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Aloft Buffalo Downtown

3.0 star property

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Terrace/patio
Reception
1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout curtains, free cots/infant beds
1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout curtains, free cots/infant beds
Exterior

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
  • Gym

Explore the area

Map
500 Pearl Street, Buffalo, NY, 14202
  • Shea's Performing Arts Center
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Buffalo Niagara Convention Center
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • KeyBank Center
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Buffalo, NY (BUF-Buffalo Niagara Intl.)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout curtains, free cots/infant beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Corner (Hearing Accessible)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout curtains, free cots/infant beds

Room, 1 King Bed (Hearing Accessible)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout curtains, free cots/infant beds

aloft, Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed (Mobility Accessible, Roll-in Shower)

1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout curtains, free cots/infant beds

Room, 1 King Bed (Mobility Accessible, Roll-in Shower)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds (Hearing Accessible)

1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout curtains, free cots/infant beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Hearing Accessible)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for aloft, Room, 1 King Bed, Corner

1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout curtains, free cots/infant beds

aloft, Room, 1 King Bed, Corner

  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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aloft, Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

aloft, Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout curtains, free cots/infant beds

Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 57 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 73 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout curtains, free cots/infant beds

Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 57 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed (Hearing Accessible)

1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout curtains, free cots/infant beds

Room, 1 King Bed (Hearing Accessible)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed (Mobility Accessible, Roll-in Shower)

1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout curtains, free cots/infant beds

Room, 1 King Bed (Mobility Accessible, Roll-in Shower)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed (Mobility Accessible, Roll-in Shower)

1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout curtains, free cots/infant beds

Suite, 1 King Bed (Mobility Accessible, Roll-in Shower)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for aloft, Room, 2 Queen Beds

aloft, Room, 2 Queen Beds

aloft, Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed (Mobility Accessible, Roll-in Shower)

1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout curtains, free cots/infant beds

Suite, 1 King Bed (Mobility Accessible, Roll-in Shower)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for aloft, Room, 1 King Bed

1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout curtains, free cots/infant beds

aloft, Room, 1 King Bed

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony (Mobility Accessible, Roll-in Shower)

1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout curtains, free cots/infant beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony (Mobility Accessible, Roll-in Shower)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for aloft, Room, 2 Queen Beds

1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout curtains, free cots/infant beds

aloft, Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for aloft, Room, 1 King Bed

1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout curtains, free cots/infant beds

aloft, Room, 1 King Bed

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Buffalo

Aloft Buffalo Downtown is centrally located in Buffalo, a 3-minute walk from Shea's Performing Arts Center and 10 minutes by foot from Buffalo Niagara Convention Center. .This hotel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Buffalo City Hall and 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Canalside.

What's nearby

  • Shea's Performing Arts Center - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Buffalo Niagara Convention Center - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Sahlen Field - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Canalside - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • KeyBank Center - 2 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Fountain Plaza Station - 6 min walk
  • Buffalo-Exchange Street Station - 7 min drive
  • Buffalo Niagara Intl. Airport (BUF) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Banshee Irish Pub - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Patina 250 - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Spot Coffee - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Dinosaur Bar-B-Que - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Aloft Buffalo Downtown

Hotel with 4 restaurants, a quick walk to Shea's Performing Arts Center
Aloft Buffalo Downtown offers 110 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. 55-inch Smart televisions come with premium cable channels and Netflix. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Buffalo hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool, a sauna, and a 24-hour fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 110 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and Smart televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include safes and coffee/tea makers, as well as phones with free local calls.
Take advantage of recreational opportunities offered, including an indoor pool, a sauna, and a 24-hour fitness center. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access and a banquet hall.
Satisfy your appetite at Fresh Catch, one of the hotel's 4 restaurants. Need to unwind? Take a break with a tasty beverage at one of the 2 bars/lounges. To-go breakfasts are available daily from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, express check-out, and a 24-hour front desk. Planning an event in Buffalo? This hotel has 1607 square feet (149 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 2 meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
To-go breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:30 AM and 10:30 AM.
Fresh Catch - This seafood restaurant serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Happy hour is offered.
Patrick's Rooftop - This restaurant serves dinner and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Happy hour is offered. Open select days.
WXYZ - This restaurant serves dinner and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.
Vice - This restaurant specializes in Italian cuisine and serves dinner only. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Happy hour is offered. Open select days.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Free offsite parking within 2 metres
  • Street parking available
  • Secured, covered parking on site (USD 17 per night)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily breakfast to-go available 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: USD 6 to 13.50 per person
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 4 restaurants
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Fresh Catch
  • Patrick's Rooftop
  • Vice
  • WXYZ

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Bowling alley
  • Concerts/live shows
  • Evening entertainment
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna

Family friendly

  • Bowling alley
  • Free cot
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 1,607 square feet of conference space
  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Business centre

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 3 accessible parking spaces
  • Lift (152 centimetre wide door)
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (137 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 12 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch smart TV with premium cable channels
  • Netflix

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total (up to 40 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 150 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for to-go breakfast: approximately USD 6.00 to 13.50 per person
  • Covered self parking fee: USD 17.00 per night (in/out privileges)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott)

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Parking height restrictions apply
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Aloft Buffalo Downtown Hotel
Aloft Buffalo Downtown Hotel
Aloft Buffalo Downtown Buffalo
Aloft Buffalo Downtown Hotel Buffalo
Aloft Buffalo Downtown a Marriott Hotel

Aloft Buffalo Downtown Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 170 out of 335 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 87 out of 335 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 31 out of 335 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 335 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 335 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ines M

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the stay and the view is beautiful
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

brooke

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
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
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Julie

Travelled with family
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.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
Housekeeping knocked on the door once then proceeded to use their key to come in. I had the dnd hanging on my door. Check out wasn’t until 12pm this happened 10am
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shavara

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Aloft downtown was so amazing. Kids had fun in pool and the staff is excellent
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

wayne

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wear your walking shoes.

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenience to area venues
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Steve

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
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.

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Ashley

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brett

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

George

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Erika

Travelled with group
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay!! There was so much to do in the building itself. Only complaint is that our balcony was covered in broken glass. I understand the railing to the balcony next door shattered, but they didn’t seem to care.. and there was quite a lot of glass bits that reached our balcony.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Safe
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Mary, Charles City

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful area of Buffalo
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed the fresh and modern decor. Great view of the city.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nickolas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best hotel in the heart of downtown Buffalo.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

DeForest

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Leivona

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Bathroom and rooms were not as clean as expected
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Flor

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Clean room with beautiful views but the balcony seating area was dirty and filled with spiderwebs and spiders.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sam

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice property and bad a beautiful view, very pleasant staff. Nice and clean and comfortable rooms
Stayed 1 night in May 2024