Staying In a Luxury Boutique Hotel Over a Waterfall

[@RayTX1337]

What a rare treat. An upper class hotel delivering an experience worth the price.

[@corduroycal]

Rare hotel W

[@blacksage2375]

That probably has a lot to do with the hotel itself being the attraction here. If they don't wow then nobody will come. Disney and even say Quebec city don't have that issue and "luxury" isn't about getting more for your money. It's about milking the VP of Marketing for the North East Region. Who shows up and just expects some sort of token extra like a club to prove they aren't one of the plebes before going and dropping several hundred dollars in the bar every night. Corporate card or no corporate card even, just as long as you bill it to their room for their convenience. The best value for your money will almost never be the top price point.

[@amyslowikgrossman835]

Can I just say that your travel videos are like putting on a soft warm nice-smelling sweater on a cold day? They're such a lovely feast for the eyes with great cinematography . And sparks my love of travel thinking "I so want to go there". Thanks for another addition. 😁

[@ideatorx]

This is what niagara falls should be, not some vegas style hellscape from our collective nightmares, instead a place for quiet luxury and relaxation by the falls.

[@youtubegarbage7876]

give them time to build the rest of the buildings...there are still a few trees around, so get there quick if you wanna see em

[@isabellind1292]

@@youtubegarbage7876 "Don't it always seem to go That you don't know what you've got 'til it's gone They paved paradise, put up a parking lot. (Ooh, bop-bop-bop-bop, ooh, bop-bop-bop-bop").- J. Mitchell. 🌲💓🌲💓🌲💓🌲💓🌲💓🌲💓🌲💓🌲💓

[@niagarawarrior9623]

I agree the tourist area of the falls is a vagas-like heck hole, but Niagara Falls doesn't have any industry. Tourism and support is the only thing keeping the city alive

[@matthewgiles6858]

You have some of the best reviews for these unique hotels and travel experiences. There's no over edited fillers, you have a cool and calm demeaner that explains things well and with heart, and, overall, you are very fair and objective. I can trust your video's to express as unbiased an opinion over your experiences. Thanks for showing off yet another wonderful location.

[@BrightSunTravels]

I’m really glad to hear that. Seriously thank you!

[@ClubReserve]

yup i second that, PLEASE dont qui tthese unique videos. We ALL appreciate it!!!!!

[@loz9324]

So pumped for more content! Easily my favorite travel channel. Honest, well edited, and easy to listen to.

[@BrightSunTravels]

Thanks so much!

[@davidglad]

I like that Jake seems very unbiased. Especially on Disney. Despite him having been a fan of them.

[@loz9324]

@@davidglad I agree!

[@ajcook7777]

I have never heard someone sound so puzzled

[@loz9324]

@@ajcook7777 what you mean?

[@EvanG529]

The complementary stuff really makes this experience great. Too often we get ripped off by little things that all cost extra.

[@slimcourage901]

Agreed. It’s a nice change of pace to see high room rates come with actual, complimentary amenities as opposed to nickel-and-dimeing that can even exceed more affordable properties at time.

[@vcdonovan5943]

Sure is nice to see that at least *someone* isn't nickel and diming patrons every second.

[@tattooeddragon]

What I love most about your channel is unlike other travel channels I get the sense of it’s just you and your better half having a great time and letting us know about it the same way you would share your adventures with friends around a dinner table.

[@kingdomgirl]

This is the most reasonably priced luxury boutique hotel I've seen in years. Sure big cities are expensive, but so can small ones due to lack of hotels as you mentioned. I've seen rooms like that corner one go for thousands of dollars even when they're only slightly better than the default rooms. Definitely makes this place very appealing to visit.

[@JukeboxHero_]

Absolutely no chance I would ever spend that kind of money on a hotel, but is is fascinating to see how other people vacation. Another well-produced effort, you're arguably the best travel channel on the site.

[@mitsuri3096]

I don't like supporting cause it's supporting yknow

[@socraticmusic]

My wife booked our wedding anniversary here for us and they went all out. We loved and we'll be back some day!

[@kathryncoffey8961]

Wow, a review where you had little to no complaints about it. That's refreshing. In all seriousness, this place does look beautiful and worth the price of admission. I might have to add Elora (and perhaps the Elora Mill Hotel and Spa) to my travel bucket list.

[@jesper2455]

I am addicted to this channel. So good!

