In the immediate suburbs
Comfort Suites
100% non-smoking studio suites. Indoor pool and spa, free Wi-Fi access, complimentary breakfast.
Comfort Inn Airport
Directly across the street from Rochester International Airport. Stay and Fly package available with free airport transportation.
Doubletree Hotel Rochester
A nice hotel with an incredible six-story glass arboretum the hotel was called the "Holidome" when it was a Holiday Inn. Well worth stopping in just to see the foliage and landscaping inside.
Holiday Inn Airport
One of three hotels near the airport. It's located in a tiny wedge of Gates, surrounded on all four sides by the city of Rochester, and just across I-390 from the airport. Other than its location, it's a typical Holiday Inn.
The innermost suburbs are loaded with chain hotels of every size and shape; here are a few of particular note.
Within the city limits
Hyatt Regency
Twenty-five-story downtown hotel connected via enclosed walkway to Rochester Riverside Convention Center, making it one of two hotels of choice for conventioneers. One of the tallest buildings in Rochester.
East Avenue Inn
Located just steps from the busy nightlife district of the East End at East Avenue and Alexander Street, location is this hotel's biggest selling point. The aesthetics are a different story; this is not a luxurious resort hotel by any stretch of the imagination. Its walls are a bit thin and the decor a bit dated, and there are no amenities to speak of, but it's a great place to crash after a night of partying in the East End. As of June 2012, renovations are under way to improve the hotel's condition.
The Inn on Broadway
Romantic, turn of the century, old world city architecture inside the Inner Loop. Gracious low-key service. Beautifully decorated suites, artfully articulated interior finishes. Beloved by many it's many guests. Highly regarded, wonderful on-site restaurant, Tournedos. Poised for future expansion.
Strathallan Hotel
The only hotel near the Neighborhood of the Arts, the Strathallan isn't the most attractive building, but the rooms are well appointed. The hotel's biggest attraction is the fabulous Grill at Strathallan, one of the finest dining establishments in Rochester. Closed for renovations until late summer 2012, to add a pool and improve the aesthetics.
Rochester Plaza
On the west side of the river is another high-rise hotel, not connected to the convention center, but still within walking distance of High Falls or the Blue Cross Arena. Renovations will be occurring August 2012 – April 2013.
Staybridge Suites
Designed for extended stays, this brand-new hotel near the University of Rochester is the only one in the city proper that isn't downtown or on East Avenue.
Radisson Riverside
This hotel lives up to its name—it's right on the eastern bank of the river. It's the other popular choice for conventioneers, since it's connected to the Riverside Convention Center across Main Street by the Skyway. It's a bit cheaper than the Hyatt.
There are only seven hotels within the Rochester city limits, including three downtown high-rises. They aren't cheap, but most travelers will be staying in one of the numerous suburban hotels anyway. No matter where you stay, though, you probably won't be far from an expressway, which means you can get pretty much anywhere you want to go in 20 minutes or less.
Many—maybe even most—hotels in the area offer free shuttle service to and from the airport. Several of them even have "Airport" in their names, but pay attention to the map; they may be miles away in reality.