Brantford, Canada, was the home of the famous Alexander Graham Bell and is sometimes referred to as the Telephone City. With a population of around 90,000, this city has a variety of golf courses to play, although you may not be able to find anywhere to stay aside from large chain hotels like the Holiday Inn, Comfort Inn, Quality Inn and Suites or Days Inn. The city is also full of activities to keep you and your family busy. The museums will provide you with a history of the telephone, while the galleries give you a taste of the culture of Canada.
Days Inn
The Days Inn was completely renovated in 2006 and it is close to Northridge Golf Course. It offers guests a continental breakfast, Internet in the lobby and a fitness center. It also has a Japanese restaurant on site. This hotel also has suites that have a jacuzzi in the bathroom, as well as microwaves and refrigerators available in some of the rooms, although you will have to request these suites in advance if you plan to stay at the hotel.
The Days Inn allows you easy access to most of the local attractions. The Wayne Gretzky Sports Center and Ben Mar Family Fun Center are great to visit after playing a round of golf. There are no special rates for golfers when they stay at the hotel, so expect to keep your clubs in your room.
Days Inn - Brantford
460 Fairview Drive
Hwy 403 & Wayne Gretzky Pkwy
Brantford, Ontario
N3R 7A9 Canada
(519) 759-2700
Fax (519) 759-2089
www.daysinn.com
Comfort Inn
This big chain hotel is centrally located and just a short drive away from Arrowdale Golf Course. The course is only nine holes, but the convenience to the hotel is worth playing there. After a short round of golf, you may want to check out some of the sites like the Brantford Charity Casino. If you lose on the course, you may be able to make it up at the casino.
This hotel is pet friendly and has Internet service in each of the 80 rooms. The Golden Griddle restaurant is available to all the guests for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The rooms have coffee makers and wireless Internet service, and some rooms have DSL hook-up. If you are visiting the city on a budget, you may want to get a room with a microwave and refrigerator; these are not provided in every room, so you will have to book them before you arrive.
Comfort Inn
58 King George Road
Brantford, Ontario
N3R 5K4 Canada
(519) 753-3100
Fax (519) 753-8138
www.comfortinn.com
Quality Inn and Suites
The inn is located close to most of the major interstates in Brantford and is minutes away from any one of three golf courses, including the private Brantford Golf and Country Club. The hotel does have golf packages that will get you one round of golf at Oaks of St. George or Arrowdale golf course--just call the hotel for details.
Quality Inn and Suites serves a continental breakfast along with a free daily newspaper. The hotel has rooms or suites with Internet service, refrigerator, ironing board and a host of other amenities in every room. This is a pet-friendly hotel and if offers a currency exchange facility for its guests. The hotel also has an indoor swimming pool where you can relax after a day on the golf course.
Quality Inn & Suites
664 Colborne Street
Brantford, Ontario
N3S 3P8 Canada
(519) 758-9999
Fax (519) 758-1515
www.qualityinn.com
About The Author
Originally from Huntersville, W. Va., Eric Cornelison has been writing news and sports articles for more than 25 years. He now publishes travel, sports and religious articles on a variety of websites and in magazines, such as the "Red Oak Record" and "Ellis County Press." Cornelison holds a Master of Business Administration from West Virginia University and doctorate in religious theology from Rochville University.