[@guygendell5923]

So Addicted

[@FireCracker3240]

What an amazing video! I never knew the town of Elora even existed. But isn't it just perfect? Seriously, absolutely stunning. The little towns of Canada always blow me away with their beauty and charm.

[@Isabellulla]

My husband and I (and our new 2 mo old baby) took a trip to Elora last week after the recommendation of this video and I have to say, if you're watching this and thinking about it, do it! Elora is PERFECT for a long weekend, and in the summer the pool deck is DIVINE. I could have spent two whole days up there AT LEAST not counting the amazing massage I got while there too. They even brought me fresh strawberry gelato while I was laying out! We got one of the river view rooms as recommended, and it was SPARKLING clean. Like amazingly so. Even my shower (which did have a bench in it) was PERFECT. Not a single speck of mildew. The MP steak no longer comes with polenta fries, but instead thinly sliced roasted potatoes pressed flat into a pan and then sliced, ala some recipies i've seen on tiktok. It was so so good, as were the cocktails I had. The town itself is also amazing, with tons of good food options, and TWO whole bookstores! 10/10 trip.

[@Wezqu]

If I would not know this was in Canada I would think its an European town. How they renovated the old mill and incorporate the newer parts makes it look very authentic. That town has been taken care nicely and the developers seem to realize that they need to incorporate atmosphere of the village in to the new buildings. Looks like its going to be one of the go to town in the area and hopefully it stays that way. This is how you do it and the hotel company seems to have got the winning formula.

[@itsBIGKevin]

As a neighbor just over the bridge, you've encouraged my wife and I to stay at some of the nicest places in the region. Keep up the incredible work :)

[@foxyfoxington2651]

At a place that fancy it’s not a gym, it’s a James.

[@marieseaman7855]

Underrated comment

[@samwolf6682]

Always fascinating to learn about small places like this which I’ve never heard about before. I might never stay there but I love to learn the history behind them

[@ALL_that_ENDS]

Been watching both channels of yours for a while now, and realized that I don't need or feel like watching other traveling channels, what I highly appreciate most. Honesty. This is it, top marks.

[@AtrocityEquine01]

This legit screams "The perfect honeymoon" location, and it just *is perfect.*

[@Speilbilde]

Absolutely gorgeous! You are the only person who could tell me in detail about their weekend trip and have my full attention for 15 minutes. Love all the historic perspectives as well as your respect for the people who live near these places.

[@Sicarine]

An actual quality experience from a Canadian luxury hotel room? I'd lost hope after the embarrassment of Niagara Falls. But wow. this actually looks really worth the price. (I'm speaking as a denizen of the GTA suburbs)

[@gabrielcarvalho6085]

I'm very impressed with this hotel. Every other experience around the world got worst, and this is a breath of fresh air! Congrats Elora!

[@JimZim]

Wow! What a beautiful hotel! And the quality of your videography is superb. Very nicely done!

[@B.D.F.]

I know it would be rare, but it would be nice to see Northeastern Ontario on the Bright Sun Travels channel. Temagami restaurant and hotel, Waterfront Inn in New Liskeard, Cedar Meadows in Timmins, The Station Inn in Cochrane, Park Inn in Kaspuskasing, Queen’s Motel in Hearst, Wawa Motor Inn in Wawa, Cavalier Motel in Cochrane, l’Orée des Bois Motel in Longlac, Marathon Harbour Inn in Marathon, etc

[@obroni]

All that money, and they still stick the TV over the fireplace.

[@JimParshall]

No doubt, seriously, this is absolutely the nicest room you have ever been in that I've seen. This place is amazing and it's equivalent to the nicest hotels I have been in it is beautiful. Thanks so much great content as always you rock period

[@TaliaIGhul]

That's a pretty decent looking hotel with a lovely town surrounding it. Worlds above those corporate resort hotels. You know how theme parks are the attraction to the hotel, the town is the attraction. I am not sure I am getting the full experience from viewing this video, but the town looks laid back and chill. I'd love to experience this someday.

[@alexanderdavidd]

So stoked for this!! I live 30 minutes outside of Elora and it’s so beautiful! You have to come back in the summer and hike down the “restricted” side of the gorge! It’s so peaceful and beautiful wading in the river!! PS Ray Woodey’s chipery makes fantastic pub-style nachos!

[@BrightSunTravels]

I’ll definitely be back over the summer. Apparently, you can tube down the river as well which I might do.

