Aloft Buffalo Downtown

Hotel with 4 restaurants, a quick walk to Shea's Performing Arts Center

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Dates

July 2025

August 2025

In-room safe, blackout drapes, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

4 restaurants, lunch, dinner served; Italian cuisine

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Very good

Popular amenities

Bar
Breakfast available
Parking available
Pet friendly
Gym

Explore the area

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

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Room options

Room, 1 King Bed, Corner (Hearing Accessible)

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed (Hearing Accessible)

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

aloft, Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony

Good

350 sq ft
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

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

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Hearing Accessible)

Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

aloft, Room, 1 King Bed, Corner

415 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

aloft, Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

347 sq ft
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed

611 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed

782 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed

Exceptional

612 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed (Hearing Accessible)

Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

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

Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

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

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

aloft, Room, 2 Queen Beds

350 sq ft
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

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

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

aloft, Room, 1 King Bed

350 sq ft
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

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

Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

aloft, Room, 2 Queen Beds

Excellent

348 sq ft
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

aloft, Room, 1 King Bed

Exceptional

350 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Buffalo

Located in Downtown Buffalo, Aloft Buffalo Downtown is within a 5-minute walk of Shea's Performing Arts Center and within 15 minutes of other popular attractions like Buffalo Niagara Convention Center. This 110-room, 3-star hotel has 4 restaurants along with conveniences like an indoor pool and a 24-hour gym.

What's nearby

Shea's Performing Arts Center - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
Buffalo Niagara Convention Center - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
Buffalo City Hall - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
Canalside - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
KeyBank Center - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles

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

At Aloft Buffalo Downtown, guests enjoy an indoor pool, a 24-hour gym, and a sauna. If you drive, put free offsite parking to good use. The 24-hour front desk has staff standing by to help with luggage storage and securing valuables. If you like to take your furry friend along on your adventures, this pet-friendly property offers food and water bowls. Additional amenities include free WiFi in public areas, conference space, and a business center.

Guests can expect to find free WiFi and 55-inch Smart TVs with cable channels and Netflix. Bathrooms offer rainfall showers, hair dryers, and free toiletries. Refrigerators, coffee makers, and free local calls are also available. Housekeeping is available on request.

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.

Languages

English

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Breakfast included
Spa
Parking included
Free WiFi

$220 nightly

Aug 11 - Aug 12

Total includes taxes and fees

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

Daily on-the-go breakfast 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
In-room crib
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 center

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
Elevator (60 inch wide door)
Pool hoist on site
Stair-free path to entrance
Visual fire alarm
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible business center
Wheelchair-accessible gym
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
Wheelchair-accessible pool
Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Wheelchair-accessible van parking

12 floors
Banquet hall
Comprehensive recycling policy
Double-glazed windows
No plastic coffee stirrers
No plastic drinking straws
Smoking not allowed
Vegan dining options
Vegetarian breakfast available
Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bedsheets provided
Blackout drapes
Free crib

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

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

This property welcomes pets for free
2 total (40 lbs is the maximum weight per pet)
Food and water bowls are available
Restrictions apply
For more information, guests can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Free cribs/infant beds are available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

Deposit: USD 150 per accommodation, per stay

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

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)

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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)

Check-in: 3:00 PM
Check-out: noon
Minimum check-in age: 21

The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking out is easy with express services. Driving? This property offers parking (fees apply), along with a car charging station.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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.
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit.
Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott).

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.
No rollaway or extra beds are available.
Parking has height restrictions.
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 Buffalo

Aloft Buffalo Downtown Hotel Buffalo

Aloft Buffalo Downtown a Marriott Hotel

Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at Aloft Buffalo Downtown?

Aloft Buffalo Downtown provides free cancellation on certain room rates. To learn more, take a look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What is there to do near Aloft Buffalo Downtown?

This hotel is situated in Downtown Buffalo, just steps from Shea's Performing Arts Center and Road Less Traveled Theater, and within a short walk of Chippewa District. You'll also find KeyBank Center and Lake Erie within a short drive.

Is there parking available at Aloft Buffalo Downtown?

Yes, secured parking is offered for USD 17.00 per night with in/out privileges. Accessible parking and electric car charging are also available for guests.

Does Aloft Buffalo Downtown feature a casino on the premises?

No, Aloft Buffalo Downtown doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Aloft Buffalo Downtown?

Yes, this hotel has an indoor pool.

Is Aloft Buffalo Downtown good for couples?

There are plenty of amenities for couples at this hotel, including an indoor pool, 2 bars, and 4 restaurants.

Does Aloft Buffalo Downtown have a hot tub?

No, but guests can enjoy a sauna at this hotel.

Does Aloft Buffalo Downtown have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, Aloft Buffalo Downtown has 4 restaurants, and serves to-go breakfast each morning for a surcharge.

Does Aloft Buffalo Downtown allow pets to stay for free?

Yes, pets stay free at Aloft Buffalo Downtown and the property also provides food and water bowls for pets.

Does Aloft Buffalo Downtown have connecting rooms?

Yes, this hotel has connecting guestrooms you can book for your group event or vacation.

How far is the airport from Aloft Buffalo Downtown?

The closest major airport to Aloft Buffalo Downtown is Buffalo Niagara Intl. Airport (BUF), which is 10.2 mi away (15 minutes by car). Another top airport is Niagara Falls, NY (IAG-Niagara Falls Intl.), which is located 16.5 mi away (31-minute drive).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Aloft Buffalo Downtown?

Yes, some guestrooms at Aloft Buffalo Downtown offer a balcony.

Aloft Buffalo Downtown Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10 Excellent

Kristina

Mar 31, 2025

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vito

Traveled with family

Mar 29, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

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

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Mar 24, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Modern and spacious

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group

Mar 17, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ines M

Traveled with family

Mar 17, 2025

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

Traveled with group

Mar 17, 2025

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

Mar 9, 2025

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Julie

Traveled with family

Mar 9, 2025

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 traveler

Mar 6, 2025

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

Traveled with family

Mar 3, 2025

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 traveler

Feb 14, 2025

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

Feb 7, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Traveled with partner

Jan 26, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Convenience to area venues

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Jan 24, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Steve

Traveled with partner

Jan 20, 2025

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

Jan 5, 2025

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Ashley

Traveled with partner

Dec 20, 2024

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

Traveled with family

Nov 11, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

George

Nov 2, 2024

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Erika

Traveled with group

Oct 9, 2024

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

Oct 6, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Safe

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Mary, Charles City

Traveled with family

Sep 3, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Beautiful area of Buffalo

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Traveled with family

Aug 30, 2024

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

Aug 28, 2024

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

Traveled with family

Aug 7, 2024

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

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