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The Richardson Hotel

3.5 star property

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Front of property
Exterior
In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing
Dining
Lobby

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Parking included
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

Explore the area

Map
444 Forest Avenue, Buffalo, NY, 14213
  • Buffalo State College
    1 min walk
  • Buffalo AKG Art Museum
    9 min walk
  • Canisius College
    3 min drive
  • Buffalo, NY (BUF-Buffalo Niagara Intl.)
    16 min drive

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Suite

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Suite

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Room, 1 King Bed, Corner

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Room, Corner

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Room, Corner

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Suite

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Junior Suite

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Suite

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

The Richardson Hotel

Hotel with free breakfast, steps from Buffalo State College
Along with a 24-hour health club, this smoke-free hotel has a bar/lounge and coffee/tea in a common area. Free continental breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a business centre, concierge services and dry cleaning.
The Richardson Hotel offers 88 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. LCD televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include baths or showers, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

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 an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at The Richardson Hotel. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Buffalo State College. You'll find features such as free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking.
  • Free continental breakfast served daily
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices))
  • Free self-parking
  • Enjoy American cuisine while dining at The Richardson Bar
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
  • On-site recreation includes a 24-hour gym and bicycles to rent
  • Guests really like the accommodation for the spaciousness and cleanliness
  • Steps from Buffalo State College and a 4-minute drive from Buffalo Zoo
You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A business centre and 5 meeting rooms are available. A 24-hour health club, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at the business-friendly The Richardson Hotel. Self parking is free.

This 3.5-star Buffalo hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served a free continental breakfast daily from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM.
The Richardson Bar – This bar specialises in American cuisine.

Languages

English, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish

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

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • 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

  • Free cot
  • 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

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot

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

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.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

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. 688 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 193 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 59 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 38 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

8/10 Good

William, Markham

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were excellent the breakfast was meager with communal dining tables
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fascinating Historical Building
Beautifully restored building with lots of history. We stayed 2 nights and walked the grounds, went to the museum and learned the history of the building. Very friendly staff, as well as good food and wine at the bar. It’s also about 30 minutes to Niagara Falls.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

JOSEPH H.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Annie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This property is a historic masterpiece that has been thoughtfully and skillfully renovated and the public spaces and the rooms are gorgeous. The rooms have 16’ ceilings and 12’ high windows. The bathrooms are beautiful and modern. And it’s a 25 minute drive to Niagara Falls. We spent our wedding anniversary there, and I would highly recommend this hotel for a special celebration.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Peter

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The history and architecture of this property are amazing. Its proximity to the AKG Gallery and Delaware Park makes it a repeat destination for me.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing architecture and history, friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Kathryn

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

10/10 Excellent

Dave, Montreal West

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great History!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Ahad

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Dan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property, large spacious yard with tables and benches to relax by the large trees. My son’s reaction was there is no way we are staying here, it’s a castle! Great service from the friendly staff. Beautiful artwork throughout the massive hallways and rooms. Nestled right beside the state university and in walking distance. Breakfast has egg frittatas, pancakes , cereals, bread/ bagels, yogurt, fresh juice and fruit. I would definitely recommend this place and hope to come back one day.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Katherine

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert, West Fargo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very courteous Staff! Great comfortable rooms with very High ceilings! Great value for the money. Nice bar and delicious restaurant. Beautifully restored Hotel with great history.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
VERY INTERESTING HISTORY
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is the first time staying at the Richardson. The hotel was clean, architecture amazing, staff wonderful. The history of the place architecturally and as a former Asylum is awesome. I will definitely be back.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing Hotel. Well maintained and staff very friendly. I do recommend it.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Not bad spot but has problems.
Very interesting hotel, especially from an architectural and historic standpoint. The staff is nice. The rooms are clean. But there’s a few problems. The pillows are terrible hard as rocks. The food of breakfast is disgusting. It’s hard to believe a hotel that builds itself as a four star serves this putrid dog food to humans for breakfast. The room is filled with plastic wrapped cups in the house. Coffee is terrible as well.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Jim

Travelled with partner
No one to help with luggage
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Jeff, New York

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I stayed there overnight on the drive home from a weekend trip. This is a stunning historic property that was built by a renowned architect to house a progressive for its time, state insane asylum. I loved everything about the building and the decor. There is a small museum downstairs and a phone tour of the grounds is offered. Guided tours available as well. The room was comfortable and I got my much needed rest after a long weekend and a 6 hr drive. My only complaint is that, when I arrived on Labor Day evening, there were no food options at all, not even a vending machine, not even a microwave to heat up a service-area sandwich I'd brought (after reading the reviews about there being no food options) luckily I had other food supplies with me, as I was too tired to go out searching for a place to eat. The breakfast was offered and was lovely! The staff was incredibly welcoming and helpful. Will recommend to friends!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

ShaRhonda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is really cool!! Especially if you like history. Other than the smell of really old building and the missing refrigerator in my room that I know I paid for it was really nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Joel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Go “mental” in Buffalo at the Richardson
Rooms were clean and quiet. The structure is amazing. The continental breakfast was pretty poor.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024