Is parking available at the property?

Self parking is available on-site for a fee of USD 17.00 per night, which includes in/out privileges. Parking height restrictions apply.

Is breakfast offered at the hotel?

To-go breakfasts are available daily from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee, approximately USD 6.00 to 13.50 per person.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM, and check-out is at 12:00 PM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request and could incur additional charges.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

The property offers limited wheelchair accessibility, including step-free entrances and accessible facilities. However, specific details about accessible rooms and bathrooms are not provided.

What is the location of the hotel in relation to key landmarks?

The hotel is centrally located in Buffalo, just a 4-minute walk from Shea's Performing Arts Center and 9 minutes on foot from the Buffalo Niagara Convention Center. It is also 0.6 miles from Buffalo City Hall and 1.2 miles from Canalside.

Does the hotel have a swimming pool?

Yes, the hotel features an indoor pool that is heated. Specific operational hours are not provided, but it is available for guests to enjoy.

What are the hotel's policies regarding children?

Children are allowed at the property, and there is no minimum age specified for children to stay for free.

Aloft by Marriott Buffalo Downtown - 3 Star Hotel

Average nightly price at Aloft by Marriott Buffalo Downtown by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	US$296
February	US$278
March	US$340
April	US$356
May	US$369
June	US$451
July	US$360
August	US$324
September	US$375
October	US$416
November	US$367
December	US$310

What guests think

At Aloft Buffalo Downtown, guests often praise the modern, spacious rooms and standout city views, as well as the central, walkable location, while recurring downsides include late-night noise from the rooftop venue and sporadic service or maintenance lapses.

Many reviews note clean rooms and common areas, though a few cite issues like dirty balconies, residue on walls, leftover fridge items, or a pest. Facilities include a pool, rooftop bar, on-site dining and a connected garage, but some amenities are closed on certain days, the steam room and TVs have failed at times, and parking carries an extra fee with occasional access hassles. Overall, expect an energetic, design-forward stay with trade-offs to consider.

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Facilities

Pool, rooftop bar, on-site dining, a bowling alley, gym, and a connected garage are available, and the rooftop is often praised. Some amenities are closed on certain days; the steam room and TVs have failed at times, and parking has extra fees with occasional access hassles.

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10

PIERRO

11 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Cool vibe. conveniently located. Walkable to downtown attractions. I wished the rooftop bar and lower level lounge were open on Sunday funday, but at least the lower level bar was open.

8

John

18 Feb 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

This hotel was amazingly chic You get 3 restaurants, 2 bars, a bowling alley and about 30 other restaurants within walking distance

10

Pat

6 Jun 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Rooftop bar amazing and the view. Friendly people staff at rooftop amazing

8

Lance

24 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The Aloft Buffalo Downtown is among the highest quality hotels I've ever stayed in. The check-in and parking are super convenient. The room was gorgeous, stylish and clean - literally one of the few rooms with a wow factor when you open the door. We loved every aspect of the room. The things that took it from 5 stars to 4 for me were that, 1: the neighborhood is a little rough, not necessarily bad, but not great, and 2: the deciding factor on me booking this hotel was the amazing pictures of the rooftop lounge. Maybe I missed it in the description, but the lounge and the second floor restaurant are closed on Mondays. That was a bummer.

6

Craig

16 May 2023

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Stayed 1 night

I was extremely disappointed in the fact that the pool was closed the bowling alley was closed and also the rooftop bar was also closed the worst MOTHER'S DAY and night celebration for my wife of over 33 years was the nightmare of all time in our trip too the aloft

8

Christine

27 Sept 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Had a great stay. Staff was friendly. Clean rooms and gym.

2

Chris

27 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The place looks nice but the fact that they can't upgrade to a room that is most likely empty for me viewing it from the outside just so I can enjoy some fresh air while I'm willing to pan up charges ridiculous, plus their door room keys that they also charge you to use the parking ramp when you're staying there by the way which is beyond ridiculous I'm already paying $300 to stay here but you charge me an extra $13-15 per car. The room key wouldn't allow me in or out of the park and ramp I had to keep buzzing into the front desk just to be let in staff was very nice even though they couldn't do anything at all

