Is parking available at the property?

Free self-parking is available on-site.

What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?

Full breakfasts are served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee, approximately USD 1.00 to 25.00 for adults and children.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request and may incur additional charges.

What accessibility features does the property offer?

The property features step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities, including public areas and rooms.

What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?

The property is located a 4-minute drive from the University at Buffalo - North Campus and 9 minutes from Walden Galleria Mall. It is approximately 12 miles from KeyBank Center and 13.4 miles from Lake Erie.

Does the property have a swimming pool?

Yes, the property features an indoor swimming pool. However, it will be unavailable from March 15, 2026, to May 24, 2026, due to renovations.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children are allowed at the property, and there is no minimum age requirement for staying free.

Courtyard by Marriott Buffalo Amherst Hotel

Average nightly price at Courtyard by Marriott Buffalo Amherst/University by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	$127
February	$120
March	$136
April	$122
May	$152
June	$196
July	$211
August	$192
September	$161
October	$163
November	$147
December	$153

What guests think

At Courtyard by Marriott Buffalo Amherst/University, guests often praise friendly staff and a convenient location near UB and highways, while feedback is mixed on room condition and cleanliness, and many note the hot tub is removed and pool closures.

Many guests find rooms spacious and comfortable, though parts of the property feel dated and some report maintenance and noise issues. The on-site Bistro is handy, but breakfast and lobby coffee are not complimentary and prices or hours frustrate some. Overall, expect a practical stay with variable upkeep and amenities.

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Facilities

Facilities feedback is mixed: the hot tub has been removed and the pool is sometimes closed or described as small/cold. The Bistro and outdoor fire pit are appreciated, while parking is generally easy but not universal.

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Ruby

Apr 8, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

I chose this hotel based upon it having a hot tub as described, and it was sealed off. The pool was extremely small, so I never used it. In addition, I thought a microwave and couch were supposed to be in my room, and they were missing. The coffee machine in the room was not clean, and I did not use it either. It was a comfortable stay, but I was slightly disappointed.

10

Taquana

Aug 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room wasn't properly cleaned, and the TV kept shutting off and on. The pool wasn't able to be used and we booked because they advertised an indoor pool.

6

Heather

May 28, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The new property is run down for a Courtyard. Pillows are very lumpy in the beds. Ice makers did not work Picked it for the outside fire table to sit out and relax at and staff didn’t know and wouldn’t try to light it so disappointed - do not recommend.

10

Andrey

Sep 6, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice stay. Pool is indoor but on the small side

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Luis

Apr 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Disappointing Stay – Poor Customer Service I booked this hotel mainly because it advertised a pool, but when I checked in, I was told it was closed. There was no prior notice, yet I was still charged the full rate. I asked the manager for some kind of compensation, but both he and the front desk staff were rude, dismissive, and completely unwilling to help. There was no empathy, no solution offered, and no respect for the customer. It's shocking that a hotel under the Marriott name has such unprofessional staff and no backup plan for situations like this. Terrible customer service – I absolutely do not recommend this hotel.

10

Frankie

Sep 24, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I loved the quality of service I received from the staff. The fire pit was very cozy.

8

Tomia

Sep 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Only thing I really dislike was no parking. Very upsetting! Other than that nice stay will be returning.

8

Jacquelyn

Oct 13, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel room was quiet and clean. The bathroom was small as the door swings in to right in front of the toilet. The hot tub is gone and recently tiled over, which was a disappointment. Television allows easily for HDMI media input.

4

Alexandre

Apr 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Location is great. However, we chose this property for the pool as my wife is pregnant and it

10

Joyce

Jul 18, 2024

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Stayed 9 nights

The hotel is very clean and the common areas are nicely designed. There is plenty of access to computers in the lobby. The staff is very friendly. The cafe had good choices and friendly, helpful servers. Parking is plentiful and convenient. The hotel is convenient to main roads, the I-290, and the airport. It is not a walkable neighborhood. My room was showing signs of wear - scratched furniture, stained carpet. It was nicely designed and comfortable.

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Cleanliness

Cleanliness is inconsistent, ranging from very clean stays to recurring reports of dirty bathrooms, leftover trash, hair or stains, and missed housekeeping; housekeeping is not daily.

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Jessica

Aug 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel was very clean and our room was comfortable and quite spacious. The hotel staff at the front desk were kind and professional and allowed us to have our room earlier than the check in time

6

Christoforos

Sep 1, 2025

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Stayed 14 nights

Decent option at this cost but travelers need to be advised that housekeeping is not daily. You find that out after you check in… cleanliness is not so great either

4

Clara

Aug 27, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The bathroom was not cleaned. Toilet was extremely dirty with urine stains. It was very disappointing and not acceptable with the amount of money i paid for a night. Very upsetting and totally ruin my entire trip!

2

Ashly

Jun 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I got bit by bed bugs.

2

Kelvin

Sep 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was dirty with grabage all around the beds and left iver garbage from previous guess.

