Located close to Buffalo State College and Buffalo AKG Art Museum, The Richardson Hotel provides a garden, dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices), and guests can find other amenities, such as a 24-hour health club and a business centre.
Located in Elmwood Bidwell, a neighbourhood in Buffalo, The Richardson Hotel is in a shopping district. Buffalo AKG Art Museum and Buffalo Museum of Science are cultural highlights, and some of the area's popular attractions include Buffalo Zoo and Shea's Performing Arts Center. Looking to enjoy an event or a match while in town? See what's going on at KeyBank Center. Guests appreciate the hotel's location for the sightseeing. Visit our Buffalo travel guide
444 Forest Avenue, Buffalo, NY, 14213
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, NY (BUF-Buffalo Niagara Intl.)
28 min drive
Restaurants
The Gypsy Parlor
13 min walk
Daniela
4 min walk
Mr. Goodbar
7 min walk
The Richardson Bar
2 min walk
The Beer Keep
11 min walk
About this property
The Richardson Hotel
Hotel near Buffalo State College
Located close to Buffalo AKG Art Museum and Buffalo Zoo, The Richardson Hotel provides a garden, dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar. In addition to a 24-hour health club and a business centre, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices).
You'll also find perks such as:
Free self-parking
Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), bike hire and wedding services
Luggage storage, 5 meeting rooms and a front desk safe
Guest reviews speak highly of the dining options, helpful staff and location
Room features
All 88 rooms have comforts such as air conditioning, as well as perks such as free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness, size rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
Hypo-allergenic bedding and free cots/infant beds
Bathrooms with baths or showers and free toiletries
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 cots are available on request at the property
Payment types at the property
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
Frequently asked questions
Is The Richardson Hotel pet-friendly?
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
How much does it cost to stay at The Richardson Hotel?
As of 27 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Richardson Hotel on 28 Apr 2026 start from RM588, excluding 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.
How much is parking at The Richardson Hotel?
Self-parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at The Richardson Hotel?
Check-in begins at 4 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.
What time is check-out at The Richardson Hotel?
Checkout is at 11 AM.
Where is The Richardson Hotel located?
Located in Elmwood Bidwell, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Buffalo State College and Buffalo AKG Art Museum. Buffalo Zoo and Shea's Performing Arts Center are also within 3 mi (5 km).
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
The Richardson Hotel Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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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.
The place is super clean, well equipped and there are a lot of great spots to explore within the property. Totally worth the visit and especially if you need a Hogwarts school kind of experience , then you would love it. Would recommend it to everyone.
Found this hotel on Expedia and I have to say, it was fabulous. The architecture is beautiful and the room I booked which was a king, was perfect. Comfortable, clean and quiet and a lovely bar downstairs. Will definitely stay here again. Great value as well.
This space was so unique, lots of history, fantastic restoration! The room was lovely, amazing tall ceilings, clean, spacious, beautiful window details and so very quiet.
beautiful hotel, clean and comfortable room, friendly staff, great location.
Karen
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified
4/10 Poor
Aimee
23 Apr 2026
The room was comfortable and the historical site fascinating but the staff service was lacking. I had problems with extra charges, which I had trouble le getting resolved. The staff seemed irritated and kept passing the problem along to other staff. Breakfast in the hotel was not good, cold coffee and overwhelmed staff.
The only real issue was you could only connect to one devise at a time for WiFi. Room was spotless, staff were very nice
Tom
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Paul
23 Dec 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was spectacular, with beautiful attention to everything to make our stay enjoyable
Paul
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified
8/10 Good
Wendy
1 Feb 2026
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.
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.
Maria
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified
8/10 Good
Denise
1 Jan 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The hotel is very inviting. The room was cozy and very quiet. The grounds are beautiful especially during a snowy evening.
Denise
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
David
16 Jan 2026
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.