FAIRFIELD INN & SUITES BY MARRIOTT BUFFALO AMHERST/UNIVERSITY

3880 Rensch Rd., Buffalo, NY 14228 United States

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near Exit 4 on I-290 (~0.3mi)

Near University At Buffalo - North Campus

8.8

Excellent

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Call to book 1-800-219-2797

Group Sales: 1-800-906-2871

The cool thing about Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Buffalo Amherst/University is that it offers a variety of amenities including a bar/lounge, gym, pool, restaurant, and spa tub.

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Vegetarian breakfast available

Free WiFi

Wheelchair accessible parking

Fitness facilities

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Reviews

"Here for a family funeral The hotel is very clean and staff very helpful"

Very Satisfied!

Barbara M. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room)

Verified Review, stayed from Sat Mar 21 to Sun Mar 22 2026 at a $267.99 average nightly rate.

"Great Stay!"

I really enjoyed my stay.

Vincent M. (Group coordinator, booked 2 rooms)

Verified Review, stayed from Fri Jun 27 to Mon Jun 30 2025 at a $236.66 average nightly rate.

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Property Description

With a stay at Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Buffalo Amherst/University in Buffalo, you'll be a 4-minute walk from University At Buffalo - North Campus and a 3-minute drive from Boulevard Place. This hotel is 4.4 mi (7.1 km) from Amherst State Park and 5.5 mi (8.8 km) from Buffalo Zoo.

Grab a bite from the grocery/convenience store serving guests of Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Buffalo Amherst/University. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily.

Make yourself at home in one of the 107 guestrooms featuring microwaves and LCD televisions. Cable television is provided for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and coffee/tea makers.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Northtown Center - 0.8 mi
Western Ny Health Care Assn - 1.2 mi
VA Medical Center - 3.1 mi
Hospital Intervention Spclsts - 3.8 mi
Kenmore Mercy Hospital - 4.1 mi
Tonawanda - 4.3 mi
Erie Community College North - 4.6 mi
Frank Lloyd Wright's Darwin D. Martin House - 4.7 mi
Buffalo Zoological Gardens - 4.8 mi
Delaware Park - 5.1 mi
Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) - 5.2 mi
Forest Lawn Cemetery - 5.5 mi
Buffalo Historical Society - 5.6 mi
Albright Knox Art Gallery - 5.8 mi
Buffalo State College - 5.8 mi
Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital - 6.2 mi
AMF Thruway Lanes - 6.2 mi
Elmwood Village - 6.4 mi
Buffalo Museum of Science - 6.4 mi
African American Cultural Center - 6.5 mi
Paul Robeson Theater - 6.5 mi
Benjamin's Art Gallery - 7.1 mi
Buffalo-Depew Amtrak - 7.2 mi
Iron Island Museum - 7.3 mi
Downtown Fort Erie - 7.4 mi
Wilcox Mansion Theodore Rossevelt Inaugural National Historic Site - 7.5 mi
New York Central Terminal - 7.5 mi
Hennepin Park - 7.5 mi
Kleinhans Music Hall - 7.6 mi
Theater of Youth - 7.7 mi
Buffalo Fire Historical Society - 7.7 mi
Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum - 7.7 mi
Kavinoky Theater - 7.9 mi
Shea's Performing Arts Center - 8.0 mi
Fountain Plaza - 8.2 mi
Buffalo and Erie County Public Library - 8.2 mi
Buffalo Niagara Convention Center - 8.4 mi
Downtown Buffalo - 8.4 mi
Buffalo City Hall - 8.5 mi
Buffalo General Hospital - 8.5 mi

Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, express check-in, and express check-out. Free self parking is available onsite.

Enjoy recreational amenities such as an indoor pool and a fitness center. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, a television in a common area, and a picnic area.

