Hosting a Conference or Event in Buffalo

Travel managers, event planners, and attendees can search and book conference hotels in Buffalo on Engine, ranked by meeting and event capability. The Hyatt Regency Buffalo / Hotel and Conference Center leads the list with a largest event space of about 10,000 square feet, 20 event spaces, and capacity for up to 2,000 people. Engine also offers consolidated invoicing, pre-negotiated rates, and no membership fee.

Engine booking data shows May is Buffalo's busiest month for business travel, with about 17% more room nights than the city's average month. If your event lands in May, book the room block early.

Buffalo draws corporate events and conferences year-round, from regional trade shows to association meetings and company offsites, and these hotels serve organizations of every size and industry, whether your team is attending a conference or you're planning one. The hotels on this list offer the meeting and event space that larger gatherings require, along with guest rooms for overnight stays. You can search, compare, and book guest rooms at these properties on Engine; for a stay of 9 or more rooms, Engine Groups handles the room-block booking, and for 8 or fewer you book self-serve. To find and request meeting and event space, you can use Engine Spaces, Engine's venue product that gives planners access to thousands of venues across the U.S.

Showing 15 properties (sorted by distance)

Garden Place Hotel

3-star hotel 3.7 Great (3310)

Garden Place Hotel provides 8 event spaces and 166 rooms. The Grand BellamoreBallroom spans about 7,560 square feet and accommodates up to 600 people.

  • Free breakfast avail.
  • Free parking avail.
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Aloft by Marriott Buffalo Downtown

3-star hotel 4.1 Great (358)

Aloft by Marriott Buffalo Downtown features 13 event spaces in a 110-room property. Grand Aeries, its largest space at about 4,087 square feet, holds up to 1,000 people.

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Embassy Suites Buffalo

3-star hotel 4.1 Great (1002)

Embassy Suites Buffalo has 17 event spaces and 182 rooms. The Avant Ballroom offers about 3,735 square feet and seats up to 350 people.

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The Richardson Hotel

3-star hotel 4.4 Excellent (1873)

The Richardson Hotel supplies 10 event spaces across 88 rooms. Its Tower Ballroom runs about 4,200 square feet and hosts up to 350 people.

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The Westin Buffalo

4-star hotel 4.6 Excellent (427)

The Westin Buffalo offers 5 event spaces in a 115-room property. The Grand Ballroom, at about 3,574 square feet, accommodates up to 200 people.

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Buffalo Marriott at LECOM HARBORCENTER

3-star hotel 4.7 Excellent (962)

Buffalo Marriott at LECOM HARBORCENTER features 6 event spaces and 205 rooms. Its Pan-American Ballroom spans about 2,493 square feet and holds up to 304 people.

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The Mansion On Delaware Ave

4-star hotel 4.7 Excellent (1005)

The Mansion On Delaware Ave provides 7 event spaces across 28 rooms. The Grand Salon runs about 1,905 square feet and seats up to 200 people.

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Hilton Garden Inn Buffalo Airport

3-star hotel 4.5 Excellent (1003)

Hilton Garden Inn Buffalo Airport has 6 event spaces in a 158-room property. The Emerald Ballroom offers about 2,520 square feet and accommodates up to 300 people.

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Hilton Garden Inn Buffalo Downtown

3-star hotel 4.3 Excellent (1000)

Hilton Garden Inn Buffalo Downtown features 4 event spaces and 124 rooms. Grover Cleveland, its largest room at about 1,406 square feet, holds up to 156 people.

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Wyndham Garden Buffalo Downtown

3-star hotel 4.5 Excellent (1879)

Wyndham Garden Buffalo Downtown offers 5 event spaces across 100 rooms. The Buffalo Room spans about 625 square feet and seats up to 75 people.

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Courtyard Buffalo Downtown / Canalside

3-star hotel 4.5 Excellent (1000)

Courtyard Buffalo Downtown / Canalside provides 5 event spaces in a 102-room property. The Donovan Boardroom runs about 336 square feet and accommodates up to 30 people.

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Hampton Inn & Suites Buffalo Downtown

2-star hotel 4.4 Excellent (1001)

Hampton Inn & Suites Buffalo Downtown has 3 event spaces and 140 rooms. Its Delaware Room offers about 440 square feet and holds up to 25 people.

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Courtyard Buffalo Airport

3-star hotel 4.5 Excellent (1001)

Courtyard Buffalo Airport features 1 event space, the Genesee Room, at about 1,200 square feet. The property has 139 rooms and seats up to 70 people.

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Tru by Hilton Williamsville Buffalo Airport

2-star hotel 4.5 Excellent (1008)

Tru by Hilton Williamsville Buffalo Airport offers 1 event space and 79 rooms. The Freeman Meeting Room At Home2 runs about 924 square feet and accommodates up to 18 people.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I book a block of guest rooms for conference attendees in Buffalo?
If you need 9 or more guest rooms, Engine Groups handles your room-block booking. For 8 rooms or fewer, you can book self-serve through Engine's platform. Both options give you access to pre-negotiated rates and consolidated invoicing.
How far in advance should I book hotels for a large meeting in Buffalo?
For a large meeting or corporate event, booking at least 3 to 6 months ahead helps secure room availability and meeting space, especially during peak business travel seasons. Properties like the Hyatt Regency Buffalo and Garden Place Hotel can accommodate substantial groups, but early planning gives you more flexibility. If your event is during a busy period or convention season, extending that lead time is a good idea.
Can Engine help with both the guest rooms and the meeting space for my conference?
Yes. For the guest-room block, Engine Groups handles bookings of 9 or more rooms, while 8 or fewer are self-serve. For the meeting or event space itself, you can find and request venues through Engine Spaces, which connects planners to meeting and event space across the U.S. That way, you can source both components through Engine.
What's the best way to get to Buffalo for a corporate event, and are there hotels near the airport?
Buffalo Niagara International Airport serves the city and is about a 15-minute drive from downtown, where properties like Aloft by Marriott Buffalo Downtown are located. Ground transportation options include rental cars, rideshare, and taxis. Staying downtown puts attendees close to the convention district and event venues.
How does billing work when I book a multi-room conference stay through Engine?
Engine offers consolidated invoicing, so you get a single bill for the entire room block rather than managing separate charges. You'll have multiple payment options, and there's no membership fee to use the platform.

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