Welcome to the Courtyard by Marriott Buffalo Downtown/Canalside. Overlooking the up-and-coming Canalside area, our hotel offers the latest in Marriott design elements. Both business and leisure travelers will enjoy our prime downtown Buffalo location and unique amenities.
Welcome Pedestals
Welcome Pedestals
The front desk staff at the Courtyard by Marriott Buffalo Downtown/Canalside is available 24 hours a day to provide you with outstanding service during your stay. Looking for something fun to do while in Buffalo? Our staff is always happy to assist you in making your stay as enjoyable as possible.
Lobby Lounge Seating Area
Lobby Lounge Seating Area
From seating cubes to sofas and lounge chairs, there are plenty of seating options to kick back and relax in our spacious lobby lounge.
Lobby & GoBoard
Lobby & GoBoard
Our state-of-the-art lobby provides guests with a satisfying welcome. Looking for information about the Buffalo area? Stop by the front desk to ask the friendly associate or look it up on our signature GoBoard, an interactive, touch screen informational display panel.
Lobby Home Theater
Lobby Home Theater
Enjoy the comfortable and friendly atmosphere found in our lobby. Watch the big screen TV, unwind with a cocktail, or stay connected with our complimentary wireless Internet access.
Outdoor Patio & Fire Wall
Outdoor Patio & Fire Wall
Our outdoor patio features plenty of space to sit and relax, including a unique fire wall. Grab a cup of coffee, glass of wine or a beer from The Bistro and sit by the fire while taking in beautiful views of Canalside.
Guest rooms
Queen/Queen Guest Room
Queen/Queen Guest Room
Plan a getaway weekend with your family or friends and stay in our spacious queen/queen guest room. This room features comfortable and luxurious bedding, an iron/ironing board, in-room coffee/tea, a 42-inch smart TV and complimentary high-speed wireless Internet access.
King Guest Room
King Guest Room
Replenish your energy in one of our 102 contemporary guest rooms. Our standard king guest room features Marriott luxury bedding, an iron/ironing board, a 32-inch smart TV, in-room coffee/tea and complimentary high-speed wireless Internet access.
LoungeAround Sofa
LoungeAround Sofa
Our state-of-the-art guest room includes the signature LoungeAround Sofa, providing the perfect place to relax, recharge and work.
Guest Room Work Area
Guest Room Work Area
Our spacious guest rooms feature a built-in luggage drop, as well as a clutter-free, well-lit work area with an ergonomic desk chair to help you stay productive. Take advantage of the innovative tech drop right under the smart TV, a great place to stash your mobile devices while they recharge.
Hospitality Cabinet
Hospitality Cabinet
Our guest rooms include thoughtful details, sophisticated design and all of the comforts of home including a microwave and mini-fridge in every room. The hospitality cabinet is also home to your in-room coffee maker and complimentary coffee.
Guest Bathroom - Shower
Guest Bathroom - Shower
Get ready in a breeze. Our standard king guest room features a spacious bathroom complete with a shower, expansive vanity and an innovative "shower nook" to place your amenities and towel.
Guest Bathroom – Shower/Tub Combination
Guest Bathroom – Shower/Tub Combination
Our bathrooms are equipped with designer toiletries, a one-of-a-kind "shower nook" for your towels and amenities, a plentiful supply of soft towels and a curved shower rod for ample space.
Accessible Guest Bathroom - Shower
Accessible Guest Bathroom - Shower
Our accessible rooms feature ADA compliant bathroom fixtures to ensure safety during your stay. There are grab bars near the toilet and in the shower; the toilet seat height has been adjusted to accommodate wheelchairs. The area under the beautiful granite vanity counter is open for wheelchairs to easily fit.
Suites
Queen/Queen Studio – Sleeping Area
Queen/Queen Studio – Sleeping Area
Our innovative design and spacious rooms will leave you feeling relaxed and refreshed. Enjoy Marriott custom bedding with fluffy pillows, an iron/ironing board, a comfortable living room area, a smart TV, in-room coffee/tea and complimentary high-speed wireless Internet access for your convenience.
Queen/Queen Studio - Living Area
Queen/Queen Studio - Living Area
The spacious living area in our studios provides a LoungeAround sofabed and entertainment area with a 32-inch smart TV with premium HD programming. The sofa folds out to a full bed and the area also features a hospitality cabinet with a microwave, mini-fridge, coffee maker and coffee.
King Studio – Sleeping Area
King Studio – Sleeping Area
Get a great night's sleep in one of our spacious king studios. Enjoy luxurious Marriott bedding, an iron/ironing board, comfortable living room area, in-room coffee/tea maker, smart TV and complimentary high-speed wireless Internet access.
King Studio – Living Area
King Studio – Living Area
Our studio suite living area provides separate spaces for working or relaxing as well as an additional flat-screen smart TV with premium HD channels and all your favorite apps like Netflix and Amazon Prime.
Features
GoBoard
GoBoard
Our signature GoBoard, an informative display panel, located in our lobby, allows you to access driving directions, view local weather, find a local restaurant, and catch up on all the latest news.
