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The Richardson Hotel

3.5 star property
Hotel with free parking, steps from Buffalo State College

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Lobby lounge
Lounge
In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing
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Located close to Buffalo State College and Buffalo Zoo, The Richardson Hotel provides a garden, dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with a 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 centre.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Room, Corner

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Room, Corner

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Room, 1 King Bed, Corner

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Room, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Junior Suite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(19 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the area

Located in Elmwood Bidwell, a neighbourhood in Buffalo, The Richardson Hotel is in a shopping district. Enjoy an event or a match at KeyBank Center, and consider making time for Buffalo Zoo—a top attraction that's not to be missed. Guests appreciate the hotel's location for the sightseeing.
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444 Forest Avenue, Buffalo, NY, 14213

What's nearby

  • Buffalo State College - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Buffalo Zoo - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Shea's Performing Arts Center - 7 min drive - 5.7 km
  • KeyBank Center - 8 min drive - 8.6 km
  • Buffalo Niagara Convention Center - 8 min drive - 6.0 km

Getting around

  • Humboldt Hospital Station - 6 min drive
  • Buffalo-Exchange Street Station - 9 min drive
  • Buffalo, NY (BUF-Buffalo Niagara Intl.) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wegmans Market Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Terrace - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Mr. Goodbar - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Mister Pizza Elmwood - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Jack Rabbit - ‬13 min walk

About this property

The Richardson Hotel

Hotel near Buffalo State College
Located close to Buffalo Zoo and Shea's Performing Arts Center, The Richardson Hotel provides a garden, dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar. In addition to a 24-hour health club and a business centre, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices).
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • Bike hire, wedding services and luggage storage
  • A ballroom, a banquet hall and concierge services
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the dining options, helpful staff and location
Room features
All 88 rooms have comforts such as air conditioning, as well as perks such as free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness, size rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with baths 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 transport

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

Food and drink

  • 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

  • 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 centre

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
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 3 buildings
  • 4 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1872
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

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

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.

Payment types at the property

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

Frequently asked questions

Is The Richardson Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at The Richardson Hotel?

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?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is The Richardson Hotel located?

Located in Elmwood Bidwell, this hotel is steps from Buffalo State College and 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Buffalo Zoo. Shea's Performing Arts Center and Buffalo Niagara Convention Center are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

The Richardson Hotel Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.8

Eco-friendliness

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 688 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 193 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 59 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 44 out of 1005 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property has so much character. Lovely place with the charm expected from a renovated building.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Unique, funtoexplore, wide and long hallways, interesting exhibit on renovationon 1st floor, nice central location.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was beautiful Breakfast was terrible
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Interesting Hotel to say the least.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Irene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had an amazing stay at the Richardson. Such a beautiful property. Very comfortable room. Staff members were incredibly nice. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A stunning architectural piece.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phyllis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely beautiful and unusual historical building that a portion of it was turned into a hotel and is located next to a college. Had very modern rooms with very tall ceilings and beautiful furnishings. Will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Did not use the gym . Clean room and grounds was nice .
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Could have used some coffee this morning but everything wS empty
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bed was comfortable and was able to sleep good.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a very unique property with a lot of history.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The Richardson is a unique hotel as it is one of HH Richardsons architectural masterpieces that was fortunately saved from the wrecking ball and is gradually being restored for various uses, the Hotel being the first of those. It is luxury priced but you are really paying to live in a piece of history. The breakfast is a simple continental, and the restaurant that used to be in the building is closed, but plenty of dining & shopping options are steps away in Elmwood. The decor with all of the historical photos plus the architectural museum on the lower level is excellent. A place you need to stay in at least once. We normally stay at my cousin’s but since we weren’t able to on this trip, we chose the Richardson.
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Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kristen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I arrived to check in at the hotel and they overbooked and no longer had the suite we reserved through Expedia. It would have been nice to be notified in advance rather than being disappointed on the spot. Fortunately they had a Double Room but not ideal for a married couple celebrating a birthday.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

MARYAM

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Building is really unique,you walk through the history
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful old resorted building. Need to upgrade the breakfast buffet to include a hot table.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We love the history and also the concept of the hotel. We just wish that we would’ve known that we would not have access to any restaurants or even a bar. There was also only a community refrigerator which made it difficult for medication purposes and that was also not disclosed. The staff was beyond amazing and so accommodating it made the experience perfect from that perspective.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Brittany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awkwardly, Expedia sold us the room but this hotel is new and does not have their booking set with Expedia. So, they didn't have a reservation for us but luckily had a vacancy so could fit us in. The property and staff are great - booking through Expedia was not
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Bob

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Limited tv channels. No housekeeping services for us the 3 days we stayed. I did ask and received an adjustment of my bill.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

chanhvone anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
overall 8/10 i just wish there was a microwave on sight somewhere
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
WOW!! I LOVED this property!! The history is so fascinating and everything inside fits with the charm of the building. I loved the high ceilings and the fact that there was a gym right in the building. We stayed there to attend a concert, which was just a walk down the street. Everything was so clean, safe, close to shopping and restaurants, and literally perfect. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aymee Carbon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoy the stay
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Sufan

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Don’t feel comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The bar and the restaurant were no longer in business. We weren't made aware of this until check in.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Incredible building and great staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very cool hotel! Super creepy but in a goodway
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

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