Courtyard Buffalo Downtown / Canalside

3.0 star property

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Experience the sleek, modern design of this urban hotel, featuring a glass facade and convenient access to a train station.
Relax in the inviting patio area with a fire pit and comfortable seating.
Relax by the pool surrounded by lounge chairs and a seating area.
Overlooking the marina, this hotel offers stunning views of the city and waterfront.
Enjoy a drink at the bar, where you can order from a selection of beverages and snacks.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly

Explore the area

Map
One Canalside, 125 Main Street, Buffalo, NY, 14203
  • KeyBank Center
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Buffalo and Erie County Naval and Military Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Canalside
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Buffalo, NY (BUF-Buffalo Niagara Intl.)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

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

  • 413 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed (Hearing Accessible)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 359 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)
  • 322 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Hearing Accessible)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 322 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

  • 434 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Studio, 2 Queen Beds (Hearing Accessible)

  • 454 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 359 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Studio, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 509 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(30 reviews)
  • 359 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Studio, 2 Queen Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 454 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed (Mobility/Hearing Access, Roll-In Shwr)

  • 413 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Courtyard Buffalo Downtown / Canalside

3-star hotel in Downtown Buffalo
Along with 2 restaurants, this hotel has an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a bar/lounge, a coffee shop/cafe, and a hot tub are onsite. Housekeeping is available on request.
Courtyard Buffalo Downtown / Canalside offers 102 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. 42-inch Smart televisions come with premium cable channels and Netflix. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

This Buffalo hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided on request.

An indoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a 24-hour fitness center.

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

In addition to an indoor pool, Courtyard Buffalo Downtown / Canalside provides a hot tub and a 24-hour fitness center. Dining is available at one of the hotel's 2 restaurants and guests can grab coffee at the coffee shop/café. The property also has a grocery/convenience store. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access.

This 3-star property offers access to a business center and meeting rooms. Event facilities measuring 1036 square feet (93 square meters) include conference space. This business-friendly hotel also offers complimentary newspapers in the lobby, laundry facilities, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Limited onsite parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis (surcharge). A total renovation of this property was completed in May 2023.

Courtyard Buffalo Downtown / Canalside has designated areas for smoking.

Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 6:00 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 7 AM and 10:30 AM.
The Bistro - This bistro specializes in American cuisine and serves breakfast only.
Pizza Plant - This family restaurant specializes in Italian cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Open daily.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (USD 15 per day)
  • Uncovered self parking on site (USD 18 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; USD 6 to 20 for adults and USD 6 to 20 for children
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Restaurants on site

  • Pizza Plant
  • The Bistro

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • 24-hour gym
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Business services

  • 1,036 square feet of conference space
  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • On the waterfront

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
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Assistive listening devices in meeting rooms
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Lever door handles
  • Low-height door lock
  • Low-height electrical outlets in bathroom
  • Low-height view port in door
  • Transfer shower
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 5 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Banquet hall
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Double-glazed windows
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • Renovated entire property - May 2023
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

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

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before noon
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 allowed for an extra charge of USD 75 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total (up to 75 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 6 to 20 for adults, and USD 6 to 20 for children
  • Uncovered self parking fee: USD 18 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Nearby parking fee: USD 15 per day (499 ft away)
  • Pet fee: USD 75 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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

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
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Courtyard Buffalo Downtown
Courtyard Buffalo Downtown Canalside
Courtyard Canalside
Courtyard Canalside Hotel Buffalo Downtown
Courtyard Buffalo Downtown Canalside Hotel
Courtyard Canalside Hotel

Courtyard Buffalo Downtown / Canalside Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 588 out of 910 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 205 out of 910 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 52 out of 910 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 38 out of 910 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 27 out of 910 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

ASHLEE

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martha, Media

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is definitely our
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Jeff

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

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

10/10 Excellent

Raechel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved it
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karis

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everyone was really kind and the room was clean, and very comfortable. Some of the girls used the gym and hot tub and had a nice time.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jackie

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the pool. Place was really clean. Beds great.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was an absolute great venue I've been there many times everyone is so friendly and helpful definitely got to stay there again
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laina V

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rakesh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hannah

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

Walking Distance

Love staying here because it’s so close within walking distance to Key Bank Center for shows.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Linda

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melinda, rochester

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
N/a
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy parking at hotel and walkable to the Key Bank arena.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cameron

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Samantha

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

8/10 Good

Stacey

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frances, Amherst

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

10/10 Excellent

Jolene

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and great location for the KeyBank center and the casino both walkable distance . Very good hot tub and pool and room was good clean and the service was easy and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mindi

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel and very sweet staff!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

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