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The Richardson Hotel

3.5 star property
Hotel with bar/lounge, near Buffalo State College

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Lobby lounge
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Bar
  • Free parking
  • Laundry facilities
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • 24-hour health club
  • Bar/lounge
  • Business center
  • 5 meeting rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Front-desk safe
  • Laundry service
  • Concierge services
Feel at home
  • Children stay free
  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
The current price is $306
includes taxes & fees
$269 per night
Feb 9 - Feb 10

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Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Corner

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Room, Corner

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Room, Corner

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Junior Suite

Highlights

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

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
444 Forest Avenue, Buffalo, NY, 14213

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

  • Buffalo Niagara Intl. Airport (BUF) - 16 min drive
  • Niagara Falls, NY (IAG-Niagara Falls Intl.) - 23 min drive
  • Buffalo-Exchange Street Station - 9 min drive
  • Buffalo-Depew Station - 21 min drive
  • Niagara Falls Station - 25 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

When you stay at The Richardson Hotel, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Buffalo Zoo and Lake Erie. You can visit the 24-hour health club for a workout or unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. Also, KeyBank Center and Walden Galleria Mall are within a short drive. The helpful staff and restaurant get great marks from fellow travelers.

Languages

English, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)

Working away

  • Business center
  • 5 meeting rooms

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Bicycle rentals

Facilities

  • 3 buildings/towers
  • Built in 1872
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • 24-hour health club
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Assistive listening devices available

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • LCD television
  • Premium cable channels

Home comfort

  • Heating (climate-controlled) and air conditioning
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

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

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi (speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices))
  • Free local calls

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Special features

Dining

The Richardson Bar - This bar specializes in American cuisine.

Fees & policies

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for USD 25.0 per night

Policies

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.

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

Does The Richardson Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Richardson Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at The Richardson Hotel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at The Richardson Hotel?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Richardson Hotel?

You can check in starting at 4 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Is there an onsite casino at The Richardson Hotel?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Seneca Buffalo Creek Casino (10-min drive) is nearby.

What is there to do at The Richardson Hotel and nearby?

The Richardson Hotel has a 24-hour health club and a garden.

What's the area around The Richardson Hotel like?

The Richardson Hotel is a short 1-minute walk from Buffalo State College and 9 minutes' walk from Buffalo AKG Art Museum. Travelers say the area is walkable and good for shopping.

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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 Exceptional

Very cool
The hotel is very cool.
Thomas, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Nice stay
It was great. Neat place! Clean. Nice staff. Quiet and peaceful
Matthew, 3-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Joseph, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Jennifer, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

Amazing adaptive reuse
Very interesting adaptive reuse of historic site. Excellent as a hotel. Hope service level can keep up, specifically restaurant bar hours. House-keeping is excellent, included breakfast is excellent. Only evening restaurant hours are a little uncertain.
1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Christopher, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Everything was perfect, the location is very good , close to restaurants and downtown! The hotel is very nice ,the check in was quick and easy, rooms are very large with a comfortable beds!
Linda, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Our preferred hotel stay
Our stay was perfect, one of our favorite places to stay in the Buffalo area. Beautiful, comfortable, and clean rooms and spaces. We love that it so convenient to Elmwood Village and our local family.
June, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Fabulous
Absolutely amazing hotel - a completely renovated architectural gem by H.H. Richardson set among 40 acres of an Olmsted-designed park. Outstanding reuse of a fabulous building and gorgeous hotel with excellent service. Loved, loved, loved.
Jennifer, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Overpriced, ugly signs, still an architectural gem
This is an extraordinary hotel and an architectural gem but wildly overpriced for what it is. It used to be classy when it was hotel Henry but has been downgraded by terrible management, hideous signage, and big photos everywhere instead of tastefully curated local art it once featured. The most frustrating is that they have horrible scented air fresheners everywhere that create a sickening smell. In summary it feels cheap and cheesy since reopening, incredibly sad.
2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Exceptional stay in a gorgeous hotel!
An amazing accommodation! This hotel is one of a kind, with a very interesting history. The rooms are spacious and beautiful. I love the little reading nooks, and the common areas on each floor. I would be delighted to return, and can't recommend highly enough! The staff went above and beyond to accommodate us... five stars!!
Kathy, 1-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional

We loved staying in this historic building. It has been beautifully updated but you still get the feel of the past. As far as eco friendliness - it would be better to provide paper rather than plastic water cups and in the room to reduce plastic waste. Also biodegradable / compostable cutlery at breakfast. Thank you for the paper coffee cups.
Debra, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

Back to Buffalo in style
The first view, at dusk, was a bit scary. No lights seemed to be on in the hotel and the silhouetter against a cloudly sky was formidable. But inside I found welcome and warmth. The front desk staff was helpful and everything inside and out seemed well tended. I would like to point out that the person responsible for housekeeping in my rooom was lovely. When she learned that I had been sick, she helped with cleanup and was very solicitous. -bathrooms are cold, when you get out of the shower, the room is very chilly - showerhead points inward toward the wall, so you aren't feeling the full faucet. I believe its this way because the shower pan is too low and the faucet would flood the room otherwise - bathroom light on either side of the mirror is extremely harsh and its difficult to see yourself - soap dish is mounted right where a person would stand. So you have a choice - either hit the dish or leak the shower. - the instructions for the tv specify using the 'OK' button, of which there was none. It should be updated. - the all-day coffee near the front desk is a lovely idea. The milk furnished for it should be an unflavored milk product that is shelf stable (and it does come in creamer sized) - The bar should be offering glug (mulled wine) or something along those lines for the holidays - the food quality in the continental breakfast is well below par for a hotel at this price point. The quantity of choices is fine, but the quality is lacking.
Laura, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Paul, 3-night trip
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6/10 Good

Interesting hotel. Historic property with some beautiful architecture and features but plastered with garish signs and furnished with unusual pieces. Overpriced in my opinion.
2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Jason, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The Richardson in Buffalo
Very nice building with a good breakfast. Rooms very comfortable for sleeping- quiet, climate controlled and double curtains
1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

The hotel itself is gorgeous to look at. I got a suite because it was my anniversary and I was hoping that it would be fairly spick and span considering how much it cost for a single night but our suite door would not close without myself or my partner putting our full body weight on it and our heat was not working. So, we made sure that our bedroom door was closed and properly locked when it was time for bed. I called multiple times before my visit to ask about early check in for the suite and was told that staff would not be able to give me an answer and that I should keep calling back. However, I had an inkling that the suite I paid for should be available. It was not until I showed up in person, gave my name and shared that I booked the suite, that I was told that I could check in. I most likely won’t be coming back but the place is gorgeous so they certainly get points for that. And I liked the museum area downstairs.
Natalia, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Hotel is beautiful but not a lot of amenities for the price.
Christopher, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Stunning architecture, comfortable rooms and helpful staff! We’ll return!
James, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

So glad to have stumbled upon this property when searching a place to stay. It is a beautifully remodeled historical building. If anything I wish we had more time to try to in-house restaurant and relax in one of the vintage lounge areas. The service was great as well. It is a good little neighborhood with easy access to other parts of the city, whether you are going downtown or to Niagara Falls, it is a quick on/off the highway. Highly recommend
Jessica, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Joseph, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Phillip, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful historical building and grounds. Fascinating history. Unfortunately restaurant was no longer operating. But we would still recommend The Richmond Hotel highly!
Mary, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review