Curtiss Hotel

What Curtiss Hotel does

Curtiss Hotel, legally Curtiss Buffalo, Inc., is a privately-held 5-star boutique hotel located inside the renovated historic Harlow C. Curtiss building at 210 Franklin Street in downtown Buffalo, NY. The property was founded in 1998 and operates 51-100 employees serving a mix of leisure travelers, wedding and corporate event hosts, and local patrons. The integrated offering comprises 68 ultra-luxurious rooms with marble bathrooms and high-tech enhancements (digital room control pads, Toto toilets, programmable steam/aromatherapy showers), three food-and-beverage venues (Chez Ami Restaurant, 200+ seats; VUE Rooftop Lounge; Buffalo Chophouse), the full-service Harlow Spa, the proprietary Urban Hot Springs (a 102°F all-weather mineral-infused hot tub custom-designed by Beauty Pools), a 24-hour fitness center powered by G&G Fitness, and event spaces for weddings, corporate functions, and themed programming. On-site technical stack includes integrated booking via Choice Hotels Ascend Collection, Resy for restaurant reservations, Mailchimp for email marketing, and Google Analytics plus Meta Pixel for measurement and retargeting.

The business model is multi-revenue-stream: room revenue distributed through Choice Hotels and the hotel's direct website; transaction-based F&B across the three outlets; spa, event, and ticketed event fees ($24.95-$139.99/person); gift certificate sales ($50-$1,000 plus Staycation certificates); and in-room amenity upsells (chocolate-covered strawberries, charcuterie, champagne, florals). Pricing is packaged for Staycation promotions ($269 Sun-Thu, $369 Friday) and tiered across event budgets (up to $15,000+). Go-to-market is hybrid: direct-to-consumer via curtisshotel.com, channel partners for rooms and F&B reservations, enterprise-style field sales for weddings and corporate events through a 'Request a Tour' consultative workflow, and event-driven marketing via recurring ticketed programming. Customer segments are intentionally diversified across leisure travelers, wedding and event hosts, corporate groups near the Buffalo Niagara Convention Center, and local patrons consuming the public-facing F&B and spa outlets. Ownership is private with no disclosed institutional investors, and Curtiss has not raised external funding.

Name

Curtiss Hotel

Legal name

Curtiss Buffalo, Inc.

Website

https://curtisshotel.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Curtiss Hotel (Curtiss Buffalo, Inc.) is a privately-held 5-star boutique hotel in downtown Buffalo, NY, operating 68 luxury rooms, three F&B venues (Chez Ami, VUE Rooftop Lounge, Buffalo Chophouse), Harlow Spa, the Urban Hot Springs, and event spaces serving leisure travelers, corporate groups, and wedding hosts.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Boutique Hotel Hospitality

NAICS

Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (72111)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000), Hotels & Motels (7011)

akta.pro primary industry

Business & Corporate Full-Service Hotels (THAGAAAE)

Keywords

• Boutique hotel
• Luxury accommodations
• Full-service spa
• Rooftop dining
• Wedding venues

Headquarters

HQ city

Buffalo

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Hotel Accommodations: 68 ultra-luxurious rooms with marble bathrooms and high-tech enhancements. Rooms are booked through Choice Hotels platform and direct website. Revenue from nightly room rates, with special staycation packages available.
2. Food & Beverage - Chez Ami Restaurant: 200+ seat casual upscale restaurant with year-round patio seating along West Huron Street. Features upscale bar, lunch service Mon-Sat 11:30am-2pm, dinner service Mon-Sun 5pm-10pm, and Sunday brunch 10:15am-2pm. Takeout and room service available.
3. Food & Beverage - VUE Rooftop Lounge: Rooftop cocktail lounge open to the public year-round with panoramic views. Features happy hour specials (Moscow Mule, Aperol Spritz, Paper Plane $7, draft beers $6, house wine $8) on Fridays 4PM-7PM.
4. Harlow Spa: Full-service spa offering Swedish Massage, Deep Tissue Massage, and HydraFacial treatment. Open daily by appointment only.
5. Events & Weddings: Wedding ceremonies and receptions, rehearsal dinners, baby and bridal showers, corporate events, holiday parties, and special themed events. Event spaces include meeting rooms and banquet facilities.
6. Gift Certificates: Gift certificates valid toward all Curtiss Hotel amenities including rooms, restaurants, spa, and hot springs. Available in denominations of $50, $100, $250, $300, $500, $1000, plus staycation package certificates.
7. Amenities & Add-ons: Room amenity additions including chocolate-covered strawberries ($32-$57), charcuterie boards ($27-$67), champagne bottles ($44-$375), spa deposits, and flowers from Maureen's Florist.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Curtiss Hotel is a five-star boutique hotel in downtown Buffalo, NY, offering 68 luxury guest rooms and suites within a historic landmark building. The property operates multiple food and beverage outlets including a rooftop lounge, chophouse, and restaurant, alongside a full-service spa, indoor urban hot springs, and dedicated event spaces for weddings and corporate functions.

