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The Richardson Hotel

3.5 star property

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Exterior
Interior
Lobby lounge
Room (Cozy, Full/Full)
Lounge

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
  • Breakfast available
The current price is NZ$295
includes taxes & fees
24 Mar - 25 Mar

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
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Buffalo, NY (BUF-Buffalo Niagara Intl.)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Room (Cozy, King)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(23 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Room (Cozy, King, ADA)

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

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Room (Cozy, Queen)

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

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Room (Cozy, Full/Full)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Classic Room (Full/Full)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Classic Room, 1 King Bed

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

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At The Richardson Hotel you'll be within just a 5-minute stroll of Buffalo State College and within 15 minutes of Buffalo AKG Art Museum. 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. Cooked-to-order breakfast is available daily between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM. .With a stay at this 3.5-property class Elmwood Bidwell hotel, you'll be 3 km (1.9 mi) from Buffalo Zoo and 4.9 km (3.1 mi) 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 - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Buffalo History Museum - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Canisius College - 4 min drive - 3.3 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

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
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • 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 offered on a daily basis and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

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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
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

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 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
  • 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

  • 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

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

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
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.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

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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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 22 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Richardson Hotel on 24 Mar 2026 start from NZ$295, 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.

Does The Richardson Hotel serve breakfast?

You bet, cooked-to-order brekkie is on offer daily from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM.

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.

The Richardson Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 681 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 187 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 62 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 30 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 43 out of 1003 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kiah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful room, so cleanly and one of the coolest stays around. My only ding to the stay is the tv does not offer any streaming services and limited channels other than that perfect stay!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Davide

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice hotel, comfy bed. Very pretty, well done remodel. Only loss of a star due to a very subpar breakfast, something you expect at Motel 6. Actually, I think Motel 6 is better for breakfast. Not even cream cheese for the so-so bagels. Nothing hot at all. Big disappointment. I'd rather pay for breakfast than be fed this way. Overall a great hotel with a terrible wake up meal. And the bar closes far too early. At 9pm they were closed.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stay at this property every year. Staff was excellent and the property is unique. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

RAymond

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent boutique hotel choice!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miah

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was amazing. It felt very cozy but still had an upscale look to it. The entire building itself is magnificent. All the staff was extremely friendly. I will definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was clean, the beds were comfortable, the staff was friendly as could be! The Richardson felt like the center of action -- the holiday market out front was incredible, with people everywhere having a good time under the beautiful lights in this iconic architectural marvel. And once we were upstairs, it was quiet and cozy. Perfect spot.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rhe property is amazing and the staff are too. Jessica made our stay special
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
My new favorite stay in Buffalo! The hotel is a beautiful tribute to its own heritage. The room was so comfortable and quiet, the common areas are beautifully preserved and restored. I walked the 4 floors in awe. This is a must-see property. I will be staying there again.
Front of the building.
Single room-the ceiling is around 20 feet.
2nd floor Olmsted Wing hallway.
“Historic staircase”
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It’s just a beautiful property. The architecture is renowned. The hotel was very quiet. I stayed there in 2020 under other ownership and there is a definite difference. I preferred the previous stay which was much more lively and welcoming - so it’s just a different vibe now and that’s okay! Reasonable rate, clean, quiet and like walking around a museum.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Zayna

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chloe

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

justine, North East

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Architectural Masterpiece! Interesting history. Beautiful hotel with the most wonderful staff! Spotlessly clean rooms that were so comfortable! Nice bar/ restaurant with such good food and to top it off a very capable bartender!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I thoroughly enjoyed my stay at the historic Richardson Hotel. It is a beautiful "old" hotel with modern rooms and it's own unique charm. I enjoyed the architecture of the building and the wonderfully high ceilings throughout the building and rooms as well as the extra wide hallways that you just don't see anywhere else. I had a great night sleep which is not always common when spending a night away from home.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful hotel with a fascinating history.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was nice and quiet
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Michelle

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Harriet

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dontae

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was wonderful, the staff were great!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kyle

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, great service.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hariprasad

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Richardson provided a truly exceptional experience. Our room was excellent—spacious, clean, and luxurious—offering a perfect private sanctuary. The hotel premises were absolutely stunning, featuring a beautiful blend of classic and modern elegance. Crucially, the staff was consistently friendly, attentive, and incredibly helpful, ensuring a seamless and memorable stay from check-in to check-out.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Karl

Liked: Staff & service
The Richardson is a fabulous looking converted psychiatric hospital. Where my room was attractive and clean, I received no room service in three days. I needed to call the front desk for clean towels. The staff all very friendly. I did like my extremely quiet, very high ceiling room. The food in the bar/restaurant was mediocre. The brrakfast offerings subpar. I would stay there again for the attractive room and convenience of location.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey, Flagstaff

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025