Hotels and motels in the Niagara Falls-Buffalo area fall primarily into two categories: major chains and lower-priced budget properties. In Niagara Falls, high-season rates apply from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Prices are highest in the immediate vicinity of the falls. Most of the area's hotels and motels tend to be moderately priced.
On the Chautauqua Institution grounds you can stay in stately Victorian hotels, guest houses, apartments, modern condominiums, or rooms in denominational houses operated by various religious groups. Some condos are available on a weekly basis, although most apartments are available only during the nine-week season. Because many people return year after year, reservations are essential. At Chautauqua-area restaurants the emphasis is on seafood and American-style menus. Reservations are necessary in summer, especially if you plan a pre-theater meal at the institution.