Skiing is one of the biggest attractions Ellicottville, NY has to offer. The great skiing and snowboarding options at Holiday Valley and Holimont have made Ellicottville one of only 2 ski towns in all of New York State. But if you’re planning a trip with non-skiing tagalong, book your room at the Wingate and fear not – there is plenty for them to do in Ellicottville that doesn’t involve a ski lift while you’re off hitting the slopes. During the day… Ellicottville is a shopper’s delight. A Continue Reading

To many people, the thought of visiting city where the main attraction is a waterfall during the winter season might not be the best idea. If you’re skeptical about traveling to Niagara Falls, NY in the colder months, take a look at 3 of the best reasons why you should layer up and take the plunge. View the Incredible Frozen Niagara Falls The Falls are truly captivating any time of year, but add in a little ice and snow and they become a winter wonderland. Niagara Falls during the Continue Reading

Haven’t thought about your 2017 New Year’s Eve plans yet? With just a few short weeks to spare before the clock will strike midnight on 12/31, now is the time to figure it out! However you choose to ring in the New Year, at the end of the night you’ll need a dwelling place, so why not stay with Ellicott Hotels? Our 8 locations throughout Western New York provide the perfect destination for your NYE festivities. Our Wyndham Garden location in Williamsville, NY is the perfect spot for anyone Continue Reading

The 2018 World Junior Championship hockey tournament is headed to Buffalo and as one of the most highly anticipated hockey events each year, hockey fans do not want to miss it! We’re just one week away from the start date but there is still plenty of time to arrange your travel and make it to Buffalo. This is Buffalo’s second time hosting the World Juniors, making it the first city in the United States to have hosted the event more than once. The games will take place at KeyBank Center and Continue Reading

Calling all frequent travelers! Did you know you could be saving money and earning rewards simply by signing up for rewards programs offered by the hotels you stay at? 7 out of the 8 Ellicott Hotels participate in1 of 4 unique rewards programs, and depending on your preferences, there is bound to be one that can earn you rewards just for booking your trip. Here is a quick overview of the 4 programs offered by Ellicott Hotels that vary per hotel. Club Carlson Rewards (Available at Country Inn Continue Reading

Buffalo Bills fans rejoice! August 10, 2017 was the preseason debut for the 2017 Buffalo Bills. While the Bills might have lost to the Minnesota Vikings, there were some winners in the stadium that evening. Ellicott Hotels, the Official Partner of the Buffalo Bills, kicked off the Lucky Row Giveaway at the 8/10 Bills game where a whole row was able to win Ellicott Hotels Staycation approved coupons and discounts. How did they win? Each home game, one “lucky row” is randomly selected to be the Continue Reading

Ridesharing is officially available in Buffalo! Popular ridesharing services, such as apps like Uber and Lyft, are now available for use in Buffalo as of June 29, 2017. If you have yet to try out a ridesharing service app, the process is relatively simple and quick. After downloading the app on your mobile device, users are able to select a destination and are immediately given the cost which will not and cannot change at any point during the ride. If the price is to their liking (typically Continue Reading

When you think “Ellicottville, NY,” you most likely think about skiing, snowboarding, sledding, and all things winter. But did you know Ellicottville, NY is just as fun, if not more, in the summertime? Ellicottville has plenty to do all year round, and the summertime is no exception. If you’re looking for an excuse to check out all Ellicottville has to offer during the warmer months, start planning your Independence Day Weekend trip for the Ellicottville Summer Music Festival! From July 1-2, Continue Reading