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Rochester Riverside Convention Center

123 Main St E, Rochester, NY 14604
(585) 232-7200
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Ranked #17 of 25 attractions in Rochester
4.0 of 5 stars 14 Reviews
Type: Convention Centres
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Rochester, New York, United States
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012

Small sized place with not much to offer. Downtown is a shambles with big holes in the ground and no places to eat. More

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Rochester, New York
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158 reviews 158 reviews
Reviews in 49 cities Reviews in 49 cities
27 helpful votes 27 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2012

The Rochester Riverside Convention Center is a MASSIVE place that can accommodate almost anything. I was there last summer with my daughter, at a college show, and they were able to fit several hundred exhibits into a single room. It is HUGE!!! If need be, they can connect several of their largest rooms together to form a cavernous that could... More

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London, United Kingdom
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 April 2012

The skywalk that connects the Convention Centre with the two nearby hotels makes it really easy and comfortable. The conference rooms were clean and well organised mostly. The problem was that the air-conditioning was completely de-regulated. There were rooms that were literally freezing to the extent that you could not stay and others that were boiling hot. Other than that,... More

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Florida
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2012

Good audio was provided, per the conference requirements. The rooms were clean and like-new. More

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Rochester, NY
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35 reviews 35 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 February 2012

What can one say about a convention center? Well run and attractive. As they go, it is excellent but there is little left in this area of downtown otherwise. More

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Iowa
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64 reviews 64 reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
62 helpful votes 62 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 January 2012

This center has a good location with hotels located in the downtown area and a skywalk to the center. I have not found a problem with this center and I would use it. More

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Rochester, New York
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27 reviews 27 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 January 2012

What more can you say...it's not the smallest and it's definitely not the biggest one I've ever been in. More

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Pittsford, NY
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 January 2012

Very popular venue for many events, from weddings to meetings to boat shows & more! Foodservice is excellent - best meal you'll get in a banquet setting. Well-kept, attractive, Genessee River runs just outside windows and outdoor patio. Great venue. More

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Rochester, New York
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 January 2012

Been here a couple of times for our work Christmas party. Food is pretty good. Only problem is knowing really where to park. More

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Rochester NY area
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122 reviews 122 reviews
Reviews in 33 cities Reviews in 33 cities
26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 January 2012

been to some nice small convention/shows; then some really cold and lonely seeming, ones, there, too..... More

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