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The Richardson Hotel

Property class: 3.5

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A historic building with a symmetrical facade, large arched windows, and a prominent central entrance.
Room
A modern hotel lobby with a mix of seating areas, including sofas and armchairs, a large round coffee table, and a patterned rug.
A hallway with a chandelier, an exit sign, and a large window at the end.
A spacious lobby with a long reception desk, multiple chandeliers, and a staircase leading to upper floors.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Breakfast available
The current price is $195
$167 nightly
$195 total
Total with taxes and fees
Oct 27 - Oct 28

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444 Forest Avenue, Buffalo, NY, 14213
  • Place, Buffalo State University
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Richardson Olmsted Complex
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Buffalo AKG Art Museum
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Buffalo, NY (BUF-Buffalo Niagara Intl.)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Room options

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A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a framed picture, and a decorative column.

Room (Cozy, King)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(35 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a framed picture, and a decorative column.

Room (Cozy, King, ADA)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(21 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a nightstand, a lamp, a window with curtains, and a wall-mounted painting.

Room (Cozy, Queen)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(19 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, a large mirror, and a wall-mounted artwork.

Room (Cozy, Full/Full)

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

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A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, a large mirror, and a wall-mounted artwork.

Classic Room (Full/Full)

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

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Room

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Buffalo

Located in Buffalo (Elmwood Bidwell), The Richardson Hotel is a 3-minute walk from Buffalo State University and 11 minutes by foot from Buffalo AKG Art Museum. .This hotel is 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Buffalo Zoo and 3.1 mi (5 km) from Shea's Performing Arts Center.

What's nearby

  • Buffalo State University - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Richardson Olmsted Complex - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Delaware Park - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Buffalo AKG Art Museum - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Buffalo History Museum - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Lafayette Square Station - 8 min drive
  • Buffalo-Exchange Street Station - 17 min drive
  • Buffalo Niagara Intl. Airport (BUF) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Gypsy Parlor - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Mr. Goodbar - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Daniela - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Jack Rabbit - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Terrace - ‬12 min walk

About this property

The Richardson Hotel

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 and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour health club.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 88 air-conditioned rooms featuring LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.
Don't miss out on recreational opportunities including a 24-hour health club and bicycles to rent. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services.
Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. This hotel has 5 meeting rooms available for events. Free self parking is available onsite.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM.
The Richardson Bar - This bar specializes in American cuisine. Open daily.

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
  • Phone
  • 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

  • American Express
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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

The Richardson Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 706 out of 1012 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 177 out of 1012 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 57 out of 1012 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 1012 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 43 out of 1012 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Great staff, clean rooms and beautiful property.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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The room was very nice, the hotel smelled amazing, it was very quiet as well. and the location was very convenient!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Incredible experience everytime I stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful hotel and convenient location
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The property is wonderful! It is like staying in an art gallery. The rooms are very comfortable and I recommend ordering the breakfast from the menu.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful historic hotel in a great location.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very unique building, cool architecture, good location, room was very spacious and clean. Would absolutely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Exceptional restored National Historic Registry property, great value as well.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The historical building was fantastic and its location is very convenient to showing, restaurants, attractions, and lovely neighborhoods. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful building. Very helpful and knowledgeable staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Recommend to stay,, nice and perfect area with interesting decorations.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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What a beautiful property, hard to believe it was part of an insane asylum campus. It has been turned into a to a lovely, modern hotel. The room was small but had everything you could possibly need. I will definitely stay there tge next time I am in the Buffalo area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Clean room, beautiful building, interesting history- enjoyed the walking tour!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful property with wonderful grounds.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The helpful staff. The cleanliness of the place.The promity to interesting places. Very beautiful , hotel. Ample parking. I Would definitely come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Always a terrific stay — amazing property, easy parking, unbeatable location, great bar.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful hotel with friendly staff and quiet rooms
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

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Renovation of the property will be an extensive development, but what is done is a nice boutique hotel & when complete will be a destination to behold.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Interesting history st this hotel, bed was comfortable and staff friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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The hotel's locale is excellent being nearby the AKG and the Elmwood neighborhood.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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Easy and secure parking, excellent but small bar. Very small restaurant but food was pretty good.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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I’m obsessed with this hotel- and the fact that it’s definitely NOT haunted, but stunning, tranquil, and perfectly located so that neighboring attractions are easy to get to. Take the tour when you stay (only offered on Saturdays and Sundays) so that you can hear about its rich history AND see the closed off portion of the former institution. I would go back here for another long weekend in a minute!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness
The property is unique for sure and very eclectic inside. However it’s located on the mi
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Richardson Hotel. The room was clean and the staff was very friendly. The history of the hotel is very unique and interesting. I would highly recommend staying there.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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Tha hotel was clean. The staff were nice. We didn't use the amenities. The room was clean and nice but very small.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026