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Seneca Niagara Casino & Hotel
Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino Logo.jpg
Seneca Niagara Casino Tower.jpg
View of front entrance
Location Niagara Falls, NY, USA
Address 310 Fourth Street
Niagara Falls, New York 14303
Opening date Casino: December 31, 2002 Hotel: December 30, 2005
Theme Bears/Woods/Water (Niagara areas natural state)
No. of rooms 594
Total gaming space 147,000 sq ft (13,700 m2)
Signature attractions Spa, Casino, Hotel, and Restaurants
Notable restaurants Java Café
Morrie's Express
Thunder Falls Buffet
Three Sisters Café
Koi
La Cascata
The Western Door: A Seneca Steakhouse
Blues
Casino type Land-based
Owner The Seneca Nation Of Indians
Renovated in Thunder Falls Buffet (2007, 2012)

The Seneca Niagara Casino & Hotel is a large building in Niagara Falls, New York. It was built by the Seneca Nation to compete with other big resorts nearby. Before it became a casino, it was known as the Niagara Falls Convention and Civic Center.

This resort has a huge gaming area, about 147,000 square feet. It also has 99 gaming tables and 4,200 slot machines. The hotel part of the resort is the biggest hotel in New York state outside of Manhattan.

History of Seneca Niagara

The Seneca Niagara Casino first opened its doors on December 31, 2002. It was a big project that cost $80 million to change the old convention center into a full-service casino. When it first opened, it had 82,000 square feet for games. It also had 2,595 slot machines and 91 table games. In 2021, because of rules from the Covid pandemic, the center created its own Social Club.

Places to Eat at the Resort

The Seneca Niagara Casino & Hotel has many different restaurants to choose from. You can find all kinds of food here, from fancy meals to quick snacks.

  • Western Door (Steakhouse)
  • Koi (Asian Cuisine)
  • La Cascata (Italian Cuisine)
  • Thunder Falls Buffet
  • Blues Burger Bar
  • Three Sisters Café
  • Morrie's Express
  • Tim Horton's and Cold Stone Creamery
  • Lounge 101

Shopping Fun

If you like to shop, the Seneca Niagara Casino & Hotel has several stores. You can find gifts, jewelry, and other items.

Entertainment and Shows

The Seneca Niagara Casino & Hotel is a great place to see live shows. It has two main theaters where many famous artists have performed.

Seneca Niagara Events Center

This is a large theater with 2,400 seats. Many popular singers and comedians have performed here. Some of the famous names include Stevie Nicks, Tony Bennett, Aretha Franklin, Martina McBride, and Jay Leno. Bands like Steely Dan, Heart, and Chicago have also played here.

Bear's Den Showroom

The Bear's Den Showroom is a smaller, more cozy theater. It has 440 seats, making the shows feel more personal. Artists like The Goo Goo Dolls, Eddie Money, and Richard Marx have performed in this showroom.

Online Events

After being closed for a year during the pandemic, the Seneca Resort started hosting online events. These events included broadcasting concerts, sports events, and interactive tournaments for people to enjoy from home.

Resort Expansion

In February 2008, the company that runs the Seneca Niagara Casino & Hotel announced plans to make it even bigger. They wanted to add more hotel rooms and other cool features. They bought a place called Fallsville Splash Park that was next to the casino. This splash park was taken down to make space for the second phase of the casino's expansion.

Other Seneca Nation Properties

The Seneca Nation also runs other gaming resorts in New York state. These places offer similar fun and entertainment.