Visiting Toronto and Niagara Falls in Dec any suggestions as to whether I should split my hotel stays?

We are visiting Toronto and Niagara Falls in December for a birthday celebration. I would like to spend the weekend at Niagara ( I think) and the rest of the week in Toronto downtown area. Should I book two hotels to do this or is it close enough to commute back to Toronto after seeing the sights in Niagara. I want to be in Niagara at night to see the falls light up and perhaps have dinner. I am looking at the Embassy Suites hotel. Anyone have experience with this property? Also looking at theMarriotttt tresidence Inn in downtown Toronto any suggestions will be appreciated. Also is there a likelihood of snow on the ground because I don't want to rent a car if there will be snow. Prefer public transportation if icy. Thanks Visiting Toronto and Niagara Falls in Dec any suggestions as to whether I should split my hotel stays?
From a cost point of view, you are going to get the worst of both worlds. Hotels in Niagara Falls tend to be most expensive on weekends, while most Toronto hotels have highest rates on weeknights due to business travel. Instead, I would suggest you go to Niagara during the week and arrange your stay in Toronto to take in the weekend. Depending on your choices of hotels, this could easily save you several hundred dollars!





Also better stick to public transportation. The road down to Niagara is often chock-full of traffic. Plus most downtown Toronto hotels charge as much as $30 per day for parking! The buses run to Niagara Falls frequently from downtown Toronto coach terminal at Bay and Dundas. There are two companies, Coach Canada and Greyhound. VIA Rail runs trains to Niagara Falls from Union Station at Bay and Front Streets, twice a day in winter. Once there, use the Niagara Parks Department People Mover shuttle or local transit buses to get around.


Visiting Toronto and Niagara Falls in Dec any suggestions as to whether I should split my hotel stays?
I would not try to commute back to Toronto after seeing the lights in Niagara Falls. Much better to stay in Niagara Falls overnight and travel the next day. There is certainly a possibility of snow on the ground, but it may be perfectly dry for your whole trip.