Product overview

Curtiss Hotel is a 5-star boutique hotel operating as a unified hospitality experience with multiple integrated products and services. The core product is the hotel itself—68 ultra-luxurious rooms with marble bathrooms and high-tech enhancements—in a renovated historic landmark building. The hotel's food and beverage portfolio includes Chez Ami Restaurant (a 200+ seat upscale dining venue), VUE Rooftop Lounge (panoramic rooftop bar open to the public), and Buffalo Chophouse (steakhouse). Unique amenities include Urban Hot Springs (Buffalo's only all-weather mineral hot springs) and Harlow Spa. The property also offers event venues for weddings and corporate functions, with additional revenue streams including staycation packages, gift certificates, and in-room amenity deliveries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Harlow Spa: Spa offering Swedish Massage, Deep Tissue Massage, and HydraFacial treatments
• Chez Ami Restaurant
• VUE Rooftop Lounge
• Urban Hot Springs
• Buffalo Chophouse

Products and services

• Curtiss Hotel Accommodations 68 luxury guest rooms and suites in a five-star boutique hotel located in a historic landmark building in downtown Buffalo, NY. Accommodations feature digital room control pads, Toto toilets, programmable steam/aromatherapy showers, and high-end finishes for individual leisure and business travelers.
• Urban Hot Springs An indoor mineral hot springs facility featuring custom Beauty Pools with therapeutic mineral water. Available as a guest amenity and to the public as a paid offering for relaxation and wellness.
• VUE Rooftop Lounge A rooftop bar and lounge offering panoramic skyline views of downtown Buffalo, serving cocktails and light fare. Operates as a standalone hospitality venue open to both hotel guests and the public.
• Chez Ami Restaurant Full-service on-site restaurant within the hotel serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner to hotel guests and the public.
• Buffalo Chophouse On-site steakhouse restaurant offering premium cuts, wines, and an upscale dining experience for hotel guests and the general public.
• Harlow Spa A full-service spa offering massages, facials, body treatments, and wellness services to hotel guests and external patrons.
• Weddings and Special Events Venue

Quantifiable outcome

• 68 luxurious rooms with marble bathrooms and high-tech enhancements
• +2 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Choice Hotels (Ascend Collection)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCurtiss Hotel is affiliated with the Choice Hotels Ascend Collection brand. Room bookings are processed through Choice Hotels platform (choicehotels.com) providing access to Choice's loyalty program and global distribution network. The hotel maintains its boutique identity while leveraging Choice Hotels' brand recognition and booking infrastructure.
• ResycoreTechnology or IntegrationRestaurant reservation management for Chez Ami is handled through the Resy platform. This technology integration enables online reservation booking for restaurant guests and manages seating for the 200+ seat venue.
• Maureen's FloristminorOthersPreferred florist vendor for flower arrangements available as room amenities. Described as Buffalo's #1 rated florist for 15 years in a row. Fresh flower arrangements can be ordered through the hotel's amenity menu.
• Toy Brothers EntertainmentminorOthersPreferred vendor for event entertainment mentioned during VUE Rooftop Lounge open house events. One of several preferred vendors showcased during hotel tours and open house events.
• Buffalo's Best BakeryminorOthersPreferred bakery vendor featured during VUE Rooftop Lounge open house events and tours. Serves as a catering/dessert option for events at the hotel.
• Thin Man BreweryminorOthersLocal Buffalo brewery featured as special guest at Sensory Beer Tasting & Class event at VUE Rooftop Lounge. Collaborative event showcasing craft beers alongside Community Beer Works and Smoldered Society Beer Company.
• Community Beer WorksminorOthersLocal Buffalo brewery featured as special guest at Sensory Beer Tasting & Class event at VUE Rooftop Lounge. Collaborative event alongside Thin Man Brewery and Smoldered Society Beer Company.
• Smoldered Society Beer CompanyminorOthersLocal Buffalo brewery featured as special guest at Sensory Beer Tasting & Class event at VUE Rooftop Lounge. Collaborative event alongside Thin Man Brewery and Community Beer Works.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Market position

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/curtisshotel
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• Instagraminstagram.com/curtisshotel
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/curtiss-hotel

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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