4

Edwin S

Aug 27, 2025

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This place lacked CLEAN. Sheets brown stain. Light switch dirty & hairs on walls of shower.

2

Lisa

Aug 18, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The room was disgusting, very dirty, the shower didn’t work and stains on the bedding and the floor and the towels

6

Ann

Sep 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We only stayed one night so it was fine. Bathroom floor had old hair still there. Bed was fine. Price was great

2

Jasinth

Aug 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Dirty Bathroom, nothing else to say.

4

Taylor

Nov 19, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The room was rather filthy. The toilet had "Brown" on the toilet seat, there were flies and lady bugs in the room and ants in the bathroom. Should have worn shower shoes as the bottom of the tub was slimy. We would have asked to move but we were so exhausted, and the beds seemed clean. We told the front desk at check out, but overall rooms need a lot of work. Wallpaper was peeling off the walls.

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Rooms

Rooms are often spacious and comfortable with large TVs and workable desks, but parts feel dated and some guests cite maintenance issues (AC, shower temperature) and noise from halls or adjacent rooms.

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Bill

Feb 4, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Sadly our room turns out to be right next to the elevator . Noisy, but too late to change.

6

James

Jan 14, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We were placed in a handicap room and the shower was terrible. Water all over the floor and the shower valve provided lukewarm water.

10

Jean

Dec 9, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Everything in the room was new and in good condition . Large tv. Quiet heat/air system . Friendly staff. Very good location.

8

Eugenia

Aug 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We stayed at the Marriott for UB move-in. The check-in person was kind and helpful. The hotel room was great. The bathroom needs a little bit of updating. Good experience, would stay there again.

6

Edward

Feb 21, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was very noisy! Sounded like someone had the shower on full blast all night upstairs.

6

Patrick

Mar 26, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

We were received very nice. We were placed on the 4th floor due to a party they had coming in for the night. Very courtious. Then the next night they put a loud family next to us sith talking adults in the hallway and kids running up and down yelling to each other. Then the door to the room, across the hall was opened and closed 7 times simultaneously in the next 5 minutes. I spke to the desk lady the next morning and she would make a note, since we were staying for 5 nights. That very next night the was loud adults across the room. Hard to sleep. I do not understand when I know the 4th floor is not full of guests that people couldn't be placed at the other end of the hall. I stay at your motel twice a year March and July both for 5 days.

10

Helene

Aug 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was very spacious and clean. Check-in was fast and friendly

10

Mohamed

Sep 4, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Huge comfortable room. Huge TV. Nice work station. Clean comfortable bed. Would stay there again. Recommend for everyone.

10

Joyce

Jul 18, 2024

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Stayed 9 nights

The hotel is very clean and the common areas are nicely designed. There is plenty of access to computers in the lobby. The staff is very friendly. The cafe had good choices and friendly, helpful servers. Parking is plentiful and convenient. The hotel is convenient to main roads, the I-290, and the airport. It is not a walkable neighborhood. My room was showing signs of wear - scratched furniture, stained carpet. It was nicely designed and comfortable.

6

Gary

May 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It is older and dated they are doing some upgrades. The internet was difficult to get logged in on. Really when to you want to talk to technical support for a connection. after goofing around with it for 30 mijnutes I finally connected...bad part is not sure why. I did adjust setting on security on my computer...but nothing significant at least I thought.

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Service

Service is frequently friendly and accommodating at the front desk and Bistro, with several staff praised by name. Some guests faced unclear billing/deposit holds, check-in delays, or unresponsive/rude interactions.

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Luis

Apr 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Disappointing Stay – Poor Customer Service I booked this hotel mainly because it advertised a pool, but when I checked in, I was told it was closed. There was no prior notice, yet I was still charged the full rate. I asked the manager for some kind of compensation, but both he and the front desk staff were rude, dismissive, and completely unwilling to help. There was no empathy, no solution offered, and no respect for the customer. It's shocking that a hotel under the Marriott name has such unprofessional staff and no backup plan for situations like this. Terrible customer service – I absolutely do not recommend this hotel.

4

Chris

Nov 1, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

After the first night I looked at my account to make sure the charges were right and there are about $1000 in extra charges. 3 charges for $300 1 charge for $1 and 1 charge for $150. The manager said that the person who checked us in messed up and that they are only holds but that hold doesn't let me use the money for things I planned to do on the trip. So driving 7.5 hours to come have some fun ended up being driving 7.5 hours to stay in a hotel and go home.

10

Kathy

Sep 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Warm welcoming beautiful friendly staff. I’d like to thank Lisa the front desk manager for being so kind and accommodating. Will definitely stay back in this hotel again in near future !

10

Amanda

Aug 19, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The front desk staff were very welcoming and accommodating. We arrived very early and Lisa was very kind to get us a room so we can rest from our flight. The room was clean and the hotel itself was clean as well. It is a short distance from restaurants and shopping area. I will definately stay here again!

