Amenities Columns

$$ | Miles | Fit | Kit | I'net

$$

This column indicates the typical price range of this hotel. We use the following codes: E=Economy (under $50), M=Midrange ($50 to $100), U=Upscale ($100 to $150), L=Luxury (over $150). Please note that room rates fluctuate (seasonal popularity, special events in the area, etc.).

Miles

The approximate distance in miles from the exit to the hotel. These are calculations using GPS data. Distances along city streets will be somewhat different but this should give you a good idea of the distances to Discount Hotels near the cited Interstate exit.

Fit

Discount Hotels near I-90 and I-490 in Rochester offering  'fitness' or exercise facilities are indicated with an F in this column. If the hotel also has a spa, it is so indicated by an S in this column. Most hotels define a 'spa' as a large hot tub with built in water jets. In a few cases, fitness facilities and spas may be off-premises (entry by pass issued by the hotel) in which case dressing rooms are also present for your convenience.

Kit

Discount Hotels near I-90 and I-490 in Rochester offering a full kitchen or 'kitchenette' are indicated with an 'K' in this column. An 'M' in this column indicates microwave available. If the room also has a refrigerator, it is so indicated by an 'R' in this column. Many hotels have some rooms furnished with microwaves and small refrigerators but you have to request them. We list them only if there is not an additional charge (or so they have informed us).

I'net

Discount Hotels near I-90 and I-490 in Rochester offering Internet access are indicated (with an M for dial-up and W for wideband) in the I'net column. Please note that 'wideband' facilities vary. In addition to a network port (usually installed in the docking station), we suggest you bring along cables and your Windows distribution CD (in case you are required to load a special network driver). For 'dial up dataports', you would only need a modem and an RJ-11 patch cord (which you should always have with you, anyway).

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Visitors' Center - From I-90 take exit 46 and merge with I-390 northbound (toward Rochester). At exit 15 take the right-hand off-ramp to go eastbound on I-590. At the I-490 interchange you want to go west ("to Rochester") on I-490. From I-490 take exit 16 and turn right on Clinton Avenue. Follow Clinton to Main Street and turn right. Immediately after Euclid Street is East Avenue (intersects at a 45º angle). Bear right on East Avenue and the Greater Rochester Visitors Association is about a block and a half ahead.
  For more information phone 1-800-677-7282 (toll free).

Rochester Falls - Actually a set of three waterfalls - Upper, Middle and Lower - the Upper Falls are most accessible and probably most spectacular. This 100 foot waterfalls was first utilized to provide mechanical power for Rochester's flour mills. Today it generates electricity for the city.
  From I-490 take exit 13 and follow the 'Inner Loop' freeway to the first exit on the other side of the Genesee River bridge. Exit and turn left on St. Paul Street. After you cross the tracks, the first street on your left is Cataract Street. Park in the little park there. You have a good view of the Upper Falls from there. You also have to option of walking out on the pedestrian bridge which connects Platt Street with Platt Street and Browns Race on the other side of the Genesee River.

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Strong Museum - Honored as one of the top ten children's museums in the country (by Child Magazine) and one of the top 'family-friendly' museums (by Family Fun Magazine), the Strong Museum is one of the giants of interactive/educational centers for the younger set. Appear on TV with Sesame Street characters; scan grocery items in a kid-sized supermarket; journey to the inside of the earth to learn about rocks, minerals, fossils and even volcanoes. And there is actually a working Carousel on the premises (Rides are 50 cents.).
  Open daily except Sunday 10a to 5p. Fridays they stay open until 8p and Sunday hours are noon to 5p.
  For more information phone 1-585-263-2700 or visit their web site: StrongMuseum.
  From I-90 take exit 46 and merge with I-390 northbound (toward Rochester). At exit 15 take the right-hand off-ramp to go eastbound on I-590. At the I-490 interchange you want to go west ("to Rochester") on I-490. From I-490 take exit 16 and turn right on Clinton Avenue. Driving north turn right at Woodbury drive another block and the Strong Museum will be on your right.