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The Richardson Hotel

3.5 star property

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Located close to Buffalo State College and Buffalo AKG Art Museum, The Richardson Hotel provides a garden, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a bar. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices), and guests can find other amenities such as a 24-hour health club and a business center.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Breakfast available

Room options

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

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  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

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  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Room (Cozy, Queen)

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  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Room (Cozy, Full/Full)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a desk with a chair, and artwork on the walls.

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  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Elmwood Bidwell, a neighborhood in Buffalo, The Richardson Hotel is in a shopping district. Buffalo AKG Art Museum and Buffalo Museum of Science are cultural highlights, and some of the area's popular attractions include Buffalo Zoo and Shea's Performing Arts Center. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at KeyBank Center. Guests appreciate the hotel's location for the sightseeing. Visit our Buffalo travel guide
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444 Forest Avenue, Buffalo, NY, 14213

What's nearby

  • Buffalo, USA-20 July, 2019: Burchfield Penney art center, an arts and educational institution part of Buffalo State College
    Buffalo State College
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Delaware Park
    Delaware Park
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Buffalo AKG Art Museum
    Buffalo AKG Art Museum
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Buffalo History Museum
    Buffalo History Museum
    14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Canisius College
    Canisius College
    5 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • Delavan-Canisius College Station
    4 min drive
  • Buffalo-Exchange Street Station
    17 min drive
  • Buffalo Niagara Intl. Airport (BUF)
    28 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Gypsy Parlor
    13 min walk
  • Daniela
    4 min walk
  • Mr. Goodbar
    7 min walk
  • The Richardson Bar
    2 min walk
  • The Beer Keep
    11 min walk

About this property

The Richardson Hotel

Hotel near Buffalo State College
Located close to Buffalo AKG Art Museum and Buffalo Zoo, The Richardson Hotel provides a garden, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a bar. In addition to a 24-hour health club and a business center, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices).
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and 5 meeting rooms
  • Smoke-free premises, a banquet hall, and a ballroom
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the dining options, helpful staff, and location
Room features
All 88 rooms offer comforts such as air conditioning, as well as perks like free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean, spacious rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding and free cribs/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
  • LCD TVs with premium channels
  • Coffee/tea makers, heating, and daily housekeeping

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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 transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: USD 14 to 22 for adults and USD 6 to 15 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • The Richardson Bar

Things to do

  • 24-hour health club
  • Bicycle rentals

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 5 meeting rooms
  • Business center

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 3 buildings
  • 4 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1872
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

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 at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 14 to 22 for adults, and USD 6 to 15 for children
  • 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

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

Frequently asked questions

Is The Richardson Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Richardson Hotel?

Check-in begins at 4 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Richardson Hotel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is The Richardson Hotel located?

Located in Elmwood Bidwell, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Buffalo State College and Buffalo AKG Art Museum. Buffalo Zoo and Shea's Performing Arts Center are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The Richardson Hotel Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

8.4

Amenities

9.0

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 688 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 182 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 64 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 31 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 41 out of 1006 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful historic hotel in a great location.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

JENNIFER CHRISTINE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was amazing, restaurant and bar were great, lots of history. Can’t wait to go back!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It’s a beautiful place and the rooms a modern, professional and large - lots of space.
Modern entrance - very welcoming
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yi Nga Melody

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and nicely decorated. Very comfortable bed.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An unexpected surprise on our recent visit to Buffalo. What started as a hotel choice close to Buffalo State University for a campus tour, turned into one of the highlights of our time in the area. Highly recommend to short or long stay visits.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place, excellent breakfast service
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place is super clean, well equipped and there are a lot of great spots to explore within the property. Totally worth the visit and especially if you need a Hogwarts school kind of experience , then you would love it. Would recommend it to everyone.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, great staff - Jessica was very helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel! Spotless throughout.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Found this hotel on Expedia and I have to say, it was fabulous. The architecture is beautiful and the room I booked which was a king, was perfect. Comfortable, clean and quiet and a lovely bar downstairs. Will definitely stay here again. Great value as well.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful building and rooms!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This space was so unique, lots of history, fantastic restoration! The room was lovely, amazing tall ceilings, clean, spacious, beautiful window details and so very quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
beautiful hotel, clean and comfortable room, friendly staff, great location.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joshua Rhaeowyn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very accommodating and understanding staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful hotel with a fascinating history.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was spectacular, with beautiful attention to everything to make our stay enjoyable
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The only real issue was you could only connect to one devise at a time for WiFi. Room was spotless, staff were very nice
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was wonderful, the staff were great!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Terrence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very comfortable but the shower floor was VERY slippery. As soon as it got wet, it became slippery. Everything else was great!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness
Yes, rooms were clean and staff most friendly and accommodating. Restaurant could have more to offer on the menu and earlier and later hours to accommodate customers arriving earlier as well as later in the evening possibly till 12:30 - 1:00 am.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The hotel is very inviting. The room was cozy and very quiet. The grounds are beautiful especially during a snowy evening.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Aimee

The room was comfortable and the historical site fascinating but the staff service was lacking. I had problems with extra charges, which I had trouble le getting resolved. The staff seemed irritated and kept passing the problem along to other staff. Breakfast in the hotel was not good, cold coffee and overwhelmed staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were all incredible throughout my stay. I ended up being snowed in for an extra day. The restaurant and bar are super cute! Highly recommend checking out this hotel. The museums in the area are really cool and Elmwood is loaded with tons of bars, cafes and restaurants so you have lots of options nearby as well.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Tucked away but well worth the hunt! A wonderful redevelopment of an amazing property. Very quiet, with amazing high-ceiling rooms. A must for architecture buffs.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stay at this property every year. Staff was excellent and the property is unique. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025