Westin Hotels & Resorts, part of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, has announced the opening of The Westin Buffalo in partnership with the hotel’s owner and operator, Delaware North. Located in the heart of downtown Buffalo, the newbuild Westin hotel is the brand’s first in the city.

Featuring 116 guestrooms and suites, The Westin Buffalo is thoughtfully designed with a focus on biophilia and wellness. The design will include an extension of the brand’s Vertical Garden concept, bringing an innovative design approach to the property.

“With the revival of downtown Buffalo and new energy in the city, we are thrilled to introduce a unique wellness proposition for business and leisure travellers, as only Westin can,” comments Bob Jacobs, Vice President of Brand Management, North America, Westin Hotels & Resorts. “From our iconic Heavenly Bed to our gear lending partnership with New Balance, we look forward to having guests leave The Westin Buffalo feeling better than when they arrived.”

The five-storey hotel will occupy the lower half of owner and operator Delaware North’s new global headquarters, and will feature 7,300ft² of versatile meeting and event space alongside an outdoor courtyard.

The hotel’s signature restaurant, Patina 250, will serve up refined cuisine with a devotion to wood-fired cooking, in a casually sophisticated lounge-like atmosphere. Elsewhere, Jake’s Café will offer a bistro-like setting, and a menu featuring Westin’s signature SuperFoods concept. Delaware North’s Patina Restaurant Group will operate both restaurants.

“This hotel is unlike any other in Buffalo,” concludes Thomas Long, General Manager, The Westin Buffalo. “With the revitalisation of downtown Buffalo over the past several years, there was a real demand for a high-caliber hotel experience.”

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