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Courtyard Buffalo Downtown / Canalside

3.0 star property
Waterfront hotel with 2 restaurants and a 24-hour fitness center

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A short walk from KeyBank Center, Courtyard Buffalo Downtown / Canalside provides an adjacent golf course, a grocery/convenience store, and a coffee shop/cafe. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, and American cuisine. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Parking available

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(32 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Renovated in 2023
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Studio, 1 King Bed | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Studio, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Renovated in 2023
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • 47 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(18 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Renovated in 2023
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Studio, 2 Queen Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Renovated in 2023
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed (Hearing Accessible)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Renovated in 2023
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed (Mobility Accessible, Roll-In Shower)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Renovated in 2023
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Renovated in 2023
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Hearing Accessible)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Renovated in 2023
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds (Mobility Accessible, Roll-In Shower)

In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Mobility Accessible, Roll-In Shower)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Renovated in 2023
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Studio, 2 Queen Beds (Hearing Accessible)

In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Studio, 2 Queen Beds (Hearing Accessible)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Renovated in 2023
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed

In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Renovated in 2023
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
One Canalside, 125 Main Street, Buffalo, NY, 14203

What's nearby

  • KeyBank Center - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Buffalo and Erie County Naval and Military Park - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Sahlen Field - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Canalside - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Buffalo Niagara Convention Center - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Special Events Only Station - 3 min walk
  • Buffalo-Exchange Street Station - 4 min walk
  • Buffalo Niagara Intl. Airport (BUF) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Labatt Brew House Tasting Bar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Pearl Street Grill & Brewery - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Consumer's Pub at the Park - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Southern Tier Brewing Company Buffalo - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Liberty Hound - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Courtyard Buffalo Downtown / Canalside

Hotel remodeled in 2023 and located near KeyBank Center
At Courtyard Buffalo Downtown / Canalside, you can look forward to an adjacent golf course, a grocery/convenience store, and a coffee shop/cafe. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, and American cuisine. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An indoor pool
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and express check-out
  • An elevator, meeting rooms, and a banquet hall
  • A front-desk safe, a 24-hour front desk, and a water dispenser
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 102 rooms include comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes.
Other amenities include:
  • Recycling and LED light bulbs
  • Free toiletries and hair dryers
  • 42-inch flat-screen TVs with Netflix and premium channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and free infant beds

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (USD 15 per day)
  • Uncovered self parking on site (USD 18 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; USD 6 to 20 for adults and USD 6 to 20 for children
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Restaurants on site

  • Pizza Plant
  • The Bistro

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • 24-hour gym
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Business services

  • 1,036 square feet of conference space
  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • On the waterfront

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 3 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Assistive listening devices in meeting rooms
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Lever door handles
  • Low-height door lock
  • Low-height electrical outlets in bathroom
  • Low-height view port in door
  • Transfer shower
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 5 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Banquet hall
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Double-glazed windows
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • Renovated entire property - May 2023
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch smart TV with premium cable channels
  • Netflix

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 75 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total (up to 75 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 6 to 20 for adults, and USD 6 to 20 for children
  • Uncovered self parking fee: USD 18 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Nearby parking fee: USD 15 per day (499 ft away)
  • Pet fee: USD 75 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, debit card, or cash deposit 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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

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

Courtyard Buffalo Downtown
Courtyard Buffalo Downtown Canalside
Courtyard Canalside
Courtyard Canalside Hotel Buffalo Downtown
Courtyard Buffalo Downtown Canalside Hotel
Courtyard Canalside Hotel

Frequently asked questions

Does Courtyard Buffalo Downtown / Canalside have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

Is Courtyard Buffalo Downtown / Canalside pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 75 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 75 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for USD 18 per night. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Courtyard Buffalo Downtown / Canalside?

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

What time is check-out at Courtyard Buffalo Downtown / Canalside?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Courtyard Buffalo Downtown / Canalside located?

Located in Downtown Buffalo, this golf hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Buffalo and Erie County Naval and Military Park and KeyBank Center. Canalside and Consulate General of Canada are also within 5 minutes. Special Events Only Station and Erie Canal Harbor Station are within a 5-minute walk.

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Reviews

Courtyard Buffalo Downtown / Canalside Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.8

Eco-friendliness

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 617 out of 951 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 210 out of 951 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 54 out of 951 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 40 out of 951 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 30 out of 951 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ellen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice rooms, great location
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, very clean, felt very safe as well.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were very nice. Spacious and very clean. Easy parking. Great location for Key bank arena.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel option for events at Key Bank Center. Staff was super helpful, friendly and knowledgeable. Room was clean and comfortable. We enjoyed our stay and will continue to book this hotel when we are in town for an event.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

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

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay! Great area with things to do!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maryjean

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

10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, awesome location, fantastic staff and very clean spot
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Big rooms, clean, amazing beds
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

MELISSA JS

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
The young lady that checked us into our rooms when we arrived was very unpleasant.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frances

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent

We had a great stay. In town for the Goo Goo Dolls concert. Staff was very friendly and hospitable, hotel was very clean, comfortable and well kept. Will definitely stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Islam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I like it because there service really good
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel in a great location! Very clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Amenities
I love the hotel and lobby love the pool. Love this hotel and everything about it!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shota

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great hotel

will definitely stay here again on site parking and walking distance to my concert venue
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary Ellen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very spacious.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay however were disappointed having to pay a parking fee. This should have been included in the price we payed for our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is absolutely amazing! I definitely recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable. The staff was friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mindi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel and very sweet staff!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved how close to key bank center and the naval park the proery was located
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was an absolute great venue I've been there many times everyone is so friendly and helpful definitely got to stay there again
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tamra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location. Excellent stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
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