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Spark by Hilton Rochester University Area

3.0 star property

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A hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a TV, a wardrobe, and a window with curtains.
Exterior
Snack bar
Free daily continental breakfast
A modern interior with a sign reading "It only takes a spark" and a glass door leading to a room with a yellow chair and a vending machine.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
The current price is $115
$101 nightly
$115 total
Total with taxes and fees
Aug 3 - Aug 4

Explore the area

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797 E. Henrietta Rd, Rochester, NY, 14623
  • Place, Monroe Community College
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Tim Hortons Iceplex
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Cinemark Movies 10
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Rochester, NY (ROC-Greater Rochester Intl.)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

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Hypo-allergenic bedding available, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 1 King Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(30 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a TV, a wardrobe, and a window with curtains.

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub (Mobility)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a TV, a wardrobe, and a window with curtains.

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Roll-In Shower)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub (Mobility & Hearing) | Hypo-allergenic bedding available, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub (Mobility & Hearing)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Suite, 1 King Bed | Living area | 55-inch plasma TV with cable channels, TV, Netflix

Suite, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Hypo-allergenic bedding available, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(24 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a television, a desk, and a window with curtains.

Suite, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Hypo-allergenic bedding available, desk, laptop workspace

2 Queen Beds

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

DOUBLE TWO QUEEN BEDS

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

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Hypo-allergenic bedding available, desk, laptop workspace

1 King Mobility/Hearing Accessible Bathtub

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Exterior
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  • Parking included
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Aug 5 - Aug 6
Total with taxes and fees
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About the neighborhood

Rochester

With a stay at Spark by Hilton Rochester University Area in Rochester (Brighton), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Strong Memorial Hospital and University of Rochester. .This hotel is 2.8 mi (4.6 km) from Rochester Institute of Technology and 4.1 mi (6.6 km) from Strong.

What's nearby

  • Monroe Community College - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Tim Hortons Iceplex - 3 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Cinemark Movies 10 - 5 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • University of Rochester - 8 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • Rochester Institute of Technology - 9 min drive - 2.5 miles

Getting around

  • Rochester Station - 14 min drive
  • Greater Rochester Intl. Airport (ROC) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪DiBella's Subs - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Bill Gray's Regional Iceplex - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Spark by Hilton Rochester University Area

Spark by Hilton Rochester University Area offers 89 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. 55-inch plasma televisions come with premium cable channels and Netflix. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered on request and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.

Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility without adult supervision.

Make yourself at home in one of the 89 air-conditioned rooms featuring plasma televisions. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming provides entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and irons/ironing boards, as well as phones with free local calls.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a fitness center, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and a fireplace in the lobby.
Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held on select days. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a computer station, and express check-out. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 6:00 AM and 10:00 AM. A complimentary manager's reception is offered on select days.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free manager's reception (select days)

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Library

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Business services

  • Computer station

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 4 floors
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch plasma TV with premium cable channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: USD 50 for check-in between 12:30 PM and 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday:
  • Indoor pool
The following facilities are closed on Monday and Tuesday:
  • Indoor pool

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 75 per pet, per stay, plus a deposit of USD 75 per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Up to 60 lbs per pet

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 100.00 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Pet deposit: USD 75 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 75 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-in fee: USD 50 for check-in between 12:30 PM and 3:00 PM

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Safety Protocol (Radisson)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property
Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility without adult supervision
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Country Carlson Rochester-Brighton
Country Inn Carlson Rochester-Brighton
Country Inn And Suites Rochester Brighton
Country Inn Radisson Rochester-University Area NY
Country Inn Radisson
Country Radisson Rochester-University Area NY
Country Radisson
Country Inn Suites by Radisson Rochester University Area NY
Country Inn Suites Rochester Airport University Area
Country Inn Suites By Carlson Rochester Brighton
Rochester Inn Suites
Spark by Hilton Rochester University Area Hotel
Spark by Hilton Rochester University Area Rochester
Spark by Hilton Rochester University Area Hotel Rochester
Country Inn Suites by Radisson Rochester University Area NY

Spark by Hilton Rochester University Area Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 479 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 231 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 129 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 89 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 76 out of 1004 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Luara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place in a nice city.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

kinho

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, friendly staff, plenty of parking.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great for a quick business trip.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

madeson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
nice place to stay. close to the airport
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Claudette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stay overall was good
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Paul Van

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just a lovely room and overall experience
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was comfortable and clean. Quiet location with a restaurant just steps across the parking lot. There were great breakfast options to choose from. Definately would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mubinjon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, safe, easy to access Thank you
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Dianna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, affordable, convenient location.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice staff..loved our room.. receiving care at Strong so will be back
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The price is good for the stay. Breakfast offers healthy options and the coffee is really good! Oat milk is even available at the coffee bar. Its a quiet boutique hotel that offers clean rooms and great staff!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Free parking!! That was a bonus. Hotel was clean and quiet. Staff were friendly and attentive. I would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stay here regularly and wouldn't hesitate to continue booking. The staff is great. Very friendly and helpful. The hotel is very clean. Also free parking!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Janine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, wonderful staff
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

VALERIE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
break was was very good. overall hotel is very good. stayed with family.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Yes very clean and staff was great
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kyle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and staff were welcoming.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness
Sara and the entire staff were simply Superb!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel has two things going for it: it is pet friendly, and they have multiple electric vehicle charging stations. The staff is friendly. The only negative is that the breakfast options are quite meager.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness
The staff was friendly, checking in and out was a breeze. Facility was clean. On site parking. I stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice clean hotel. My family and I stayed there for two nights. The staff was very welcoming and they had breakfast in the morning. Very clean. Recommend to anyone that wants to stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The cleaning crew make the rooms so clean. The breakfast is really good. I was able to get a late check-in without a problem.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Therese

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room was clean, breakfast was good, staff was nice. There were a few areas where water was leaking - in our room, the floor was wet by the AC, and in the lobby area there was some sort of leak with a cone to warn people.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gerard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Convenient location. Outside was very dark and we passed it 2x but once we found it, the lobby was nice and the front desk clerk was very friendly. Rooms were clean, bed comfy and water pressure is the shower was great.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paulius

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was very impressed by the friendliness of the staff and the clean room. Every major detail was well done.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026