10

Shavara

3 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Aloft downtown was so amazing. Kids had fun in pool and the staff is excellent

4

brooke

17 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

i was triple billed, broken fridge, broken tv, it was a queen bed not a king, steam room was not working and screaming kids in the pool

6

wayne

14 Feb 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Once you get to your room, -it's awkward but fine. Coming in the front door is like entering a 1970's disco. Getting into this hotel is more like entering a 1970's nightclub: you walk through a corridor, but with it's high ceiling it's more like a tunnel. The 'lobby' has 1 circular couch which is extremely uncomfortable...since the lobby has shared entrance to a restaurant and bowling alley, they clearly don't want you hanging around (not a convenient place to wait for others in your party). Checkin was quick and efficient. Because this building is multi-use, you have to use your keycard in the elevator for access to only your floor (and likewise, tenants shouldn't be able to access 'guest' floors). Parking your car is an additional $17/night in the attached garage. Since the floors are "u-shaped' and the only elevator is at 1 end of the 'u',be sure to ask for a room close to the elevator. If you don't, you're in for a LONG walk w/ your bags to the rooms at opposite end of the floor. Want ice....use your keycard because the room w/ the icemaker is locked. There's a rooftop bar above the 12 floor which stays open late. Overall, with the presence of the roof bar, downstairs restaurant and bowling alley, mixed use offices on multiple floors and keycards designed to limit access...the whole vibe is that there's a security plan designed to keep people only in the places they belong. Somewhat unnerving. If walking is a challenge, you won't like this place at all.

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Cleanliness

Many guests found rooms very clean, but several mention lapses such as dirty balconies, residue on walls, leftover fridge items, and an occasional pest.

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Akeara

31 Dec 2021

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Stayed 1 night

I normally stay here always clean not so friendly but I do love the restaurant and surroundings I was so disappointed they were not helpful nor friendly a dirty bowl and a roach crawling in my room is just ridiculous they have a holding fee they have yet to refund I’m so unhappy with them

10

victoria

9 May 2023

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Stayed 1 night

My stay was great there were a couple things sad like we came on a Sunday so not everything was open but that’s ok. There was food left in the fridge in our room. But I will be totally staying again.

10

Brady

1 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean:)

8

Marcia

21 Mar 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean and contemporary. Staff was nice and informative. Most of the nearby restaurants are pricey (no fast food within walking distance for cheaper meals). Garage is a little bit of a nightmare to enter but no issues exiting and low cost parking fee. Snack area is clean and offers decent prices. The only issue with the room is the shower was not draining very fast (I think it's the design of the drain), so water splashed out onto the floor. Otherwise, it's a very decent place to stay.

6

Leivona

7 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Bathroom and rooms were not as clean as expected

6

Julie

9 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Parking was not well marked. When checking in, staff was low key yelling at her computer, acted like checking us in was inconvenient for her as there was only one staff member at front desk. The bathroom/toilet, floor and bed were clean. Great view and cool minimalist style room. However, walls around the bathroom/toilet closet were dirty with toothpaste splatter and drips. Upon check out, initially the front desk was unmanned, again only one employee . When we were checking out, staff was again pleasant, but did not ask how stay was, just quick checked us out and left the desk. We picked the hotel due to location. It was closely located to several restaurants and Shea theater, but would not visit again.

10

Vito

29 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean. The bar manager was quite friendly and appreciated his service and professionalism

6

Flor

16 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Clean room with beautiful views but the balcony seating area was dirty and filled with spiderwebs and spiders.

