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Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Buffalo Amherst/University

2.5 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, near University At Buffalo - North Campus

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Exterior
Lobby lounge
Free daily continental breakfast
Check-in/check-out kiosk
Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Buffalo Amherst/University is in the heart of Buffalo. Guests can swim in the indoor pool, work out at the gym, or shop at the on-site store. Free WiFi and a 24/7 business center make it ideal for leisure and work trips.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Gym
  • Pet friendly
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Suite, Multiple Beds

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Sofa bed - double
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(39 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Hearing Accessible)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Sofa bed - double
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(32 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed (Mobility/Hearing Accessible, Tub)

Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed (Mobility/Hearing Access, Roll-in Shwr)

Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed (Hearing Accessible)

Television

Room, 1 King Bed (Hearing Accessible)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Mobility/Hearing Accessible, Tub)

Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Buffalo is home to Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Buffalo Amherst/University. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Amherst State Park and Buffalo and Erie County Naval and Military Park, while Buffalo AKG Art Museum and Buffalo Niagara Heritage Village are cultural highlights. Check out an event or a game at Sahlen Field, and consider making time for Buffalo Zoo, a top attraction not to be missed.
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3880 Rensch Road, Buffalo, NY, 14228

What's nearby

  • University At Buffalo - North Campus - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Northtown Center at Amherst - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Boulevard Place - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • University at Buffalo - South Campus - 6 min drive - 3.3 miles
  • Buffalo Zoo - 11 min drive - 5.6 miles

Getting around

  • Humboldt Hospital Station - 12 min drive
  • Buffalo-Depew Station - 19 min drive
  • Buffalo Niagara Intl. Airport (BUF) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wegmans Market Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Crumbl Cookies - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Wingnutz Bar & Grill - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪K-BBQ & Hotpot Buffalo - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Buffalo Amherst/University

Hotel near University At Buffalo - North Campus
Located close to Boulevard Place and Amherst State Park, Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Buffalo Amherst/University provides free continental breakfast, a grocery/convenience store, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Free WiFi in public areas is available to all guests, along with a gym and a 24-hour business center.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An indoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-out, express check-in, and an elevator
  • A TV in the lobby, a banquet hall, and a computer station
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 107 rooms feature comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as perks like desk chairs. Guest reviews speak well of the clean rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Recycling and LED light bulbs
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • LCD TVs with premium channels
  • Mini fridges, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • 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

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from August 27 2025 to September 12 2025 (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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Frequently asked questions

Does Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Buffalo Amherst/University have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool access is from 6:00 AM–midnight. The pool will be unavailable from August 27 2025 to September 12 2025 (dates subject to change).

Is Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Buffalo Amherst/University pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows pets with a maximum weight of up to 40 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 50 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Buffalo Amherst/University?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Buffalo Amherst/University?

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

What time is check-out at Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Buffalo Amherst/University?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Buffalo Amherst/University located?

Situated in Buffalo, this hotel is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from University At Buffalo - North Campus and 1.3 mi (2 km) from Boulevard Place. Amherst State Park and Buffalo Zoo are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Buffalo Amherst/University Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 412 out of 684 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 157 out of 684 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 57 out of 684 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 684 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 29 out of 684 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

GALO

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

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

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

joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Expensive but way safer than the motel 6 in Buffalo
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

clark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to the university campus of Buffalo. Clean and great gym
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yao

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room is clean, staff friendly. Location is convenient
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Bryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious room, nice bathroom. The only thing I didn't like was the temperature control for the room.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ming

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet and clean hotel!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nirmel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent property to stay with family
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vinayak

Very good service and amenities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was clean and the complimentary breakfast was nice with different hot and cold options. The location was also great as it was not far from the places we visited.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, safe, fast check in
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

hari priya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and easy , nothing complicated, clean and well managed.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Jennifer

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

10/10 Excellent

Marin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Melissa

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

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
its a good hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mignonette

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location. Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Rakesh

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are really good and clean. Breakfast buffet is very underwhelming with unripe bananas and limited options.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and quiet
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Ravindrababu

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

10/10 Excellent

Stivenson

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

8/10 Good

saagar

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and good rooms, calm and great location , about 30 mins drive from Niagara. Expected a wider range of buffet breakfast (i did not get bread, there were only bagel available, no chicken option )
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Howard

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a beautiful Fairfield Inn and Suites, by Marriott. The hotel staff is friendly and helpful; they try to help with all your desires. The rooms are comfortable and very clean the bed was comfortable amd all the linens were clean, fresh and white. The morning breakfast had many healthy choices. I also enjoyed using the swimming pool diring my 7 night stay. Thank you, Marriot.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

JIE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

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