Aloft Buffalo Downtown

3-star hotel near Shea's Performing Arts Center

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Dates

July 2025

August 2025

Relax in a spacious room with a large bed, seating area, and stunning city view.

Experience the vibrant mural featuring urban and natural elements, with seating areas and a staircase leading to an upper level.

Experience the urban charm of this hotel, featuring a grid of windows and a sleek, contemporary design.

Relax and dine with a city view from this rooftop terrace featuring a mix of seating options and lush greenery.

Stunning hall with high ceilings, large windows, and elegant chandeliers.

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

Room options

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

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

Downtown Buffalo stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Downtown Buffalo hotel, you'll find Shea's Performing Arts Center and Buffalo Niagara Convention Center. Buffalo City Hall and Canalside are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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

3-star hotel near Shea's Performing Arts Center

Aloft Buffalo Downtown offers its guests an indoor pool, a sauna, and a 24-hour fitness center. There are 4 restaurants on site, along with a snack bar/deli. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A business center and 2 meeting rooms are available. Aloft Buffalo Downtown also features coffee/tea in a common area, express check-out, and a front-desk safe. Parking is available for a fee.

This 3-star Buffalo hotel is smoke free.

110 guestrooms or units

12 levels

4 dining venues

2 bars or lounges

1607 sq ft of conference space

Deli

Charging station for electric cars

Business facilities

Conference space

Breakfast available (surcharge)

Coffee in lobby

Front desk (24 hours)

Express check-out

Storage area for luggage

Front-desk safe

Pool or billiards table

Elevator

No smoking on site

Water dispenser

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.

Languages

English

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Enjoy a drink at the well-stocked bar with a curved counter and multiple seating options.

Breakfast included
Spa
Parking included
Free WiFi

$220 nightly

Aug 11 - Aug 12

Total includes taxes and fees

Property amenities

Family friendly

Bowling alley
In-room crib
In-room refrigerator
Indoor pool
Snack bar/deli

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

Things to do

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

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

55-inch smart TV with premium cable channels
Netflix

Bedroom

Bedsheets provided
Blackout drapes
Free crib

Bathroom

Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Shower
Towels provided

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

Pets are welcome and stay free
Maximum 2 (weight limit: 40 lbs per pet)
Food and water bowls are available
Restrictions apply
For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

Deposit: USD 150 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

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 may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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)

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, and Union Pay. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott).

We should mention

Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.
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

How close is Aloft Buffalo Downtown to the airport?

Aloft Buffalo Downtown is 10.2 mi (15-min drive) away from the Buffalo Niagara Intl. Airport (BUF) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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

As of Jul 12, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Aloft Buffalo Downtown on Aug 3, 2025 start from $190.0, 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.

Does Aloft Buffalo Downtown have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Aloft Buffalo Downtown.

How close is Aloft Buffalo Downtown to the beach?

This hotel is 14.8 mi (27-min drive) from Beaver Island Beach.

Does Aloft Buffalo Downtown offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Aloft Buffalo Downtown, but to-go breakfast is offered for a fee of between USD 6.00 and 13.50 per person. It's available every day from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Aloft Buffalo Downtown?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Seneca Buffalo Creek Casino (4-min drive) and Hamburg Gaming at the Fairgrounds (20-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Aloft Buffalo Downtown?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Aloft Buffalo Downtown?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for USD 17.00 per night.

Does Aloft Buffalo Downtown have a pool?

Aloft Buffalo Downtown features an indoor pool.

Does Aloft Buffalo Downtown have a restaurant?

There are 4 onsite restaurants, offering options like Italian cuisine, happy hour, and light fare.

Does Aloft Buffalo Downtown have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Aloft Buffalo Downtown to downtown Buffalo?

Aloft Buffalo Downtown is 0.5 mi away from Buffalo.

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

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

6/10 Okay

Leivona

Traveled with family

Aug 7, 2024

Liked: Staff & service

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Bathroom and rooms were not as clean as expected

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

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