10

Andrew

4 Sept 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean

10

Sam

7 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very nice property and bad a beautiful view, very pleasant staff. Nice and clean and comfortable rooms

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Rooms

Rooms are modern, spacious, and offer impressive city or lake views; some layouts feel minimalist. Recurring drawbacks include noise from the rooftop venue, occasional maintenance issues, and sporadic temperature or A/C concerns.

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Madeleine

21 Feb 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The bathroom light only worked if the master switch was on but that turned on all the lights and wasn’t convenient. A/c unit was crazy loud and kept waking us up. Neighbours (upstairs or downstairs or beside - not sure) were smoking weed so our room smelled of weed starting about 10pm

8

Ashley

20 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Decent view and design of room. However, the shower head wouldn’t turn all the way off, no area in shower to place items besides ground, Kleenex ran out - the last bottom Kleenex sheets were a different color and folded down as if a guest put them there.

10

Charles

2 Jun 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Nice pool. Great view from room. Ceiling to floor windows!

6

Jeff

13 Apr 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

This hotel perfectly illustrates "the Enshittification of Everything". It was $500/night (for the eclipse), and had no microwave oven in the room... nor even a microwave oven next to the ice machine down the hall (like some other "boutique" Marriott properties including the "AC by Marriott" in Seattle/Belevue, WA have). The room\'s sad excuse for a chair (not counting the uncomfortable L-shaped ornament next to the tiny table) was a lonely-looking padded cube that failed miserably as both a place to sit AND a place to put an open suitcase. The refrigerator had no freezer, so I couldn\'t re-freeze my ice pack and had to use ice cubes for the trip home... and it was so desperate to be "green", it turned off the display after a few seconds and created about an hour of uncertainty about whether it was even working. The room\'s 12th-floor location was noisy due to the nightclub on the roof. Topping it all off... the bathroom had no lock on the door. Basically, it\'s a hotel that tries so painfully hard to pretend it\'s "cool" and "edgy", it completely loses sight of things that actually *matter*, like "guest comfort". If you\'re pretentiously insecure about your own trendiness, think ascetic minimalism is cool, and you\'re OK with eating cold packaged junk food or raw fruit for breakfast, you might like this hotel. Personally, Marriott\'s "boutique" hotels are now officially dead to me. For $150/night, it would have been "disappointing". At $500/night, it just plain sucked.

10

Nicholas

30 Aug 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Enjoyed the fresh and modern decor. Great view of the city.

10

Sarah

24 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Modern and spacious

2

Steve

20 Jan 2025

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There should be a disclaimer about the noise at this hotel. The rooftop bar is in fact a nightclub with thumping music that permeates the ceiling. Our room was directly below the club and even after the music stopped after 2 am we got to enjoy the sounds of bar stools scrapping the floor as they cleaned up. To make matters worse the party then moved to the room beside us. After hours of more music and rowdiness we called and complained. The staff did come up and address it, the music stopped but the people hollering and coming and going continued until 7 am. We have never had a worse experience at a hotel.

8

Colleen

3 Jan 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We enjoyed our stay at this hotel on New Year’s Eve 2024. The room was extremely large, 2 beds, and a small table and booth for eating at. We appreciated the refrigerator, coffee machine, and free water. The bedding was clean, and the beds and pillows were extremely comfortable, and everyone had a solid sleep once we were able. The downside, no-fault of the hotel, was the neighbors who shared our balcony. The balcony door open and closed nearly every minute or two, which slammed and could be heard in our room. The neighbors were also yelling off the balcony until after midnight. In some hotels, you can control the fan on the heater and AC unit which helps with some noise dampening, however we were not able to do this in our room - once the temperature reached where it was set, it turned off. Unfortunately, the shower was not very hot, but we really were excited to see that the shampoo, body wash, conditioner, and body lotion were from our favorite brand Drybar. Parking was easy on the fifth and sixth floor of a parking garage, which was covered from the elements and connected to the hotel by elevators. We did not use the amenities like the pool, or rooftop bar. We did eat at a restaurant, VICE, that was at the lobby level and enjoyed the cocktails, but not the food. This hotel is in walking distance to much of downtown, including theaters, live music spaces, bars and restaurants. I will definitely consider booking this hotel again, as we are frequently in Buffalo for events.

