
Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino
Best for visitors who want to stay within walking distance of Niagara Falls and enjoy a full-service resort with casino gaming, many restaurants, an indoor pool and a full spa.
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Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino is a large 604-room hotel and 24-hour casino on the U.S. side of Niagara Falls; read this if you want a full-service resort close to the falls with gaming, a spa and many dining options. Reikart House, Buffalo, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel is a 92-room Marriott-affiliated boutique property near the University at Buffalo; read this if you prefer a smaller, design-forward stay in the Buffalo suburbs.
Updated · about 20 miles (≈32 km) apart

Best for visitors who want to stay within walking distance of Niagara Falls and enjoy a full-service resort with casino gaming, many restaurants, an indoor pool and a full spa.

Best for travelers seeking a smaller, design-focused hotel near University at Buffalo with boutique service and practical on-site amenities like free parking and EV charging.
When Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino wins: choose Seneca Niagara if your priority is proximity to Niagara Falls, multiple on-site restaurants and bars, a 24-hour casino, a full-service spa, and space for large events or groups.
When Reikart House, Buffalo wins: pick Reikart House for a quieter, boutique stay near the University at Buffalo and local shopping, where you value a compact property with modern accessibility features, rooftop garden and free self parking.
Bottom line: these two properties serve different needs — Seneca Niagara is a large, activity-heavy resort for falls sightseeing, gaming and spa services; Reikart House is a boutique Marriott option for travelers who want a refined, smaller property base in the Buffalo area.
| Category | Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino | Reikart House, Buffalo, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Large, busy resort-casino with resort amenities and event spaces | Upscale boutique hotel with design-focused rooms and quieter service |
| Location | On the U.S. side of Niagara Falls, within walking distance of Niagara Falls State Park and Old Falls Street | Suburban Buffalo (Amherst area) near University at Buffalo North Campus and Walden Galleria Mall |
| Size (rooms) | 604 rooms and suites in a 26-story tower | 92 rooms |
| Ages / audience | All ages welcome as hotel guests; casino areas restricted to 21+ for gaming | Welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities; not adults-only |
| Pools | Indoor heated pool with sun loungers, whirlpool; public hours plus adults-only windows | Not published |
| Restaurants & bars | Roughly 10 on-site restaurants and bars including The Western Door Steakhouse, la Cascata, Koi, Full.Plate Eatery and several bars | One on-site restaurant (The Parlor Room) with room service and cooked-to-order breakfast (fee) |
| Spa & wellness | The Spa at Seneca with 30+ spa services, salon and locker-room amenities; fitness center open daily | Fitness center available; full-service spa not published |
| Known for | Casino gaming, proximity to the falls, many dining options and large event spaces | Boutique Marriott-affiliated stay near UB with rooftop garden, EV charging and strong accessibility features |
| Parking & transport | Free self-parking and free valet parking; no confirmed complimentary airport shuttle | Free self parking and an electric car charging station on site |
| Meeting & event space | Extensive: tens of thousands of sq ft and large-capacity ballrooms (events up to thousands) | Four meeting rooms available (smaller-scale events) |
Seneca Niagara sits on Fourth Street on the U.S. side of Niagara Falls, within easy walking distance of the state park and Old Falls Street.
Choose Seneca Niagara for instant access to the falls and the area’s main tourist strip.
Reikart House is in the Amherst/Buffalo suburbs on Main Street, near University at Buffalo North Campus and local shopping.
Pick Reikart House if your priority is proximity to UB or suburban Buffalo destinations rather than the falls.
Seneca Niagara offers 604 rooms and suites across a 26-story tower with standard resort amenities.
Seneca Niagara is a full-service, high-capacity hotel with varied room types and 24-hour room service.
Reikart House has 92 air-conditioned rooms with refrigerators and LED TVs and a focus on boutique details.
Reikart House is a smaller, accessibility-forward boutique option with practical in-room features.
Seneca Niagara provides a wide range of on-site dining and late-night options.
If you want variety and late-night options without leaving the property, Seneca Niagara is stronger for dining and bars.
Reikart House has one on-site restaurant, The Parlor Room, plus room service and breakfast options.
Reikart House suits guests who prefer an intimate on-site restaurant or want to drive a short distance for more choices.
Seneca Niagara's signature on-site amenities include a heated indoor pool and a large casino floor.
Seneca Niagara fits travelers looking for a resort experience with pool, spa and casino entertainment all on site.
Reikart House highlights smaller-scale signature features like a rooftop garden and extensive accessibility elements.
Reikart House’s rooftop garden and accessibility-first approach are its most notable property-level differentiators.
Seneca Niagara provides both a broad spa menu and an active nightlife scene tied to the casino.
Seneca Niagara blends spa relaxation with lively nightlife for mixed-interest groups.
Reikart House focuses on essential wellness and quieter evenings rather than late-night entertainment.
Reikart House is a lower-key option for guests seeking a calm stay with basic wellness facilities.

Seneca Niagara — walk to Niagara Falls State Park, Maid of the Mist and Old Falls Street.

Reikart House — a Tribute Portfolio hotel well placed for University at Buffalo visits and suburban errands.

Seneca Niagara — full-service spa with many treatments, indoor pool and a large fitness center.

Reikart House — extensive wheelchair-accessible features, rooftop garden, EV charging and free self parking.
Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino is on the U.S. side of Niagara Falls within walking distance of the state park; Reikart House is in the Buffalo/Amherst suburbs about 20 miles away.
Seneca Niagara has the edge with roughly 10 on-site restaurants and several late-night bars and a 24-hour casino; Reikart House has one on-site restaurant and a quieter evening atmosphere.
Both properties accept guests of all ages as hotel guests. Note that Seneca Niagara’s casino and some lounge areas require guests to be 21+ for gaming and entry to those spaces.
No full-service spa is published for Reikart House; Seneca Niagara publishes a large on-site spa menu and salon services.
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