Staying In a Luxury Boutique Hotel Over a Waterfall

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One of the most scenic boutique hotels in Ontario Canada is located in the equality scenic town of Elora. The Elora Mill Hotel & Spa is the main attraction there and while it is very beautiful, it's also very expensive. So today let's check into their most expensive and stunning suite to find out what this unique, boutique experience is like and if it's worth the money.
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Chapters:
Opening - 0:00
History - 0:36
Suite Tour 2:06
Room Types - 6:04
Amenities - 7:15
The Town of Elora - 9:47
Price - 11:54
Score & Final Thoughts - 12:52
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@RayTX1337 2 ай бұрын

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

@shmeeve 2 ай бұрын

Rare hotel W

@amyslowikgrossman835 2 ай бұрын

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. 😁

@matthewgiles6858 2 ай бұрын

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 2 ай бұрын

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

@ClubReserve 2 ай бұрын

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

@loz9324 2 ай бұрын

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

@BrightSunTravels 2 ай бұрын

Thanks so much!

@davidglad 2 ай бұрын

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

@loz9324 2 ай бұрын

@@davidglad I agree!

@kingdomgirl 2 ай бұрын

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.

@jesper2455 2 ай бұрын

I am addicted to this channel. So good!

@guygendell5923 2 ай бұрын

So Addicted

@EvanG529 2 ай бұрын

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

@slimcourage901 2 ай бұрын

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.

@tattooeddragon 2 ай бұрын

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.

@ideatorx 2 ай бұрын

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 2 ай бұрын

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 Ай бұрын

@@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. 🌲💓🌲💓🌲💓🌲💓🌲💓🌲💓🌲💓🌲💓

@FireCracker3240 2 ай бұрын

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.

@kathryncoffey8961 2 ай бұрын

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.

@socraticmusic 2 ай бұрын

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

@B.D.F. 2 ай бұрын

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

@foxyfoxington2651 2 ай бұрын

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

@marieseaman7855 2 күн бұрын

Underrated comment

@JukeboxHero_ 2 ай бұрын

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 2 ай бұрын

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

@lillyryann 13 күн бұрын

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

@samwolf6682 2 ай бұрын

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

@WDWCentral 2 ай бұрын

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

@johnroot4886 2 ай бұрын

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 2 ай бұрын

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

@JimZim 2 ай бұрын

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

@monstersponge9096 2 ай бұрын

Your filming for this video was a 10/10

@obroni 2 ай бұрын

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

@Sicarine 2 ай бұрын

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)

@sailormars336 2 ай бұрын

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.

@Wezqu 2 ай бұрын

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.

@Haywood477 2 ай бұрын

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

@RankingTheMouse 2 ай бұрын

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

@alexlabs4858 2 ай бұрын

I can really appreciate how they incorporated the old structure into the new hotel. I think they did a great job with that. Unless Canada has laws against it, the thing across the street isn’t gonna be a condo building, it’ll be an AirBnB building..

@BrightSunTravels 2 ай бұрын

There are laws against it and I would imagine it would be baked into the owners contract. I doubt a high end building like that will allow it

@TimothyCHenderson 2 ай бұрын

Southern Ontario has some pretty incredible small towns.

@kittylaroux17 2 ай бұрын

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

@Gokatgo 2 ай бұрын

Very nice touch of asking the locals what they thought!

@Bizness10 2 ай бұрын

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

@youtubegarbage7876 2 ай бұрын

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

@Speilbilde 2 ай бұрын

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.

@jekx6770 2 ай бұрын

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

@jekx6770 2 ай бұрын

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

@radon4173 Ай бұрын

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

@alexanderdavidd 2 ай бұрын

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 2 ай бұрын

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

@alexanderdavidd 2 ай бұрын

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

@TaliaIGhul 2 ай бұрын

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.

@Hyper_1989 2 ай бұрын

Ive driven past this a few times and always wondered what it was really like.

@shadowred1980 2 ай бұрын

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

@ashley-bd5ik 2 ай бұрын

Babe wake up new Bright Sun video just dropped

@gabrielcarvalho6085 2 ай бұрын

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!

@Karen-ex5tg 2 ай бұрын

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

@ethan199303 2 ай бұрын

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.

@juic__ 2 ай бұрын

this channel is honestly one of my favorites and i'm not sure why, i don't watch any other travel vlogs or reviews, but this video is really helping distract me from some really hard stuff that i'm dealing with now, so thank you and keep doing you

@BrightSunTravels 2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much, and I hope things get better for you!

@keithdosik 2 ай бұрын

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

@foxy6481 2 ай бұрын

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.

@gabygaedecke2411 2 ай бұрын

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.

@ALL_that_ENDS 2 ай бұрын

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.

@tmartinson11 2 ай бұрын

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

@BrightSunTravels 2 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@alexcoleman8149 2 ай бұрын

Love the Ontario content 🥰

@trishblakely3476 2 ай бұрын

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

@LunaNyaVT 2 ай бұрын

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

@JorgeRafaelNogueras 2 ай бұрын

Jake, this is the first hotel you've reviewed that I've thought: "Man, I really wanna stay there!" Thanks for the great videos!