4

brooke

17 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

i was triple billed, broken fridge, broken tv, it was a queen bed not a king, steam room was not working and screaming kids in the pool

8

Kyle

9 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great place to stay, but there is a club on top of the hotel. Hotel does give you ear plugs. Great scenery as well.

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Service

Service feedback is inconsistent: many praise friendly, helpful staff and efficient check-in, while others report rudeness, unresponsiveness, or issues going unresolved.

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Bennie

4 Nov 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

It was a great atmosphere friendly people, staff. Clean and I forgot my room key several times and they never complained once or got upset with me.

6

Marc Paul

24 Feb 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Service is not great

10

Judy

8 Dec 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Hailey was great at check in and with advice on where to eat when restaurant was full at hotel. Very pleasant and helpful! Bartenders at WXYZ bar were great as well. Very friendly and the service was great! Would definitely recommend and will be back.

6

Julie

9 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Parking was not well marked. When checking in, staff was low key yelling at her computer, acted like checking us in was inconvenient for her as there was only one staff member at front desk. The bathroom/toilet, floor and bed were clean. Great view and cool minimalist style room. However, walls around the bathroom/toilet closet were dirty with toothpaste splatter and drips. Upon check out, initially the front desk was unmanned, again only one employee . When we were checking out, staff was again pleasant, but did not ask how stay was, just quick checked us out and left the desk. We picked the hotel due to location. It was closely located to several restaurants and Shea theater, but would not visit again.

10

Vito

29 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean. The bar manager was quite friendly and appreciated his service and professionalism

6

Sabrina

27 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The stay was rocky from the start, the staff was very rude. Called the front desk a couple different times with no help. The food isn’t available all day. When we asked about food the front desk said “you’re calling the front desk.” The staff ruined this stay.

8

Christine

27 Sept 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Had a great stay. Staff was friendly. Clean rooms and gym.

6

Akeara

15 May 2023

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Stayed 1 night

the staff was rude lied about where the pool was as if i've never been there just odd also said it was closed which it wasn't

10

Shavara

3 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Aloft downtown was so amazing. Kids had fun in pool and the staff is excellent

4

Jeffrey

8 Sept 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

I’m a laid back traveler. 3 room changes night one, an electric issue and a room that stunk from mildew and no acknowledgment nor accountability. Upon checkout, the staff was unresponsive with similar apathy. I was greeted with “you booked through a 3rd party, nothing can do”. Not inexpensive either, in short steer clear.

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Location

Central, walkable base near theaters, venues, and downtown dining. A few mention the surrounding neighborhood feels a bit sketchy.

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carmille

20 Aug 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Area is surrounded by good places to grab dinner or lunch.

10

Theresa

16 Aug 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel was very nice. It’s a different layout than I have seen. Only floors 10-12 are hotel rooms, and of course the lobby is on the first floor. In between are offices and apartments. No iron in the room. I called to request one but it never came. Very welcoming to my 2 dogs that were traveling with us. Excellent location….perfect for a night at the theater.

10

Jennifer

20 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful room!! Great location!

8

DeForest

7 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Not the best neighborhood and the layout of the hotel is interesting with office space and parking on the lower levels and hotel rooms on upper levels. Our bathroom bar. door required 2 people to open and close it and remote control was broken.

10

Peter

29 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great central spot for a city break.

10

Amanda

26 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Convenience to area venues

10

Gerardo

3 Oct 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Great staff. facilities are getting old though. Walkable area

10

Dee

12 Aug 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The room is big and the view is great. Great location with lots to do in the area.

