Red Roof Inn PLUS+ University at Buffalo - Amherst

2.5 star property

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Exterior
Reception
Lobby lounge
Combined shower/bathtub, free toiletries, towels, soap
Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Upgraded Bedding & Snack, Smoke Free) | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, free cots/infant beds

Reviews

5.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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42 Flint Rd, Buffalo, NY, 14226
  • Place, University At Buffalo - North Campus
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Northtown Center at Amherst
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Buffalo Zoo
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Airport, Buffalo, NY (BUF-Buffalo Niagara Intl.)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Smoke Free)

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds (Smoke Free)

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Smoke Free)

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Upgraded Bedding & Snack, Smoke Free)

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Room, 1 King Bed (Upgraded Bedding & Snack, Smoke Free)

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Room, 2 Double Beds (Upgraded Bedding & Snack, Smoke Free)

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Roll-In Shower, Smoke Free)

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Room, 1 King Bed (Smoke Free)

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Red Roof Inn PLUS+ University at Buffalo - Amherst

Hotel with free parking, in the vicinity of Buffalo Zoo
Along with coffee/tea in a common area, this smoke-free hotel has a 24-hour front desk and free self-parking. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a vending machine.
Red Roof Inn PLUS+ University at Buffalo - Amherst offers 57 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature free toiletries and blackout curtains. 50-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium digital channels and pay-per-view films. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit.

This Buffalo hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as telephones; local and long-distance calls are complimentary (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

During your stay at Red Roof Inn PLUS+ University at Buffalo - Amherst, you'll be within walking distance of University At Buffalo - North Campus. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Amenities include a vending machine and coffee/tea in a common area
  • 10 minutes by car from Buffalo Zoo and 13 minutes from Buffalo Museum of Science
  • Cats and dogs welcome free of charge (restrictions apply)
Red Roof Inn PLUS+ University at Buffalo - Amherst offers its guests a vending machine and coffee/tea in common area. WiFi is free in public spaces. Free self parking is available.

This Buffalo hotel is smoke free.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room cot

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 10 accessible parking spaces
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Lever door handles
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1984
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch flat-screen TV with premium digital channels
  • Pay films

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 3:00 AM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 80 lb per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit 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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.
This property does not provide parking for buses, semi-trucks, or RVs.
Daily housekeeping is included for stays of 6 nights or less. Limited housekeeping is provided for stays of 7 nights or more.
Pets must be declared at check-in. Guests bringing 1 pet will not be charged pet fees. The listed pet fee in the Fees section applies only if guests bring 2 or more pets. Pets must be leashed in public areas of the property. Guests are expected to clean up after their pet.

We should mention

  • Children aged 17 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

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Reviews

Red Roof Inn PLUS+ University at Buffalo - Amherst Reviews

5.8

5.6/10

Cleanliness

6.8/10

Staff & service

5.4/10

Amenities

5.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

4.6/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 162 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 247 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 152 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 146 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 302 out of 1009 reviews

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Angelo

Travelled with family
The A/C was loud . My family did not sleep
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Eric

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Old hotel needing serious upgrades and ren

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Neyda

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The website of this establishment featured impressive photographs, but it is likely that these images were taken several years ago. The condition of each room was appalling, revealing a state of disarray and neglect. The health department should investigate this matter and potentially initiate the closure of the establishment. The owners’ explanation, that their new cleaners were absent due to inclement weather, is insufficient to justify the extensive filth and grime found within the premises.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Apshan

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a waste of my money and time now think at it I wish I had payed a little extra for the Marriott hotel Nextdoor instead maybe they would have had better hospitality. Just know Red Rood Inn I will never be booking a room anywhere with your franchises name. You should feel embarrassed for your guys poor performance.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

MUHAMMAD

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Melanie

Disgusting dirty homeless people living there
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Tanya

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is very dated. Doesn’t look anything like the pictures.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Anthony

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness
My son and I went to check in and I noticed that the whole place was in disarray. There were windows broken and boarded up. We checked in they walked us to the room.we went in , I see that the beds were broke, and there were dirty diapers on the floor, I refuse to stay there and asked for a refund. They said that they would. That emailed a receipt of zero charge to my card. And I had to find another hotel . This was absolutely the worst experience and am very disappointed .
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

JUAN

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Dirty the pace is good the service to bed
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Tania

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
It was dirty, and had a bad smell but the staff were friendly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

TONY

Business traveller
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Old and musty.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Petra

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sri

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good customer service
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Luis

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities
To be more clean
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Denise

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Comfort inn was great in every way. Really enjoyed my stay
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jason

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is an absolute sh*thole now! Pre-covid is was our family's favourite Buffalo hotel. Clean rooms, great amenities and friendly helpful staff. We had stayed there at least 4x. Now I would prefer a prison cell over a room. We asked for a extra pillow at the desk. They claimed they don't have any. Our room was beside a unit that was condemned (one of multiple on the property). There was no office chair at the desk. No second single chair in the room. No washcloths, a broken microwave and we had to go back to the desk to get a roll of toilet paper. Which we were met with indignation about as well! There is no PLUS at this location. The owners should be forced to stay in it for a week (assuming the don't catch a biohazard) exposure. A complete unprofessional joke!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Leon

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
for what we were in town for it is an excellent location cancer ride for Roswell
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Angela

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I booked 2 rooms with 2 queen bed then I got 1 room with king bed and the bathroom was very bad so horrible, water was coming out from under the toilet, the bathtub was stained and rusty. Arrived late at night and had no choice, I needed to sleep. I couldn't shower because I was so disgusted.That was not the room that appears when I booked online.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jessica

Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Becky

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They were able to accommodate an early check-in which was much appreciated. The room smelled funny so I picked up an air freshener and we were good.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Hailey

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Liked how easy check in was, only needed to be there from 1am until 8am during a long drive. Beds were comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deshawn

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Michael

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had to change rooms twice and still it was barely tolerable. It’s in now way worth the price and no way would I stay again. They really should be refunding me. First room/night no sleep with constantly running toilet and room was icky. Second room was better but AC wasn’t working right and toilet running again. Switched to third room and was awakened by screams of terror! Still don’t know if it was human or animal. Absolutely the worst hotel stay I’ve ever had! The photos online, while not setting expectations high, are still very inaccurate. Room furniture is beat, missing, or not functional. Staff tried but it just wasn’t enough.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

carrie

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room key didn’t work, got another room, no remote control (tv satellite not working), then had to ask for toilet paper. Woken at 3 am by a screaming woman. Our son ended up staying with his brother at his house instead of in hotel room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Stan

Business traveller
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Room was freshly painted, but truly needed cleaning. Dirt and grime in corners. Painters could have at least cleaned splatters on counter/furniture. No maid service. Wonder where my $100+ per night goes. Charge, of course, for smoking in your room, but the lobby REEKED of smoke. Stayed here out of lack of options as we're here on business, but will try to find someplace else in future.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025