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The Richardson Hotel

3.5 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, steps from Buffalo State College
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
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Hallway
Exterior
Lobby lounge
Bicycling
Exterior detail

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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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

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 5
  • 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
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Room, 1 King Bed, Corner

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 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
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Room, Corner

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Room, Corner

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 5
  • 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
Hairdryer
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
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Junior Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
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
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 5
  • 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
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 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
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Buffalo

At The Richardson Hotel you'll be 0.1 km (0.1 mi) from Buffalo State College and 2.9 km (1.8 mi) from Buffalo Zoo. Highlights at this hotel include free continental breakfast, free self-parking and a 24-hour gym. .The Richardson Bar serves American cuisine. At the hotel's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. 5 meeting rooms and a business centre are among the business amenities offered. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and coffee/tea in a common area. Each morning free breakfast is served. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this 3.5-property class Elmwood Bidwell hotel include Shea's Performing Arts Center and Buffalo Niagara Convention Center.

What's nearby

  • Buffalo State College - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Buffalo Zoo - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Shea's Performing Arts Center - 7 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Buffalo Niagara Convention Center - 7 min drive - 5.6 km
  • KeyBank Center - 9 min drive - 6.9 km

Getting around

  • Allen-Medical Campus 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 with free breakfast, steps from Buffalo State College
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.

  • 88 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • 3 buildings
  • Built in 1872
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • 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
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
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.

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

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

More

  • 3 buildings
  • 4 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1872
  • Smoke-free property

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

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 guest room 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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Richardson Hotel?

The Richardson Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at The Richardson Hotel?

As of 22 Nov 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Richardson Hotel on 24 Nov 2024 start from NZ$405.92, 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.

Is parking available at The Richardson Hotel?

Yep, The Richardson Hotel has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to The Richardson Hotel?

The closest beach to The Richardson Hotel is Emerald Beach (5.3 km).

Does The Richardson Hotel serve breakfast?

You bet, free continental brekkie is on offer daily between 6:30 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Richardson Hotel?

No, The Richardson Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Richardson Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves American cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at The Richardson Hotel?

Check-in begins at 4 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Richardson Hotel?

No, only service animals are allowed.

The Richardson Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 690 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 193 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 57 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

10/10 Excellent

Emily

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

10/10 Excellent

Katheryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberlie, Greenfield Center

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was utterly breathtaking and and the service was amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leigh

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I had yellow jackets in my room. Idk how. The staff made no attempt to compensate when I checked out. If I had been stung, there would have been a large fallout with this hotel. The check-in process took over an hour due to a lack of front desk knowledge and operation.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mollie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is magnificent. Very friendly staff. Clean well kept rooms. Nice bar. Very nice breakfast. Loved the first floor architect gallery and history of the Richardson.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debra A

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Unique and exquisitely restored historic property
What a gorgeously restored historic building. We loved the Centre for Architecture onsite. The building has a fascinating history! Everything was exquisite. We will definitely stay there whenever we are back in Buffalo to visit our son who attends UB.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jay

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Not happy
What kind of establishment are you running when hotel staff enter rooms with 'do not disturb' hanging on the door in the evening? Then again in the morning having another staff member trying to open the room with us still inside saying "we thought you checked out already?!" Other than this, the hotel was extremely beautiful and was a complete treasure
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dorene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best Asylum to Sleep In!
Very fun, unusual hotel. The historical aspect and architecture information in the mini museum was really interesting. We took the time to wander around a bit and took several pictures of the amazingly high ceilings and beautiful staircase. The room was very comfortably and clean. Happy to have a kuerig-compatible coffee maker, too. No fridge but we were only there overnight so it wasn’t an issue. Easy location for downtown Buffalo.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Francis

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Lorna, Toronto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's a historic building and well restored. Unfortunately my room was not ready at 4:30 in the afternoon and the restaurant was closed. But I was given a complimentary glass of wine at the bar. The hotel is close to the Albright Knox art museum and the Elmwood village. Parking is free. The continental breakfast is included and was lavish!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ned

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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Aka Hotel Henry
I stayed here many times when it was the Hotel Henry and the hotel has changed a bit. Good and not too good but all in all a pleasant stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Mohit

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Lynn

Travelled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Difficult stay
The hotel is very poorly marked to get into the parking lot to begin with! there was construction that prohibited the drive-through to unload our luggage! Nobody there to greet us or help us! The design of the bathroom was very inefficient where you must be all the way in the bathroom in order to close the door otherwaise it almost hits the toilet! theshower door is also to large when open is too close to the sink! and the surface of the Shower floor is VERY SLIPPERY and dangerous, a lawsuit waiting to happen!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Corey, Los Angeles

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

2/10 Terrible

Vaishali

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There was extensive renovation happening near the entrance and in the floor where I stayed. There was no indication and no notification about it.. that area was also not restricted for public use. Also the room was not properly set and manager had to be notified. Dustbins were left without liners, shower door handle was broken, no fridge.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Xiaofang

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We thoroughly enjoyed our overnight stay in thid supposedly haunted hotel. No paranormal activity, but a stunning building with fabulous staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Peter

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sojourner

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

2/10 Terrible

Akanksha

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
I had booked a room at the property for two days i.e. from 29th to 31st for which I made the payment upfront. When I arrived on July 29th to check in, they told me that someone from their management cancelled my reservation on July 07, 2024, for which I did not receive any prior notification. However, the manager arranged for a room. Then on the 30th at 11:00 PM, I get a phone call from the reception telling me I was suppose to check out on the 30th again I did not get any prior notifications. I was then asked at 11:00 PM if I wanted to extend my stay. Mind you I have already paid for 2 nights, with no other option I had to agree as I had an exam the next day and I did not want any unnecessary hassle. The next day when I went at the front desk to speak with the manager and sort the confusion no one was available to speak with. I was told that the manager will be available in the evening so I went again in the evening but again no one was available to help me with the situation. The lady at the reception gave me emails of all the people I could get in touch with I have send emails to all of them but I have not received any answers from anyone. My experience was not the most pleasant one with them, there was no coordination amongst the staff, their systems was pulling up completely different information from what was communicated to me during my reservation. All in all not a good experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Stephanie, PITTSBURGH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property is amazing with a fascinating history. While our room was great, the hotel was not able to provide the king room I had requested. So the romantic getaway was a tad less romantic. Bummer. While the hotel appears to be a luxurious place, it falls short on a number of fronts. I love baths and discovered that they don't provide stoppers for the tubs. So, I used a plastic bag. And, there is no mini-fridge. My partner needed to store a medication in a fridge and had to leave it with the front desk where we were advised that we could order a mini-fridge for an extra charge. He opted to rely on the hotel fridge which worked just fine, but not having a room fridge just seemed odd. Just the little things, but not a 5-star experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mustafa, San Diego

Liked: Cleanliness
Thx
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Maura

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful restoration of an historic building. Enjoyed the history and uniqueness of the hotel. Management of the hotel needs improvement.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024