Location. The chic and peaceful Genesee Grande Hotel stands in the quiet University Hill neighborhood in Syracuse, N. Y. nine miles from the Syracuse/Hancock International Airport. Shopping, entertainment and dining venues surround the attractive hotel, providing a plethora of activities for all visitors. Close to the central downtown area, the hotel is within one mile of Syracuse University, the Carrier Dome, Everson Museum of Art and John H. Mulroy Civic Center Theaters at OnCenter. The Convention center and War Memorial at OnCenter, which hosts a variety of events, are less than two miles from the hotel. Guests may peruse the shops and restaurants at Armory Square or Carousel Center within three miles.
Hotel Features. Guests enter into a simple yet elegant reception area, with a mixture of dark wood accents and light, airy hues. Majestic lion statues, a koi pond, fresh floral arrangements and a sitting area provide a welcoming environment. The hotel hosts the 1060 Restaurant, which is divided into three eateries, and offers outdoor seating in warmer months on a stone terrace with teak wood furnishings and shady umbrellas. Modern hotel amenities include an extensive fitness center, complimentary wireless Internet access, complimentary airport transportation and dry-cleaning services. Guests may also utilize the hotel's function space, ballroom, wedding services, audiovisual equipment, meeting rooms and event catering.

Guestrooms. The Genesee Grande Hotel and the Mayflower Building are connected via breezeway and offer 159 guestrooms and suites. Accommodations are dressed with Egyptian-cotton linens and down blankets and pillows. Bathrooms feature Brazilian granite floors. Guests enjoy complimentary high-speed Internet access, work desks and cable television.

Expert Tip. The University Hill neighborhood is located on one of the very few hills in Syracuse and offers great views of downtown Syracuse.