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The Richardson Hotel

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

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Exterior
Lounge
In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing
Lobby

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Parking included
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is S$452
includes taxes & fees
23 Jun - 24 Jun

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing

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Highlights

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

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

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Room, Corner

Highlights

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

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Room, Corner

Highlights

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

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

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

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Junior Suite

Highlights

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

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Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

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

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

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

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

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

Map
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
  • 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, NY (BUF-Buffalo Niagara Intl.) - 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

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, 5 meeting rooms and smoke-free property
  • A banquet hall, a ballroom and tour/ticket information
  • 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

Languages

English, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish

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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 does it cost to stay at The Richardson Hotel?

As of 19 Jun, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Richardson Hotel on 23 Jun, 2025 start from S$451.63, including 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 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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The Richardson Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 694 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 189 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 56 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 39 out of 1000 reviews

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 Excellent

Aymee Carbon

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

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

Scott

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

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Brittney went above and beyond getting us checked in and familiar with our stay and she was so happy to be of service if needed . This place was beautiful safe quiet and amazing ! Will be back soon
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan

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

8/10 Good

Peter

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Jasmine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was spectacular from check-in to check out! Definitely recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Architectural experience, history, staff and proximity to art establishments makes this a high value property.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful property & history.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Walter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is close to art galleries and to other shopping areas
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Sarah

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

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

Thomas

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

Very cool

The hotel is very cool.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

June

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

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.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

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

Nice stay

It was great. Neat place! Clean. Nice staff. Quiet and peaceful
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen Colburn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property! I loved walking around and checking out all the architectural details. The museum on the ground floor was interesting too. It inspired me to go out and see other local buildings.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved staying here! Gorgeous property
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We chose this property because of its incredible history. The restoration has been done respectfully and the span of this building is simply stunning.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms and hallways are incredibly spacious. Quiet on the weekdays, but seemed notably busier on Saturday night into Sunday. Definitely off the beaten path relative to Downtown Buffalo but still walkable, though a bit more challenging in the winter.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Renee

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Hotel is quite interesting! Room wasn’t the cleanest but staff for breakfast/restaurant were incredible.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024