Hotel rooms will become available for booking starting at 7 a.m., on Monday.
"We have a real nice collective mix of properties scattered throughout the city," said Jim Diodati, who came up with the idea six years ago and has watched it grow into a huge success.
Over the last five years, Sleep Cheap has raised more than $700,000 for local charities, without any expenses coming out of the event.
"We have 28 properties. That includes all the major hotels and all three of the water parks, which is key, especially for the families," said Diodati.
"We have every Fallsview hotel and some unique places along River Rd. and other parts of the city."
As in the past, hotels offer their rooms to Niagara region residents only.
Room rates are $35 per night for a standard room, $45 for a Fallsview room, $65 for a whirlpool room and $85 for a water park access room. All room rates include parking and there are no hidden costs.
"None of this would be possible if it wasn't for the generous hotel operators in Niagara Falls," said Diodati. "We have over 5,000 rooms confirmed and it all depends on what you are looking for. Some people are looking for a view, some are looking for a quiet retreat and others might be looking for a family experience."
He gets calls from people around the region wanting to know the dates and what hotels are participating because that's when some of them actually book time off work or plan their vacation around it.
"It's very affordable. It's a lot of fun and it's a feel-good event because of the charitable benefit.
"In November, there's not a lot to do and you get a chance to experience world-class amenities just 10 minutes from your front door," said Diodati.
This year, 50% of the proceeds will go to the charity that the individual hotel determines they want it to go to and the other 50% goes to the Sleep Cheap committee to split half for Niagara Community Foundation and the other half to charities that apply for the funds.
Diodati said it was felt that this would be empowering for staff to be able to select their favourite charity.
He is confident the event will raise more than $100,000 and in the next few years they should reach the $1-million mark.
The event has been so successful that other communities, such as Niagara-on-the-Lake, have tried it with their bed-and-breakfast operators.
"This is a win-win situation for everyone that's involved and I'm extremely humbled by the successes that Sleep Cheap has had because I had no idea it was going to fly the way it did," said Diodati.
6th Annual Sleep Cheap, Charities Reap - November 15-18, 2010
To book your rooms, contact the hotels directly. Promotion rooms will be restricted to Niagara Region residents 21 years of age and older, with a current valid credit card.
All reservations start on Monday, October 18, 2010 at 7:00 a.m.
This Year's Participating Hotels...
Americana Conference Resort & Spa
8444 Lundy's Lane
Niagara Falls, ON L2H 1H4
To book rooms go to our website at
www.sleepcheapamericana.com
905-356-8444
Comfort Inn Clifton Hill
4960 Clifton Hill
Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6S8
905-358-3293
Days Inn Near the Falls
5943 Victoria Avenue
Niagara Falls, ON L2G 3L8
905-374-3333
Days Inn North of the Falls
4029 River Road
Niagara Falls, ON L2E 3E5
905-356-6666
Days Inn and Suites
By the Falls Hotel
5068 Centre Street
Niagara Falls, ON L2G 3N9
905-357-2550
Doubletree Fallsview Resort & Spa by Hilton
6039 Fallsview Boulevard
Niagara Falls, ON L2G 3V6
905-358-3817
Embassy Suites Hotel
Niagara Falls Fallsview
6700 Fallsview Boulevard
Niagara Falls, ON L2G 3W6
905-353-6597
Ramada Hotel Niagara Falls
6045 Stanley Avenue
Niagara Falls, ON L2G 3Y3
905-353-6597
Fallsview Casino Resort
6380 Fallsview Boulevard
Niagara Falls, ON L2G 7X5
905-374-3598
Four Points by Sheraton
6455 Fallsview Boulevard
Niagara Falls, ON L2G 3V9
905-353-6597
Great Wolf Lodge
3950 Victoria Avenue
Niagara Falls, ON L2E 7M8
1-888-878-1818
Hampton Inn North of the Falls
4357 River Road
Niagara Falls, ON L2E 3E8
905-358-5555
Hilton Hotel & Suites
Niagara Falls/Fallsview
6361 Fallsview Boulevard
Niagara Falls, ON L2G 3V9
Thursday Night Availability Only
905-353-7219
Holiday Inn by the Falls
5339 Murray Street
Niagara Falls, ON L2G 2J3
905-356-1333
Howard Johnson Hotel
5905 Victoria Avenue
Niagara Falls, ON L2G 3L8
905-357-4040
Tower Hotel
6732 Fallsview Boulevard
Niagara Falls, ON L2G 3W6
905-356-1501
Marriott Niagara Falls
Fallsview & Spa
6740 Fallsview Boulevard
Niagara Falls, ON L2G 3W6
905-357-7300
Michael's Inn by the Falls
5599 River Road
Niagara Falls, ON L2E 3H3
905-354-2727
Niagara Falls Baymont Inn & Suites
5234 Ferry Street
Niagara Falls, ON L2G 1R5
905-374-7771
Niagara Falls Courtyard by Marriott
5950 Victoria Ave.
Niagara Falls, ON L2G 3L7
905-358-3083
Oakes Hotel Overlooking the Falls
6546 Fallsview Boulevard
Niagara Falls, ON L2G 3W2
905-356-4514
Old Stone Inn
5425 Robinson Street
Niagara Falls, ON L2G 7L6
905-357-1234
Quality Hotel Fireside
4067 River Road
Niagara Falls, ON L2E 3E5
905-374-2027
Radisson Hotel & Suites Fallsview
6733 Fallsview Boulevard
Niagara Falls, ON L2G 3W7
905-356-1944
Sheraton Fallsview Hotel and Conference Centre
6755 Fallsview Boulevard
Niagara Falls, ON L2G 3W7
905-374-1077
Sheraton on the Falls
(Fallsview Waterpark)
5875 Falls Avenue
Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6W7
To book rooms go to our website at
www.niagarafallssleepcheap.ca
Skyline Inn
(Fallsview Waterpark)
4800 Bender Hill
Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6W7
To book rooms go to our website at
www.niagarafallssleepcheap.ca
Sterling Inn and Spa
5195 Magdalen Street
Niagara Falls, ON L2G 3S6
289-292-0000 |
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