It has been announced that a deal has been struck which will see an 80-100 room hotel built on the grounds that are home to Batavia Downs.

Western Region Off-Track Betting Executive Vice President Mike Nolan has been quoted as saying “A hotel enables us to bring many more people here, it’s a win for us, Batavia and Genesee County.”

According to a report by The Daily News there are a pair of potential locations for the hotel on the property, but that a rendering unveiled to directors on Thursday (February 26) shows a five-storey hotel located to the west side of the track.

“This is mainly here for people coming for gaming, racing or functions,” WROTB CEO Michael Kane was quoted as saying. “It’s a tremendous addition for conventions and weddings and the events we can attract.”

(With files from The Daily News)