10

Joy

5 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We love Aloft Hotels! If we find one we will usually pick there to stay. This Aloft did not disappoint. It was clean and the decor is so cute. The pool was great and it was easy to find. The neighborhood it was in is a little sketch but I never felt unsafe. We would absolutely stay here again!!

10

Crystal

3 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent proximity to Town Ballroom where we were going to see a show. Rooms were bright, clean and large!

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Dining

On-site bars and restaurants draw positive notes for drinks and some meals, but hours can be limited and breakfast options unclear. Several report venues closed on Sundays or Mondays and food not available all day.

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victoria

9 May 2023

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Stayed 1 night

My stay was great there were a couple things sad like we came on a Sunday so not everything was open but that’s ok. There was food left in the fridge in our room. But I will be totally staying again.

6

nelson

16 Oct 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

We received complementary vouchers and no place to use for breakfast. Waste of $40

10

PIERRO

11 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Cool vibe. conveniently located. Walkable to downtown attractions. I wished the rooftop bar and lower level lounge were open on Sunday funday, but at least the lower level bar was open.

10

Judy

8 Dec 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Hailey was great at check in and with advice on where to eat when restaurant was full at hotel. Very pleasant and helpful! Bartenders at WXYZ bar were great as well. Very friendly and the service was great! Would definitely recommend and will be back.

8

John

18 Feb 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

This hotel was amazingly chic You get 3 restaurants, 2 bars, a bowling alley and about 30 other restaurants within walking distance

8

Lance

24 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The Aloft Buffalo Downtown is among the highest quality hotels I've ever stayed in. The check-in and parking are super convenient. The room was gorgeous, stylish and clean - literally one of the few rooms with a wow factor when you open the door. We loved every aspect of the room. The things that took it from 5 stars to 4 for me were that, 1: the neighborhood is a little rough, not necessarily bad, but not great, and 2: the deciding factor on me booking this hotel was the amazing pictures of the rooftop lounge. Maybe I missed it in the description, but the lounge and the second floor restaurant are closed on Mondays. That was a bummer.

6

Sabrina

27 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The stay was rocky from the start, the staff was very rude. Called the front desk a couple different times with no help. The food isn’t available all day. When we asked about food the front desk said “you’re calling the front desk.” The staff ruined this stay.

10

Lisa

13 Aug 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Excellent stay. Hotel room and dining was great!

8

Colleen

3 Jan 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We enjoyed our stay at this hotel on New Year’s Eve 2024. The room was extremely large, 2 beds, and a small table and booth for eating at. We appreciated the refrigerator, coffee machine, and free water. The bedding was clean, and the beds and pillows were extremely comfortable, and everyone had a solid sleep once we were able. The downside, no-fault of the hotel, was the neighbors who shared our balcony. The balcony door open and closed nearly every minute or two, which slammed and could be heard in our room. The neighbors were also yelling off the balcony until after midnight. In some hotels, you can control the fan on the heater and AC unit which helps with some noise dampening, however we were not able to do this in our room - once the temperature reached where it was set, it turned off. Unfortunately, the shower was not very hot, but we really were excited to see that the shampoo, body wash, conditioner, and body lotion were from our favorite brand Drybar. Parking was easy on the fifth and sixth floor of a parking garage, which was covered from the elements and connected to the hotel by elevators. We did not use the amenities like the pool, or rooftop bar. We did eat at a restaurant, VICE, that was at the lobby level and enjoyed the cocktails, but not the food. This hotel is in walking distance to much of downtown, including theaters, live music spaces, bars and restaurants. I will definitely consider booking this hotel again, as we are frequently in Buffalo for events.

4

Stan

1 Jan 2023

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Stayed 19,357 nights

I feel the rooms are way over priced, especially when you have to pay for parking besides the room cost. Also no breakfast or drinks included. I’ve stayed in just as nice hotels in the past for better than half the money, with parking and breakfast included!

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