Staybridge Suites Rochester University by IHG
By the Top3Hotels editorial team. Based on Booking.com guest scores and reviews, location data and reference prices. We did not stay at this hotel. Updated 2026-10-24.
Worth booking if you are visiting the university or hospital area, travelling by car and want a well-rated breakfast and free parking. If you want to walk to Rochester's sights or pay below the city median, look at our other picks.
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Guests point to two strengths: it is near the university and the hospital, and the breakfast is generous. That makes it a practical base for visiting students, attending appointments or working nearby.
Drivers benefit from free parking, and families have family rooms on the facility list. The tags also mention pets, but no pet policy is given, so check rules and fees first.
Skip it if you want a walkable sightseeing base. Every landmark in our data is more than 45 minutes away on foot. Budget-focused travellers should also note that this hotel cost more than the city median in our sample.
Location and getting around
The hotel is at 1000 Genesee Street, Rochester, with a location score of 9 out of 10. Guests mention river views and walking trails nearby, along with the university and hospital.
Distances to the main sights are long. High Falls is about 3.9 km (around 49 minutes on foot), the George Eastman Museum about 5.1 km (around 64 minutes) and Sacred Heart Cathedral about 7 km (around 88 minutes). All three are far, so plan on a car, taxi or public transport.
These walking times are straight-line estimates and have not been verified, so the real route may be longer.
What guests say
The score is 9.0 out of 10 from 271 reviews, joint first among the 8 eligible properties in the sample.
Breakfast is the standout. Guests describe a plentiful, tasty spread with fresh fruit and hot cooked dishes. Listed breakfast styles are continental, vegetarian, gluten-free, American and buffet, which helps if you have dietary needs.
The location near the university, the hospital, the river and walking trails is the other point guests like. Our data shows no recurring complaint, but that does not mean there are none: room size, noise and condition have not been assessed.
Price compared with our other Rochester picks
The reference price seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 (10 to 12 November, 2 adults, one room) was €190.47 per night, roughly €381 in total. The sample median was €149.14, so this hotel was about 28% above the middle of the market. These are reference prices, not live quotes. Check today's price for your dates.
Our Budget pick, Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Rochester-Pittsford-Brighton, NY, was €123.55 a night with a score of 8.2. Our Luxury pick, Inn on Broadway, scored 8.7 at €281.96 a night. Both are 4-star properties; this one is 3-star but has the highest guest score of the three.
So you pay more than the median for the best-rated stay in the sample, with free parking, a gym, a terrace and a broad breakfast offer.
Why it made our top 3
We compared 8 eligible hotels in Rochester. Best Value weighs guest score, review count and reference price together, and it is not necessarily the cheapest option.
This hotel earned the slot on its joint top score of 9.0 and a solid number of reviews, even though its price sat above the median.
Before you book
Room size, noise, renovation condition, breakfast inclusion and cancellation terms have not been assessed. Check your rate to see whether breakfast is included, since it is the main reason guests rate this place.
Confirm free parking and any pet policy with the hotel. If you plan to visit the city sights, factor transport costs into your budget.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Questions travellers ask
Is Staybridge Suites Rochester University close to the university?
Guests say it is near the university and the hospital. Exact walking times to campus buildings are not in our data, so check a map for your destination.
Can I walk to High Falls from Staybridge Suites Rochester University?
High Falls is about 3.9 km away, roughly 49 minutes on foot as a straight-line estimate. That is far, so most people will want a car, taxi or public transport.
Does Staybridge Suites Rochester University have free parking?
Free parking is listed among the facilities. Confirm with the hotel for your dates.
What is breakfast like at Staybridge Suites Rochester University?
Guests call it plentiful and tasty, with fresh fruit and hot cooked dishes. Continental, vegetarian, gluten-free, American and buffet options are listed.
How much does Staybridge Suites Rochester University cost?
The reference price seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults was €190.47 per night, above the city median of €149.14. Check today's price for your dates.