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Compare Ramada by Wyndham Buffalo Downtown vs. Peer Buffalo Convention Hotels
Side-by-side comparison of guest rooms, total meeting space sq. ft., largest ballroom sq. ft., and group block rates across Buffalo.
Ramada by Wyndham Buffalo Downtown vs. Peer Buffalo Convention Hotels
| Convention Hotel | City / State | Guest Rooms | Total Event Space | Largest Ballroom | Meeting Rooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ramada by Wyndham Buffalo Downtown (Current) | Buffalo, NY | 486 | 72,000 sq. ft. | 10,934 sq. ft. | 19 |
| New York Marriott Marquis | New York, NY | 1,957 | 102,879 sq. ft. | 21,550 sq. ft. | 46 |
| Turning Stone Resort Casino | Verona, NY | 709 | 88,922 sq. ft. | 29,868 sq. ft. | 26 |
| Hyatt Grand Central New York | New York, NY | 1,298 | 60,000 sq. ft. | 25,970 sq. ft. | 47 |
| TWA Hotel | Jamaica, NY | 512 | 50,000 sq. ft. | 10,000 sq. ft. | 45 |
| New York Marriott at the Brooklyn Bridge | New York, NY | 667 | 47,397 sq. ft. | 18,105 sq. ft. | 26 |
| Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel | New York, NY | 1,780 | 43,942 sq. ft. | 16,257 sq. ft. | 39 |
Ramada by Wyndham Buffalo Downtown — 8-Row Master Property & Group Contract Summary
Guest Room Inventory & Peak Group Allocation
486 Total Keys · Up to 204 Peak Group Block Rooms
Standard 1-per-40 cumulative complimentary room credit; request 1-per-35 comp ratio + 3 VIP suite upgrades at group rates during RFP.
Total Event Space & Breakout Room Ratio
72,000 Sq. Ft. Total · 19 Dedicated Meeting & Breakout Rooms
Optimal for 292–1,151 attendee conferences requiring simultaneous keynote and breakout tracks.
Largest Pillarless Ballroom Capacity
10,934 Sq. Ft. · 1,151 Theater · 810 Plated Banquet
Divisible soundproof airwalls; supports up to 55 standard 10×10 tabletop/exhibit booths (~200 gross sq. ft./booth) with 24-hour hold option.
Primary Convention Campus Connectivity
Buffalo Convention Center (3–6 min covered walk to Exhibit Halls)
Primary headquarter and exhibitor room-block anchor serving Buffalo Convention Center.
Airport Transfer & Motorcoach Staging
BUF (Buffalo Niagara International Airport) · 9.5 mi (15 mins off-peak / 26–36 mins peak)
Dedicated group porte-cochere / motorcoach staging lane available with 14-day advance manifest submission to hotel convention services.
Nightly Room Rate, Resort Fee & Tax Structure
$239/nt Group Block vs. $389/nt Peak Rack · 14.5% Buffalo Municipal & State Lodging Tax
Mandatory $30/nt resort/destination fee is 100% waived when contracted through the Conventions.com Housing Desk (saves $206/room/night all-in).
Banquet F&B '++' Multiplier & Catering Minimums
$28,000 Ballroom Waiver Min · 24% Service + 8% Tax (+33.9% Effective)
Contract F&B minimums on a cumulative multi-day program basis (breakfasts + breaks + reception combined) rather than per-room/per-day minimums.
Attrition, Cutoff & Cancellation Protection
80% Cumulative Pickup Allowance · 30-Day Cutoff · 100% Rebooking Resell Credit
Always insist on cumulative (not night-by-night) attrition calculation and a 'Resell Mitigation Clause' crediting any rooms resold by the hotel after cutoff.