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The Richardson Hotel

3.5 star property
3.5-star hotel near Buffalo State College

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Stunning hallway with chandeliers, artwork, and patterned carpet, leading to a grand arched doorway.
Experience the charm of this historic building with its arched entrance and symmetrical facade.
Relax in this stylish room with two single beds, a comfortable armchair, and artwork adorning the walls.
Relax in the stylish lobby, featuring a seating area with sofas and armchairs, a large ottoman, and a patterned rug.
Experience the grandeur of our lobby, featuring a polished reception desk, contemporary lighting, and a grand staircase.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
444 Forest Avenue, Buffalo, NY, 14213
  • Buffalo State College
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Buffalo Zoo
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • KeyBank Center
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Buffalo, NY (BUF-Buffalo Niagara Intl.)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Room, 1 King Bed, Corner

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Room, Corner

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Room, Corner

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Room, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Junior Suite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(18 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Buffalo

Elmwood Bidwell stay.With a stay at this Elmwood Bidwell hotel, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Buffalo State College and 2 miles (3 km) of Buffalo Zoo. Shea's Performing Arts Center and Buffalo Niagara Convention Center are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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
  • Buffalo Niagara Convention Center - 8 min drive - 6.0 km
  • KeyBank Center - 8 min drive - 7.5 km

Getting around

  • Humboldt Hospital 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

3.5-star hotel near Buffalo State College
WiFi is free in public spaces. Business amenities include a business center and 5 meeting rooms. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A 24-hour health club, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at the business-friendly The Richardson Hotel. The hotel can provide concierge services and wedding services. Self parking is free.

This 3.5-star Buffalo hotel is smoke free.

  • 88 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • 3 buildings
  • Built in 1872
  • Business facilities
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Garden
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
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.

Languages

English, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

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

  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • 24-hour health club
  • Bicycle rentals

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25.0 per night.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 25.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and cash.

We should mention

  • Children stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

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. 692 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 190 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 56 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 40 out of 1000 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Susan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What is most unique about this property that I was unaware of before staying was that 100 years before it was established as a state mental asylum until it shut down in 1974. That gave me and my husband a bit of the heebie jeebies when we got there to be honest. We also noticed a weird hospital sort of antiseptic/cotton gauze bandage smell that seemed to permeate the halls no matter where we walked. The architecture inside was absolutely beautiful and outside it was huge, sprawling and awe-inspiring. Parts of the property buildings are run down and not usable at the moment. So it is decidedly the most unique property I have ever stayed at. It was within walking distance to a concert that the 2 of us went to see, so it was very convenient from that standpoint. Also, the service staff were all very attentive and cordial, and the onsite restaurant had delicious food with fast service. The beds were comfortable and again, it was just a very unique experience we didn't expect before we walked in there. I probably should have done a little reading on the history of the property before booking. Just be aware if that's anything that concerns anyone planning to stay there.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kedric

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Shawn

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property itself is quite unique. I have put relatives here 5X. Unfortunately, the hotel is soon likely to be two-star. Lack of room cleaning. I had family in 2 rooms, 1 Cleaned daily, the other never touched. Makes NO sense. Sunday brunch was lovely. Monday morning breakfast, NO MILK. Coffee, NO MILK. Dry cereal with no milk. My 88 year old Dad was like, they must be having $ troubles. In a real hotel, someone would have run to TOPS or Wegman's. Where is the hotel leadership/management? On the way out, at the front desk on a Monday morning there was NO service. It is hard to critique service, when there is NO service to critique. There was a horrid smell near the elevator exit. Was told it was the grease trap. UGH! Who wants to get off the elevator and smell cesspool like odor? The rooms were far enough away to be malodorous free Not sure I will put my family up here when they visit in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

anne

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
The “free” breakfast was pitiful and the room was not serviced. I get no fresh towels but I would have expected at least the garbage to be emptied and the bed made. I paid 315 per night and feel that it was not at all worth it. Very disappointed.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

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

Wonderful Experience

We had a wonderful stay here. The building is massive. You could spend hours just looking around at all of the architecture and discovering the nooks and crannies of this place. The entire building was immaculate. Jessica helped to check us in. She was friendly and helpful. There was a limited Continental breakfast available. It was a comfortable stay overall. What a great experience in this historical place!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christi, Lucerne

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

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful and quiet property.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aymee Carbon, Tampa

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

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Peter

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

Buffalo briefly

Beautiful structure, great job renovating
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very unique property and friendliest staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alicia

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Loreen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful hotel and enjoyed learning about the history of the property. We will definitely stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Priya

Liked: Cleanliness
Great
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

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

Gotta Check it Out

I live the Richardson. The architecture is amazing and so is the history. They have a museum with a video that tells about how it became a hotel. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

julie, Penn Yan

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Unique and beautiful! We have been many times and keep coming back.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Henry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are beautiful, extremely quiet and comfortable. A great night sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Sarah

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

Beautiful hotel- little overpriced

Hotel is absolutely beautiful and I love the history of it. We booked a queen room and I felt it was a bit overpriced for how small it was. Staff were wonderful however
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Nick

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025