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Rochester area...... 25 e hope this guide serves as a useful tool for Wselecting meeting, convention and hospitality n facilities in the Buffalo Niagara and Rochester areas. Meeting & Banquet Facilities We compiled this guide by offering hoteliers and the owners of meeting and banquet facilities in the two regions Buffalo Niagara...... 13 the opportunity to provide detailed information about their Rochester area...... 27 properties and services. In the Buffalo Niagara region, we also used data from our annual Book of Lists. n This collaborative publication has a readership of more Resorts than 150,000 and is a supplement in the Albany Business Review, Buffalo Business First and the Rochester Business Buffalo Niagara...... 18 Journal. Rochester area...... 31 We’d especially like to thank our sponsors, Niagara Parks and Visit Rochester. We welcome your comments.

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n Rochester Business Journal Editorial: Ben Jacobs - (585) 232-6922 Sales: Robert Teitgen - (585) 232-6947 PHOTO BY INVEST BUFFALO NIAGARA PHOTO BY INVEST BUFFALO GETTY IMAGES Downtown Buffalo’s The Pont de Rennes Bridge leads into Erie County Hall downtown Rochester.

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Inside: Hotels...... 9 Conference Centers...... 12 Meeting & Banquet Facilities...... 13 Resorts...... 18 The Niagara River forms a natural divide between Canada, on the right, and New York state. The American and Bridal Veil falls are on the left and the Horseshoe Falls, straddling the border, are toward the back of the photo.

Buffalo So much to see and do in destination region By Jane Schmitt ■■ Did you know that Niagararebounding Buffalo result of years of effort restoring according to Destination Niagara Niagara Falls, formed and a rebranded our architecture, redeveloping USA, formerly Niagara Tourism & 12,000 years ago, has Niagara Falls tourism our waterfront and opening new Convention Corp. AsceneA have loads to offer business boutique hotels, restaurants, Last year, the group announced a been a destination visitors, leisure travelers and trade breweries and distilleries. Buffalo new marketing plan to promote the groups this year. is taking what it’s always had – an Niagara region as an international for world explorers, Just ask Patrick Kaler and John extraordinary built environment – bucket-list destination. honeymooners and Percy, the regional tourism and and turning it into unique places to “For those who would rather hospitality leaders who want to stay and play. come and do rather than just see, daredevils? Open 24/7 keep the momentum going and who “Complemented by the natural Niagara Falls is the embodiment year-round, Niagara promise there’s more to come in wonders of Niagara Falls,” he said, of America’s adventurous spirit,” terms of attractions, amenities and “the region presents an enticing President and CEO Percy said at Falls State Park — just plain fun. opportunity for visitors looking for the time. “The new brand reflects America’s oldest state “Buffalo and Western New York world-class outdoor recreation, art everything that makes our region have never been a more compelling and architecture and the amenities an iconic national and international park — offers a nightly place to visit than right now, as of a renewed, rejuvenated city on destination – there’s something to illumination of the falls evidenced by the New York Times’ the rise.” do here for everyone.” selection of our destination as one Twenty minutes to the north And there you have it: Energy and seasonal fireworks. of 52 places to visit around the is Niagara Falls, N.Y., where the and optimism abound in this part of world in 2018,” said Kaler, president mighty cataracts “are just the the state, and visitors are urged to and CEO of Visit Buffalo Niagara. start of the region’s natural beauty come and experience it firsthand. “This type of validation is the and opportunities for adventure,” In Buffalo, it’s a far cry from Meet, Stay & Play 2018 | Western New York’s Executive Travel Guide BUFFALO • 7

■■For official tourist information and visitor guides

Visit Buffalo Niagara 403 Main St. Buffalo, NY 14203 800-BUFFALO • 800-283-3256 visitbuffaloniagara.com

Destination Niagara USA 10 Rainbow Blvd. Niagara Falls, NY 14303 877-FALLS US • 877-325-5787 niagarafallsusa.com

Allegany County Tourism & Culture 800-836-1869 discoveralleganycounty.com

Cattaraugus County Economic Development, Planning & Tourism 716-938-2242 (tourism) enchantedmountains.com

Chautauqua County Visitors Bureau 866-908-4569 tourchautauqua.com

Genesee County Chamber

of Commerce NIAGARA PHOTO BY INVEST BUFFALO 800-622-2686 • 585-343-7440 Kayakers can view the Buffalo skyline while traveling the Buffalo River and Buffalo Harbor. visitgeneseeny.com

Orleans County Tourism improvements. There’s an enviable Buffalonians celebrating the and an incredible, 43,000-square-foot 800-724-0314 mix of new construction and resurgence of downtown, the city children’s museum in downtown orleanscountytourism.com adaptive-reuse projects as the and the Western New York region. Buffalo.” region continues the transition to a ... Thrillist.com just named Buffalo This summer, spend an afternoon Wyoming County Tourism knowledge-based economy. ‘America’s Most Underrated City to kayaking past historic grain 800-839-3919 Residents and visitors alike reap Spend a Weekend.’ elevators along the Buffalo River, gowyomingcountyny.com the benefits of great strides in the “Downtown is buzzing with he suggests. Enjoy an evening of arts, theater, music and dining business and entertainment smooth jazz at the century-old scenes. There are architectural activity,” Schmand said. “New retail Colored Musicians Club. treasures, craft breweries and shops, eateries with international Area theaters are prepping for a walkable neighborhoods such as the flair and luxury hotels dot the busy season so check out what’s the heavy-manufacturing scene Elmwood Village. streetscape from the Buffalo Niagara happening on stages large and small. of yesteryear as an economic “The best-kept national secret Medical Campus to Canalside. Plan a visit to the Darwin D. and social revival has taken is a secret no more,” said Michael Local businesses are repurposing Martin House Complex, which was hold. Decades of stagnation have Schmand, executive director of historic buildings. Developers are designed more than a century ago given way to a growing list of Buffalo Place Inc. “It’s not just building hotels, live/work spaces by Frank Lloyd Wright. Spend a day at the Buffalo & Erie County Botanical Gardens or the Buffalo Transportation Pierce-Arrow Museum. Other jewels in the Queen City are Shea’s Performing Arts Center and Albright-Knox Art Gallery. Special events all year long here include festivals and tastings that run the gamut from wine to chili to beer (Imperial Sponge Candy Milk Stout, anyone?). “Buffalo and Western New York have truly hit their stride. Civic pride is palpable. And the world has taken notice,” Schmand said. An example: The Buffalo Central Terminal was named to the 2018 World Monuments Watch List, one of just 25 cultural heritage sites around the world in the spotlight. The former train station and architectural landmark on the city’s East Side has an art deco interior and is the subject of a restoration and preservation project. Also of note: On Dec. 16, the Buffalo waterfront was the site of a grand event as the USS Little Rock was commissioned right next to her namesake ship at the Buffalo and Erie County Naval & Military Park. PHOTO BY INVEST BUFFALO NIAGARA PHOTO BY INVEST BUFFALO The Buffalo Lighthouse was first lit in 1833 and is the second of four marking the entrance to the Buffalo Harbor. Thousands of people were on hand 8 • BUFFALO Meet, Stay & Play 2018 | Western New York’s Executive Travel Guide

■■“The Buffalo and Niagara Falls areas form a diverse tourism region that is pretty hard to compete with. (Just) 15 minutes apart, you get the natural adventure of Niagara Falls coupled with the lively urban offerings in Buffalo. Add Cattaraugus, Allegany and Chautauqua (coun- ties) and we truly have a unique tourism ecosystem where you can get from one area to the next in 40 minutes or less.”

