Ralph Wilson Stadium, the legendary home of the Buffalo Bills football team attracts thousands of rabid football fans every year. The stadium lies 10 miles south of Buffalo in Orchard Park. Fans from out of town need not stay in downtown Buffalo, rather there a number of hotel options both chain and privately owned of all budget sizes within just a few minutes of the stadium.
McKinley's Hotel in Blasdell offers many of the same amenities in high-priced hotel and sits just five miles from Ralph Wilson Stadium. The hotel maintains an on-site bar and lounge area, a fitness center and banquet facilities, as well as serves a continental breakfast, free to all guests. The rooms and suites come with custom bedding, free wireless Internet, a microwave and refrigerator, while the suites also include a Jacuzzi tub. The hotel also allows pets.
Club Paradise, the on-site bar and lounge, presents live music acts, dancing and karaoke evenings as well as a free buffet during happy hour. A number of restaurants also are within just short drive of the hotel include Olive Garden, Red Lobster and Outback Steakhouse. The hotel is also a perfect starting point for many other area attractions all within 20 miles including the Buffalo Zoo, the Erie County Fairgrounds and Anchor Bar, the birthplace of buffalo wings.
McKinley's Hotel
3950 McKinley Parkway
Blasdell, NY 14219
716-648-5700
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For fans on a tight budget and heading to the stadium for a game, the Red Roof Inn sits just four miles to the south of Orchard Park. This hotel combines affordability and clean, modern looking rooms. Unlike many Red Roof Inns where guests must purchase Internet access through T-Mobile, this site also offers free wireless Internet access in all rooms among other amenities including cable television, in-room video games for a small fee and pay-per-view movie channels. The hotel provides complimentary coffee with a number of creamer flavors in the lobby at all times day or night. Red Roof Inn never charges a fee for pets, however the animals must be well-behaved.
There is a Denny's restaurant within walking distance of the hotel as well as a number of other restaurants just a few minutes away by automobile including Arby's, J.P. Fitzgerald's and Hoaks Seafood Restaurant. The hotel also sits just 30 miles from Niagara Falls and the Canadian border.
Red Roof Inn
5370 Camp Road
Hamburg, NY 14075
716-648-7222
redroof.com
The Comfort Inn & Suites in Hamburg sits just four miles to the south of Ralph Wilson Stadium. The hotel lies right off Interstate 90, which offers convenient and quick driving access to Orchard Park, perfect for navigating the traffic on game day. The hotel offers clean rooms with the a microwave and refrigerator by request and free wireless Internet. Although a bit more expensive, the hotel's suites include an in-room whirlpool and larger living space.
The hotel is pet-friendly for guests traveling with pets, however animals are not allowed in the indoor heated pool area, nor are they allowed in the small exercise room. The hotel provides a free continental breakfast to all guests with juices, fruit, waffles and other items.
For dining options after the game, a wide variety of restaurants lie within a few minutes driving distance of the hotel including T.G.I. Friday's, Outback Steakhouse and Olive Garden. The hotel also lies just 10 miles of downtown Buffalo and 30 miles outside Niagara Falls.
Comfort Inn & Suites
3615 Commerce Place
Hamburg, NY 14075
716-648-2922
comfortinn.com