Media Pods
Media Pods
For more privacy, guests can work or relax in one of the comfortable media pods, featuring free wireless high-speed Internet access, power outlets for cell phone chargers and laptops, and a flat-screen TV with a personal remote control.
The Market
The Market
From easy to cook meals to beer and wine, our 24-hour Market has just what you're craving, even candy bars and ice cream! Plus it's always open for those items you may have forgotten like razors, toothbrushes and more.
Business Center
Business Center
At Courtyard Buffalo Downtown/Canalside, we took extra steps to make sure we offer convenience and comfort to business travelers. Our business resource center is available for individual or group work sessions and meetings. Whatever the project or discussion, you'll get it done here!
Business Center
Business Center
Stay connected when you stay at the Courtyard Buffalo Downtown/Canalside. Our business center features two workstations, each with a computer with hard-wired high-speed Internet access. Whether you need to catch up on work or connect with friends, the workstations are all available 24 hours a day.
Business Resource Center – Seating Area
Business Resource Center – Seating Area
A unique feature in our Courtyard by Marriott hotel is the business resource center. We've created spaces for group work, individual productivity, or impromptu meetings.
Hotel Artwork
Hotel Artwork
The Courtyard Buffalo Downtown/Canalside resides in the refurbished Donovan Building, a downtown Buffalo landmark since it was constructed in 1962. Every effort has been made to pay homage to Buffalo's rich history throughout the hotel.
Corridor Artwork
Corridor Artwork
Courtyard Buffalo Downtown/Canalside is thoughtfully decorated with a revitalizing pallett and artwork which honors Buffalo's colorful history.
Art Wall
Art Wall
Our designers took every opportunity to highlight Buffalo's storied history when developing and designing the Courtyard by Marriott in the restored Donovan Building.
Dining
Communal Table
Communal Table
The Bistro seating area also features a communal table. It offers the right amount of space to make it perfect for catching up on work or enjoying breakfast with the family. Outlets are conveniently placed to make sure that impromptu meeting or work session doesn't skip a beat.
The Bistro
The Bistro
The Bistro offers breakfast and dinner at our Buffalo hotel. Dining on the road is made especially easy for you with hot picks, refreshing choices and plenty of healthy options. We also proudly brew Starbucks coffee products and offer evening bar service.
Bistro Signature Starbucks® Latte
Bistro Signature Starbucks® Latte
The Bistro offers a selection of Starbucks® drip and specialty coffee beverages to help get your day started.
Bistro Breakfast Sandwich
Bistro Breakfast Sandwich
Head to our on-site restaurant and begin your day with a delicious Bistro Breakfast Sandwich.
Mediterranean Grain Bowl with Chicken
Mediterranean Grain Bowl with Chicken
Enjoy a Mediterranean style grain bowl with a quinoa + brown rice base and topped with baby kale, arugula, tomatoes, and lemon vinaigrette.
B.R.T. Sandwich
B.R.T. Sandwich
Enjoy a hearty B.R.T. with Applewood-smoked bacon, hearts of romaine lettuce, tomato, and garlic parmesan spread on Texas toast bread.
Black Cherry Old Fashioned
Black Cherry Old Fashioned
Savor our 1806-style, old-fashioned "No Muddled Fruit" crafted with bourbon and demerara syrup, garnished with cherry bitters and a Bordeaux cherry at our hotel.
Recreation & fitness
Indoor Pool
Indoor Pool
Soak away the stress of the day in our indoor heated pool or in our large whirlpool spa. Towels and lounge chairs are provided for your convenience and relaxation.
Indoor Whirlpool
Indoor Whirlpool
Soak away the stress of your day – or simply enjoy some well-deserved relaxation in our invigorating whirlpool spa.
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
Our fitness center offers everything you need for a great workout. Each of our cardio machines features a personal, cable TV. Choose from treadmills, elliptical trainers and a recumbent bike. The room also offers free weights, a workout bench, towels and cold water.
Nearby attractions
Canalside District
Canalside District
Guests can enjoy the balance if history and fun, right in the heart of downtown Buffalo and a block away from the hotel. With 21 historic waterfront acres & 750+ events annually.
Seneca Buffalo Creek Casino
Seneca Buffalo Creek Casino
Seneca Buffalo Creek Casino, just two blocks from the Courtyard Buffalo Downtown/Canalside, offers hours of gaming, entertainment, restaurants, and shops to choose from.
Events & meetings
Donovan Meeting Room
Donovan Meeting Room
The Donovan Room is perfect for smaller group conferences or one-on-one meetings. The room features complimentary Wi-Fi access, a whiteboard and a flat-screen TV. Please contact our sales department for rates and information about catering services and audiovisual equipment rental fees.
Canalside Meeting Room
Canalside Meeting Room
We have three Canalside Meeting Rooms, each featuring a flexible layout designed for smaller meetings or breakout sessions with a large flat-screen television, projector, white boards, markers and, of course, free Wi-Fi.
Canalside Meeting Room
Canalside Meeting Room
The three Canalside Meeting Rooms are each set up for small meetings or breakout sessions. However, the movable panels between the rooms can be opened to create various different configurations. Canalside Two is the largest of the three rooms, seating up to 15 people.