Roscoe Naguit Assistant director, NIAGARA PHOTO BY INVEST BUFFALO Lockport in Niagara County features the Erie Canal, which was completed in 1825 and at 363 miles long was the second longest Niagara Global Tourism Institute canal in the world. The first Lockport Locks were called the Flight of Five, one of the engineering marvels of the canal. ■■ to witness the historic event. Larkin Square on any given Tuesday according to the marketing group. “Western New York With continued development night while listening to live local “Niagara Falls is a worldwide is a prime destination for of the Buffalo Niagara Medical music and surrounded by restored icon,” said Angela Berti, spokesman visitors for many exciting Campus, the downtown vibe is fresh warehouse buildings from the 19th for the Western District of the state and exciting. Check out the new century,” she said. “While enjoying Office of Parks, Recreation and reasons. Buffalo offers Curtiss Hotel with the VUE Rooftop your food, you can play a round of Historic Preservation. “People come Lounge and a first-floor revolving free mini golf on an artists-made from all over to see things that we an amazing opportunity bar. Or book a stay at Hotel Henry mini golf course and sample beer have here in our very own backyard, to see intact architectural Urban Resort Conference Center, an and spirits from two neighborhood so that’s exciting in and of itself,” 88-room hotel that describes itself as breweries and a distillery. From she said. masterpieces by some “a symbol of Buffalo’s renaissance.” Larkinville, hop on a bike and you The region and Niagara Falls State of America’s greatest The hotel is the first phase of the are minutes from the Buffalo River, Park have benefited from millions redevelopment of the historic Canalside, the Outer Harbor and of dollars in state investment as architects: Wright, Rich- Richardson Olmsted Campus. other destinations offering outdoor part of Gov. Cuomo’s Buffalo Billion ardson, Sullivan and A must-see is Canalside, the fun.” initiative. Ongoing improvements 21-acre waterfront district that in There’s good news coming out of in the downtown area and beyond Saarinen, to name just a the summer is a hot spot for free Niagara County, as well. Long known make this a top destination. few. When you add in the concerts, public art, festivals and for scenic, natural and historic For past visitors, “this is the dining and in the winter it offers ice attributes, it’s been described as a perfect time to come back to see Albright-Knox Art Gallery, skating, ice bikes and curling. “natural playground” for people of Niagara Falls and re-explore the the waterfront and the The nearby HarborCenter is a all ages who come to hike, bike, fish wonder that we have here,” Berti hockey and entertainment complex and boat. said. “Of course, the water is a Roycroft campus, there’s that includes two NHL-sized rinks, An estimated 8 million people visit highlight but really, when you get something for everyone.” a Marriott hotel, sports bar and the Niagara Falls area each year. off the beaten path here in the park, retailers. Hundreds of thousands of An up-close view of the American you can enjoy a lot of nature. The Mary Roberts people visit the venue each year for shore of the thundering waterfalls Niagara Gorge is spectacular. ... You executive director, tournaments and special events. aboard the Maid of the Mist boats have seven or eight miles worth Frank Lloyd Wright’s Martin House Soon to come at Canalside: is a must. But “the (waterfalls) of ‘gorgeousness’ and hiking trails Explore & More Children’s Museum are just the start of the region’s and wildlife that just aren’t found in and a vintage carousel. natural beauty and opportunities for many other places in the world.” Hundreds of events are scheduled adventure,” Destination Niagara USA With all there is to see and do, a in the waterfront district year-round stated in a release. “Niagara Falls is days-long visit is the way to go, she year-round destination to taste what and many are free. Last December, full of timeless historical attractions, said. Niagara wine country has to offer.” for example, saw the construction arts and culture, shopping and “Lockport is a wonderful place Roscoe Naguit, assistant director of Championship Village, which dining, agriculture, outdoor activities to visit. North Tonawanda’s got a of the Niagara Global Tourism featured Snowzilla, a 40-foot-high and so much more.” ton going on. And, of course, Old Institute, summed it up: inflated sledding hill enjoyed by The tourism industry here is Fort Niagara,” Berti said. “There are “Niagara Falls is truly a unique children and adults alike. The fun the second-largest employer and endless opportunities for every age experience for visitors, both from coincided with the International Ice generates $608 million a year, and interest group.” around the United States and around Hockey Federation’s World Junior Another highlight: the Niagara the globe. Seeing the Falls every day, Championship at HarborCenter and Wine Trail, which was established in you have to marvel at how the area KeyBank Center. 2002. has steadily developed, adding and Not far away is the popular “The unique micro-climate improving complementary amenities Larkinville, a former industrial of the Niagara Escarpment AVA for visitors to enjoy and extend their district east of downtown that offers (American Viticultural Area) and stay,” he said. live music, a farmers market, food the Lake Ontario shoreline allow “This is a place where you can trucks and specialty shopping. local wineries to produce some truly build your own adventure. “A visit to Western New York wonderful wines,” said Robin Ross From the falls to Old Fort Niagara, provides an authentic way to enjoy of Arrowhead Spring Vineyards in the New York Power Authority a city that has pulled itself up by Lockport. Power Vista to the Niagara Wine the bootstraps and is bursting with “Thirsty travelers are pleasantly Trail, a visitor can really mix and unique local experiences,” said surprised that we produce favorites match on what piques their interest. Leslie Zemsky, vice president of like Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Throw in the continued operation

Larkin Development Group. NIAGARA PHOTO BY INVEST BUFFALO Cabernet Franc, right here in Western of the Discover Niagara Shuttle and “Here in Larkinvile, visitors have The Buffalo skyline features the iconic New York,” she said. “With so many the addition of several restaurants the opportunity to sample food dual Statues of Liberty atop the Liberty places to try local wine and such downtown, you really have all your from 40 food trucks gathered in Building on Main Street. great scenery, our wineries offer a bases covered.” Meet, Stay & Play 2018 | Western New York’s Executive Travel Guide BUFFALO • 9 Hotels n Candlewood n Giacomo Hotel Suites Buffalo 222 First St. Amherst Niagara Falls, NY 14303 thegiacomo.com 20 Flint Road Amherst, NY 14226 General manager: cwsbuffaloamherst.com Doug Ujeski, dujeski@ General manager: Jackie ellicotthospitality.com Lewis, jlewis@harthotels. Number of hotel rooms: com 41 Director of sales: Olivia Seating capacity Galante, ogalante@ Banquet rooms: 35 harthotels.com Classroom seating: 35 Number of hotel rooms: 76 n Hampton Inn Buffalo/Williamsville n DoubleTree by 5455 Main St. Williamsville, NY 14221 Hilton Hotel Buffalo- hamptoninnwilliamsville. Amherst com 10 Flint Road General manager: Megan Amherst, NY 14226 Manning, mmanning@ doubletree3.hilton.com buffalolodging.com General manager: Judy Director of sales: Glatzhofer, jglatzhofer@ Tracy Curtin, tcurtin@ harthotels.com NIAGARA PHOTO BY INVEST BUFFALO buffalolodging.com Director of sales: Olivia Visitors to Cave of the Winds on the American side of Niagara Falls don yellow ponchos as they follow tour guides along wooden walkways to get as close as possible and feel the power of the thundering waterfalls. Number of hotel rooms: Galante, ogalante@ 80 harthotels.com n Embassy Suites Director of sales: Monica n Fairfield Inn Director of sales: Ann Director of catering: Karan Buffalo Rapini, monica.rapini2@ & Suites Buffalo Dugan, adugan@ n Incorvaia, kincorvaia@ hilton.com buffalolodging.com Holiday Inn harthotels.com 200 Delaware Ave. Airport Express Buffalo Buffalo, NY 14202 Director of catering: 4271 Genesee St. Number of hotel rooms: Number of hotel rooms: buffalo.embassysuites.com Monica Rapini, monica. Buffalo, NY 14225 140 Airport 193 General manager: [email protected] Marriott.com/BUFFS Seating capacity 131 Buell Ave.

Cheektowaga, NY 14225 BUFFALO Seating capacity Bob Karmazyn, bob. Number of hotel rooms: General manager: Renee Banquet rooms: 50 Banquet rooms: 60 hiexbuffaloairport.com [email protected] 182 Johnson, rjohnson@ Classroom seating: 36 Classroom seating: 50 General manager: Christa Seating capacity buffalolodging.com Banquet rooms: 200 O’ Laughlin, co’laughlin@ Classroom seating: 150 harthotels.com

