School 31 Lofts – A Favorite for Families in Rochester

School 31 Lofts occupies a 1919 school building originally named the Alexander Hamilton Building, with each loft occupying a former classroom. The rooms retain original woodwork and chalkboards that slide up to reveal shelving, with each space individually curated with mid-century modern decor and custom furnishings. Guests choose from 17 unique lofts, including Micro Lofts, Standard Lofts, and a Penthouse Apartment, each with a distinct layout and theme.

Each loft offers a well-fitted kitchen with a full-sized refrigerator and KitchenAid mixer, plus a streaming service with hundreds of HD movies and TV shows on a projector screen in select rooms. The hotel provides free private parking, a sauna, and a garden, along with 24-hour security and luggage storage for guests. Express check-in and check-out are handled entirely through text message codes, with a concierge available by phone or text at all hours.

The hotel sits less than 1 km from the George Eastman Museum and across the street from the Memorial Art Gallery, placing guests in the middle of the Neighborhood of the Arts. Within a 17-minute walk is The Little Theatre, and the Rochester Riverside Convention Center is 2.3 km away. Village Gate Square, with its boutique shops and restaurants like Red Fern and Mad Hatter, is directly adjacent to the building.

School 31 Lofts accommodates up to two pets per room with no extra charges, and offers spacious lofts that can sleep up to four adults along with cribs available upon request. Families appreciate the full kitchen, the large jetted tubs in many rooms, and the proximity to The Strong National Museum of Play, located 2.3 km away. The self-check-in process and responsive concierge service via text make arrival and assistance straightforward for groups with children.

The building houses Colors Studio on the first floor, where a television show is filmed, and a venue that can hold up to 60 guests for private events. Guests enjoy soundproof rooms with key card access, CCTV in common areas, and smoke alarms for security. The hotel also provides daily housekeeping, laundry service, and breakfast in the room upon request.

History: Converted 1919 school with original chalkboards and woodwork

Rooms: 17 individually themed lofts with full kitchens and jetted tubs

Location: Less than 1 km from George Eastman Museum, in Neighborhood of the Arts

Parking: Free private parking on-site

Pets: Up to two pets allowed at no extra charge

Security: 24-hour security, key card access, and CCTV