Brand new Fairfield Inn & Suites, 107 sleeping rooms that offer microwave, refrigerators in each room. Free Wi_FI throughout the building. Our salt water pool, hot tub and fitness center will keep you on track and connected during your stay. Start each day with our complimentary hot breakfast, including scrabbled eggs, make your own waffle, sausages, oatmeal, fresh fruit,yogurt and choice of juices. When staying with us,you are our #1 priority and we promise you customer satisfaction and commitment. Most friendly group tour hotel in Buffalo Niagara, perfectly situated between downtown Buffalo and Niagara Falls State Park!, Plenty of free motor coach parking , special driver rate..

Local Attractions

Very close to University at Buffalo North Campus, close to North Town Center, soccer and soft ball fields, 8 miles to downtown Buffalo and city attractions that include, Buffalo Zoo, Albright-Knox Art Gallery, Burchfield Penny Art Gallery, Delaware Park, large collection of historic homes and architecture from world wide known Frank Lloyd Wright, H.H. Richardson, Lewis Sullivan. Buffalo Transportation Museum, Canalside attractions, Key Bank Center, Home of the NHL Buffalo Sabres, Coca cola Field, Buffalo Casino and sightseeing boat tours, beaches and Buffalo Theater and Entertainment district. 20 Minute drive to New Era Field, Home to NFL Buffalo Bills. Only a 20 minute drive to Niagara Falls State Park and Ontario Canada, historic sites and Six Flags Park. Buffalo Niagara offers the largest retail corridor in NYS outside of Manhattan, complete with The Walden Galleria, Fashion Outlets Niagara USA, and numerous friendly boutique village shopping. Close proximity to many top restaurants..

Details / Other Expenses

Check-In 3:00 PM - anytime

Check-Out 12:00 PM

Year of Last Renovation: 2018

Floors: 4

Rooms: 107

Corridors: All Rooms Have Interior Hallways

Handicap Rooms: 7

Suites: 27

Room Windows: Windows Don't Open

Cleaning Frequency: As Needed

Meeting Rooms: 1

Dist. to Food/Bars: 0.3 Mi

Dist. to 24hr Restaurant: 1.0 Mi

Dist. to Nearest Gym: On-site

Ownership: Ellicott Hotels

Total Taxes: 13.75%

Total Misc Fees: $1.00 USD

Cancellation: 48 hrs, 72 hrs for groups

Check-In Instructions:

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

Amenities / Features

24-hour business center
24-hour front desk
At least 80% of all lighting comes from LEDs
Banquet hall
Barbecue grill(s)
Biodegradable/compostable stirrers
Braille or raised signage
Change of bed sheets (on request)
Change of towels (on request)
Check In: 3:00 PM - anytime
Check Out: 12:00 PM
Coffee/tea in common areas
Computer station
Daily
Double-glazing on all windows
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Elevator
Elevator door width (centimeters) - 173
Elevator door width (inches) - 68
Express check-in
Express check-out
Fitness facilities
Free WiFi
Free breakfast
Free continental breakfast
Free self parking
Grocery/convenience store
Housekeeping on request
LGBTQIA+ friendly
Laundry facilities
No accessible shuttle
No cribs (infant beds) available
No rollaway/extra beds available
No single-use plastic stirrers
No single-use plastic straws
Number of accessible parking spaces - 4
Number of indoor pools - 1
Number of meeting rooms - 1
Outdoor furniture
Pet max weight (per pet) in kg is 18
Pet max weight (per pet) in lb is 40
Pets allowed
Picnic area
Pool hoist on site
Professional property host/manager
Recycling
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Service animals are allowed
Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
Smoke-free property
Stair-free path to entrance
Television in common areas
Vegan menu options available
Vegetarian breakfast available
Vegetarian menu options available
Visual alarms in hallways
Water dispenser
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Wheelchair-accessible meeting spaces/business center
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
Wheelchair-accessible pool
Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Airport & Shuttle Info

15 minutes

Sorry, no airport shuttle available.

Local Shuttle Info:

Breakfast Information

complimentary, hot breakfast buffet, eggs, sausages, oatmeal, fresh fruit and yogurt, make your own waffle, coffee, tea, milk selection of juices from 600A -1000A, 1030 on weekends

Pet Friendly?

Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.

