Aloft Buffalo Airport

Description

 

  • Hotel class: 3-star hotel
  • Address: 4219 Genesee Street, Cheektowaga, NY 14225, United States
  • Nearest airport: Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)
  • Airport distance: About 0.6 miles from Buffalo Niagara International Airport, directly across the street
  • Airport shuttle: Free airport shuttle, 5:30 AM to 10:00 PM, at scheduled times
  • Parking: Free self-parking on site
  • Overall guest rating: 8.4/10
  • Smoking policy: Smoke-free property
  • Property type: 153-room Aloft hotel with king, queen, and accessible rooms
  • Best suited for: Overnight Buffalo airport layovers, early flights, and travellers who want a modern room with free parking by the airport

Aloft Buffalo Airport sits directly across from Buffalo Niagara International Airport, about 0.6 miles away, with a free shuttle from 5:30 AM to 10:00 PM. The hotel has 153 bright, modern rooms with premium bedding, walk-in showers, and free Wi-Fi, plus the W XYZ Bar, a coffee shop/cafe, an indoor pool, a fitness centre, a 24-hour business centre, and 2 meeting rooms. Parking is free, which is rare for an airport hotel.

Guest Experience

8.4/10

Area

Score

Location

9.0

Comfort

8.9

Cleanliness

8.8

Staff

8.7

Facilities

8.6

Value for Money

8.5

Free Wi-Fi

8.0

What Guests Like

Theme

What guests say

Location

Directly across from the airport, minutes to the terminal, free shuttle

Parking

Free self-parking on site

Cleanliness

Clean, modern rooms

Staff

Polite, professional check-in staff

Value

Good value for an airport hotel

Facilities

Indoor pool, fitness centre, and bar on site

Main Guest Complaints

Theme

What guests say

Shuttle hours

Shuttle stops at 10:00 PM, so late arrivals need another ride

Noise

Some rooms reported noise from the airport and corridors

Breakfast

Breakfast is paid, not free

Room size

Some guests found rooms smaller than expected

Rooms & Suites

Room Type

Beds

Sleeps

King Room

1 king bed

3 people

King Room with Bathtub – Mobility Access and Hearing Accessible

1 king bed

3 people

King Room with Roll-in Shower – Hearing Accessible

1 king bed

3 people

Queen Room with Two Queen Beds

2 queen beds

4 people

Queen Room with Two Queen Beds and Bathtub – Mobility Access and Hearing Accessible

2 queen beds

4 people

Queen Room with Two Queen Beds and Roll-in Shower – Mobility Access and Hearing Accessible

2 queen beds

4 people

All rooms offer premium bedding, air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, and safes. Larger rooms sleep up to 4 guests.

Room Facilities

  • Air conditioning
  • Flat-screen TV with cable programming
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Premium bedding
  • Walk-in shower with rainfall showerhead
  • Mini-refrigerator
  • Safe
  • Work desk
  • Telephone with free local calls

Prices — November 2026

Room Type

Agoda

Booking.com

King Room

Not shown

USD 143

King Room with Bathtub – Mobility Access and Hearing Accessible

USD 167

USD 143

King Room with Roll-in Shower – Hearing Accessible

Not shown

Not shown

Queen Room with Two Queen Beds

USD 167

USD 143

Queen Room with Two Queen Beds and Bathtub – Mobility Access and Hearing Accessible

USD 167

USD 143

Queen Room with Two Queen Beds and Roll-in Shower – Mobility Access and Hearing Accessible

USD 167

USD 143

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Tax Breakdown

Tax Type

Percentage

Tax

8.75%

City tax

5%

Local council tax

3%

Booking.com prices exclude the 8.75% tax, the 5% city tax, and the 3% local council tax, a total of 16.75% on top of the nightly price. Agoda prices include taxes and fees. TripAdvisor partner prices include mandatory fees, with taxes not included.

Cancellation Policy and Prepayment

Booking.com rates offer free cancellation before 9 November 2026, with no prepayment and pay at the property. Agoda's cheapest rates are non-refundable and paid now; Agoda's free-cancellation offer was far higher, at USD 594, with pay later until 7 November 2026.

Check-In & Check-Out

Check-in from 3:00 PM to 2:00 AM, check-out by 12:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours. The front desk is open 24 hours. A refundable damage deposit of USD 150 is required on arrival, collected by credit card.

Breakfast & Dining

There is no free breakfast. American breakfast is available for USD 10 per person. The W XYZ Bar serves dinner, light fare, and happy hour, and there is a coffee shop/cafe on site. Room service is available during limited hours.

Airport Transportation

Free airport shuttle available, 5:30 AM to 10:00 PM, at scheduled times.

Main Hotel Facilities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Indoor pool
  • Fitness centre
  • W XYZ Bar
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • 24-hour business centre
  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Adjacent golf course
  • Luggage storage
  • Lift
  • Free newspapers

Pool & Fitness

The hotel has an indoor pool, including a saltwater pool, and a fitness centre.

Business & Meeting

There are 2 meeting rooms and a 24-hour business centre.

Parking

Self-parking is free at this property. Wheelchair-accessible parking is available.

Accessibility

Accessible rooms are listed, including a king room with a bathtub for mobility and hearing access, a king room with a roll-in shower for hearing access, a queen room with a bathtub for mobility and hearing access, and a queen room with a roll-in shower for mobility and hearing access.

Smoking Policy

This is a smoke-free property, with non-smoking rooms throughout.

Pets

Pets are allowed. Service animals are welcome.

Children & Extra Beds

King rooms sleep up to 3 guests, queen rooms up to 4 guests.

Nearby Tourist Attractions

Attraction

Approximate distance

Walden Galleria Mall

2.9 mi

Frank Lloyd Wright's Martin House Complex

6.8 mi

Buffalo city centre

About 13 km

Niagara Falls

About 26.5 km

What Is Really Good?

Location and parking are the win here: the hotel is directly across from Buffalo Niagara Airport, the shuttle is free, and parking costs nothing. Rooms are clean and modern, staff get strong praise, and the indoor pool, fitness centre, and W XYZ Bar round out a solid airport stay at a fair price.

What Could Be Better?

The shuttle stops at 10:00 PM, so very late arrivals need another ride. Breakfast is paid, not free, and some guests found rooms smaller than expected or noisy. Agoda's free-cancellation price was far higher than Booking.com's, so compare the flexible rate before booking, and check the all-in total with 16.75% taxes on Booking.com rates.

Recommendation

Aloft Buffalo Airport is a good pick for a one-night Buffalo airport layover or the night before an early flight, especially for drivers who want free parking and travellers who want a modern, pet-friendly room across from the terminal. It is not the pick for a very late arrival relying on the shuttle, or anyone who wants free breakfast. Compare the total, room plus 16.75% taxes, across Booking.com and Agoda before booking.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aloft Buffalo Airport close to Buffalo Niagara Airport?

Yes, about 0.6 miles away, directly across the street, with a free shuttle from 5:30 AM to 10:00 PM.

Does the hotel have a free airport shuttle?

Yes, a free shuttle runs 5:30 AM to 10:00 PM, at scheduled times.

What time is check-in and check-out?

Check-in from 3:00 PM to 2:00 AM, check-out by 12:00 PM.

Is breakfast included?

No, American breakfast is available for USD 10 per person.

Is parking free?

Yes, self-parking is free at this property.

Is the hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed.

Does the hotel have a pool?

Yes, there is an indoor pool.

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