FROM THE NORTH (Tonawanda and Niagara Falls):

Take the 290 (Youngman) to the 190; take Niagara Street Exit #8, turn right (south) on to Niagara Street. Continue on Niagara Street go around the traffic circle in front of City Hall and turn right onto Court Street (approximately the fourth street). Go down one block to Franklin Street and turn left. The Buffalo Niagara Convention Center will be on the right hand side in the middle of the block.

FROM THE SOUTH (Erie):

Take the 90 East to Exit #53 (190 North); continue on the 190 to the Niagara Street Exit #N8 (Intersection 8). Turn right (south) onto Niagara Street. Continue on Niagara Street, go around the traffic circle in front of City Hall and turn right onto Court Street (approximately the fourth street). Go down one block to Franklin Street and turn left. The Buffalo Niagara Convention Center will be on the right hand side in the middle of the block.

FROM THE EAST (Buffalo Airport and Rochester):

Take the 90 West to Exit #51 West (Route 33 West toward downtown Buffalo). Exit at Goodell Street; go straight on Goodell until the sign directs you to Pearl Street (Pearl Street will veer to the left). The Buffalo Niagara Convention Center loading dock entrance will be on your right three blocks (just past West Huron Street.)

FROM THE PEACE BRIDGE:

After getting off of the bridge, continue straight to Porter Avenue; make a left onto Porter. Stay on Porter to Niagara Street; turn right onto Niagara. Continue on Niagara Street, go around the traffic circle in front of City Hall and turn right onto Court Street (approximately the fourth street). Go down one block to Franklin Street and turn left. The Convention Center will be on the right hand side, in the middle of the block.

Parking

Parking in Buffalo on the streets located around the Buffalo Convention Center is free from Friday at 5pm throughout the weekend. There are also several nearby parking ramps available.

Parking Ramps:

Buffalo City Owned Parking Ramps:
https://bcarparking.com/locations

Fernbach Ramp
Address: 200 Pearl St. Buffalo, NY
Vehicle Clearance Height: 6'9"

Augspurger Ramp
Address: 362 Pearl St. Buffalo, NY
Vehicle Clearance Height: 6'10"

Main Place Ramp
Address: 223 Pearl St. Buffalo, NY
Vehicle Clearance Height: 6'2"

Court Franklin
Address: Franklin@Court Outdoor lot
Vehicle Clearance Height: Open Lot

Additional parking & directions information is available on the Buffalo Niagara Convention Center's web site at:
http://buffaloconvention.com/directions-and-parking

Hotels

Hotel: Embassy Suites Buffalo

Buffalo Motorama Room Block

Address: 200 Delaware Ave, Buffalo, NY 14202

Rate: $159 includes breakfast, drink vouchers, accommodations in a two-room king/2queen suite

Valet parking $10 per day for guests

Booking Link:  https://group.embassysuites.com/xgvna1

Please note: When making reservations through the booking link, you may click “Edit Stay” to the right of the date range and adjust to your preferred check-in and check-out dates.

Rooms must be reserved via the booking link above by March 26, 2025. Reservations can also be made by phone direct at (716) 842-1000 (reference “Buffalo Motorama”) After March 26th, the reservations line may still honor the special group rate on a space available basis.

Hilton Garden Inn Buffalo Downtown

10 Lafayette Square - Buffalo NY 14203 

Discount Buffalo Motorama rate is $149 per night plus applicable state and local taxes, fees and assessments.

 -To book over the phone, please contact Hilton Reservations at 1-855-446-1178 or contact our hotel directly at 716-848-1000. Please inform an associate of the dates that your guests wish to book under the code of BMOTO.

-To book online, please proceed to our hotel website: www.buffalodowntown.hgi.com . On the home page, enter the arrival and departure dates for the stay. Before selecting the Check Rooms and Rates button, click the link underneath to “Add a Special Rate" and enter your group code BMOTO in there.

The cutoff date for reserving under the block is FEBRUARY 26, 2025.

Event Security

The Buffalo Motorama is dedicated to ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience for all attendees. Professional Event security personnel will be present make sure attendees adhere to the official policies established by Erie County, the City of Buffalo, and the Buffalo Niagara Convention Center. For more information on these guidelines, please visit Buffalo Convention Center - Attend.