Exterior

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

Replenish your energy in one of our 102 brand new 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

Our newly designed guest room includes the signature LoungeAround Sofa, providing the perfect place to relax, recharge and work.

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

Our new guest room includes 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

Our spacious bathroom includes a large shower and vanity, bright lighting and our intuitive “shower nook” to place your amenities and towels.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

GoBoard

Our signature GoBoard, an interactive touch-screen informational 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Courtyard Buffalo Downtown/Canalside is thoughtfully decorated with a revitalizing pallett and artwork which honors Buffalo's colorful history.

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.

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 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.

Starbucks®

We offer a selection of drip coffee and specialty coffee beverages.

Healthy Start Breakfast Sandwich

Start your day with our Healthy Start sandwich made with egg whites, roast turkey, spinach, Havarti cheese on an English muffin.

Spicy Chicken & Spinach Flatbread

The Bistro offers several flatbreads to choose from: Spicy Chicken and Spinach, Tomato Mozzarella and BBQ Chicken.

Liquor

The bar offers a comprehensive selection of beer, wine and spirits.

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

Soak away the stress of your day – or simply enjoy some well-deserved relaxation in our invigorating whirlpool spa.

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.

Buffalo Brewpub

Buffalo Brewpub is New York’s oldest brew pub, known for its great selection of domestic, imported and microbrew beers as well as its savory and delectable food.

Buffalo Lighthouse

The Buffalo Lighthouse, originally built in 1833, is located at the end of the Erie Canal. Come see the sites and enjoy a tour of this 68-foot tall historical lighthouse.

Buffalo Metro Rail

The public transit rail system, Buffalo Metro Rail, has one line extending just over six miles down Main Street. Two miles of the line are above ground, giving passengers an exciting view of downtown and historic Buffalo.

Walden Galleria Mall

Conveniently located just off I-90, the Walden Galleria offers an unparalleled shopping experience and the region’s greatest collection of restaurants.

Fourth of July Fireworks

Every year on the Fourth of July spectators take in a breathtaking fireworks display over the Erie Canal of Buffalo’s waterfront.

Burchfield Penney Art Center

Buffalo’s Burchfield Penney Art Center celebrates the art of watercolorist Charles Ephraim Burchfield. Come roam the galleries to see an always-changing array of his unique interpretations of nature.

Shea’s Performing Arts Center

When staying at our Buffalo Airport hotel, don’t miss an opportunity to take in a performance or a building tour at the historic Shea’s Buffalo Theatre. The theatre opened in 1926 and has hosted acts such as George Burns, Frank Sinatra and the Marx Brothers!

Niagara Falls

Less than a half hour away from our hotel, Niagara Falls, one of nature’s great beauties is a thrilling attraction for all ages. Night time light displays are beautiful and romantic, while daytime boat rides and tours bring excitement you won’t forget!

Peace Bridge

The Peace Bridge connects Buffalo to the town of Fort Erie, Ontario, Canada at the east end of Lake Erie. More than a mile long, the bridge was completed in 1927 and was named to commemorate 100 years of peaceful relationships between the US and Canada. Today it is one of the most traveled border crossings.

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

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

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.