[@alexanderdavidd]

@@BrightSunTravels yes you can! It’s a lot of fun

[@sailormars336]

You kept saying “and below that” and then showing and describing beautiful rooms with great perks lol I’d feel like I got a great stay no matter how much I spent.

[@WDWCentral]

After this video, I finally discovered what that building was in Niagara Falls, too bad Six Flags didn’t buy it to turn it into Six Flags power plant 2.0

[@RankingTheMouse]

I thoroughly enjoyed your segment on Pearle Hospitality. What an incredible job they've done with so many historic buildings - preserving the history while bringing in the modern & glamour. Would love to stay at one of their properties soon. Fantastic review, Jake

[@randoir1863]

It's nice to know that the customer is still a priority for hotels that aren't the regular run of the mill places . I hope they take care of their staff with what they charge , as under paid and under appreciated staff can and often do make a world of difference . It's always the little things that make the biggest difference as well .

[@Bizness10]

Tubing in the gorge in the summer is so much fun!

[@youtubegarbage7876]

Your kind is not welcome here...tubing! Well, i never!!

[@gagebc]

As someone who grew up in Elora, its always interesting seeing outside Perspectives of our quant little town. As a kid I remember hearing stories that 'Elora was one of the most beautiful little villages in the province', but being a resident and quite immune to the local charm, I didn't know how much stock I would place in these rumours. Definately, with the rejuvenation of the Mill (and the old Walser Factory across the River), it does (or will) make the downtown core feel more modern. During the 80s-90s, we locals viewed the area more as a Trashy Tourist trap and would avoid it like the plague. And though its still touristy down there, its lost that trashy feel. As a small town person (when I was growing up the population was less than 3000), it does break my heart a bit at the amount of new-ness to the town. It no longer feel like a cozy little village to live in.... but i must agree, with the new energy that has come to the town, it does feel nice walking around and seeeing the new shops that spring up

[@ethan199303]

I went there (just the restaurant, not staying at the hotel) and it was a great experience overall. Small town atmosphere with plenty to see and do. Fantastic for a little weekend trip.

[@radon4173]

YESSSS I cannot express how excited I was when you mentioned Lost + Found Cafe. I go there as a treat every so often, it is remarkably cosy.

[@Haywood477]

I was working across the street and saw your drone. Thought it was Pearle filming a video!

[@trishblakely3476]

I will take small details over grandiose opulence any day. Thanks for sharing this gem with us!

[@christineainslie4239]

What a lovely video! The hotel and the town are charming. Your suite looked amazing. Another travel adventure with Jake-Perfect. May I also suggest another lovely small boutique hotel-The Bruce-in my hometown of Stratford Ontario. It has a unique story behind it, and is walkable to the Stratford Shakespearean Festival, the Avon River, and downtown. Perhaps one to add to your list. Can't wait to see your cruise videos. Happy travels!

[@gillianjohnson1122]

Can I just say that I am really enjoying your new channel and your travel videos. :) As someone who can’t afford to really travel themselves I actually enjoy listening to you and your honest thoughts and your un-pretentious stile. You really have a talent I think for actually giving good info for travelers and also those who enjoyed watching you experience and explore these lovely places! Keep doing what you love ❤️

[@keithdosik]

Back again with my favorite channel!! Love it Jake 😊

[@scpatl4now]

I think the point rooms would be better with one way glass. Seems pretty easy to see in from the outside

[@kalep7591]

thank you for filming this! i've visited Elora many times over the years and have been so curious to see the inside of the Elora Mill since the construction had finished. amazing work Jake!

[@tapdancingchrist]

Thanks for including the Halloween setup and local decorations. Really beautiful stay!

[@334atomic]

I was actual one of the maintenance guys working there before it closed, my first real job out of high school, so this has actual been very fun seeing what the place looks like now. Its changed a lot but i can still see some of the old bones peeking through especially in the mill rooms.

[@victorkreig6089]

THIS is how you renovate a historical structure! How this isn't the standard is beyond me, Pearle is a company I'm going to have to put on a list for when I travel now under "do they have a place here?"

[@ericsmith4813]

Always a great day when I open KZbin and first thing I see is a new Bright Sun video ....EXCELLENT video again Jake ....keep up the awesome work.

[@michaeltroster9059]

It is nice to see how the amenities in Elora have been really improved. We stayed there about 30 years ago. The hotel was OK and the dining room had an area where you sit and dine over the falls; the meal was pretty good.A year later we returned, since we enjoyed our stay before. This time everything changed. The dining room and meal was a tremendous disappointment, so we never returned.