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Director of sales: Sue n Hyatt Place Director of catering: Walker, swalker@ 5020 Main St. Michael Kucinski, harthotels.com Amherst, NY 14226 michael.kucinski@ Number of hotel rooms: hyattplacebuffaloamherst. millenniumhotels.com 110 com Number of hotel rooms: General manager: 301 Matthew Chiazza, n Seating capacity Holiday Inn Matthew.chiazza@gmail. Banquet rooms: 500 Buffalo Airport com Classroom seating: 300 4600 Genesee St. Director of sales: LaToya BUFFALO Cheektowaga, NY 14225 Williams, latoya.williams@ n Pearl St. Family General manager: Robin hyatt.com of Companies Nehus, nehusr@gfhotels. Director of catering: Get the best deal, plus all the benefits they com 391 Washington St. LaToya Williams, latoya. 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Nowak (for hotel com n Hyatt Regency rooms), bnowak@ A DIVISION OF ELLICOTT DEVELOPMENT Number of hotel rooms: Buffalo thehotellafayette.com 207 2 Fountain Plaza Director of catering: Seating capacity Buffalo, NY 14202 Charles Safy, csafy@ Banquet rooms: 200 buffalo.regency.hyatt.com Classroom seating: 150 pearlSt.grill.com General manager: Majed Number of hotel rooms: Farah, majed.farah@ 57 n Hotel at the hyatt.com Seating capacity Lafayette Director of sales: Michael Banquet rooms: 2 banquet 391 Washington St. Dobell, michael.dobell@ spaces: 30-150 and 30 -230 Buffalo, NY 14203 hyatt.com Classroom seating: 30-125 thehotellafayette.com Director of catering: General manager: Julie Bumgarner, julie. n Red Roof Inn Steve Walsh, swalsh@ [email protected] 5370 Camp Road thehotellafayette.com Number of hotel rooms: Hamburg, NY 14075 Director of sales: Britney 396 redroofbuffalohamburg. com Nowak, bnowak@ Seating capacity thehotellafayette.com Banquet rooms: 1,900 General manager: Lady Buffalo Airport – Cheektowaga • Village of Williamsville • Amherst Director of catering: Classroom seating: 890 Zapata, i0055@redroof. Downtown Niagara Falls • Village of Ellicottville • West Seneca Stephanie Cirringione, com [email protected] n Millennium Hotels Director of sales: Jodi Number of hotel rooms: Benson, jbenson@redroof. COMING SOON 2040 Walden Ave. 57 Cheektowaga, NY 14225 com Seating capacity millenniumhotels.com/ Number of hotel rooms: Banquet rooms: 300 buffalo 108 Classroom seating: 200 General manager: Jeff Rapini, jeff.rapini@ millenniumhotels.com www.EllicottDevelopment.com/Ellicott-Hotels Meet, Stay & Play 2018 | Western New York’s Executive Travel Guide BUFFALO • 11 Hotels n Residence Inn westinbuffalo.com n Wyndham Garden Buffalo Amherst General manager: 5195 Main St. 100 Maple Road Thomas Long , tlong@ Buffalo, NY 14221 Amherst, NY 14221 westinbuffalo.com wyndham.com/ hotels/46453 marriott.com/bufam Director of sales: General manager: Russ Papia, rpapia@ General manager: Scott Piper, spiper@ westinbuffalo.com Patrice Verrall, pverrall@ ellicotthospitality.com rockgatehotels.com Director of catering: Director of sales: Dianne Pace, dpace@ Director of sales: Hanna Kim Bauer, kbauer@ westinbuffalo.com Hoffmann, hanna@ ellicotthospitality.com rockgatehotels.com Number of hotel rooms: Director of catering: 115 Director of catering: Whitney Gardner, Kim Bauer, kbauer@ Seating capacity rockgatehotels.com Banquet rooms: 200 wgardner@ Number of hotel rooms: Classroom seating: 150 ellicotthospitality.com 112 Number of hotel rooms: 120 n Seating capacity Wingate by Banquet rooms: 75 n Salvatore’s Wyndham Classroom seating: 45 Delavan Hotel & Spa 11 Mill St. Ellicottville, NY 14731 6461 Transit Road ellicottvillewingateinn.com n Wyndham Garden Buffalo, NY 14043 NIAGARA PHOTO BY INVEST BUFFALO salvatoreshospitality.com The downtown district has one of the largest concentrations of performance venues General manager: Michael Buffalo Downtown General manager: Russell in the United States. Sherburne, msherburne@ 125 High St. Buffalo, NY 14203 Salvatore Jr. ellicotthospitality.com General manager: Russell n Salvatores Grand Director of catering: Director of sales: General manager: Director of sales: Josette Salvatore Jr. Mark Jerge, mark@ Salvatore Hotel / Russells Amanda Walsh, Elaine Sarkis, esarkis@ Director of sales: Nicholas Steaks Chops and salvatoresgrand.com ellicottvillewingate@ wgbuffalodowntown.com Director of catering: Salvatore Number of hotel rooms: Josette Salvatore More yahoo.com Director of sales: Director of catering: 95 Renee Pundt, rpundt@ Seating capacity: 600 6675 Transit Road Director of catering: Josette Salvatore Williamsville, NY 14221 Seating capacity Amanda Walsh, wgbuffalodowntown.com Seating capacity: 100 russellssteaks.com Banquet rooms: 15-75 ellicottvillewingate@ Director of catering: Classroom seating: 40 n Salvatore’s General manager: yahoo.com Melissa Cool, mcool@ Garden Place Hotel Mark Jerge, mark@ Number of hotel rooms: wgbuffalodowntown.com BUFFALO 6615 Transit Road salvatoresgrand.com n The Westin 84 Number of hotel rooms: 100 Buffalo NY 14221 Director of sales: Buffalo Seating capacity Seating capacity salvatoreshospitality.com Mark Jerge, mark@ 250 Delaware Ave. Banquet rooms: 25 Banquet rooms: 60 salvatoresgrand.com Buffalo, NY 14202 Classroom seating: 30 Classroom seating: 25

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Center showcases the region’s cultural native) Ward Stare, one of the youngest Rochester is rich with history, heritage, natural environment and deep conductors of a major orchestra. The roots in science and technology with world-renowned an ever-changing rotation of hands-on stages concerts of the highest caliber— recreation, cosmopolitan culture activities and traveling exhibits. The and admission is often free. museum’s Strasenburgh Planetarium The annual Rochester International hose who spend time housed in the founder’s has star and laser light shows and giant- Jazz Festival draws first-rate performers here quickly realize that former mansion on East Avenue, screen films. from around the world and more than Rochester perfectly remains an international leader in The National Susan B. Anthony 200,000 concert-goers to downtown balances the excitement film preservation. Exhibits and events Museum & House was the home of each year. of a cosmopolitan city explore the history and social impact the women’s suffrage leader for 40 Live theater flourishes with Geva with the friendliness and of photography and motion pictures, busy years and is a National Historic Theatre Center, the most attended charmT of a small town. Our world-class and its archives hold the private Landmark, the highest historic regional theater in New York, as well offerings in arts and entertainment, collections of Cecil B. DeMille, Martin designation given to a private home. as Blackfriars Theatre, Rochester bustling nightlife, diverse culinary Scorsese, Kathryn Bigelow, Spike Lee Tours through the house highlight Broadway Theatre League and others. scene, robust parks system and and others. memorabilia and photos of the The award-winning Garth Fagan Dance spectacular festivals draw all sorts of The ’s movement. company also makes its home here, as people here and give them countless and Centennial Mount Hope Cemetery contains do Push Physical Theatre and Rochester reasons to stick around for awhile. Sculpture Park, which anchor the more than 350,000 graves, including City Ballet. Neighborhood of the Arts, house those of Frederick Douglass and Susan Dozens of art galleries and studios great works by Wendell Castle, Tom B. Anthony. Established in 1838 on 196 throw open their doors for the popular A beacon of arts and culture Otterness, Albert Paley and others. wooded, rolling acres, it was the first First Friday open houses and receptions It doesn’t take long to see that The Strong National Museum of municipal Victorian cemetery in the each month; Rochester Contemporary Rochester has a rich cultural scene, Play is the second-largest children’s country. Art Center leads the effort. much of it thanks to great philanthropists museum in the nation, and holds the The Rochester Philharmonic For a week and a half in September, who once prospered here. Today, world- only year-round indoor butterfly garden Orchestra, founded in 1922, is known the Key Bank Rochester Fringe Festival renowned musicians, dancers, sculptors in Upstate New York, the National Toy nationally for superb musicianship, provides hundreds of performances at and writers call Rochester home, and Hall of Fame and the world’s largest creative programming and a dedication dozens of venues. An estimated 78,000 there is something to see in almost any collection of video games -- some of to community education. It performs in people turned out in 2017 to take in the genre imaginable every night of the year. which you can even play. Kodak Hall at under the festival in its sixth year. The George Eastman Museum, The Rochester Museum & Science baton of music director (and Rochester Meet, Stay & Play 2018 | Upstate New York’s Executive Travel Guide ROCHESTER • 21

