Plans are getting together for our reunion in BuffaloNY; I signed a contract for both the hotel and buss tours. We will be staying at the AdamsMarkHotel and the room will be $79 a night continental breakfast (pastry, Danish, juice coffee and fruit included). If people want a bigger breakfast discount coupons will be available for eggs pancakes, waffles and etc. Our bus tours will be to our NavelPark, the Destroyer USS Sullivan’s, the Cruiser Little Rock and the Submarine Croker http://www.buffalonavalpark.org/Ships.html and there will be guided tours and a memorial wreath for us to show our observance to our Deceased Vets. After the tour we will go to see some of Buffalos famous architect and more. The next day we will be off on a tour of Niagara Falls with a trip aboard The Maid of the Mist to the base of the falls ,visit the cave of the winds, a visit to the NY State Power Vista and a stop at the Seneca Niagara casino. We will have a sit down dinner on Thursday and our dates are September 14, 15, 16, 2010, I will forward more as we are working on the brochure which will have out by March 1st hopefully. That’s all I have for now and will forward you with more info later till then any input will be helpful as this is our 1st time doing this and we want to make it a rememberable experience for our attendees. Thanks Adrian
My apologies for the delay in getting this to you. I have been searching for a lunch program to include with the Naval Park/Buffalo Tour. As that program for 9/16 stands now it would be a 6 - 7 hour tour aboard a deluxe coach with a step-on guide. The group would visit the Buffalo and Erie County Naval and Military Park, enjoy a tour of Buffalo featuring the city's history and architecture, and visit the Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural site at the Wilcox mansion. At this time lunch would be on own in the Elmwood Village district offering several dining options. That tour including naval Park and Wilcox Mansion admissions, guide services, and transportation is priced at $43 per person. I will continue to look for a meal option to include and still keep the price in the $55 0 59 per person range.
The tour of Niagara Falls USA ( 9 am - 4 pm) would also be conducted aboard a deluxe motorcoach with step-on guide services. The group will experience a memorable cruise aboard the Maid of the Mist including admission to the Prospect Point Observation Tower and tour the area including Goat Island, Terrapin Point, Whirlpool State Park, and more. A buffet lunch will be served at the NYS Power Vista followed by a brief tour of the facility. Then the group will have time to try their luck at the Seneca Niagara Casino before heading back to their hotel. This tour including Maid of the Mist admission, buffet lunch including taxes and meal gratuity, guide services, and transportation is priced at $59 per person.
I will contract coaches with wheelchair lifts capable of handling two chairs at a time. If that configuration is utilized we will have capacity for 43 passengers. With one chair that count increases to 47 passengers. Capacity without need for chair tie-downs is 51 passengers.
We will offer one complimentary package with a minimum of 35 paid passengers. Driver and guide gratuities are not included.
Please let me know if you have any questions or problems with the above. Thanks for your consideration and again, apologies for the delay.
We have recently received information from the Buffalo/Niagara Convention and Visitors Bureau that Buffalo is being considered for your USS Fort Snelling. The management and staff of the Adam’s Mark Buffalo welcome the opportunity to host the USS Fort Snelling in Western New York.
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Your ship has come in - to the Adam's Mark Buffalo!
At Adam’s Mark Buffalo, we’re committed to being the Premier Hotel of Western New York. Our ability to offer our clients 72,000 square feet of flexible meeting and banquet space makes Adam’s Mark the newest and largest conference and convention facility in Western New York!
DATES
We currently have available the dates of Tuesday, September 14, 2010 - Friday, September 17, 2010. Upon your direction, we would be pleased to place the following number of rooms on a tentative hold basis and submit a contract for your consideration.
DAY: Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
DATE: 9/14 9/15 9/16 9/17
# OF ROOMS: 21 21 21 C/O
* Expandable if necessary
RATES
The Adam’s Mark Buffalo is pleased to offer “USS Fort Snelling” the guaranteed group rate for the year of 2010 $79.00 single/double/triple/quad occupancy.
SPECIAL OFFERS:
The Hotel will provide one complimentary Executive King or Double for the planner or VIP arriving September 14, 2010 and departing on September 17, 2010.
The Hotel will provide complimentary Airport Transportation, guests should call the hotel at arrival for airport pick up.
The Hotel will offer complimentary self-parking for overnight guests.
The Hotel will provide a complimentary continental breakfast with coffee and juice for overnight guests each morning.
