Name: Scottish Inns Tonawanda
Address: 1346 Sheridan Drive, Elmwood North, Buffalo, New York, United States of America, Buffalo, Erie County, US
Price range: $83–$90 per night
Rating: 7.1

What guests think

Scottish Inns Tonawanda receives mixed feedback, with praise for budget-friendly rates, some clean rooms, and a convenient location near stores and highways, but multiple guests report dated interiors and inconsistent service and cleanliness across stays.

Several reviews cite pests or lingering smoke odors, maintenance issues like faulty plumbing, and comfort concerns such as hard mattresses, thin or missing blankets, noise, and limited storage or bathroom space. Positive notes include friendly staff experiences for some stays, quiet rooms at times, and easy parking. Overall, expect a simple stopover with variable quality.

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Facilities

Some guests noted adequate or free parking. Few other facilities are mentioned in the reviews.

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10

PAUL

Aug 20, 2023

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Always clean, quiet , excellent staff, good free parking, economical.

6

Carl

Aug 21, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

8/21/2023 Scottish Inns - Kenmore, NY Positives 1. Adequate vehicle parking 2. Check In - Signed registration and given the room key 3. Room Cleanliness - very good 4. Maid Service - Fresh towels daily and bed was made 5. Good shower water pressure with sufficient hot water 6. Check Out - Easy, room key left with office manager Negatives 1. No closet space in the room to hang clothes! 2. Bed very uncomfortable - box spring hard and mattress had little cushion 3. Bedspread too thin 4. No blanket provided 5. No way to adjust the air condition unit 6. No towel racks in bathroom 7. Basin hot water faucet took 15 minutes to get warm water 8. Cracked bathroom tile in front of basin sink 9. Not a budget motel, too expensive

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Cleanliness

Cleanliness is inconsistent: while several guests reported clean rooms, others cited roaches or other bugs, stained or unclean linens, mold, dirty floors, and smoke odors.

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Michael

Oct 25, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

My room was horrible. The toilet had a crack at the base and leaked, There were numerous bugs in the room, especially in the bathroom area (including roaches). There was mold in the shower area and around the bathroom window. Do not stay at this motel unless you are prepared for unsanitary, unhealthy conditions.

10

Tammy

Dec 8, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Perfect location, clean rooms and friendly staff. Couldn't ask for more. Definitely recommend 👍

2

Sweet

Nov 22, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The room we recieved had baby roaches and full adult roaches in the room. It was purely disgusting! There was a roach trap behind the tv stand and I spoke to the front desk and they denied that the room had roaches. However later said that they have Orkin to come and spray, so they knew they had roaches intheir rooms and stil decided to rent rooms. They lied about a refund at which it took about a week to get clarity on the refund status, we are still awaiting the process. I would not stay at this hotel. There were roaches crawling on the bed. I cant believe it. The hotel also had police outside and people walking around and in the back of the hotel engaging in suspicious behaviour. Unfortunately I am not able to upload the photos in the review

8

Jim

Dec 4, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Was a nice clean room close to all amenities.

2

Guang

Jul 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Horrible, Number 1 was lied to this is not a hotel this is a motel with horrid service and the room looked nothing like the images. Number 2 the man at the front office had a horrible attitude was nice at first but the second I asked a question he hit me with “you did not read the terms correctly” Number3 walked into the room and it smelt like cigarettes even though the “hotel” is smoke free and now all of my stuff smells like cigarettes. Number 4 The bed was very squeaky and the moment I moved just a little it made sounds. Could not sleep at all. Number 5 Awoken around 3 am heard people shouting and very loud and aggressive Number 6 Bathroom door in room 201 would not lock or close for that matter Also provided towels had bugs in them Number 7 shampoo and body wash did not work and shampoo was incredibly low quality and body wash was scratchy hard and frankly hurt to use.

2

Kim

Oct 22, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was clean but the sheets were stained and there was one cockroach found and mattress was very springy and uncomfortable

6

Nathan

Dec 4, 2022

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Stayed 19,325 nights

The front desk staff was very friendly. The room was ok overall, except the floor was terribly dirty. Definitely had to keep shoes on inside because my socks were disgusting from walking around.