Out on the town A history of innovation In neighborhoods throughout The bedrock of Rochester’s Rochester you’ll find myriad options prosperity lies in its history of for great food, drink and entertainment. Welcome to Rochester! invention and ingenuity. With roots laid Today, downtown boasts a wave by the likes of George Eastman, John of hip new eateries and drinkeries Jacob Bausch, Henry Lomb and Hiram that one would previously have to For official tourist information and visitor guides, Sibley, it’s no wonder that today this travel outside the Central Business city is home to scores of innovative District to find. Still, much of the city’s go to these sources: companies. Firms on the cutting edge nightlife lives on the East End. Scores Visit Rochester Finger Lakes Visitors Connection in biotechnology, imaging, optics and of coveted restaurants, bars and clubs energy research all make their home line Park Avenue, Monroe Avenue and 45 East Ave., Suite 400, Rochester 25 Gorham St., Canandaigua here and find their strengths in our the bustling corner of East Avenue and (800) 677-7282 or 279-8300 (877) FUN-IN-NY or (585) 394-3915 city’s culture. Alexander Street. www.visitrochester.com www.visitfingerlakes.com Today, Rochester is a national nerve Along Park Avenue, intimate center for the photonics industry, where restaurants, bars, shops and cafés scores of companies and a federal peek out between well-kept Victorian photonics center pursue breakthrough homes, offering al fresco seating and applications for adaptive optics, high- an abundance of people watching. another 2,500 acres sit just a short drive Water figures prominently in most speed communications, geospatial imaging From Park, head a few blocks south to away. Rochesterians are proud to boast local recreational spots. The north- and much more. The region also boasts Monroe Avenue and you’ll find an array that their parks system is the brainchild flowing Genesee River empties into Lake strengths in advanced manufacturing, food of sports bars, ethnic cuisine and niche of the great Frederick Law Olmsted, Ontario at Ontario Beach Park. To the and beverage manufacturing, life sciences, shopping opportunities. the father of landscape architecture east, Durand Beach, part of a large park software and telecommunications. It’s Just north of East Avenue, the and designer of New York City’s famed featuring hiking trails and a golf course, no wonder Business Insider has called Neighborhood of the Arts offers a Central Park. is another favorite swimming spot. Rochester one of the most innovative cities range of restaurants, coffee shops, Olmsted’s work can be seen here In the heart of the city, the Pont de in the country. cocktail bars, art galleries and more, in the distinct designs of Maplewood, Rennes pedestrian walkway spans the Nationally ranked academic largely centered in and around the Seneca and Genesee Valley parks along Genesee River and offers a perfect programs and a growing lab-to-market Village Gate complex on N. Goodman the Genesee River. His hand also is view of the 96-foot drop of High Falls, industry fuel efforts in all these areas. Street -- a former lithograph factory evident in Highland Park and pocket one of only a few downtown waterfalls Major higher education institutions repurposed into an urban hub of parks throughout the city. in the U.S. like the University of Rochester and shopping, dining and culture. Keep Today Maplewood is the site of a Bicycling magazine named Rochester Rochester Institute of Technology, heading north on Goodman and rose garden with hundreds of varieties one of the top 50 bike-friendly U.S. along with a dozen other local colleges, you’ll find your way to Rochester’s blooming in June. Seneca Park contains cities in 2010; the area has more than remain the economic drivers of the acclaimed Public Market and a cluster the as well as hiking 300 miles of bicycling trails, from region. Some 80,000 students attend of other vibrant food and drink stops trails with spectacular views of the river downtown to rolling countryside. colleges in the area, and UR and its along Railroad Street. gorge—gorgeous in any season, but The city has also implemented biking medical center alone provide more than The South Wedge neighborhood is blazing with color in autumn. lanes on roads, and in 2017 it launched 29,000 local jobs. also a rising star in the city’s nightlife features two the Zagster bike-sharing service. The Far-reaching brands like scene with its share of delightful pubs, 18-hole golf courses, playing fields and Genesee Riverway Trail provides Food Markets, Inc. and restaurants and one of the city’s many picnic shelters. Wide lawns and majestic pedestrian access to the Genesee River, Constellation Brands Inc. all started urban breweries. old trees line the slow-flowing river. its scenic gorge, three waterfalls, eight here and remain key pillars of the local If you’re into craft beer or spirits, Olmsted designed Highland Park and pedestrian bridges and 11 parks. business community. you’ve come to the right place. With Durand Eastman Park as arboretums And then there are the Finger Lakes, Rochester is considered the seventh a rich history in beer-making rooted containing thousands of specimens. among the area’s best-known features. “brainiest” large metro area in the by the , A half-million people visit Highland in In 2012, the Finger Lakes region was country, according to Lumosity. Recent Rochester and the surrounding area May for the renowned Lilac Festival to named the top lake vacation in the studies have shown that 32.3 percent today boast some 40 active craft view 1,200 lilac bushes of more than 500 world by the editors of Shermans of residents have a bachelor’s degree breweries and about a half-dozen bloom varieties. Travel. Sailing, fishing and spectacular or higher. The city also consistently distilleries, many of which can be found In the summertime, the Seabreeze views of lakes set among rolling hills appears on lists of regions with the in the heart of the city. amusement park near Lake Ontario in attract locals and tourists year-round. most patents per capita. Forbes ranks it Irondequoit -- one of the oldest in the In the heart of the Finger Lakes are 100 fifth among all U.S. metro areas, and the country -- features rides, a water park and wineries, where tours and tastings draw Brookings Institution places it 13th in The great outdoors views of the lake. Roseland Waterpark visitors from around the globe. number of patents produced per million The city of Rochester has 3,500 acres in Canandaigua and Darien Lake Theme You’ll enjoy yourself in Rochester residents, with the largest subcategory of nationally recognized parkland, and Park in Genesee County are also nearby. with activities in every season. of patents issued for optics research. Photo courtesy of Memorial Art Gallery In addition to its collections and event space, Memorial Art Gallery also hosts a variety of fun activities for visitors and locals alike, such as their monthly DeTOUR events. More information can be found at mag.rochester.edu. 22 • ROCHESTER Meet, Stay & Play 2018 | Upstate New York’s Executive Travel Guide Hotels

n Belhurst Castle n Dartmouth House 4069 West Lake Road 215 Dartmouth St. Geneva, NY 14456 Rochester, NY 14607 Phone: (315) 781-0201 Phone: (585) 434-3069 Web: www.belhurst.com Web: www.dartmouthhouse.com Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Number of guest rooms: 47 Number of guest rooms: 6 General manager: Duane Reeder Capacity in: Director of Catering: Carmen Classroom seating: 0 Brennan-Bain Average rate for single-night Capacity in: stay: $101 to $200 Banquet seating: 250 Classroom seating: 200 Average rate for single-night stay: $101 to $200

n Bonnie Castle Farm Bed & Breakfast 6603 Bonnie Castle Road Wolcott, NY 14590 n Del Lago Resort & Phone: (315) 587-2273 Casino Web: www.bonniecastlefarmbb.com 1133 Route 114 Email: gpendleton3@rochester. Waterloo, N.Y. 13165 rr.com Phone: (315) 946-1777 General manager: Georgia Web www.dellagoresort.com Pendleton General manager: HIcham Number of guest rooms: 8 Jaddoud Capacity in: Director of sales: Jeremy Classroom seating: 18 Stevenson Average rate for single-night Director of catering: Amanda stay: $101 to $200 Rago Number of guest rooms: 205 Capacity in: Banquet seating: 224 Classroom seating: 173 Average rate for single-night stay: $201 to $350

n Bristol Harbour n Double Tree Hotel Lodge & Golf Club - Rochester 5410 Seneca Point Road 1111 Jefferson Road Canandaigua, N.Y. 14424 Rochester, NY 14623 Phone: (585) 396-2200 Phone: (585) 475-1510 Web: www.bristolharbour.com Web: www.rochester.doubletree.com Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] General manager: Laura Cook General manager: Tim Elie Director of Sales: Kristin Reamer Director of Sales: Kimberly Tanner Number of guest rooms: 31 Director of Catering: ROCHESTER Capacity in: Sharon McHenry Banquet seating: 240 Number of guest rooms: 248 Classroom seating: 240 Capacity in: Average rate for single-night Classroom seating: 400 stay: $201 to $350 Free airport shuttle Average rate for single-night stay: $101 to $200 n Courtyard by Marriott Brighton n 33 Corporate Woods East Avenue Inn Rochester, NY 14623 and Suites Phone: (585) 292-1000 384 East Ave. Web: www.mariott.com/rocch Rochester, NY 14607 General manager: Jeff Shutt Phone: (585) 325-5010 Director of Sales: Lisa Thompson Web: www.eastaveinn.com Director of Catering: Katie Patnode Email: [email protected] Number of guest rooms: 149 General manager: Joshua Srolis Capacity in: Director of Sales: Zelma Collazo Banquet seating: 40 Number of guest rooms: 58 Classroom seating: 36 Capacity in: Free airport shuttle Classroom seating: 45 Average rate for single-night Free airport shuttle stay: $101 to $200 Average rate for single-night stay: $101 to $200 n Courtyard by Marriott Rochester n Edward Harris East/Penfield House Inn and 1000 Linden Park Cottages Rochester, NY 14625 35 Argyle St. Phone: (585) 385-1000 Rochester, NY 14607 Web: www.marriott.com/roccy Phone: (585) 473-9752, (800) General manager: Paula Cooper 419-1213 Director of Sales: Lisa Thompson Web: www.edwardharrishouse.com Director of Catering: Katie Patnode Email: innkeeper@ Number of guest rooms: 95 edwardharrishouse.com Capacity in: General manager: Susan Alvarez Banquet seating: 30 Director of Catering: Susan Alvarez Classroom seating: 30 Number of guest rooms: 5 Free airport shuttle Capacity in: Average rate for single-night Classroom seating: 35 stay: $101 to $200 Average rate for single-night stay: $101 to $200 Visit Rochester The nationally recognized Rochester Public Market at 280 N. Union Street runs Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays all year round. Meet, Stay & Play 2018 | Upstate New York’s Executive Travel Guide ROCHESTER • 23 Hotels n Extended Stay n Hampton Inn - n Hilton Garden n Holiday Inn n Holiday Inn Hotel n Holiday Inn America – Rochester- Webster/Rochester Inn Rochester Express Hotel & and Suites Rochester Downtown Greece 878 Hard Road Downtown Suites 800 Jefferson Road 70 State St. 600 Center Place Drive Webster, NY 14580 155 E. Main St. 860 Holt Road Rochester, NY 14623 Rochester, NY 14614 Rochester, NY 14615 Phone: (585) 671-2050 Rochester, NY 14604 Webster, NY 14580 Phone: (585) 475-9190 Phone: (585) 546-3450 Phone: (585) 663-5558 Web: www.rochesterwebster. Phone: (585) 232-5000 Phone: (585) 872-0900 Web: www.holidayinn.com/ Web: www.holidayinn.com/ Web: www.extendedstayhotels.com hamptoninn.com Web: www.rochesterdowntown. Web: www.hiexpress.com/ rochesterny rochesterdtwn Number of guest rooms: 125 Email: [email protected] hgi.com websterny Number of guest rooms: 120 Email: [email protected] Average rate for single-night General manager: Yomara DeJesus Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Capacity in: Number of guest rooms: 217 stay: $100 or less Director of Sales: Jaime General manager: Kevin Rosdahl General manager: Kara Kane Banquet seating: 120 Capacity in: Dengal-Story Director of Sales: Vina Platania Number of guest rooms: 104 Classroom seating: 80 Banquet seating: 650 Director of Catering: Jaime Director of Catering: Caitlin Harris Capacity in: Free airport shuttle Classroom seating: 525 Dengal-Story n Number of guest rooms: 106 Banquet seating: 80 Average rate for single-night Free airport shuttle Fairfield Inn and Number of guest rooms: 90 Capacity in: Average rate for single-night stay: $101 to $200 Average rate for single-night Suites by Marriott Capacity in: Banquet seating: 104 stay: $101 to $200 stay: $101 to $200 Rochester East Banquet seating: 48 Classroom seating: 56 915 Hard Road Classroom seating: 60 Free airport shuttle Webster, NY 14580 Average rate for single-night Average rate for single-night Phone: (585) 671-1500 stay: $101 to $200 stay: $101 to $200 Web: www.marriott.com/rocwb General manager: Ewa Turco n Director of Sales: Lisa Thompson Hampton Inn & n Hilton Garden Director of Catering: Katie Patnode Suites Rochester/ Inn Rochester/ Number of guest rooms: 61 Victor University and Average rate for single-night 7637 Pittsford Victor Road stay: $101 to $200 Victor, NY 14564 Medical Center Phone: (585) 869-6282 30 Celebration Drive Web: www.rochestersuites. Rochester, NY 14620 n Genesee Country hamptoninn.com Phone: (585) 424-4404 Inn Bed and General manager: Lindsay Web: www.hiltongardeninn3. Breakfast Barnhart hilton.com Director of Sales: Jennifer Email: dstubblebine@ 948 George St. Haskins delmontehotels.com Mumford, NY 14511 Number of guest rooms: 123 General manager: Donald Phone: (585) 538-2500 Capacity in: Stubblebine Web: www.geneseecountryinn.com Classroom seating: 40 Director of Sales: Lisa Thompson Email: [email protected] Free airport shuttle Director of Catering: Katie Patnode General managers: Deborah Number of guest rooms: 136