Snacks and Beverages will be allowed in the Hospitality Space with no corkage fee. Ice will be provided by the hotel twice a day with a daily room refresh.
The rental on a hospitality suite and banquet space will be waived.
The hotel will provide a $25.00 all inclusive dinner for banquet. Dinner will include Chef Salad, Plated Entrée (Choice of Beef, Chicken or Fish) vegetable and starch and dessert. Dinner will include coffee, decaf, iced tea and hot tea.
These complimentary items are based on the above anticipated room usage.
GUEST ROOMS
The Adam’s Mark Buffalo has the largest variety of Guestroom Types available in Buffalo. We offer 486 spacious, elegantly appointed guestrooms, consisting of 382 double doubles, 91 kings, 26 handicap equipped rooms, non-smoking rooms, so that all your guests may have the type of accommodation they prefer. These comfortable and tastefully appointed rooms all have color televisions with remote control, in room coffee makers with complimentary coffee and tea, On Command cable system with movies and Play Station available any time, AM/FM clock radios, working desks, two telephones equipped with modems, voice mail, hair dryer, irons/full sized ironing boards, individual climate control and the highest standards of cleanliness in the industry. We also offer complimentary high speed internet access in every guest room.
SUITES
We also have available a variety of suites which includes our Presidential, Chairman, Jacuzzi and Bi-Level suites.
Our variety of luxurious suites range in price from $275.00 to $695.00 per night. We will offer a 15% reduction per night to your group. So why not book your President or VIP in our unique Presidential or Chairman Suite!
GUEST AMENITIES
While staying at the Adam’s Mark Buffalo, our guests are pampered with top-notch service and hospitality. Room service, Our tasteful Gift Shop, Express Check-out, indoor heated pool, complimentary health club facility, and business services, are just a few of our many features and services available.
RESTAURANTS AND LOUNGES
There is not a hotel in Western New York that can compare with the variety, which we offer.
Deco – Our main restaurant is casually elegant, with open-air atmosphere, featuring contemporary regional cuisine, an extensive wine list and beautiful breakfast and lunch buffets.
Tiffany Rose – Our garden style lobby lounge features extensive beverage selections.
MEETING AND BANQUET ROOMS
From association or corporate meetings to social events, the Adam’s Mark Buffalo has the space that you need. The flexibility and versatility of our layout accommodates groups from 10 to 2,800. Larger groups prefer our Grand Ballroom, containing 16,000 square feet. Small groups enjoy the functional elegance of our executive boardrooms.
·72,000 square feet of meeting and exhibit space
·Two large ballrooms and 21 breakout rooms
·Dedicated meeting and catering staff
·In-house audio-visual capabilities and trained staff
·Attached covered parking for 530 cars
Date
Start Time
End Time
Function
Agr
Room Rental
9/14/2010
8:00 AM
12:00 AM
Hospitality
45
Waived
9/15/2010
8:00 AM
12:00 AM
Hospitality
45
Waived
9/16/2010
8:00 AM
12:00 AM
Hospitality
45
Waived
9/16/2010
6:00 PM
11:00 PM
Dinner
45
Waived
CATERING
Our professional Catering Staff will assist you in designing menus to fit all your group’s needs as well as your budget. The catering department prides itself in their flexibility and outstanding creativity.
CONVENTION SERVICES
To assist you through your convention at the Adam’s Mark Buffalo our fully staffed Convention Services Department is at your disposal. During your time here, they can be reached through our in house pager system to handle all of your needs.
AUDIO-VISUAL EQUIPMENT
The Adams Mark Buffalo has an extensive audio-visual department on site. A complete listing of availability and pricing can be obtained through our Convention Services Department.
RESERVATIONS
Once your group has booked with us, we will provide you with reservation cards for your members to mail-in or they may call our hotel directly at (716) 845-5100.
PARKING
Valet or self parking is available in our indoor connected two-tier ramp or our outdoor lot.