[@tmartinson11]

Love your travel videos Jake! Great informative content that makes me wish I was there!

[@BrightSunTravels]

Thanks!

[@Montana_FF]

Hearing we share a hometown was quite a surprise! I’ve never had a reason to go to Elora but I absolutely do now! Looks like it’d make for a great weekend getaway 😊 Great video and review!

[@kaylamanor]

No one does production like you. All your series are top notch. Appreciate all the effort.

[@Marpat-Camo]

One of the most scenic reviews to date. Always looking forward to more, Jake!

[@lillyryann]

One of my favorite parts of this channel and your other is I can watch the videos, but also use them to sleep. The slow and relaxing nature is exactly what I like to sleep to, but also I love the content so I get to watch and listen to videos multiple times. I really enjoy it

[@kittylaroux17]

What a wonderful place for a fall getaway! Emmy is a terrific B-roll model.

[@alexcoleman8149]

Love the Ontario content 🥰

[@DShaimaaHam]

I got chills, literally chills, when you mentioned that you could get the experience of being in the kitchen for your meal. Right then and there, I am sold. I don’t care what room I stay in, but dang, I so want to go up there and experience it.

[@andrew.l.5493]

What an excellent hotel. Not exactly cheap but a great option for a memorable experience.

[@Gokatgo]

Very nice touch of asking the locals what they thought!

[@shadowred1980]

Very easy style review to listen to, I look forward to the next ones.

[@chickadeedays]

What an insanely beautiful hotel, the rooms look incredibly gorgeous. Thank you for another well-detailed video!

[@LunaNyaVT]

Ayy Kitchener shout out lets go, I love Elora a lot, been to the Elora gorge a lot of times :)

[@anissawestbrook902]

Such a beautiful place! ❤ Thank you for sharing your experience with us.

[@philipparose1995]

It looks beautiful! Adding to my list of places to visit in the future!

[@AdmiralJT]

Wow this place looks amazing! Feel like you went at the perfect time of year! Love this channel because I get to travel and see amazing stays without having to actually travel or pay.

[@jekx6770]

I work here haha in the wedding venue attached I was stunned when I heard the opening line of this video

[@jekx6770]

Wait I stayed on Halloween night too cuz they had an employee deal

[@meltingtomato]

Another great video Jake. As a transplant to Hamilton, I honestly can’t say enough good things about Pearle - the buffet brunch at the Ancaster Mill is easily one of my favourite meals (full stop), and Earth to Table manages to be incredible yet accessible.

[@damango3671]

So glad I found this channel, I’m always looking forward to new videos!

[@TimothyCHenderson]

Southern Ontario has some pretty incredible small towns.

[@NealChauhan]

Elora is such an amazing little town. You’re a phenominal storyteller dude!

[@thedrabfour]

The Elora Mill Hotel and Spa is a beautiful place to stay for a couple of nights. Great staff and ideal location.

[@disliked1390]

Bro compared to the Hilton Presidential Suite it's night and day. This is real luxury. And the developer also invest millions in a small Canadian town to bring tourism, this is awesome. If the amenities are stellar and they make sure you aren't bored for your stay it looks like a fantastic trip.

[@gabygaedecke2411]

I watched the downfall of the previous mill with consternation - the dissheveled state lasted so long! It is therefore a relief to see that the redevelopment is not cookie cutter, and good quality. I recommend hiking along the Gorge footpaths - especially in fall.

[@John_Locke_108]

Love this channel. Great review of a beautiful hotel. Definitely seems worth the money given those views.

[@Robert-vw3od]

It reminds me of the mill at Llangollen in north Wales

[@sonicmoremusic1]

They also have a great Summer Music Festival (my friends the AD). That place is gorgeous! Well worth the price.

[@FoxyRed1992]

As usual, love the video! I hope to see more cruise videos soon! They are my absolute favorite, but I really enjoy your perspective. See you need vid!

[@johnroot4886]

Jake, you do such a wonderful job on all of your videos, whichever subject matter you are tackling, it’s always top notch. Just wanted to say thank you for doing what you do and keep up the great work.