2

Gary

Oct 15, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Found a critter in my room.

2

nick

Apr 1, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Before we entered the room we were told if anyone smokes in the room we would be charged extra which is completely understandable. We got into the room and the floors were dirty so we kept our shoes on. The backboard to one of the beds you could clearly see 2 handprints and other prints from someone being intimate. So we had my 6 yr old sleep in the other bed. Both beds had blankets that were covered in burn holes and stained sheets. Luckily we had travel pillows and blankets in the car for our long car ride. When my boyfriend stepped out to smoke by his car, he had people asking him for money, and to buy cigarettes and Marijuana (which we did not have). It was definitely not a very comfortable experience especially with my child. We definitely we never be staying there again.

10

Eric

Jun 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room is clean, room service every day, and the staff is friendly. It's also nice and quiet.

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Rooms

Rooms are dated and basic, with recurring complaints about firm mattresses, thin or missing blankets, noise, small bathrooms, limited storage, and occasional Wi-Fi issues. A few guests found rooms spacious or quiet.

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KRISTIN

Oct 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

There was no curtains in the bathroom and it overlooked the bed

6

David

Sep 15, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

I liked the size of the room it’s a bit out dated but everything worked ok. The mattress was firm if you enjoy that kind of mattress and looking for a place to sleep for a night this place isn’t bad for the price.

2

Dwayne

Mar 2, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We booked last minute as we needed a place to stay in Buffalo. We got to the hotel and check in was fine. Went out for the night and came back to a room that was 65 degrees. When I asked front desk they said you can’t control your own heat and that’s where they keep it. It’s not even room temperature on any scale. It was a freezing sleep with think blankets

10

Tobias

Oct 23, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Spacious, clean, a bit dated (no USB connection but many electrical outlets). Two reasonably priced restaurants with good food within walking distance and two expressways within a mile. Not the Ritz but, for the price, the next best thing.

6

Jeremy

Aug 21, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Overall it was a room for two nights and suitable but it was dated and the Bathroom was too small

6

Terrence

Oct 26, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Good = Less expensive than major hotels. Bad = No closet; Thin bed spread without blanket; Chilly due to no heat control; C-Pac like sound enters via radiator floor trim; rental unit above heard like in a drum; Glad I brought my own pillows.

6

Nagateja Seetharama Srinivas Prakash

Jul 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Metress was bad

6

Daniel

Jul 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The check in is slow with hand written everything. The room is very run down with unprofessional attempts at repairs. Our neighbors were sketchy at best. Another motel that doubles as housing for homeless people AND a motel. Wish they'd pick ONE. But I have to say the landscaping was pretty.

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Mallory

Sep 22, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

The staff is very aggressive and angry. Not very welcoming. WiFi not very good. Blankets old and thin.

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Aaron

Aug 10, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

There were no blankets. Only a sheet and a 1970s cover. When i asked for a blanket i was told this was the new technology to not have blankets. I had to argue with th Manager to get one. Pillows were tiny and old, asked for more. They didn't have any. No tissues in the room. They didn't have any. The air conditioner went on and off every 5 min and sounded like a jet engine! Woke us up all night long and you could not turn it off. Don't ever stay here

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Service

Service is inconsistent: some guests found staff friendly and accommodating, while others reported rude or aggressive behavior, slow or problematic check-in, and poor handling of complaints or refunds.

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Eric

Nov 15, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

So I just covered an infestation in my room and try reporting it and was greeted with hostility and legitimate rudeness with no possibility for resolution

10

Tammy

Dec 8, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Perfect location, clean rooms and friendly staff. Couldn't ask for more. Definitely recommend 👍

10

Rosa

Mar 24, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Staff are excellent

10

Thomas

May 6, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

great central location manager was accessxable and accomodating

6

Heidi

Oct 19, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The couldn’t chk us in right didn’t know English

2

Linda

Sep 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The attempted check in was a horrible experience.

