The Richardson Hotel

Hotels
8.7 (1182 reviews)
444 Forest Avenue , Buffalo , us

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Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Business center
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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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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 1182 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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Lisa • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-07-18 • via Nuitee
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William • couple • us
9
Pros:

Nice boutique hotel. I enjoyed the history and museum was a big plus.

2026-07-18 • via Nuitee
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Paul • couple • us
7
Unique hotel; enjoyed our stay; not likely to return
Pros:

Historical interest; room design and comfort;
location

Cons:

Restaurant facilities

2026-07-17 • via Nuitee
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Jenn • extended_group • us
8
2026-07-17 • via Nuitee
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Kathleen • family_with_children • us
10
2026-07-15 • via Nuitee
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Sarena • couple • ca
8
Good Not Great
Pros:

We enjoyed our 2 night stay. The building is beautiful and the rooms are spacious and comfortable. Convenient free parking.

Cons:

Driving onto the grounds, the signage was confusing as to where the hotel entrance was located. Given the property’s price point and luxury feel, we were surprised the rooms had plastic cups and motel quality toiletries. There was no room service and no staff to help with luggage or respond to requests for a bottle opener or cutlery - we had to come down and get it for ourselves.

2026-07-14 • via Nuitee
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Cassidy • couple • us
10
2026-07-14 • via Nuitee
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Faisal • solo_traveller • sa
7
2026-07-13 • via Nuitee
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Antonia • couple • de
8
Schönes historisches Hotel
Pros:

Sehr imposantes Gebäude mit viel Geschichte. Gute und ruhige Lage und Zugang zum Park. Zimmer waren sauber und ordentlich. Betten und Kissen sehr bequem. Die Ausstattung war gut und es hat uns an nichts gefehlt. Das Personal war freundlich und hat unsere Wünsche umgesetzt.

Cons:

Vergleichsweise kleine Zimmer obwohl das Hotel sehr viel Fläche bietet.

2026-07-13 • via Nuitee
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Paul • couple • us
8
Pros:

Fantastic building

Cons:

No espresso machine on site

2026-07-12 • via Nuitee
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Craig • couple • us
8
2026-07-10 • via Nuitee
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Borbala • couple • hu
10
Pros:

Very nice location and rooms.

2026-07-08 • via Nuitee
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krishna • extended_group • us
10
2026-07-07 • via Nuitee
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David • couple • us
7
Pros:

Historical location, beautiful rooms

Cons:

They have no process for late checkout requests. Fully understanding that late-checkouts are not a guarantee and are available upon request, but I called the morning of the scheduled checkout date and they said they’d call me back but never did. I even offered to pay a fee for late checkout but it never materialized. Very hard on us after a Fourth of July weekend stay.

2026-07-06 • via Nuitee
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Daumier • family_with_children • us
10
A Comfortable and Unique Stay
Pros:

The history
The uniqueness

Cons:

Nothing
I will definitely stay here again

2026-07-06 • via Nuitee
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Yaroslava • couple • us
10
2026-07-05 • via Nuitee
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Stephen • couple • us
10
The perfect Buffalo stay
Pros:

What a joy to stay in one of America's great architectural masterworks! So much history, so many stories. Airy beautiful public spaces, comfortable rooms, lots of nooks and crannies to explore, great museum downstairs which tells the history of the building and the patients it once housed. Moments away from the Albright-Knox Gallery and the Burchfield Penny, short drive from downtown. Highest recommendation!

2026-07-02 • via Nuitee
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Patricia • couple • us
10
Buffalo is full of hidden gems
Pros:

A very unique hotel with a rich history, beautifully restored.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-07-02 • via Nuitee
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Raquel • family_with_children • us
10
Beautiful and great history- might be the coolest hotel I have ever stayed in.
2026-07-02 • via Nuitee
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Daniel • solo_traveller • cz
3
2026-07-01 • via Nuitee