@meltingtomato 2 ай бұрын

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.

@LadyLakeMusic 2 ай бұрын

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

@tapdancingchrist 2 ай бұрын

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

@andrew.l.5493 2 ай бұрын

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

@randoir1863 2 ай бұрын

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 .

@JimParshall 2 ай бұрын

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

@princesskristan 2 ай бұрын

Whoa.. the setting is actually really pretty!

@patanouketgersiflet9486 2 ай бұрын

Kinda resembles Snoqualmie Falls, ( though far less dramatic ) where the iconic Twin Peaks show was shot. There was a fictional hotel located above the falls ( the Great Northern ) and it actually is a real-life hotel.

@shikamaru990 2 ай бұрын

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!

@gillianjohnson1122 2 ай бұрын

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 ❤️

@obhatti 2 ай бұрын

Hello to a fellow Hamilton-is-my-hometown-ian! :P

@TQTQTQTQTQTQ 2 ай бұрын

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.

@OntarioBearHunter 2 ай бұрын

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

@ericsmith4813 2 ай бұрын

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

@NealChauhan 2 ай бұрын

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

@Montana_FF 2 ай бұрын

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!

@danielbspinola 2 ай бұрын

Hey Jake, greetings from Brazil! I lived in Burlington. Amazing place!

@turbofanlover 2 ай бұрын

1300 bucks! For one night?! Yikes. That's insane.

@okiedokie2557 Ай бұрын

Canadian tho

@christineainslie4239 2 ай бұрын

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!

@gotenks5633 2 ай бұрын

Used to go camping near Elora :) its such a lovely town for nature lovers!

@insertsupacoolname 2 ай бұрын

My god, I’ve never been this early

@insertsupacoolname 2 ай бұрын

I think I’m one of the first or possibly the second person to click, how!?

@anissawestbrook902 2 ай бұрын

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

@philipparose1995 2 ай бұрын

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

@Randomness5050 2 ай бұрын

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

@BrightSunTravels 2 ай бұрын

Thanks so much!

@AngeloGiles 2 ай бұрын

This is just beautiful, my type of hotel room for sure lol, especially when you said the water, drinks, and snacks were complimentary lol. On top of that the view is incredible, I do agree the condo will be a slight eye sore, but nevertheless the price is worth it imo, and the shower was huge. Thank you for making this video, I’ll have to add this on my list for sure.

@vsznry 2 ай бұрын

Id stay there with that reno

@---uj5gv Ай бұрын

As someone who lives very close to Elora, I've always heard of the Mill as THE place to do any luxury events (everyone wants their wedding here!). So nice to finally see inside and find out it lives up to the hype!

@yesofcourse3324 2 ай бұрын

My friend is the executive chef at Pearl. I will let him know about the Polenta fries!

@vekst 2 ай бұрын

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.

@AthenaOG 7 күн бұрын

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!

@LeoMartinDJ 6 күн бұрын

Elora is stunning, having visited plenty of times, I can say it is a MUST visit for anybody within Ontario. Luckily I have family in both Fergus and Acton, ON so this is kinda a second home for me 😍

@chickadeedays 2 ай бұрын

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

@jxchamb 2 ай бұрын

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

@felix5791 2 ай бұрын

First of all: Great video as always, truly one of the best travel review channels. Second though: Shouldnt it be 45/50 Points?

@christiwright3604 2 ай бұрын

❤ this looks amazing 🤩

@AdmiralJT 2 ай бұрын

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.

@valeriepark9444 2 ай бұрын

This makes me curious about other properties revamped by Pearle

@boogiedaddy3434 2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! I often watch videos like this and think "Yea, that would be nice", all the while knowing I'm not at all likely to actually go. This time, however, I think I might just have to. After seeing how cool Elora looked in your video, I did some more research and I think it would be a fantastic spot to just unplug and get away for a few days.

@saminnippon 2 ай бұрын

waking up to new BST is a-mazing! cheers to the weekend!

@joostverra9130 2 ай бұрын

Damn dude, i know it's 'work', but i am honestly jealous at the stuff you get to experience. Love your video's, so keep it up!

@LilSnooze Ай бұрын

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

@grantsoest1212 2 ай бұрын

Great video, Jake!

@BrightSunTravels 2 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@sonicmoremusic1 2 ай бұрын

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

@imeldahiggins-wiffle8302 2 ай бұрын

Your wife must thoroughly enjoy the perks of your works...what a lovely resort and you did it justice...I think I'll go book a room now...thank you!!

@fraserthomson4953 2 ай бұрын

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 2 ай бұрын

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

@CB-kj8ed Ай бұрын

This is my favorite experience you have covered to date. Gorgeous!!

@benholt7776 Ай бұрын

I remember going to Elora as a kid, tubing the gorge, eating at the old mill, and staying in its rooms in the early 2000s. I haven't been back since 2013, but I definitely need to try to return in the future.