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Hotel @ The Lafayette

391 Washington Street, Buffalo, NY 14203
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013 NEW

I am a frequent business traveler and am usually a slave to whatever points or loyalty program is closest to my meeting at the destination. Upon the advice of a colleague, I chose the Lafayette over the national chains, and am glad that I did. I love historic properties, and the LaFayette did not disappoint. But the modern day amenities... More

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West Seneca, New York
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013

Recently was a guest at a Wedding Reception, in the Grand Ballroom of the Hotel. Food was delicious. Tasty and served hot. Steak a perfect pink and crisp, vegetables. Waiter did forgot about bringing, another pot of coffee to our table, after he ran out. He served a couple of guest, and promised to return, never saw him, again. Only... More

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Cold Spring Harbor, New York
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013

I am a business traveler, and often get tired of the cold, unpersonal business hotels. Hotel Lafayette is a much better option in downtown Buffalo. The service is always friendly, the food options are good, the rooms are warm and cozy and the beds are Fantastic!

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Buffalo, New York
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

The Hotel Lafayette recently underwent a massive renovation and it looks superb. Developer, Rocco Termini took time and care when restoring this Buffalo landmark. Once run down, Termini has restored the site to its original elegance. When you walk into the lobby, you feel like you are transported to another era. The rooms are all renovated very nicely. They have... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 March 2013

On a visit home to Buffalo in March, my wife and I decided to have lunch at the old Hotel Lafayette in downtown Buffalo, NY. It is amazing how the developers have saved, restored and reopened this classic hotel while preserving its circa 1906 atmosphere. We did not stay overnight, but we had lunch at " Butterwood Sweet and Savory"... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 March 2013 via mobile

Am stunned at the bad reviews. This hotel was booked for me for business travel, and I could not be happier. It is Art Deco, and gorgeous, so complaining about that period's "look" seems a bit off. Lovely reception people, great burger in attached grill. In room "fireplace" with funky colored flames. Soaking tub. Upscale elegant without being at all... More

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Ashley D, Front Office Manager at Hotel @ The Lafayette, responded to this review
27 March 2013

Thank you for such wonderful compliments. We are thrilled you enjoyed your stay with us, and we look forward to you returning in the future. More

Williamsville, New York
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 March 2013

First and foremost, I'm a huge downtown Buffalo supporter and was so pleased when the Lafayette Hotel was purchased and developed. The bones are there....the ceilings are beautiful, the huge ballroom, and the welcoming lobby. They were able to bring a modern boutique feeling to this dated space. Our room was not our style (art deco) but it was beautifully... More

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Ashley D, Front Office Manager at Hotel @ The Lafayette, responded to this review
27 March 2013

Thank you for such a helpful and positive review. We are glad that your room was comfortable and relaxing for your stay! You mentioned some very helpful points for us to improve upon, and we made immediate changes to correct these issues. We purchased extra television remotes to assure there is a remote for every TV in the room. The... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 March 2013

Stayed in late February for an overnight girls' getaway. We booked the 2-bedroom suite (with 2 bathrooms). Our room was crazy huge - from the living/kitchenette area, there was a looonng hallway that led to the bedrooms. The "master" bedroom was large and had its own full bath. The smaller, second bedroom did not have this feature, there was another... More

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Ashley D, Front Office Manager at Hotel @ The Lafayette, responded to this review
27 March 2013

We have gotten such great feedback on the restoration of this historic downtown gem. We are glad you were able to enjoy your “Girls Getaway” with us. Addressing a few suggestions you mentioned, we are in the progress of making bathrobes available to our guests, and hope to have this in place by mid April. We are also working with... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 March 2013 via mobile

I was very pleased during my three day stay at the lafayette. The GM, Rob, should be applauded for his five star service and tremendous professionalism. A true hospitality professional! Great hotel, great stay.. I would certainly come back!

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St. Petersburg, Florida
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 February 2013

I had a blast at this hotel, the rooms are so pretty and modern. Everything was sop stylish, I felt like a movie star when when my beau and I checked in. So romantic, our room had a full length window to the shower, very sexy. I didn't want to leave, the beds are so soft and comfy. They had... More

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Address: 391 Washington Street, Buffalo, NY 14203
Region: United States > New York > Buffalo
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Fitness Centre Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Kitchenette Restaurant Room Service Suites Wheelchair access
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Ranked #9 of 20 hotels in Buffalo
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Official Description (provided by the hotel):
The Hotel @ The Lafayette is a historical landmark built by America’s first professional female architect, Louise Blanchard Bethune in 1904, and has been painstakingly restored to its original beauty in 2012. It boasts thirty-four boutique guest rooms, three mouthwatering restaurants, and five breathtaking ballrooms. ... more   less 
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