$50.00 per length of stay, ample green space to walk your pooch!

Pet max weight (per pet) in lb is 40

Pet max weight (per pet) in kg is 18

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Pets allowed

Parking Info

free ample parking, on site motor coach parking available

Internet / WiFi

free WI-FI throughout the building

Pet fee: USD 50 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.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Pool access available from 6:00 AM to midnight.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
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.
Guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Essential workers only - NO

Great value hotel with plenty of amenities

Freebies include high-speed internet, Wi-Fi, parking, newspaper, coffee & tea, and a hot breakfast with eggs and sausage

Business center with printing services

Large suites with separate living, working, and sleeping areas

Digital alarm clock with MP3

Same-day dry cleaning service and laundry room

The Fairfield Inn by Marriott highlights above are subject to change without notice.

Suggested AI Generated Itinerary

Day 1

Breakfast Tim Hortons - Start your day with a tasty breakfast at Tim Hortons, just 1 mile away from the hotel.

Lunch Anchor Bar - Have a mouthwatering lunch at Anchor Bar, famous for their Buffalo wings. It is located 5 miles from the hotel.

Dinner The Cheesecake Factory - Enjoy a delicious dinner at The Cheesecake Factory, located 2 miles from the hotel.

Activity Explore Niagara Falls - Spend the day exploring the magnificent Niagara Falls, located approximately 20 miles from the hotel.

Day 2

Breakfast Spot Coffee - Enjoy a scrumptious breakfast at Spot Coffee, a local favorite just 3 miles away from the hotel.

Lunch Duff's Famous Wings - Treat yourself to some mouthwatering wings for lunch at Duff's Famous Wings, located 8 miles from the hotel.

Dinner Osteria 166 - Indulge in a delicious dinner at Osteria 166, known for its authentic Italian cuisine. It is located 10 miles from the hotel.

Activity Visit Buffalo Zoo - Spend the day exploring the Buffalo Zoo, home to a wide variety of animals. It is located approximately 7 miles from the hotel.

Day 3

Breakfast Paula's Donuts - Start your day with some delicious donuts from Paula's Donuts, just 4 miles away from the hotel.

Lunch Ted's Hot Dogs - Grab a quick and tasty lunch at Ted's Hot Dogs, a local favorite located 3 miles from the hotel.

Dinner Seabar - Enjoy a delightful dinner at Seabar, known for its fresh seafood dishes. It is located 6 miles from the hotel.

Activity Explore Albright-Knox Art Gallery - Spend the day exploring the Albright-Knox Art Gallery, home to a diverse collection of modern and contemporary art. It is located approximately 8 miles from the hotel.

Frequent Questions

FAQs about Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Buffalo Amherst/University

What time is check in?

Check in time is 3:00 PM - anytime based on the hotel's local time. Early check in may be available if requested at the front desk on the day of check-in.

What time is check out?

Check out time is 12:00 PM based on the hotel's local time. Late check out may be available if requested at the front desk during your stay.

How many rooms does Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Buffalo Amherst/University have?

There are 107 rooms in the property.

Is there any meeting space at Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Buffalo Amherst/University?

Yes, they have 1 meeting room that can support various table layouts.

What kind of breakfast is at Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Buffalo Amherst/University?

complimentary, hot breakfast buffet, eggs, sausages, oatmeal, fresh fruit and yogurt, make your own waffle, coffee, tea, milk selection of juices from 600A -1000A, 1030 on weekends

What parking is available at Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Buffalo Amherst/University?

free ample parking, on site motor coach parking available

How much does internet cost?

free WI-FI throughout the building

Is there a gym at Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Buffalo Amherst/University?

Yes, there is a gym/fitness area available on-site at the property.

Is there a pool at Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Buffalo Amherst/University?

Yes, there is a pool on-site at the property. open daily 600 AM until midnight, indoor salt water pool, large salt water whirlpool

Is Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Buffalo Amherst/University pet friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed. $50.00 per length of stay, ample green space to walk your pooch!

Is there shuttle service at Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Buffalo Amherst/University?

15 minutes

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