[@BrightSunTravels]

Thats really kind of you, thank you so much for watching

[@dannyokezie7656]

Elora Mill is definitely that girl! Went to the restaurant this summer and had one of the best service at a restaurant. Food was delicious, mood/vibe was just right, and the view of the waterfall was beautiful

[@shikamaru990]

I think it was closed when you stayed in Elora, but the Elora Gorge Conservation Area is also a great place to visit when in Elora!

[@Karen-ex5tg]

Wow i can't believe you're from Hamilton. I've stayed in that town on vacation. What a small world

[@BooFlo62]

so I would never even consider a disney product, but these little boutique hotels are so much more appealing! Would love to see your take on some safari experiences!

[@TQTQTQTQTQTQ]

I stayed at the one of their other properties, the Pearle Hotel in Burlington, and was pretty impressed. Those motion sensing lights when you get out of bed are such a great feature. My half asleep mind couldn't understand what was happening when they first turned on.

[@Sqwuench]

Honestly cannot wait for the upcoming videos and i'm glad you mentioned them at the end because I really love this stuff. Found all your channels via this channel first and I cannot find the words to describe how comfortable this video style is. Hell yeah.

[@Erik_The_Viking]

Nice review. What a great location and an excellent option for a special occasion.

[@Katranga]

Omg you’re from Hamilton!! Me too lol. That exciting, usually if KZbinrs are Canadian they’re in Toronto lol

[@Scummyscumstain]

Right? Or they are on the west coast

[@LilSnooze]

A good friend of mine has his wedding here! Its this town and the mill are such gems!

[@niagarawarrior9623]

The second i saw your thumbnail i recognized the location and got goosebumps. I spent a LOT of time with friends tubing down the Grand River at Elora Gorge and i've seen these buildings probably 50 times from below. You can walk upstream from the campgrounds and sit directly below the waterfall. the Campsites are pretty decent too.

[@christiwright3604]

❤ this looks amazing 🤩

[@AthenaOG]

The first video is from somewhere local to me. It feels so strange to see streets I have walked hundreds of times. Also a strange feeling coming round circle from watching the abandoned series for years now watching your travel videos and seeing home. Great video as always!

[@vsznry]

Id stay there with that reno

[@TheSpacemannspiff]

Pearle Hospitality, isn't 100% loved in Elora. They played a significant role in driving up real estate prices in the town, coupled with the rise of Airbnb rentals, this contributed to a surge in real estate prices and a shortage of available housing which ultimately ended up displacing local residents.

[@BrightSunTravels]

Look, I get it, and I understand there are a lot of downsides to that, especially for those who have been in the community for a long time. But at the same time, you have to understand that having something there rather than just an abandoned building is much worse for the community I would imagine.

[@blazinrokz]

@@BrightSunTravels You think having to look at an abandoned building is worse for the community than a lack of affordable housing? I love your channel but that's an odd take.

[@FreshwaterFloof]

I’d say a bigger issue is your proximity to the GTA rather than pearle themselves.

[@g.r.2985]

I visited the Elora Mill about 25 yrs ago. What a beautiful place then, but really nice to see how it’s grown. You’re right that the condo is an eyesore, but given how well they’ve done with the Mill, I can only hope they did as good a job with the condo.

[@Randomness5050]

What a fantastic video about a fantastic hotel. Loved it. Thank you, Jake!

[@BrightSunTravels]

Thanks so much!

[@LadyLakeMusic]

What a gorgeous spot!! I’d love to do a vacation there!! My cup of tea!! 👱‍♀️💕🫖☕️

[@FoxyRed1992]

lol I work for a major casino brand, that text was likely automated, that's likely an automated system that sends msgs and yes you can respond and it can possibly be a human responding back, the majority is auto responses based on what you text back. The company we use is called Revinate it's probably the same, different properties use different names for the service but it's all under the base company.

[@OntarioBearHunter]

Haven't been since the renovations, but used to eat regularly at the old Restaraunt, was pricey but had a good wine cellar and very good food

[@vekst]

Would love if you did other places in and around Ontario! Maybe somewhere near Niagara-on-the-Lake, think you mentioned the place in your Niagara Falls suite video but it 100% deserves it's own in my opinion. Been quite a few years since I was last there but it's such a cool area.

[@JiffyBiff]

Nice to see the finished product. I installed all of the fireplace mantels, but haven't been back since construction.

[@thefloridaman6527]

I was on vacation in Canada and just doing a random roadtrip driving anywhere. I was lucky to drive through Elora. The town was so beautiful that we walked around a couple of hours and picked up some things at the destillery which i can recommend very much 😁