The Rochester Music Fest, founded in 1985, offers a variety of regional and international music to the Rochester, New York community every July. The summer festival occurs in multiple venues throughout downtown Rochester, including the Blue Cross Arena, Riverside Festival Site on the Genesee River and Walter Street Music Hall. These venues are within 10 minutes of full-service and boutique hotels in the downtown Rochester area.
The Rochester Plaza Hotel is on the western side of the Genesee River in downtown Rochester, less than five minutes from the Blue Cross Arena. This hotel is within walking distance of the High Falls Museum, an institute dedicated to local Rochester art and culture. On-site dining is available at the River Club Restaurant, which serves breakfast and dinner; the dining room offers views of the Genesee River. Hotel amenities include an outdoor pool on the fourth floor, fitness room with sauna and courtesy shuttle service to Rochester International Airport. Pets may stay for an additional fee.
Located in east downtown Rochester, the East Avenue Inn is within five minutes of the Riverside Festival Site on the Genesee River. This low cost hotel offers an on-site restaurant that serves Italian cuisine for lunch and dinner; the restaurant is adjacent to the lobby. Suites have sitting areas and king-sized beds. The hotel is a five-minute walk from The Strong, an interactive museum with exhibits centered around the concept of playing games. Regional and national art can be seen at the Memorial Art Museum, less than 10 minutes from East Avenue Inn.
The Strathallan Hotel is on the eastern edge of downtown Rochester, within 10 minutes of the Rochester Music Fest venues. This full-service hotel provides free valet parking for guests, fitness room and the Grill at Strathallan, an American cuisine restaurant. The restaurant offers live jazz music in the evening Thursday through Saturday. The hotel's suites have kitchens, sleeper sofas and balconies with views of the downtown Rochester skyline. Strathallan Hotel is within walking distance of the Strasenburgh Planetarium and George Eastman House, a 19th century historic site that is open to the public.
The Hyatt Regency is in the heart of downtown Rochester, several blocks south of the Walter Street Music Hall. Business travelers are across the street from the Rochester Riverside Convention Center. Other nearby downtown attractions include the Renaissance Art Gallery and Dinosaur, a barbecue eatery on the river. Guests have access to Italian cuisine at the hotel's restaurant, Palladio VU; this restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Hotel features include an indoor heated swimming pool, 24-hour fitness center and complimentary shuttle to the airport. The Presidential Suite, located on the top floor, provides views of Lake Ontario and the Genesee River.
The Inn on Broadway is a boutique accommodation in Rochester's East End entertainment district, less than five minutes from the Music Fest venues. Off-site restaurants and fashion shopping are on East Avenue and Alexander Street. The hotel is a short walk from the Manhattan Square, which has an ice skating rink, and live theatrical performances at the Little Theater. The Inn on Broadway's building was erected in 1929 and converted into a hotel in 2009. Tournedo's is a fine dining steakhouse on the ground floor of the hotel. The hotel's double suites have a living room with fireplace and kitchen.
