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The Richardson Hotel

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

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

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Parking included
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is AU$271
includes taxes & fees
17 Nov - 18 Nov

Explore the area

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

Room options

View all photos for Room (Cozy, King)

In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Room (Cozy, King)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(19 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Room (Cozy, King, ADA)

In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Room (Cozy, King, ADA)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(16 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Room (Cozy, Queen)

In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Room (Cozy, Queen)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)

Highlights

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

Room (Cozy, Full/Full)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Classic Room (Full/Full)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 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 self-parking, a 24-hour gym and a bar/lounge. .The Richardson Bar serves American cuisine. 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. .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 - 2.9 km
  • Shea's Performing Arts Center - 7 min drive - 5.7 km
  • KeyBank Center - 8 min drive - 8.6 km
  • Buffalo Niagara Convention Center - 8 min drive - 6.0 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 Market Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Terrace - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Mr. Goodbar - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Jack Rabbit - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Mister Pizza Elmwood - ‬13 min walk

About this property

The Richardson Hotel

Hotel with free parking, steps from Buffalo State College
WiFi is free in public spaces. Business amenities include a business centre 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
  • 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.

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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

  • 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.

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

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Henry Urban Buffalo
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Hotel Henry Urban Resort
The Richardson Hotel Hotel
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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 31 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Richardson Hotel on 17 Nov 2025 start from AU$270.98, 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 Beaver Island Beach (6.4 km).

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.

Reviews

The Richardson Hotel Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 680 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 192 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 60 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 44 out of 1000 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Dean

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Average to below

The pillows are very thick and cause neck and back discomfort while sleeping. Also the Continental breakfast was very small and very basic. Very limited options.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was way beyond my expectations! A true experience! Place was very clean, staff was amazing, and the history is second to none. Definitely will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful old resorted building. Need to upgrade the breakfast buffet to include a hot table.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

MARYAM

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Building is really unique,you walk through the history
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Arthur, Boca Raton

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This former insane asylum promises to be a great, modernized hotel. All a lie. Everything is dark and dingy, with tiny rooms resembling a prison. Worse, the supposedly glamourous grounds are in disrepair and most of the adjacent buildings are genuine mental health facilities, all in the midst of a run-down neighborhood.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

John

Business traveller, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Property was nice on current renovation. However, the phone system and staff were not available.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christie

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Commit or give up

The hotel is an interesting building but the current management should either commit to running it as a hotel or give up. The “breakfast” that was served was on dirty linens that didn’t fit the table and consisted of some wrapped vending machine type pastry and decent coffee. The front desk reception was not attentive to an arriving customer with a reservation. The decor in the hallways and entrance is not consistent with the period of the hotel and the signage is awful. The rooms themselves are beautiful. The hotel needs management that cares.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property! Large rooms, nice bar, friendly staff! No complaints !
Stayed 1 night in May 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

6/10 Okay

Vickie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Doubt if it will be open next year..

Came for the architecture, which is amazing. $300 a night and was smaller than a European Hotel No way that was a queen bed. No fridge. Breakfast awful, no I mean really awful. Starbucks on campus does not open till noon and no where else close to get coffee. Good Italian across the street for dinner. No one at the desk when we checked out, a phone number for service rang at the front desk. They refused to email me a receipt. Stayed there last year, I will not stay again but I doubt it will be open.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with family
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

April

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

Historic beauty

This historical building was beautiful. The bed was so comfortable as soon as my head hit the pillow i was out! It was great for a romantic night away with my husband.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

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