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The Richardson Hotel

3.5 star property

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A historic building with a symmetrical facade, large arched windows, and a prominent central entrance.
A modern hotel lobby with a mix of seating areas, including sofas and armchairs, a large round coffee table, and a patterned rug.
A hallway with a chandelier, an exit sign, and a large window at the end.
A spacious lobby with a long reception desk, multiple chandeliers, and a staircase leading to upper floors.
Room (Cozy, Full/Full) | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

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 University
    ‪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

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A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a framed picture, and a decorative column.

Room (Cozy, King)

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

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A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a framed picture, and a decorative column.

Room (Cozy, King, ADA)

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

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a nightstand, a lamp, a window with curtains, and a wall-mounted painting.

Room (Cozy, Queen)

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

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A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, a large mirror, and a wall-mounted artwork.

Room (Cozy, Full/Full)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, a large mirror, and a wall-mounted artwork.

Classic Room (Full/Full)

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

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Classic Room, 1 King Bed | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

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

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About this property

The Richardson Hotel

Along with a 24-hour health club, this smoke-free hotel has a bar/lounge and coffee/tea in a common area. 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 and telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis 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.

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 University. Free WiFi in public areas, free self-parking and a 24-hour gym are available.
  • 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
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast served daily for a fee
  • 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
  • Just a 3-minute walk from Buffalo State University and 11 minutes on foot from Buffalo AKG Art Museum
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.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM.
The Richardson Bar – This bar specialises in American cuisine. Open daily.

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
  • Smoking not allowed

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
  • Phone
  • 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

  • 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.

  • 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

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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. 700 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 178 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 59 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 30 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 42 out of 1009 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Daniel

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Beautiful historic hotel in a great location.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Bela

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Recommend to stay,, nice and perfect area with interesting decorations.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

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Beautiful hotel with friendly staff and quiet rooms
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Interesting history st this hotel, bed was comfortable and staff friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a terrific stay — amazing property, easy parking, unbeatable location, great bar.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

JENNIFER CHRISTINE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was amazing, restaurant and bar were great, lots of history. Can’t wait to go back!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sharon

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Such a cool place to stay. Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Hugh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful restoration of a historic property, we were tremendously impressed by everything at the Richardson. We will make it a point of staying again whenever we are in the region.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It’s a beautiful place and the rooms a modern, professional and large - lots of space.
Modern entrance - very welcoming
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Richard

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Loved it old architecture
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful building, clean room.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I will be staying here when I travel to Buffalo for work from now on! Love it.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Architecture was awing-the museum re the history of the hotel was inspired- bar was great as was the music and the bartender. Food was delicious. Parking on site no fee
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Pierre-Luc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was spotless and staff was very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sean

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Nice place, excellent breakfast service
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Christal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The hotel was very clean and unique. Staff was pleasant and we enjoyed our stay very much.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Rob

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Yi Nga Melody

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and nicely decorated. Very comfortable bed.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Varvara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Building was gorgeous 😍 rooms were too. Only complaints I have is there was no refrigerator or microwave and no work space.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Will

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was extremely courteous, and room was spotless.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Stacey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Like staying in a castle. So unique and beautiful
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An unexpected surprise on our recent visit to Buffalo. What started as a hotel choice close to Buffalo State University for a campus tour, turned into one of the highlights of our time in the area. Highly recommend to short or long stay visits.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Maura

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
amazing property, friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, great staff - Jessica was very helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Beruck

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026