Hotel Blog

“Take a vacation; you’ve earned it!” That phrase might just sound like a dream come true. And here’s the best part about it: if you’re planning your trip while using hotel points and perks, that little saying can actually be true in more ways than one. We’ve put together a few tips on how to … Read more

Here’s the thing about kids – they require a lot of attention, food, and entertainment. But really, if you’re a parent, or you’ve spent more than 15 minutes with a four-year-old, you already know this. When you have a weekend stretching before you and the prospect of kid-wrangling is part of it, you may feel … Read more

These glorious autumnal hues are just the universe’s way of making us long for the cooler autumn weather. And, in Buffalo, it’s a nice way to memorialize the bright reds, yellows and oranges that come with fall before we start enjoying a whole lot of snowy whiteness to conclude the year.  Fall is one of … Read more

You may have heard mention of a curse in relation to the City of Buffalo and sports. We’re not going to comment too much on that (we’re not going to be responsible for adding one single speck of additional bad karma to our hometown teams!). In all seriousness, though, Buffalo is home to several sports … Read more

Buffalo has a long history of brewing, with more than 35 breweries located in the town as early as the 1800s. While Prohibition stanched the flow of brewery development, both literally and figuratively, a coterie of local craft brewers are bringing about a hop-fueled renaissance in Buffalo. Along with the many other activities and opportunities … Read more

If relaxation is on your weekend agenda, consider winding down with a glass of wine. The Buffalo-Niagara area has a few well-kept secrets, and the area’s numerous wineries are one of them. Whether you’re planning a romantic getaway, a couples’ outing or a girls’ weekend, Buffalo offers a wide variety of wine experiences, ranging from … Read more

If you are visiting the city of Niagara Falls its quite likely you are there to at least see Niagara Falls itself. And while there are a number of hotels one could stay in, there is nowhere quite like The Giacomo hotel – billed as a luxury boutique hotel and within easy walking distance of Niagara Falls.

Traveling to Buffalo to visit your child at school or start a new job as a department head at the University at Buffalo? No matter what the cause is to be a part of UB’s north campus, Ellicott Hotels is your number one travel destination. Located only 1 minute, that’s right only 1 minute, from … Read more

If you think partying like it’s 1999 is so yesterday, or feel a little bratty just thinking about another barbecue with beer and brats, you might need to get creative with your next party theme. Instead of sticking with the same old banquet or mixer set up, consider an option that allows you to use … Read more

“There’s nothing like summer in the city.” That’s what Aaron Burr says in Hamilton. He may not have actually been talking about Buffalo, but there really is nothing like a summer spent in our favorite city. Buffalo is ripe for exploring and enjoying the longer summer days, and everything from concerts to fireworks to all … Read more