Average rate for single-night ROCHESTER and Richard Stankevich stay: $101 to $200 Capacity in: Number of guest rooms: 10 Banquet seating: 250 Capacity in: Classroom seating: 125 Classroom seating: 25 Average rate for single-night Average rate for single-night stay: $101 to $200 stay: $101 to $200 24 • ROCHESTER Meet, Stay & Play 2018 | Upstate New York’s Executive Travel Guide Hotels

n Homewood Suites Number of guest rooms: 4 Phone: (585) 464-8800 Rochester, NY 14615 n Rochester Web: www.strathallan.com 575 Fishers Station Drive Capacity in: Web: www.choicehotels.com/ Phone: (585) 865-2090 Marriott Airport E-mail: [email protected] Victor, NY 14564 Banquet seating: 30 new-york/rochester/quality- Web: www.marriott.com/rocri General manager: Paul Walters inn-hotels/ny211 Hotel Phone: (585) 869-7500 Classroom seating: 30 General manager: Lori Phillips Director of Sales: Amy Santini Average rate for single-night E-mail: [email protected] Director of Sales: Lisa 1890 W. Ridge Road Director of Catering: Amanda Web: www.rochestervictor. Rochester, NY 14615 homewoodsuites.com stay: $101 to $200 Number of guest rooms: 155 Thompson Pacitto Phone: (585) 225-6880 Email: [email protected] Average rate for single-night Number of guest rooms: 90 Number of guest rooms: 155 stay: $100 or less Web: www.marriott.com/rocap General manager: Chris Goyette Free airport shuttle Capacity in: General manager: Laura Director of Sales: Robert Bennett n Inn on the Lake Average rate for single-night Banquet seating: 200 stay: $101 to $200 Bennett Classroom seating: 140 Number of guest rooms: 90 770 S. Main St. n Director of Sales: Lisa Capacity in: Canandaigua, NY 14424 Ramada Plaza Average rate for single-night Thompson stay: $201 to $350 Classroom seating: 30 Phone: (585) 394-7800 Rochester Airport Director of Catering: Katie Free airport shuttle Web: www.theinnonthelake.com 911 Brooks Ave. Patnode Number of guest rooms: 134 Rochester, NY 14624 Average rate for single-night Number of guest rooms: 210 n stay: $101 to $200 Capacity in: Phone: (585) 328-6000 Capacity in: Super 8 Classroom seating: 270 Number of guest rooms: 279 Banquet seating: 250 Henrietta/Rochester Average rate for single-night Capacity in: RIT Inn & Classroom seating: 200 1000 Lehigh Station Road n stay: $101 to $200 Classroom seating: 260 Hyatt Regency Conference Center Free airport shuttle Henrietta, NY 14467 Rochester Free airport shuttle Average rate for single-night Phone: (585) 359-1630 Average rate for single-night 5257 West Henrietta Road stay: $101 to $200 Web: www.super8.com 125 E. Main Street Henrietta, NY 14467 n Inns of Aurora stay: $100 or less Number of guest rooms: 120 Rochester, NY 14604 Phone: (585) 359-1800 391 Main St. Average rate for single-night Phone: (585) 546-1234 Web: www.ritinn.com Aurora, NY 13026 n stay: $100 or less Web: www.rochester.regency. Email: [email protected] Staybridge Suites hyatt.com Phone: (315) 364-8888, (866) Renaissance Del Rochester University 364-8808 General manager: Janice General manager: Jay Rettberg Monte Lodge & Spa Emerson Web: www.innsofaurora.com 1000 Genesee St. n Director of Sales: Travania Clark 41 N. Main St. Director of Sales: Stephanie Rochester, NY 14611 Woodcliff Hotel Email: reservations@ Number of guest rooms: 343 Pittsford, NY 14534 Young & Spa innsofaurora.com Phone: (585) 527-9110 Capacity in: Phone: (585) 381-9900 Director of Catering: Michael 199 Woodcliff Drive General manager: Sue Edinger Web: www.staybridge.com/ Banquet seating:1,000 Web: www.renaissancedelmonte.com Wettach rochesteruniv Fairport, NY 14450 Director of Sales: Sara Brown Classroom seating: 500 General manager: Felix Ramos Number of guest rooms: 304 Email: [email protected] Phone: (585) 381-4000 Director of Catering: Heather Free airport shuttle Number of guest rooms: 99 Capacity in: Web: www.woodcliffhotelspa. Davidson Number of guest rooms: 88 Average rate for single-night Capacity in: Banquet seating: 400 com Number of guest rooms: 44 Average rate for single-night stay: $201 to $300 Banquet seating: 90 Classroom seating: 360 stay: $101 to $200 Email: welcome@ Capacity in: Classroom seating: 72 Free airport shuttle woodcliffhotelspa.com Banquet seating: 90 Average rate for single-night Average rate for single-night General manager: Corey Dooley Classroom seating: 36 n The Inn on Church stay: $201 to $350 stay: $101 to $200 The Strathallan Director of Sales: Kimberly Average rate for single-night Wozniak-Pfluke 11 W. Church St. stay: $201 to $350 Hotel and Spa, Director of Catering: Carol Fairport, NY 14450 Residence Inn a Double Tree Gardner Phone: (585) 678-1106 by Hilton Number of guest rooms: 236 Web: www.theinnonchurch.com Rochester West/ n Quality Inn Airport 550 East Ave. Capacity in: Email: [email protected] 1273 Chili Ave. Greece Rochester, NY 14607 Banquet seating: 500 General manager: Pamela Renfro Rochester, NY 14624 500 Paddy Creek Circle Phone: (585) 461-5010 Classroom seating: 225 ROCHESTER Meet, Stay & Play 2018 | Upstate New York’s Executive Travel Guide ROCHESTER • 25 Conference Centers n Beaver Hollow n Genesee Country Conference Center Village & Museum 1083 Pit Road 1410 Flint Hill Road Java Center, NY 14082 Mumford, NY 14511 Phone: (585) 457-3700 or (800) Phone: (585) 538-6822 964-7903 Web: www.gcv.org Web: www.beaverhollow.com E-mail: [email protected] Capacity in: General manager: Becky Wehle Classroom seating: 200 Director of Sales: Robin Lott Average rate for single-night Reese stay: $101 to $200 Capacity in: Classroom seating: 250 n The Best Center Genesee n Holiday Community College Inn Rochester 1 College Road Downtown Batavia, NY 14020 70 State St. Phone: 585-343-0055 ext. 6401 Rochester, NY 14614 Web: www.bestcenter.org Phone: (585) 546-3450 E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.holidayinn.com/ Capacity in: rochesterdtwn Classroom seating: 150 Email: [email protected] Number of guest rooms: 217 Capacity in: n Byrncliff Resort Banquet seating: 650 and Conference Classroom seating: 525 Center Free airport shuttle Average rate for single-night 2357 Humphrey Road stay: $101 to $200 Varysburg, NY 14167 Phone: (585) 535-7300 Web: www.byrncliff.com n Hyatt Regency E-mail: [email protected] Number of guest rooms: 26 Rochester 125 E. Main Street Rochester, NY 14604 n Deerfield Country Phone: (585) 546-1234 ROCHESTER Web: www.rochester.regency. Club hyatt.com 100 Craig Hill Drive General manager: Jay Rettberg Brockport, N.Y. 14420 Director of Sales: Travania Clark Phone: (585) 392-8080 Number of guest rooms: 343 Web: www.deerfieldcc.com Capacity in: Email: [email protected] Banquet seating:1,000 General manager: Aaron Classroom seating: 500 Furtner Free airport shuttle Director of Sales: Courtney Average rate for single-night Moriarty stay: $201 to $300 Capacity in: Banquet seating: 275 n Inn on the Lake n Gell: A Finger 770 S. Main St. Canandaigua, NY 14424 Lakes Creative Phone: (585) 394-7800 Retreat Web: www.theinnonthelake.com 6581 West Hollow Road Number of guest rooms: 134 Naples, N.Y. 14512 Capacity in: Phone: (585) 473-2590 ext. 103 Classroom seating: 270 Web: www.wab.org/location/the- Average rate for single-night gell-center stay: $101 to $200 Email: [email protected] Director of Sales: Kathy Pottetti Capacity in: Classroom seating: 40 File photo Shade trees and Victorian homes line the streets in Rochester’s peaceful Park Avenue neighborhood.

