
Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino
Best for quick access to Niagara Falls, large-group events, and 24-hour casino entertainment.
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Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino is a large hotel-casino on the U.S. side of Niagara Falls best for travelers who want immediate access to the falls plus gaming and many on-site restaurants. Curtiss Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel is a 5-star luxury boutique property in downtown Buffalo for travelers who prefer a stylish, downtown stay near theaters and the convention center.
Updated · about 32 km (20 miles) apart

Best for quick access to Niagara Falls, large-group events, and 24-hour casino entertainment.

Best for a quieter, design-forward downtown stay with a rooftop terrace, small number of rooms, and an on-site spa.
When Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino wins: choose Seneca Niagara if you want to be within easy walking distance of Niagara Falls State Park, need a large variety of dining and nightlife options on-site, want 24-hour casino gaming, or are planning a conference or large event — it’s a 604-room resort with extensive meeting space and many restaurants and bars.
When Curtiss Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel wins: choose Curtiss if you prefer a boutique, 5-star downtown hotel with individually decorated rooms (68 guestrooms), a rooftop terrace, an indoor pool and hot tub, and a refined small-hotel feel close to the Buffalo Convention Center and theaters.
Bottom line: pick Seneca Niagara for falls-focused travel, group events, and casino nightlife; pick Curtiss for a compact, luxury downtown Buffalo experience with a strong spa and rooftop offering.
| Category | Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino | Curtiss Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Large, busy hotel-casino resort with entertainment and conference focus | Luxury boutique downtown hotel with individually decorated guestrooms |
| Location | On the U.S. side of Niagara Falls, within walking distance of Niagara Falls State Park and Old Falls Street | Downtown Buffalo, a few minutes' walk from the Buffalo Convention Center and Shea's Performing Arts Center |
| Size | 604 rooms across a 26-story tower | 68 individually decorated guestrooms |
| Age policy / audience | All-ages hotel; casino floor restricted to guests 21+ | All-ages hotel (not adults-only) |
| Pools / water features | Indoor heated pool with sun loungers and whirlpool; public hours 9 AM–8 PM with adults-only hours | Indoor pool and hot tub listed; hot springs / hot tub access also noted |
| Restaurants & bars | About 10 on-site restaurants and bars (steakhouse, Italian, Asian, buffet, cafés, casino bars) | 1 restaurant, 1 coffee shop/cafe and 2 bars/lounges; daily complimentary reception |
| Spa & wellness | The Spa at Seneca with 30+ spa services, salon services, locker rooms with sauna/steam and a Half Day pass | Full-service spa, hair salon and 24-hour fitness facilities; spa treatments and hot springs listed |
| Nightlife / gaming | 24-hour casino, multiple casino bars, nightclub-style venue (Stir) and live entertainment | Evening entertainment and two bars/lounges; no on-site casino |
| Meetings & events | Extensive meeting and event space (large events center, ballrooms and many meeting rooms) | Meeting spaces/business center and banquet hall suitable for smaller events |
| Distance between them | — | |
Seneca Niagara sits on Fourth Street a short walk from Niagara Falls State Park and Old Falls Street.
Choose Seneca Niagara for immediate access to the falls and fallside attractions.
Curtiss Hotel is centrally placed in downtown Buffalo within minutes of the convention center and theaters.
Choose Curtiss for a downtown Buffalo base close to theaters, convention venues and city sights.
Seneca Niagara offers 604 rooms and suites in a 26-story tower with standard in-room amenities.
Seneca Niagara gives many room choices and higher capacity for groups and families.
Curtiss Hotel has 68 individually decorated guestrooms with upscale linens and minibars.
Curtiss focuses on a boutique room experience and attention to individual room details.
Seneca Niagara runs about ten on-site restaurants and multiple bars across casual to premium formats.
Seneca Niagara is a better fit if you want many dining styles without leaving the property.
Curtiss Hotel offers a smaller, service-focused dining selection including Chez Ami Restaurant and a café.
Curtiss works well when you prefer fewer, higher-end dining choices and nearby downtown restaurants.
Seneca Niagara offers an indoor heated pool area with whirlpool and a patio, plus casino entertainment.
Seneca Niagara pairs pool access with a full resort entertainment complex.
Curtiss provides an indoor pool and hot tub, plus a rooftop terrace and small-hotel amenities.
Curtiss suits guests who want a compact hotel pool and rooftop space in the city.
Seneca Niagara combines a large spa and salon with casino nightlife and live-entertainment venues.
Seneca Niagara is for travelers who want a full spa menu plus on-site evening entertainment.
Curtiss emphasizes a full-service spa, quieter evening bars and proximity to downtown nightlife.
Curtiss is better for a quieter spa-focused stay with city restaurants and theaters a short walk away.

Seneca Niagara — walking distance to Niagara Falls State Park and Old Falls Street.

Curtiss Hotel — 68 individually decorated rooms, rooftop terrace and a downtown location.

Seneca Niagara — extensive meeting and event space, including a large Events Center and ballrooms.

Curtiss Hotel — full-service spa, intimate dining and proximity to Buffalo theaters and the convention center.
Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino is on the U.S. side of Niagara Falls and within easy walking distance of the state park; Curtiss is in downtown Buffalo, about 20 miles away.
Seneca Niagara — it has several large event spaces and a sizeable events center able to host large conferences and banquets.
No. Both properties accept guests of all ages, though Seneca Niagara’s casino floor and some lounge areas are restricted to guests 21 and older.
Seneca Niagara has roughly ten on-site restaurants and multiple bars; Curtiss has a single main restaurant, a café, and two bars/lounges.
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