Directions, Parking & Lodging

Parking

Roswell Park is conveniently located in downtown Buffalo, NY. The main entrance is on Carlton Street between Michigan Avenue and Elm Street. The main entrance is on Carlton Street between Michigan Avenue and Elm Street. Valet parking and wheelchairs for patient use are available at the main entrance to the hospital — wheelchairs are also available on the third floor of the parking ramp.

When arriving at Roswell Park, you may park in the parking ramp on Carlton St, through either the Carlton or Elm Street entrances. Handicapped parking spots are available on the ramp’s first floor. Use the enclosed walkway on the ramp’s third floor to enter the hospital or cross Carlton at the crosswalk. The walkway is particularly useful in inclement weather. 

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Valet parking

In addition to the parking ramp, you have the option to valet park your vehicle Monday through Friday, 6 a.m.-6 p.m. (excluding holidays). Valet is $5 for patients and $10 for visitors/non-patients. Wheelchair assistance is available at the front entrance for patients who require extra assistance. 

Patient drop-off

Drop-off for patients entering the hospital, including taxis, ridesharing services or other means of transportation, must enter through our Radiation Medicine parking lot, located on North Oak Street.

For patients with an appointment in the Scott Bieler Clinical Sciences Center, a new drop-off has opened along Michigan Ave. This helps patients avoid having to enter the main entrance of the hospital and walk through the corridor to the CSC. The curbside drop-off is for quick, 5-minute drop-offs and pick-ups only.

Discounted patient parking

Patients will receive a Patient Rate QR Validation upon arrival for a flat rate of $4 for a 24-hour period — patients and visitors can receive this QR Validation from a member of our volunteer staff in the main lobby.

Your ramp parking may be paid at the cashier booth when leaving the ramp, or at the Pay on Foot station, located in the front entrance lobby past Valet Concierge. To utilize this service, you will:

• Insert your parking ticket from the ramp into the machine.
• Scan your Patient Rate QR Validation.
• Pay the $4 fee with either cash or credit.
• The Pay on Foot station will print an exit ticket, which can be used at the Carlton exit ramp cashier lanes, or at the exit station at Elm Street when leaving.  
• Once you receive your parking exit ticket, you have 25 minutes to retrieve your vehicle and exit the parking ramp.

Roswell Park also offers a discounted 11-visit pass for $40 (a savings of up to $59) for patients and visitors. Please visit the parking office on the ground floor of the parking ramp to purchase a pass.

On-street parking

Metered on-street parking is also available. However, please consider the length of your visit and meter expiration times to avoid getting a City of Buffalo parking ticket.

The Buffalo Roam app allows you to pay for metered parking on your phone. You may download the app on your iPhone or Android device at BuffaloRoamApp.com. Look for signs for where Buffalo Roam is accepted.

Public transportation

The Metro Rail Allen/Hospital station is at Main and Allen Streets, three blocks from Roswell Park. Bus lines also run nearby. For route, schedule and fare information, call the Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority at 716-855-7211.

Lodging

Many local hotels and hospitality houses in downtown Buffalo offer special rates to Roswell Park patients, their families and visitors. Patients or family members from outside the area who have Medicaid may qualify for lodging assistance.