Must-see hotels in Western New York

  • InnBuffalo off Elmwood

    Buffalo

    Ellen and Joe Lettieri have done a splendid job restoring this 1898 mansion, originally built for local brass and rubber magnate HH Hewitt. The owners are…

  • Ellwanger Estate

    Western New York

    Try to not let your jaw hit the floor when you see the size of the downstairs common spaces in this historic estate turned B&B. It's pure Victorian…

  • Hostel Buffalo Niagara

    Buffalo

    Conveniently located in Buffalo's downtown Theater District, this hostel occupies three floors of a former school, with a basement rec room, plenty of…

  • Roycroft Inn

    Western New York

    A cozy and rustic living shrine to the arts-and-crafts movement, the Roycroft Inn was completed in 1905 to accommodate artisans making the pilgrimage to…

  • B&B at the Edward Harris House Inn

    Western New York

    This B&B spans four guest rooms in a Victorian house and two offsite self-catering cottages and is big on creature comforts. Robes, fresh flowers, and…

  • Adam's Basin Inn

    Western New York

    Located about 20 minutes outside of central Rochester, right on the Erie Canal, this charming inn will thrill history buffs. Attached to the main house is…

  • Glen Iris Inn

    Western New York

    This renovated Greek Revival home was originally built in 1829 and now exists within the confines of the Letshworth State Park. The wood-floored standard…

  • Hotel @ the Lafayette

    Buffalo

    This seven-story early 1900s building has been restored with stylish furnishings in its rooms. The location is handy, with a very good brewpub, Pan…

  • Hotel Henry

    Buffalo

    Occupying a grand late-19th-century 'lunatic asylum,' Hotel Henry preserves much of the stately architecture of Henry Richardson's original building. Its…

  • Lofts on Pearl

    Buffalo

    Set in a redbrick Romanesque building downtown, the industrial loft-style suites have high ceilings, and some even have fireplaces. The two-bedroom suites…

  • Mansion on Delaware Avenue

    Buffalo

    Get a taste of Buffalo's golden age at this renovated grand mansion (built circa 1862), which has been transformed into a 28-room boutique hotel with…

  • Giacomo

    Western New York

    A rare bit of style among the bland chain hotels and motels of Niagara, the luxe Giacomo occupies part of a gorgeous art-deco office tower, with spacious,…

  • Reen's Bed and Breakfast

    Western New York

    If you like your B&B experience extra hands-on, book yourself a room at Reen's. The titular hostess is beloved by guests for her affable demeanor,…

  • Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino

    Western New York

    With some 600 spacious rooms and suites, and a lively casino, this purple-and-glass-covered tower is the American town's answer to the tourist glitz…

  • Inn on Broadway

    Western New York

    Location is everything at this large boutique hotel right in the heart of downtown Rochester. Each room is uniquely decorated and while none are likely to…