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The Richardson Hotel

3.5 star property
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
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Lobby lounge
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Exterior
Bicycling

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking included

Explore the area

Map
444 Forest Avenue, Buffalo, NY, 14213
  • Buffalo State College
    1 min walk
  • Buffalo AKG Art Museum
    9 min walk
  • Canisius College
    3 min drive
  • Buffalo, NY (BUF-Buffalo Niagara Intl.)
    16 min drive

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Suite

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Suite

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Room, 1 King Bed, Corner

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Room, Corner

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Room, Corner

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Suite

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Junior Suite

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Suite

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Buffalo

With a stay at The Richardson Hotel in Buffalo (Elmwood Bidwell), you'll be steps from Buffalo State College and a 4-minute drive from Buffalo Zoo. .This hotel is 3.3 mi (5.2 km) from Shea's Performing Arts Center and 3.5 mi (5.6 km) from Buffalo Niagara Convention Center.

What's nearby

  • Buffalo State College - 1 min walk
  • Buffalo Zoo - 4 min drive
  • Shea's Performing Arts Center - 7 min drive
  • Buffalo Niagara Convention Center - 7 min drive
  • KeyBank Center - 9 min drive

Getting around

  • Allen-Medical Campus Station - 6 min drive
  • Buffalo-Exchange Street Station - 9 min drive
  • Buffalo Niagara Intl. Airport (BUF) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wegmans Food Markets - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪The Terrace - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Mister Goodbar - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Daniela - ‬8 min walk

About this property

The Richardson Hotel

Hotel with free breakfast, steps from Buffalo State College
The Richardson Hotel offers 88 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. LCD televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Buffalo hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices). Business-friendly amenities include desks along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour health club.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 88 air-conditioned rooms featuring LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Don't miss out on recreational opportunities including a 24-hour health club and bicycles to rent. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services.
Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include a business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. This hotel has 5 meeting rooms available for events. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 6:30 AM and 10:00 AM.
The Richardson Bar - This bar specializes in American cuisine.

Languages

English, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6:30 AM–10:00 AM
  • 1 bar
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Restaurants on site

  • The Richardson Bar

Things to do

  • 24-hour fitness centre
  • Bike rentals

Family friendly

  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Lift
  • Front-desk safe

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms - 5

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Braille signage
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Heating (climate-controlled)

Bathroom

  • Bath or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • TV channels
  • LCD TV
  • Premium channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe
  • Soundproofing

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 25.0 per night

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, debit card, or cash deposit 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 and cash

Property is also known as

Hotel Henry Urban Resort Buffalo
Henry Urban Buffalo
Henry Urban
Hotel Henry Urban Resort
The Richardson Hotel Hotel
The Richardson Hotel Buffalo
The Richardson Hotel Hotel Buffalo

The Richardson Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 688 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 193 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 59 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 38 out of 1000 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Latricia

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
The suite was roomy, very simplistically decorated. The beds were comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Latricia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
There is definitely uniqueness using the original beams in the suites.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shaniqua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love that it is an historic building with tones of character
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kern

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

julie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Difficult if you don't have own transport to get around. We had to uber to niagara falls. To get to buffalo we had to take a bus which was confusing if you don't know the area. But saying that the hotel is a magnificent building to explore with a museum in the basement and we got a complimentary breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

William, Markham

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were excellent the breakfast was meager with communal dining tables
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fascinating Historical Building
Beautifully restored building with lots of history. We stayed 2 nights and walked the grounds, went to the museum and learned the history of the building. Very friendly staff, as well as good food and wine at the bar. It’s also about 30 minutes to Niagara Falls.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

JOSEPH H.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Annie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This property is a historic masterpiece that has been thoughtfully and skillfully renovated and the public spaces and the rooms are gorgeous. The rooms have 16’ ceilings and 12’ high windows. The bathrooms are beautiful and modern. And it’s a 25 minute drive to Niagara Falls. We spent our wedding anniversary there, and I would highly recommend this hotel for a special celebration.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Peter

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The history and architecture of this property are amazing. Its proximity to the AKG Gallery and Delaware Park makes it a repeat destination for me.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing architecture and history, friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dave, Montreal West

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great History!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Ahad

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Dan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property, large spacious yard with tables and benches to relax by the large trees. My son’s reaction was there is no way we are staying here, it’s a castle! Great service from the friendly staff. Beautiful artwork throughout the massive hallways and rooms. Nestled right beside the state university and in walking distance. Breakfast has egg frittatas, pancakes , cereals, bread/ bagels, yogurt, fresh juice and fruit. I would definitely recommend this place and hope to come back one day.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Katherine

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert, West Fargo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very courteous Staff! Great comfortable rooms with very High ceilings! Great value for the money. Nice bar and delicious restaurant. Beautifully restored Hotel with great history.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
VERY INTERESTING HISTORY
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is the first time staying at the Richardson. The hotel was clean, architecture amazing, staff wonderful. The history of the place architecturally and as a former Asylum is awesome. I will definitely be back.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing Hotel. Well maintained and staff very friendly. I do recommend it.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Not bad spot but has problems.
Very interesting hotel, especially from an architectural and historic standpoint. The staff is nice. The rooms are clean. But there’s a few problems. The pillows are terrible hard as rocks. The food of breakfast is disgusting. It’s hard to believe a hotel that builds itself as a four star serves this putrid dog food to humans for breakfast. The room is filled with plastic wrapped cups in the house. Coffee is terrible as well.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024