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n Inns of Aurora Phone: (585) 292-2010 Web: www.monroecc.edu/go/ce 391 Main St. General manager: Dan Aurora, NY 13026 Raimondo Phone: (315) 364-8888, (866) Capacity in: 364-8808 Classroom seating: 550 Web: www.innsofaurora.com E-mail: reservations@ innsofaurora.com General manager: Sue Edinger Director of Sales: Sara Brown Number of guest rooms: 44 Capacity in: ROCHESTER n Banquet seating: 90 RIT Inn & Classroom seating: 36 Conference Center Average rate for single-night 5257 West Henrietta Road stay: $201 to $350 Henrietta, NY 14467 Phone: (585) 359-1800 Web: www.ritinn.com n Irondequoit E-mail: [email protected] Conference Center General manager: Janice Emerson 400 Bakers Park Director of Sales: Stephanie Rochester, NY 14617 Young Phone: (585) 266-1068 x204 Director of Catering: Michael Web: www. Wettach irondequoitconferencecenter.com Number of guest rooms: 304 E-mail: [email protected] Capacity in: General manager: Leslie Banquet seating: 400 DiCesare Classroom seating: 360 Director of Catering: Ellyn Free airport shuttle Gooch Average rate for single-night Capacity in: stay: $101 to $200 Classroom seating: 150

n Joseph A. n Woodcliff Hotel Floreano Rochester & Spa Riverside 199 Woodcliff Drive Convention Center Fairport, NY 14450 123 E. Main St. Phone: (585) 381-4000 Rochester, NY 14604 Web: www.woodcliffhotelspa.com Phone: (585) 232-7200 Email: welcome@ Web: www.rrcc.com woodcliffhotelspa.com General manager: James Brown General manager: Corey Dooley Director of Sales: Kris Hughes Director of Sales: Kimberly Director of Catering: David Wozniak-Pfluke Carpenter Director of Catering: Carol Capacity in: Gardner Banquet seating: 3,500 Number of guest rooms: 236 Classroom seating: 2,000 Capacity in: Banquet seating: 500 Classroom seating: 225 n Monroe Free airport shuttle Average rate for single-night Community College stay: $101 to $200 Campus Events File photo 1000 East Henrietta Road The historic Four Corners intersection and surrounding blocks make up Rochester’s nerve center for legal and gov- Rochester, NY 14623 ernmental offices. Meet, Stay & Play 2018 | Upstate New York’s Executive Travel Guide ROCHESTER • 27 Meeting & Banquet Facilities n ArtisanWorks & General manager: Mike Clarcq, General manager: Hicham Carl Arena Jaddoud Events Inc. Director of Sales: Denise Director of sales: Jeremy 565 Blossom Road, Suite L Michaelson Stevenson Rochester, NY 14610 Capacity in: Director of catering: Amanda Phone: (585) 288-7170 Classroom seating: 1,500 Rago Web: www.artisanworks.com Number of guest rooms: 205 E-mail: [email protected] Capacity in: General manager: Kimberly n Banquet seating: 224 Trenholm Casa Larga Vineyards and Classroom seating: 173 Director of Sales: Victoria Average rate for single-night Benz-Gehrke Winery stay: $201 to $350 Capacity in: 2287 Turk Hill Road Banquet seating: 500 Fairport, NY 14450 Classroom seating: 600 Phone: (585) 223-4210 n Deerfield Web: www.casalarga.com E-mail: [email protected] Country Club n Batavia Downs General manager: Andrea 100 Craig Hill Drive Gaming & Hotel Colaruotolo-O’Neill Brockport, N.Y. 14420 Capacity in: Phone: (585) 392-8080 8315 Park Road Web: www.deerfieldcc.com Batavia, NY 14020 Banquet seating: 250 Classroom seating: 160 Email: [email protected] Phone: (585) 343-3750 General manager: Aaron Furtner Web: www.bataviadownsgaming. Director of Sales: Courtney Moriarty com Capacity in: E-mail: [email protected] n The College at Brockport, Banquet seating: 275 State University n Beaver Hollow of New York n Diplomat Banquet Conference Center 350 New Campus Drive Center and Hotel Brockport, NY 14420 1083 Pit Road 1 Diplomat Way Java Center, NY 14082 Phone: (585) 395-5648 Rochester, NY 14606 Phone: (585) 457-3700 or (800) Web: www.brockport.edu/ Phone: (585) 647-1566 964-7903 planevents/communityplan. html Web: www.diplomatbanquetctr. Web: www.beaverhollow.com com E-mail: [email protected] Capacity in: E-mail: [email protected] Classroom seating: 200 Event Coordinator: Monica Average rate for single-night Dailey stay: $101 to $200 Capacity in: Classroom seating: 429 n Double Tree Hotel ROCHESTER - Rochester n Belhurst Castle 1111 Jefferson Road 4069 West Lake Road n Courtyard by Rochester, NY 14623 Geneva, NY 14456 Marriott Brighton Phone: (585) 475-1510 Phone: (315) 781-0201 Web: www.rochester.doubletree. 33 Corporate Woods com Web: www.belhurst.com Rochester, NY 14623 General manager: Tim Elie Email: [email protected] Phone: (585) 292-1000 Number of guest rooms: 248 Number of guest rooms: 47 Web: www.mariott.com/rocch Capacity in: General manager: Duane General manager: Jeff Shutt Classroom seating: 400 Reeder Director of Sales: Lisa Director of Catering: Carmen Thompson Free airport shuttle Brennan-Bain Director of Catering: Katie Average rate for single-night Capacity in: Patnode stay: $101 to $200 Banquet seating: 250 Number of guest rooms: 149 Classroom seating: 200 Capacity in: Average rate for single-night Banquet seating: 40 n East Avenue Inn stay: $101 to $200 Classroom seating: 36 and Suites Free airport shuttle 384 East Ave. Average rate for single-night Rochester, NY 14607 n Black Button stay: $101 to $200 Phone: (585) 325-5010 Distilling Web: www.eastaveinn.com 85 Railroad St. E-mail: [email protected] Rochester, NY 14609 n Courtyard by General manager: Joshua Srolis Phone: (585) 730-4512 Marriott Rochester Director of Sales: Zelma Collazo Web: www.blackbuttondistilling. East/Penfield Number of guest rooms: 58 com Capacity in: 1000 Linden Park Classroom seating: 45 E-mail: cheers@ Rochester, NY 14625 blackbuttondistilling.com Free airport shuttle Phone: (585) 385-1000 General manager: Katherine Ball Average rate for single-night Web: www.marriott.com/roccy Director of Catering: Katherine stay: $101 to $200 Ball General manager: Paula Cooper Capacity in: Director of Sales: Lisa Thompson Banquet seating: 50 Director of Catering: Katie n Edward Harris Classroom seating: 50 Patnode House Inn and Number of guest rooms: 95 Cottages n Capacity in: 35 Argyle St. Bristol Valley Banquet seating: 30 Rochester, NY 14607 Theater Classroom seating: 30 Phone: (585) 473-9752, 151 S. Main St., Free airport shuttle (800) 419-1213 P.O. Box 218 Average rate for single-night Web: www.edwardharrishouse.com Naples, NY 14512 stay: $101 to $200 E-mail: innkeeper@ Phone: (585) 374-9032 edwardharrishouse.com Web: www.bvtnaples.org General manager: Susan Alvarez E-mail: [email protected] Director of Catering: Susan Alvarez General manager: Karin Number of guest rooms: 5 Bowersock Capacity in: Capacity in: Classroom seating: 35 Classroom seating: 208 Average rate for single-night stay: $101 to $200 n Burgundy Basin 1361 Marsh Road n Del Lago Resort & Pittsford, NY 14534 Casino Phone: (585) 248-2660 1133 Route 114 Web: www.burgundybasin.com Waterloo, N.Y. 13165 E-mail: sales@burgundybasin. Phone: (315) 946-1777 com Web: www.dellagoresort.com 28 • ROCHESTER Meet, Stay & Play 2018 | Upstate New York’s Executive Travel Guide Meeting & Banquet Facilities

