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The Richardson Hotel

3.5 star property

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

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Business services
$168
includes taxes & fees
Jan 19 - Jan 20

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444 Forest Avenue, Buffalo, NY, 14213
  • Place, Buffalo State College
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Delaware Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Buffalo AKG Art Museum
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Buffalo, NY (BUF-Buffalo Niagara Intl.)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Room (Cozy, King)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(21 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Room (Cozy, King, ADA)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(16 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Room (Cozy, Queen)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room (Cozy, Full/Full)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Classic Room (Full/Full)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

The Richardson Hotel

3.5-star hotel in Elmwood Bidwell
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 center, concierge services, and dry cleaning.
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 provided daily.

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.

Wireless Internet access is complimentary. This 3.5-star property offers access to a business center and 5 meeting rooms. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. This business-friendly hotel also offers a 24-hour health club, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden. Concierge services and wedding services can be provided. Onsite self parking is complimentary.

The Richardson Hotel is a smoke-free property.

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 transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • 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 center

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
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 3 buildings
  • 4 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1872
  • Smoking not allowed

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
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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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

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. 677 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 197 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 61 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 46 out of 1009 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Euiyoung

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kristen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I arrived to check in at the hotel and they overbooked and no longer had the suite we reserved through Expedia. It would have been nice to be notified in advance rather than being disappointed on the spot. Fortunately they had a Double Room but not ideal for a married couple celebrating a birthday.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph, Half Moon Bay

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The Richardson is a unique hotel as it is one of HH Richardsons architectural masterpieces that was fortunately saved from the wrecking ball and is gradually being restored for various uses, the Hotel being the first of those. It is luxury priced but you are really paying to live in a piece of history. The breakfast is a simple continental, and the restaurant that used to be in the building is closed, but plenty of dining & shopping options are steps away in Elmwood. The decor with all of the historical photos plus the architectural museum on the lower level is excellent. A place you need to stay in at least once. We normally stay at my cousin’s but since we weren’t able to on this trip, we chose the Richardson.
Room
Hallway
Details
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

DEBORAH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful building! The only drawback was that there was not restaurant or bar operating in the building, yet. They did offer many recommendations in the area, however. Service was good.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Could have used some coffee this morning but everything wS empty
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Did not use the gym . Clean room and grounds was nice .
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Breana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This hotel is absolutely stunning. The building is a true work of art, and everything inside is beautiful. The room was very clean, staff was friendly, and the area is quiet and scenic. It has a lot to offer guests, such as breakfast and even tours in the morning. We will definitely be coming back!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

kathleen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was beautiful Breakfast was terrible
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Lesley

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel is in a lovely, historic building, but that is where its charm begins and ends. I
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Daniel, Milton

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No bar or restaurant Trouble with usb outlets — none worked Great building& nice room
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Unique, funtoexplore, wide and long hallways, interesting exhibit on renovationon 1st floor, nice central location.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane, Copenhagen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property has so much character. Lovely place with the charm expected from a renovated building.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Will, Laramie

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Bob

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Limited tv channels. No housekeeping services for us the 3 days we stayed. I did ask and received an adjustment of my bill.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane

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

Unique

The hotel is beautiful we were there forb4 days and we never seen anyone on our floor it was like we had the hotel to ourselves. The grounds were unique having the old buildings still standing showing their wear and tear. The hotel offers tours about the history of the area
Front of the hotel
Hallway
Our room
Reception area
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Crystal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Michael, Saratoga Springs

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
I liked the historic feel of the building; it has an old-world charm, if slightly rundown. The bed was extremely comfortable, and the rooms were spacious. I splurged on a suite, and due to travel slowdowns, checked in at 11 p.m. The bar was already closed, and the offerings from their "store" were extremely limited, and there were no close convenience stores or restaurants near the location. In the morning, I went to use the in-room coffee machine pod set up that was on a bar in the living room, but not only was it not plugged in, it was far away from any usable outlet. Also, when I went to use the iron and ironing board, the board was out of sorts and needed to be repaired. I hope they can make some thoughtful adjustments to ensure their rooms are fully ready in the future.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Saarthak

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abigale

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

Stunning Building

This hotel was absolutely stunning!!! Loved all the historical touches and would definitely stay again if I was in the area. All the staff were very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Irene

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had an amazing stay at the Richardson. Such a beautiful property. Very comfortable room. Staff members were incredibly nice. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Richardson will be my new home away from home when we travel to Buffalo. See you Christmas. Just breathtakingly beautiful and the management and staff are wonderful.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thank you to the staff and management at the Richardson Hotel. I had a medical emergency my first night and they were helpful and considerate being the go between for us and EMS. After returning to the hotel they checked in on my well being and when feeling better I throughly enjoyed my stay. Thank you for being more than just staff but caring, empathetic individuals. The Richardson is a beautiful hotel . 20 foot ceilings and 3 inch wood doors virtually sound proof. The hotel is an architectural masterpiece surrounded by history. Elmwood/Forest Ave has everything a Buffalonian like me or visitor could ever want. Food/ shopping/nightlife or just sights. Liquor license and restaurant on grounds we will be retuning for the holidays. Thank you again for making our stay enjoyable despite the circumstances.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025