10

RON

Apr 9, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Staff was totally welcoming and accommodating. The room and bed were comfortable. Everyone we encountered went beyond our expectations. We will definitely book a Courtyard on our next trip.

4

Shirley

Jan 9, 2023

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Stayed 19,365 nights

The sheets, blankets, and pillowcases had stains. The sheet on the pullout mattress looked slept in. My key was deactivated before I checked out and there was no one behind the reception desk. No one was at the desk when I tried to check out either so I left the keys on the desk with a note. The room overall was not that clean.

10

Cynthia

Jun 28, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

This hotel was in an excellent location for my trip. It was very clean. The staff was friendly and kind to my family. Especially Michelle who worked the bar area for our large group. She went above and beyond to give us great service and a great time.

10

Cynthia

Jun 30, 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

Rooms were very clean. The staff was friendly and responded to our needs. Michelle went above and beyond for our group in the guest lounge area. She was fantastic! I would definitely stay here again.

10

amy

Dec 29, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff was very friendly and helpful. Lisa at the front desk and the folks behind the bistro counter were great.

6

Michael

Sep 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

They didn't seem to know how to check me in as an expedia customer. It took almost 20 minutes.

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Location

Convenient for University at Buffalo, major roads, the airport, and nearby dining/shopping; roughly 25–30 minutes to Niagara Falls. The area is not especially walkable.

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Myrna

Sep 2, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Property is nice close to the falls. The room is clean an very spacious.

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Jacqueline

Apr 21, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel was clean and convenient and close to the Bills Stadium for a concert.

8

Francine

Aug 25, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel is near the highway, University of Buffalo and various dining options.

10

John

Aug 18, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

It was convenient to be near the airport and near the University.

10

Jennifer

Dec 13, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Enjoyed our stay. Close to many restaurants.

8

Elizabeth

Apr 9, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Close to needed facilities.

10

Edward

Apr 22, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Good price, clean room and convenient to highway

8

ROCCO

Jan 28, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Conveniently located

10

Joyce

Jul 18, 2024

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Stayed 9 nights

The hotel is very clean and the common areas are nicely designed. There is plenty of access to computers in the lobby. The staff is very friendly. The cafe had good choices and friendly, helpful servers. Parking is plentiful and convenient. The hotel is convenient to main roads, the I-290, and the airport. It is not a walkable neighborhood. My room was showing signs of wear - scratched furniture, stained carpet. It was nicely designed and comfortable.

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Jennifer

Sep 2, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean, convenient close to food and shopping and only 30 min from niagara falls!! Friendly staff and most of all safe area!

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Dining

No complimentary breakfast or lobby coffee; the on-site Bistro/Starbucks serves decent to good food and coffee but can be pricey, with occasional limited hours or closures.

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Felicia Ann

Jan 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good restaurant/bar

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Evelyn

Apr 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It was a great stop as we waited for hospital admission to Millard Fillmore suburban close by. Perfect comfort and large screen tv with a couch. The cafe downstairs had great fresh food and friendly service … we didn’t need to go elsewhere and just relaxed. Will be back for sure!

8

K

Dec 8, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Good experience. Thought the bar would be open later especially when a huge football game is going on that weekend. Also $52 for 2 double shot drinks is insane when you can go to any bar and get them for 8 ton16 top shelf.

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Jair

Sep 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Not even a complementary coffee, my wife didn't want to use the coffe maker becouse it had dust inside, we went downstairs and had to pay for a cap of coffee and water. No breakfast neither unless you pay for what you consumed. Other. Heaper hotels around offers at least a capbof coffe on the lobby, others offer continental breakfast.

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Kristen Marie

May 4, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Dining staff was warm and welcoming each morning!

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Kayleigh

Apr 17, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Clean, friendly staff, built in resturaunt, the best hotel I’ve stayed at in a long time. I will be looking for this branch for every future stay.

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Joanne

Apr 30, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We were very disappointed that when we came back saturday late in the day our room had not been cleaned and then we went for dinner and drinks at the bistro and no one was there no sign was there to tell us no one showed up for their shift we actually had another couple tell us. So we were disappointed in this Marriot - we have been to several

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Karen

Aug 24, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

There is no complementary breakfast so you have to buy at the restaurant onsite and it is very expensive

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Mary

Oct 22, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The front desk staff were excellent. The room was clean even if furniture a bit worn. Bed was comfy but had one of those waterproof mattress covers which can cause sweating. The cafe food for breakfast was mediocre and way overpriced.

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Karen

Oct 14, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The bistro complete with an espresso bar and high quality breakfasts cooked up fresh in the back kitchen was a gem! The handicap accessible room we got for my mom was thoughtfully located by the elevator and easy for her to navigate.

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4	5	6	7	8	9	10 $378
11 $154	12 $196	13 $207	14 $155	15 $168	16 $264	17 $253
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Courtyard by Marriott Buffalo Amherst/University

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