n Genesee Country n Good Luck Director of Sales: Jennifer Haskins 50 Anderson Ave. Inn Bed and Number of guest rooms: 123 Breakfast Rochester, NY 14607 Phone: (585) 340-6161 Capacity in: 948 George St. Classroom seating: 40 Mumford, NY 14511 Web: www.restaurantgoodluck. com Free airport shuttle Phone: (585) 538-2500 E-mail: events@ Average rate for single-night Web: www.geneseecountryinn. restaurantgoodluck.com stay: $101 to $200 com Number of guest rooms: 2 E-mail: stay@geneseecountryinn. Capacity in: com n General managers: Deborah Banquet seating: 32 Hedges Nine Mile and Richard Stankevich Classroom seating: 150 Point Restaurant Number of guest rooms: 10 1290 Lake Road Capacity in: Webster, NY 14580 Classroom seating: 25 n Hampton Inn - Phone: (585) 265-3850 Average rate for single-night Webster/Rochester Web: www.hedgesninemilepoint.com stay: $101 to $200 878 Hard Road E-mail: [email protected] Webster, NY 14580 General manager: Thad Swift Phone: (585) 671-2050 Capacity in: n Genesee Country Web: www.rochesterwebster. Banquet seating: 65 Village & Museum hamptoninn.com Classroom seating: 40 1410 Flint Hill Road E-mail: [email protected] Mumford, NY 14511 General manager: Yomara Phone: (585) 538-6822 DeJesus n Hilton Garden Web: www.gcv.org Director of Sales: Jaime Inn Rochester Dengal-Story E-mail: [email protected] Director of Catering: Jaime Downtown General manager: Becky Wehle Dengal-Story 155 E. Main St. Director of Sales: Robin Lott Reese Number of guest rooms: 90 Rochester, NY 14604 Capacity in: Capacity in: Phone: (585) 232-5000 Classroom seating: 250 Banquet seating: 48 Web: www.rochesterdowntown. Classroom seating: 60 hgi.com Average rate for single-night E-mail: [email protected] n George Eastman stay: $101 to $200 General manager: Kevin Rosdahl Museum Director of Sales: Vina Platania Director of Catering: Caitlin Harris 900 East Ave. Rochester, NY 14607 n Hampton Inn & Number of guest rooms: 106 Phone: (585) 271-3361 x 260 Capacity in: Suites Rochester/ Banquet seating: 100 Web: www.eastman.org Victor E-mail: [email protected] Classroom seating: 56 7637 Pittsford Victor Road Director of Sales: Allen Buell Free airport shuttle Victor, NY 14564 Capacity in: Average rate for single-night Phone: (585) 869-6282 stay: $101 to $200 Classroom seating: 500 Web: www.rochestersuites. hamptoninn.com General manager: Lindsay File photo Barnhart From catamaran sailing to jet skis, boating is a favorite pastime on Lake Ontario. ROCHESTER Visit Rochester Craft cocktails are a staple at many Rochester cantinas, including Tapas 177 in downtown’s St. Paul Quarter. Meet, Stay & Play 2018 | Upstate New York’s Executive Travel Guide ROCHESTER • 29 Meeting & Banquet Facilities n Hilton Garden n Holiday Number of guest rooms: 4 n Joseph A. n Max of Eastman E-mail: [email protected] Inn Rochester/ Inn Rochester Capacity in: Floreano Rochester Place General manager: Michael Banquet seating: 30 Petrillo 25 Gibbs St. University and Downtown Classroom seating: 30 Riverside Capacity in: Rochester, NY 14604 Medical Center 70 State St. Average rate for single-night Convention Center Classroom seating: 120 30 Celebration Drive Rochester, NY 14614 stay: $101 to $200 123 E. Main St. Phone: (585) 697-0491 Rochester , NY 14620 Phone: (585) 546-3450 Rochester, NY 14604 Web: www.maxrochesterny.com Phone: (585) 424-4404 Web: www.holidayinn.com/ Phone: (585) 232-7200 E-mail: events@maxrochesterny. n com National Susan B. Web: www.hiltongardeninn3. rochesterdtwn n Web: www.rrcc.com Inns of Aurora General manager: Neil Doran Anthony Museum & hilton.com E-mail: [email protected] General manager: James Brown Number of guest rooms: 217 391 Main St. Capacity in: House E-mail: dstubblebine@ Aurora, NY 13026 Director of Sales: Kris Hughes delmontehotels.com Capacity in: Classroom seating: 130 17 Madison St. Phone: (315) 364-8888, (866) Director of Catering: David Banquet seating: 650 Rochester, NY 14608 General manager: Donald 364-8808 Carpenter Stubblebine Classroom seating: 525 Phone: (585) 279-7490 Web: www.innsofaurora.com Capacity in: Director of Sales: Lisa Thompson Free airport shuttle Banquet seating: 3,500 Web: www.susanbanthonyhouse. E-mail: reservations@ org Director of Catering: Katie Patnode Average rate for single-night innsofaurora.com Classroom seating: 2,000 stay: $101 to $200 E-mail: office@ Number of guest rooms: 136 General manager: Sue Edinger Capacity in: susanbanthonyhouse.org Director of Sales: Sara Brown General manager: Deborah Banquet seating: 250 Director of Catering: Heather n LT Rochester LLC Classroom seating: 125 n Hughes Hyatt Regency Davidson 1175 Marketplace Drive Average rate for single-night n Capacity in: Rochester Number of guest rooms: 44 Henrietta, NY 14623 Memorial Art stay: $101 to $200 Classroom seating: 36 125 E. Main Street Capacity in: Phone: (585) 397-7447 Gallery of the Rochester, NY 14604 Banquet seating: 90 Web: rochester.lasertron.us University of Phone: (585) 546-1234 Classroom seating: 36 n Holiday Inn E-mail: [email protected] Rochester n New York Wine & Web: www.rochester.regency. Average rate for single-night Capacity in: 500 University Ave. stay: $201 to $350 Culinary Center Hotel and Suites hyatt.com Banquet seating: 250 Rochester, NY 14607 Rochester - General manager: Jay Rettberg Classroom seating: 85 800 South Main St. Phone: (585) 276-8950 Canandaigua, NY 14424 Marketplace Director of Sales: Travania Clark Web: www.mag.rochester.edu Number of guest rooms: 343 n Irondequoit Phone: (585) 394-7070 800 Jefferson Road E-mail: amancus5@mag. Web: www.nywcc.com Capacity in: Conference Center n rochester.edu Rochester, NY 14623 Max Chophouse E-mail: [email protected] Banquet seating:1,000 General manager: Anthony Phone: (585) 475-9190 400 Bakers Park 1456 Monroe Ave. General manager: John Berndt Classroom seating: 500 Rochester, NY 14617 Mancuso Web: www.holidayinn.com/ Rochester, NY 14618 Capacity in: rochesterny Free airport shuttle Phone: (585) 266-1068 x204 Capacity in: Phone: (585) 271-3510 Banquet seating: 80 Number of guest rooms: 120 Average rate for single-night Web: irondequoitconferencecenter. Web: www.maxrochesterny.com Classroom seating: 296 stay: $201 to $300 Classroom seating: 120 Capacity in: com E-mail: events@maxrochester. Banquet seating: 120 E-mail: [email protected] com Classroom seating: 80 General manager: Leslie General manager: Virginia n Michael’s Valley n The Inn on Church DiCesare larocca Free airport shuttle Grill ROCHESTER 11 W. Church St. Director of Catering: Ellyn Average rate for single-night Capacity in: 1694 Penfield Road Fairport, N.Y. 14450 Gooch stay: $101 to $200 Classroom seating: 50 Rochester, NY 14625 Phone: (585) 678-1106 Capacity in: Phone: (585) 383-8260 Web: www.theinnonchurch.com Classroom seating: 150 Web: www.michaelsvalleygrill. Email: [email protected] com General manager: Pamela Renfro