LOCATION
We are conveniently located at the Church Street Exit of I-190 in downtown Buffalo overlooking Lake Erie at the mouth of the Niagara River. Because of our unique location we have within walking distance; the HSBC Arena for sporting events and concerts, the Naval and Servicemen’s Park, Erie Basin Marina and Coca-Cola Field our downtown baseball stadium. The Adam’s Mark Buffalo is located within a five-minute walk to the beautiful Buffalo waterfront and small boat harbor. Enjoy casual walks on the river walk and take in the view of a breath-taking sunset over Lake Erie. The famous Peace Bridge to Canada is just one mile away and within 20 minutes of leaving our hotel, you can be at Niagara Falls, Ralph Wilson Stadium, or the Buffalo/NiagaraInternational Airport. Essentially, we are easy to get to with everything nearby.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Buffalo, New York, also known as the “City of Good Neighbors” is an area rich in tradition and history. Increase your attendance by inviting our Canadian neighbors to the north. Did you know that over 55% of the U.S. population and 62% of the Canadian population is within a 500 mile radius of Buffalo? Our easy accessibility either by air or by our major highways makes Western New York the ideal location for your next convention, and it’s affordable too!
SITES AND ATTRACTIONS
While in Buffalo, a visit to the Buffalo Zoological Gardens is a must. Just a ten-minute ride and you will be able to visit the nation’s third oldest zoo.
Not every city has an armory that was built in 1899, but Buffalo does! Just minutes away from the Adam’s Mark Buffalo stands the Connecticut Street Armory. This armory is viewed as one of the grandest in the state, if not the entire country. It’s lauded as the epitome of National Guard armories.
The Adam’s Mark Buffalo is within walking distanceto the “free” trolley that runs through the downtown pedestrian mall and to the theater district.
Buffalo’s Naval and Servicemen’s Park has on display World War II Warships including Destroyer U.S.S., The Sullivans and the U.S.S. Little Rock, as well as a Museum of Naval History within walking distance to the Adam’s Mark Buffalo.
“The Grand Lady” Cruise line is located only 20 minutes from the Adam’s Mark Buffalo. Enjoy Buffalo from the mighty Niagara River aboard the areas newest 80’ long yacht styled luxury Cruise Vessel.
Walking tours arranged and conducted by the volunteers of the Theodore RooseveltInaugural Historic Site. A self-guided walking tour of Downtown Buffalo’s Architecture is also a great way to spend the day. Both of these tours are within walking distance of the Adam’s Mark Buffalo.
Buffalo Museum of Science features the “Edward Gibson” Hall of Space.
Six Flags Darien Lake Amusement Park has over 100 rides, shows and attractions.
The Albright-Knox Art Gallery displays contemporary art collections, as well as 18th and 19th Century European and American works paintings and sculptures dating back to 300 B.C.
Old Fort Niagara standing on a bluff above Lake Ontario not far from Niagara Falls, Old Fort Niagara has dominated the entrance to the Niagara River since 1726.
While in Buffalo, why not catch one of our many professional sports teams in action!
Fall/Winter
NFL Buffalo Bills - Football
NHL Buffalo Sabres - Hockey
MILL Buffalo Bandits - Lacrosse
Golfing is available at many different locations, including Glen Oak golf course, which is approximately a 25-minute drive from the hotel.
NIAGARA FALLS
When staying at the Adam’s Mark Buffalo, you will have close access to Niagara Falls. It is so close, you can almost imagine hearing the thundering echo of the Falls. In just 20 minutes you can travel to see the majesty and the splendor of one of the world’s wonders that will take your breath away.
For those who like to shop, the Western New York area offers a wide variety of shopping malls. ThePrime Outlets Mall is located approximately ½ hour from the hotel. It features over 100 outlet stores where you can save up to 70% off retail prices.
After viewing the magnificent Niagara Falls, why not try “Lady Luck” at Casino Niagara located minutes from Niagara Falls just over the Canadian Border. Casino Niagara is a World Class Casino with various games to play and a variety of restaurants, and shops.
SOUTHERN TIER
The Southern Tier offers some of the most beautiful sites in New York State. Letchworth State Park covers 17 miles along the Genesee River gorge, sometimes known as the “Grand Canyon of the North”. Alleghany State Park, which covers over 64,000 acres of natural beauty, is just a short drive from the hotel.
IN CLOSING
At Adam’s Mark Hotels we never treat meetings as an afterthought. In fact, we design our hotels around our meeting facilities.
We also approach each and every meeting with the kind of flexibility and imagination that has consistently made us a Pinnacle and Gold Key Award winner, H.O.T.E.L. Award (Hotel on the Elite List) winner and 2002 - 2004 Excellence in the East – Meetings East Award Winner!
I look forward to talking with you in more detail about this proposal and the possibility of hosting your group here at the Adam’s Mark Buffalo.
Please feel free to contact me at (716) 517-9988, if you have any questions. Also, please accept my invitation to tour the hotel at your convenience.
