The Kevin Guest House was  the nation’s first hospital hospitality house providing comfort, care and support during a medical crisis.

Kevin Guest House was founded by Claudia and Cyril Garvey after their son, Kevin died of leukemia at the age of 13. Patients and family members from out of town who are being treated at Roswell Park stay at Kevin Guest house; this includes Blood and Marrow Transplant patients who stay in the four apartments that are next to the main house.

The staff of the Division of Pastoral Care has begun “Dinner with the Pastoral Care Team” Every other month, members of the staff cook a dinner for the guests at the house. The staff then joins the staff for dinner.  This ministry offers a supportive venue for patients and family members far from home.

The lodging at Kevin Guest House is donation is $25 per person (apartment rate, $50), per night based upon need and availability. Please call 716-882-1818, fax 716-882-1291 or e-mail GeneralInformation@kevinguesthouse.org to learn more about the facility or to make reservations.

The Ronald McDonald House provides safe, comfortable and affordable lodging to families of pediatric (under 21) patients receiving treatment in Buffalo area hospitals. Families are offered a private bedroom, fully stocked kitchen, playroom, free laundry facilities, and van service to and from the hospital. Our 107-year old mansion is located in a lovely residential area on West Ferry Street, just minutes away from Roswell Park Cancer Institute. Room fee is $15 per night. Check-ins daily between the hours of 8:30am and 8:30pm. Reservations are suggested. Please call 716-883-1177 or visit us at www.rmhbuffalo.org.

The American Cancer Society's Hope Lodge Buffalo is located just one mile from Roswell Park.  The Hope Lodge offers free, temporary housing facilities for cancer patients who are undergoing treatment.  More than just a place to stay, Hope Lodge Buffalo provides a home-like nurturing environment so patients can get the support from others going through the same experience.  A cancer survivor's recovery involves much more than medical treatments.  Hope Lodge Buffalo offers the warmth and security of home in a setting where the love and encouragement of others enlighten and inspire guests.  At Hope Lodge Buffalo, guests rally around each other, building life-affirming connections and lifetime friendships.  To find out more, call (716) 882-9244, or click here.

The Doubletree Club Hotel, located in the Medical Corridor in Downtown Buffalo is uniquely situated between Roswell Park Cancer Institute and Buffalo General Hospital. Easily accessible from the hotel, guests of Roswell Park and Buffalo General can travel via an indoor walkway, making travel to and from the hospitals safe, quick and convenient.  A 100 room property, the Doubletree offers all of the "comforts" of home.

The oversized guestrooms are equipped with refrigerators, microwaves, iron and ironing boards, coffee makers, hairdryers, two telephones with data ports, complimentary hi-speed internet access and the new Sweet Dreams bedding. 24-hour Fitness Center, Business Center and Coin Operated Laundry Facilities are available to all guests of the Doubletree.  Complimentary WiFi is in all meeting rooms and public areas. Wheelchair Accessible, Smoking and Non Smoking floors. Au Bon Pain Bakery Café and Carlton's Bar.

Please call the Doubletree for rates and additional information at 716-845-0112 or 1-877-633-4667 or visit us online at www.doubletreebuffalo.com.. Discounted rates are offered to patients, families, doctors, researchers and consultants!

The Holiday Inn Buffalo Downtown welcomes all Roswell Park visitors.  The hotel offers free airport shuttle, shuttle service to Roswell Park, and other converiences.  Call 716-886-2121 for more.

Call the Department of Social Work at 716-845-8022 for more information about lodging options near the Institute.