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n Quality Inn Capacity in: Web: www.marriott.com/rocap Airport Banquet seating: 90 General manager: Laura Bennett Classroom seating: 72 Director of Sales: Lisa Thompson 1273 Chili Ave. Average rate for single-night Director of Catering: Katie Patnode Add a Rochester, NY 14624 stay: $201 to $350 Number of guest rooms: 210 ROCHESTER Phone: (585) 464-8800 Capacity in: Web: www.choicehotels.com/ new-york/rochester/quality- Banquet seating: 250 inn-hotels/ny211 n Richardson’s Classroom seating: 200 Playful E-mail: [email protected] Canal House Free airport shuttle Number of guest rooms: 155 1474 Marsh Road Average rate for single-night Average rate for single-night Pittsford, NY 14534 stay: $101 to $200 Touch to Any stay: $100 or less Phone: (585) 248-5000 Web: www.richardsonscanalhouse. com Rochester Museum n The Rabbit Room E-mail: info@ & Science Center 61 N. Main St. richardsonscanalhouse.com 657 East Ave. Honeoye Falls, NY 14472 Director of Catering: Laurie Austin Rochester, NY 14607 Event! Phone: (585) 582-1830 Capacity in: Phone: (585) 271-4320 Web: www.thelowermill.com Classroom seating: 150 Web: www.rmsc.org E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] From elegant cocktail parties to corporate retreats, General manager: Sara Geen General manager: Heidi Luizzi Director of Sales: Alison Director of Sales: Sarah Janas from team meetings to all-day conferences, DeMarco Capacity in: The Strong National Museum of Play offers Director of Catering: Sara Geen Banquet seating: 200 Capacity in: Classroom seating: 400 a memorable setting for your next event. Banquet seating: 160 n RIT Inn & Classroom seating: 160 Conference Center n Rooney’s Call 585-410-6332 for more information or visit 5257 West Henrietta Road Henrietta, NY 14467 Restaurant museumofplay.org/visit/facility-rentals. n Remington’s Phone: (585) 359-1800 90 Henrietta St. Restaurant Web: www.ritinn.com Rochester, NY 14620 425 Merchants Road E-mail: [email protected] Phone: (585) 442-0444 Rochester, NY 14609 General manager: Janice Emerson Web: www.rooneysrestaurant. Phone: (585) 482-4434 Director of Sales: Stephanie Young com Web: www. Director of Catering: Michael E-mail: info@rooneysrestaurant. remingtonsofrochester.com Wettach com E-mail: [email protected] Number of guest rooms: 304 General manager: Joe Squalli General manager: Mark Rector Capacity in: Capacity in: Capacity in: Banquet seating: 400 Classroom seating: 75 Classroom seating: 75 Classroom seating: 360 Average rate for single-night stay: $101 to $200 n RPM Raceway n Renaissance Del 17 Miracle Mile Drive Rochester, N.Y. 14623 Monte Lodge & Spa n Rochester 41 N. Main St. Phone: (585) 427-7223 Pittsford, NY 14534 Marriott Airport Web: www.rpmraceway.com Phone: (585) 381-9900 Hotel Email: [email protected] Web: www.renaissancedelmonte.com 1890 W. Ridge Road museumofplay.org General manager: Felix Ramos Rochester, NY 14615 Number of guest rooms: 99 Phone: (585) 225-6880

Meet,TheStrong_Meet, Stay, and Play Stay & Play_4.625x6_013017_FINAL.indd 1 1/31/17 9:35 AM 4.675” X 6.74” 1/4 Page Pub date: Summer 2017 PDF due: 1/31/17 Meet, Stay & Play 2018 | Upstate New York’s Executive Travel Guide ROCHESTER • 31 Meeting & Banquet Facilities n Seabreeze Web: www.senecaparkzoo.org Banquet seating: 350 Banquet seating: 200 Director of Sales: Debie n Woodcliff Amusement Park Capacity in: Classroom seating: 30 Classroom seating: 140 Himmelsbach Hotel & Spa Banquet seating: 125 Free airport shuttle Capacity in: 4600 Culver Road 199 Woodcliff Drive Classroom seating: 50 n The Strathallan Average rate for single-night Banquet seating: 140 Rochester, NY 14622 stay: $201 to $350 Classroom seating: 100 Fairport, NY 14450 Phone: (585) 323-1900 Hotel and Spa, Phone: (585) 381-4000 Web: www.seabreeze.com n a Double Tree n Terry Hills Golf Web: www.woodcliffhotelspa.com E-mail: [email protected] Sonnenberg by Hilton E-mail: welcome@ Course, Restaurant, woodcliffhotelspa.com Director of Sales: Tim McCardle Gardens & Mansion 550 East Ave. Director of Catering: William State Historic Park Rochester, NY 14607 & Banquet Facility General manager: Corey Dooley Johnson 151 Charlotte St. Phone: (585) 461-5010 5122 Clinton St. Director of Sales: Kimberly Wozniak-Pfluke Capacity in: Canandaigua, NY 14424 Web: www.strathallan.com n The Strong Batavia, NY 14020 Number of guest rooms: 236 Classroom seating: 3,000 Phone: (585) 394-4922 E-mail: [email protected] Museum Phone: (585) 343-0642 Capacity in: Web: www.sonnenberg.org General manager: Paul Walters 1 Manhattan Square Web: www.terryhills.com Banquet seating: 500 E-mail: [email protected] Director of Sales: Amy Santini Rochester, NY 14607 E-mail: [email protected] Classroom seating: 225 n Seneca Park Zoo General manager: David Director of Catering: Amanda Phone: (585) 263-2700 General manager: Danielle 2222 St. Paul St. Hutchings Pacitto Web: www.museumofplay.org Rotondo Free airport shuttle Rochester, NY 14621 Director of Sales: Deborah Kelly Number of guest rooms: 155 E-mail: [email protected] Capacity in: Average rate for single-night stay: $101 to $200 Phone: (585) 295-7399 Capacity in: Capacity in: Classroom seating: 120 Resorts

n Beaver Hollow Director of Sales: Kristin Reamer n Geneva on Conference Center Number of guest rooms: 31 the Lake Capacity in: 1083 Pit Road 1001 Lochland Road Banquet seating: 240 Java Center, NY 14082 Geneva, NY 14456 Classroom seating: 240 Phone: (585) 457-3700 or Phone: (315) 789-7190 (800) 964-7903 Average rate for single-night stay: $201 to $350 Web: www.genevaonthelake.com Web: www.beaverhollow.com E-mail: [email protected] Capacity in: General manager: William Classroom seating: 200 n Schickel Average rate for single-night Byrncliff Resort Number of guest rooms: 29 stay: $101 to $200 and Conference Capacity in:

Center Classroom seating: 35 ROCHESTER 2357 Humphrey Road n Belhurst Castle Varysburg, NY 14167 4069 West Lake Road Phone: (585) 535-7300 n Inn on the Lake Geneva, N.Y. 14456 Web: www.byrncliff.com 770 S. Main St. Phone: (315) 781-0201 E-mail: [email protected] Canandaigua, NY 14424 Web: www.belhurst.com Number of guest rooms: 26 Phone: (585) 394-7800 Email: [email protected] Web: www.theinnonthelake.com General manager: Duane Reeder Number of guest rooms: 134 Director of Catering: Carmen Capacity in: Brennan-Bain Classroom seating: 270 Number of guest rooms: 47 Average rate for single-night Capacity in: stay: $101 to $200 Banquet seating: 250 Classroom seating: 200 Average rate for single-night n Inns of Aurora stay: $101 to $200 n Del Lago Resort & Casino 391 Main St. Aurora, NY 13026 1133 Route 114 Phone: (315) 364-8888, (866) Waterloo, N.Y. 13165 364-8808 Phone: (315) 946-1777 Web: www.innsofaurora.com Web: www.dellagoresort.com Email: [email protected] General manager: HIcham General manager: Sue Edinger Jaddoud Director of Sales: Sara Brown Director of sales: Jeremy Stevenson Director of Catering: Heather n Bristol Harbour Davidson Director of catering: Amanda Rago Number of guest rooms: 44 Lodge & Golf Club Number of guest rooms: 205 Capacity in: 5410 Seneca Point Road Capacity in: Banquet seating: 90 Canandaigua, N.Y. 14424 Banquet seating: 24 Classroom seating: 36 Phone: (585) 396-2200 Classroom seating: 173 Average rate for single-night Web: www.bristolharbour.com Average rate for single-night stay: $201 to $350 Visit Rochester Email: [email protected] stay: $201 to $350 General manager: Laura Cook The view from Cobbs Hill Reservoir gives you a full overview of downtown Rochester.

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