The Richardson Hotel

3.5 star property

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Exterior
Lobby lounge
Lounge
A hotel room with two beds, a flat-screen TV, a painting, and a desk with a lamp.
Interior

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
  • Breakfast available

Explore the area

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444 Forest Avenue, Buffalo, NY, 14213
  • Place, Buffalo State College
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Delaware Park
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Buffalo AKG Art Museum
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Buffalo, NY (BUF-Buffalo Niagara Intl.)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Room options

Room (Cozy, King)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(27 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room (Cozy, King, ADA)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room (Cozy, Queen)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room (Cozy, Full/Full)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Classic Room (Full/Full)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Buffalo

Located in Buffalo (Elmwood Bidwell), The Richardson Hotel is a 3-minute walk from Buffalo State College 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 College - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Delaware Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Buffalo AKG Art Museum - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Buffalo History Museum - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Canisius College - 5 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Delavan-Canisius College Station - 4 min drive
  • Buffalo-Exchange Street Station - 17 min drive
  • Buffalo Niagara Intl. Airport (BUF) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Gypsy Parlor - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Daniela - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Richardson Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Beer Keep - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Mr. Goodbar - ‬7 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 along with free local calls (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, and housekeeping is provided daily.
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.

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
  • Limited on-site self parking

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 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 (may have limitations)

More

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

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • 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
  • 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

Payment types

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. 689 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 182 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 64 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 31 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 41 out of 1007 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Chantal

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The only real issue was you could only connect to one devise at a time for WiFi. Room was spotless, staff were very nice
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

julie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the room, the character, the details and the breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Wendy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Yes, rooms were clean and staff most friendly and accommodating. Restaurant could have more to offer on the menu and earlier and later hours to accommodate customers arriving earlier as well as later in the evening possibly till 12:30 - 1:00 am.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Michelle

the hotel itself was beautiful but the food for the guest looked not fresh. The location is not that great. No nice restaurants nor stores around that area.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Allison

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Trevor

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Lauren

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Maria, Rochester

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were all incredible throughout my stay. I ended up being snowed in for an extra day. The restaurant and bar are super cute! Highly recommend checking out this hotel. The museums in the area are really cool and Elmwood is loaded with tons of bars, cafes and restaurants so you have lots of options nearby as well.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Joshua Rhaeowyn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very accommodating and understanding staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Conor P

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful building and rooms!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place, excellent breakfast service
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Danny

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Tanya

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The manager was awesome, we had a temperature issue with our room and she moved us to a suite. It was an awesome. The suite was huge. I would like to book it on my next trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Yolanda

Very nice hotel with
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Avis

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Lynn

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay in an historic building. Rooms were comfortable and beautiful in a boutique way. Staff friendly and the common areas were outstanding with many features retained. Fireplaces, stained glass and tiled floors. The pub was a big plus. Friendly and cozy. Food was really good and covktails first rate. Ill stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

David

Tucked away but well worth the hunt! A wonderful redevelopment of an amazing property. Very quiet, with amazing high-ceiling rooms. A must for architecture buffs.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel bar is wonderful and the bartender, Nat, is one of a kind. She was pleasant, funny, personable, and gave great suggestions for food and things to do in the area. Worth staying at the hotel just to meet Nat!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Jamal

Business traveller
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
The room was not in great condition the walls were very dirty with a lot of scuffs and marks. The shower was also not the cleanliest, but it got the job done. I am not one to complain. It wasn't a bad stay all in all.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026