Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Buffalo Amherst/University

2.5 star property

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Exterior
Check-in/check-out kiosk
Free daily continental breakfast
Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Lobby lounge

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
$125
includes taxes & fees
Jan 11 - Jan 12

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3880 Rensch Road, Buffalo, NY, 14228
  • Place, University At Buffalo - North Campus
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Northtown Center at Amherst
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Place, Boulevard Place
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Buffalo, NY (BUF-Buffalo Niagara Intl.)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(36 reviews)
  • 291 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(15 reviews)
  • 495 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(41 reviews)
  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, Multiple Beds

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 495 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Room, 1 King Bed (Mobility/Hearing Accessible, Tub)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed (Hearing Accessible)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Mobility/Hearing Accessible, Tub)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Hearing Accessible)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Mobility/Hearing Accessible, Tub)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Hearing Accessible)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Mobility/Hearing Access, Roll-in Shwr)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, Multiple Beds (Mobility/Hearing Accessible, Tub)

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About this property

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Buffalo Amherst/University

Buffalo hotel close to University At Buffalo - North Campus
An indoor pool, a fitness center, and a 24-hour business center are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free continental breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, coffee/tea in a common area, a meeting room, and dry cleaning are onsite. Housekeeping is available on request.
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Buffalo Amherst/University offers 107 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. LCD televisions come with premium cable channels.

Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool and a fitness center.
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Buffalo Amherst/University features an indoor pool and a fitness center. A computer station is located on site and wireless Internet access is complimentary. This hotel offers access to a 24-hour business center and a meeting room. A complimentary breakfast is offered each morning. This business-friendly hotel also offers barbecue grills, a picnic area, and coffee/tea in a common area. Onsite self parking is complimentary.

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Buffalo Amherst/University is a smoke-free property.

Guests are offered a complimentary continental breakfast each morning.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Indoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room microwave
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 4 accessible parking spaces
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (68 inch wide door)
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 4 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • 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

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone
  • Recycling

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive smart lock details
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from January 3 2026 to January 31 2026 (dates subject to change):
  • Swimming pool

Access methods

Staffed front desk, smart lock

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 50 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Up to 40 lbs per pet

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 50 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 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott)

We should mention

Pool access available from 6:00 AM to midnight
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
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

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Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Buffalo Amherst/University Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 427 out of 709 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 165 out of 709 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 57 out of 709 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 30 out of 709 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 30 out of 709 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Marcy, Highlands Ranch

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
Cold water for shower at 7:00 am Not acceptable
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raymond

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, convenient location and safe.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kiran H

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Reeman

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful stay! The hotel is in a perfect location clean, comfortable, and simply amazing. The staff were outstanding, with a special thanks to Maleeka at reception for being so kind, polite, and helpful. I would definitely return and stay at the same hotel again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris, Lakewood

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Chris, Lakewood

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Marriott properties are very consistent; very clean, the rooms are up-to-date and staff are friendly and efficient.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Avis

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff was amazing from check in to check out!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gnana Sunder

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was very nice
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Kreyszig

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Kwai Hong

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Dennis

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was less than found at similar hotels
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carson

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Tracy

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
When you booked a Fairfield and you think you’re getting a Marriott. Mold growing in the bathroom., no daily housekeeping service. I hem asked about clean towels I was putting them out. Would not recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

GALO, Rochester

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nicely kept property. Very clean. Very convenient excellent location very quiet very safe zone.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robery

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Ravindrababu

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Property condition is good but no proper maintenance. Room AC noisy. No proper room maintanance.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Dilan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Pool was closed in amenities but overall everything else was good
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leigh

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Front desk was amazing
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Jennifer

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Bed is uncomfortable. All ice machines we could find were broken. The breakfast is mediocre.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Melissa, Kiel

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Hot tub and pool not working. No gluten free options even though listed as such! Nice staff Loud hall and ac very hard beds!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness
Good place to stay. Small gym facility and pool was not open. Breakfast is very nice. I’d stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

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

8/10 Good

Elann

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