Aloft Buffalo Downtown

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

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Terrace/patio
In-room safe, blackout drapes, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi
Reception
Exterior
aloft, Room, 1 King Bed, Corner | In-room safe, blackout drapes, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • 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

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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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 348 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

aloft, Room, 1 King Bed

  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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
  • Sahlen Field - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • 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
  • ‪Bada Bing Bar and Grill Bar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Patina 250 - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Spot Coffee - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Dinosaur Bar-B-Que - ‬3 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 securing valuables and luggage storage. 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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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

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 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

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

  • 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 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.

How much does it cost to stay at Aloft Buffalo Downtown?

As of Jun 1, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Aloft Buffalo Downtown on Jun 11, 2025 start from $434.0, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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 Sahlen Field and KeyBank Center within a short drive.

Is parking available on site 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 a good place to stay for couples?

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

Are there hot tubs at Aloft Buffalo Downtown?

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.

Are there connecting rooms at Aloft Buffalo Downtown?

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).

Are there rooms with balconies at Aloft Buffalo Downtown?

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

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

6/10 Okay

wayne

Business traveler
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

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

2/10 Terrible

Steve

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

10/10 Excellent

Odette

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

REYNA

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marino

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Huma

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janel

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024