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Eric

Nov 15, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

So I had discovered a roach in the bathroom and I called the front desk very calmly to try and have the owner come and see it for himself and then I wouldn't even trying to leave I was going to ask for a different room and the gentleman started yelling at me telling me that he wasn't coming to the room telling me that that they don't have bugs and then I can leave if I wanted to

10

Erik

Sep 15, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Property was nice, management ans staff were very nice and respectful

8

Krystal

Jul 13, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Pretty affordable compared to many others. Staff was very polite and attentive. Few issues here and there with cold water not working correctly but nothing major. In a great area with convenience stores in walking distance. Definitely reccomend if you need something cheap and quaint to stay

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Mallory

Sep 22, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

The staff is very aggressive and angry. Not very welcoming. WiFi not very good. Blankets old and thin.

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Location

Convenient for getting around Buffalo, with stores, restaurants, and highways nearby; some guests also noted quiet surroundings. A few mentioned late-night disturbances or sketchy activity around the property.

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Brian

Feb 25, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Quiet and covient

8

Stephen

Jul 6, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The property was clean and staff were friendly. The location made it easy to get to various facilities in the Buffalo area.

4

Vanessa

Jul 5, 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

It was close to stores and hospitals

10

Thomas

May 6, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

great central location manager was accessxable and accomodating

10

Tobias

Oct 23, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Spacious, clean, a bit dated (no USB connection but many electrical outlets). Two reasonably priced restaurants with good food within walking distance and two expressways within a mile. Not the Ritz but, for the price, the next best thing.

2

Sweet

Nov 22, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The room we recieved had baby roaches and full adult roaches in the room. It was purely disgusting! There was a roach trap behind the tv stand and I spoke to the front desk and they denied that the room had roaches. However later said that they have Orkin to come and spray, so they knew they had roaches intheir rooms and stil decided to rent rooms. They lied about a refund at which it took about a week to get clarity on the refund status, we are still awaiting the process. I would not stay at this hotel. There were roaches crawling on the bed. I cant believe it. The hotel also had police outside and people walking around and in the back of the hotel engaging in suspicious behaviour. Unfortunately I am not able to upload the photos in the review

8

Jim

Dec 4, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Was a nice clean room close to all amenities.

8

Krystal

Jul 13, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Pretty affordable compared to many others. Staff was very polite and attentive. Few issues here and there with cold water not working correctly but nothing major. In a great area with convenience stores in walking distance. Definitely reccomend if you need something cheap and quaint to stay

2

nick

Apr 1, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Before we entered the room we were told if anyone smokes in the room we would be charged extra which is completely understandable. We got into the room and the floors were dirty so we kept our shoes on. The backboard to one of the beds you could clearly see 2 handprints and other prints from someone being intimate. So we had my 6 yr old sleep in the other bed. Both beds had blankets that were covered in burn holes and stained sheets. Luckily we had travel pillows and blankets in the car for our long car ride. When my boyfriend stepped out to smoke by his car, he had people asking him for money, and to buy cigarettes and Marijuana (which we did not have). It was definitely not a very comfortable experience especially with my child. We definitely we never be staying there again.

6

Daniel

Jul 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The check in is slow with hand written everything. The room is very run down with unprofessional attempts at repairs. Our neighbors were sketchy at best. Another motel that doubles as housing for homeless people AND a motel. Wish they'd pick ONE. But I have to say the landscaping was pretty.

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Dining

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Tobias

Oct 23, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Spacious, clean, a bit dated (no USB connection but many electrical outlets). Two reasonably priced restaurants with good food within walking distance and two expressways within a mile. Not the Ritz but, for the price, the next best thing.

10

Teara

Nov 15, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Just wish it was cheaper and would offered break fast

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Month	Average price
January	$76
February	$78
March	$79
April	$85
May	$88
June	$93
July	$103
August	$91
September	$90
October	$86
November	$82
December	$80

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
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6	7	8	9 $87	10 $87	11 $90	12 $90
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20 $90	21 $90	22 $90	23 $90	24 $90	25 $90	26 $90
27 $90	28 $90	29 $90	30 $90

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11 $90	12 $90	13 $90	14 $90	15 $90	16 $90	17 $90
18 $90	19 $90	20 $90	21 $90	22 $90	23 $87	24 $90
25 $90	26 $87	27 $90	28 $90	29 $90	30 $90	31 $83

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