The Richardson Hotel

Hotels
8.7 (1101 reviews)
444 Forest Avenue , Buffalo , us

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Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Beautiful historical building
Friendly and helpful staff
Comfortable rooms
Cons:
Uncleanliness reported
Limited food options
Technical issues with amenities

Categories

Cleanliness
8.38
Some guests reported the room as dirty.
Service
9.35
Staff were described as friendly and accommodating.
Location
8.89
The hotel is in a lovely area with historical charm.
Room Quality
9.34
Guests enjoyed beautiful and spacious rooms.
Amenities
8.37
No bar or restaurant; some issues with outlets.
Value for Money
8.83
Fair value due to overall quality despite some issues.
Food and Beverage
7.38
Breakfast was reported as very poor.
Overall Experience
9.05
Overall a pleasant stay with significant positives.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 14:07

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation
Experience a lavish stay at The Richardson Hotel in Buffalo, just steps away from Buffalo State College. Indulge in our 4-star accommodation offering a fitness centre, private parking, and a serene garden. Relax in our shared lounge or utilize the business centre during your stay.

Convenient Amenities
Enjoy the convenience of a 24-hour front desk, free WiFi, and allergy-free rooms at our hotel. Explore the city with ease as we are located near popular attractions like Frank Lloyd Wright's Martin House Complex. Take advantage of bike hire for a cycling adventure around the area.

Nearby Attractions
Immerse yourself in the local culture by visiting Buffalo Zoo and Wilcox Mansion - Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site, just a short distance from the hotel. With Buffalo Niagara International Airport nearby, your journey to comfort begins at The Richardson Hotel.

Important information:

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 3 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 5 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed) and charges may be applicable.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.7
Based on 1101 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.38
Service: 9.35
Location: 8.89
Room Quality: 9.34
Amenities: 8.37
Value for Money: 8.83
Food and Beverage: 7.38
Overall Experience: 9.05
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Giulia Andrea • extended_group • it
8
2026-05-23 • via Nuitee
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Nichole • couple • us
9
Loved staying at the historic hotel and would love to do so again
Pros:

Great stay, love the small museum on the bottom floor showing the history of the campus. Loved the historic architecture and design decisions

2026-05-23 • via Nuitee
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Olivier • couple • ca
10
Incroyable hôtel. Un bijou historique
Pros:

Incroyable l’hôtel. On se croirait dans un film. Je regarde à 110%

Cons:

Tout était parfait

2026-05-21 • via Nuitee
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Cheryl • couple • us
10
2026-05-19 • via Nuitee
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Gary • couple • us
10
Such a neat story and great architecture
Pros:

The history

2026-05-19 • via Nuitee
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Kyele • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-05-19 • via Nuitee
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Jon • couple • us
9
2026-05-18 • via Nuitee
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Caitlin • couple • us
10
Pros:

Amazing I love this place so much!

2026-05-18 • via Nuitee
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JOHN • couple • us
1
2026-05-18 • via Nuitee
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alessandra • couple • it
10
2026-05-16 • via Nuitee
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Pascal • solo_traveller • nl
7
Pros:

Ruime en luxe kamer

Cons:

Eenvoudige kaart

2026-05-15 • via Nuitee
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Jeremy • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

The building is beautiful and they did such a nice job with the rooms. My wife and I explored the hallways just looking at the artwork and the architecture. There are all these cute little alcoves and such. And the bed. It was a little hard but still comfortable enough to sleep on. My wife and I have done a lot of traveling in the past year or so and it seems like everyone just gets rock hard beds. Loved it.

Cons:

The shower made a mess. It has glass doors, very nice but it got water all over right outside the door.

2026-05-15 • via Nuitee
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Danielle • couple • us
10
2026-05-15 • via Nuitee
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Deanna • couple • us
9
If you want to stay somewhere different with a cool vibe that’s clean this is your place!
Pros:

Very cool, different and clean!

Cons:

Kind of pricey.

2026-05-14 • via Nuitee
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Karthik • extended_group • in
9
2026-05-12 • via Nuitee
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Timothy • solo_traveller • us
7
2026-05-09 • via Nuitee
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douglas • couple • au
10
Staff great, amazing g 1870 built psych ward…..
Pros:

Amazingly quirky. Expected to see Nurse Ratchet wander past…..

2026-05-09 • via Nuitee
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Yossi • family_with_children • il
7
תמורה טובה למחיר
Pros:

מקום היסטורי ויפה מאד, הבר בערב מעולה

Cons:

ארוחת הבוקר טעונה שיפור, זמן הגשה מעל חצי שעה

2026-05-07 • via Nuitee
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William Roger Igor • couple • cl
8
2026-05-06 • via Nuitee
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LeBreon • solo_traveller • us
8
Lovely hotel, “interesting location”
Pros:

It’s convenient to nearly everything and the interior is nice

Cons:

The exterior surrounding left a lot to be desired. It was surrounded by old dilapidated building

2026-05-04 • via Nuitee