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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

Room (Cozy, King)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(21 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Room (Cozy, King, ADA)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Room (Cozy, Queen)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Room (Cozy, Full/Full)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

Classic Room (Full/Full)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Classic Room, 1 King Bed

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

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
Map
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 - 0.2 km
  • Delaware Park which includes a lake or waterhole
    Delaware Park
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Albright - Knox Art Gallery showing a park, art and outdoor art
    Buffalo AKG Art Museum
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Buffalo showing signage
    Buffalo History Museum
    13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Richardson Olmsted Complex
    3 min walk - 0.3 km

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 an elevator
  • Tour/ticket assistance, smoke-free premises, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • 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
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

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 parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

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 does it cost to stay at The Richardson Hotel?

As of Mar 4, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Richardson Hotel on Mar 12, 2026 start from CA $196, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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).

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Reviews

The Richardson Hotel Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

9.2

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 680 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 190 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 61 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 44 out of 1003 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sean

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

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

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

10/10 Excellent

Joshua Rhaeowyn

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

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

John

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

8/10 Good

Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay in an historic building. Rooms were comfortable and beautiful in a boutique way. Staff friendly and the common areas were outstanding with many features retained. Fireplaces, stained glass and tiled floors. The pub was a big plus. Friendly and cozy. Food was really good and covktails first rate. Ill stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The manager was awesome, we had a temperature issue with our room and she moved us to a suite. It was an awesome. The suite was huge. I would like to book it on my next trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Michelle

the hotel itself was beautiful but the food for the guest looked not fresh. The location is not that great. No nice restaurants nor stores around that area.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Miah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was amazing. It felt very cozy but still had an upscale look to it. The entire building itself is magnificent. All the staff was extremely friendly. I will definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a very special hotel! The architecture of the Richardson is one of a kind. It’s a unique experience staying here. Location in the north end of Elmwood Village couldn’t be better. Easy parking and walkable to great restaurants, shops and the art gallery. We loved the hotel bar! Special shoutout to the sweetest bartender <3 Will definitely recommend to friends.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was nice and quiet
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

justine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Architectural Masterpiece! Interesting history. Beautiful hotel with the most wonderful staff! Spotlessly clean rooms that were so comfortable! Nice bar/ restaurant with such good food and to top it off a very capable bartender!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Jamal

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
The room was not in great condition the walls were very dirty with a lot of scuffs and marks. The shower was also not the cleanliest, but it got the job done. I am not one to complain. It wasn't a bad stay all in all.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I thoroughly enjoyed my stay at the historic Richardson Hotel. It is a beautiful "old" hotel with modern rooms and it's own unique charm. I enjoyed the architecture of the building and the wonderfully high ceilings throughout the building and rooms as well as the extra wide hallways that you just don't see anywhere else. I had a great night sleep which is not always common when spending a night away from home.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It’s just a beautiful property. The architecture is renowned. The hotel was very quiet. I stayed there in 2020 under other ownership and there is a definite difference. I preferred the previous stay which was much more lively and welcoming - so it’s just a different vibe now and that’s okay! Reasonable rate, clean, quiet and like walking around a museum.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jillian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was beautiful! The room had a very high ceiling, was well cleaned and the receptionist were very helpful!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This hotel is one of a kind. It's beautiful and the rooms were very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Annette

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room. Courteous staff. Interesting history.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Evelin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely Room
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abigale

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stunning Building

This hotel was absolutely stunning!!! Loved all the historical touches and would definitely stay again if I was in the area. All the staff were very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025