The Richardson Hotel

Hotels
8.7 (1169 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 1169 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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grace • couple • us
10
2026-06-26 • via Nuitee
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Jorge Luis • extended_group • cl
8
2026-06-25 • via Nuitee
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Oleksiy • extended_group • us
10
2026-06-24 • via Nuitee
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Amy • solo_traveller • us
8
Pros:

Very cool history and old architecture!

Cons:

Food was average. Chicken seemed it was frozen food, not fresh. The bar didn't have beer selection and why don't you have local brewery beers?⁸

2026-06-22 • via Nuitee
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Anthony • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

I loved how they kept the history alive.

2026-06-22 • via Nuitee
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Ayumi • family_with_children • jp
8
2026-06-21 • via Nuitee
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Diane • couple • us
10
Over all wonderful, we will return and have recommended
Pros:

The location was great.

Cons:

It took a lot longer than it should have which staff explained so we understood the why.

2026-06-21 • via Nuitee
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Alex • solo_traveller • ca
7
2026-06-18 • via Nuitee
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Jordyn • couple • us
10
Very relaxing. Beautiful rooms, and even educational!
Pros:

The rich history and beautiful architecture

Cons:

N/A

2026-06-16 • via Nuitee
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Vaibhav • extended_group • ca
1
I visited this property and was shocked to discover that it had been converted from a former mental asylum. Neither the
Pros:

Have not stayed

Cons:

Have not stayed

2026-06-15 • via Nuitee
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Jennifer • family_with_children • us
5
Hotel was nice room was just OK no refrigerator. The breakfast situation was a disaster. We sat in the room for almost a
Pros:

Hotel itself was nice. Rooms were just OK no refrigerator in the room which I thought was weird.

Cons:

Kind of out-of-the-way

2026-06-14 • via Nuitee
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Michelle • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-06-14 • via Nuitee
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Marc • solo_traveller • ca
9
Do not compare to a hotel or an inn, but to a stay in a French chateau
Pros:

This is not a casual hotel, it's a museum. You contribute to the fund to preserve an historical monument. As such, there are some concessions to be made, but overall, it's a great experience. Parking is free and great, location is unbeatable for the AKG. Rooms are tall, quiet, and confortable. My air conditioning worked well, but the fan was a bit noisy.

Cons:

You live on a campus near a psychiatric hospital, which could make some people uneasy. There were ants in my room, but I left blueberries on the desk. Once the blueberries were removed, the ants were gone. I did see a falcon with its prey on top of a car in the parking lot, so there's that. No mini refrigerator in the room. The dining room is small, and breakfast is not included. Despite the limited choices, food was good.

2026-06-14 • via Nuitee
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Jingjing • couple • us
10
2026-06-14 • via Nuitee
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grace • couple • us
10
2026-06-13 • via Nuitee
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Mountain • solo_traveller • us
10
Beautiful hotel
Pros:

The hotel is beautiful and the beds were comfy.

Cons:

I wouldn't say I didn't like anything. I was nervous about sleeping in an old mental hospital. I slept great and would stay again.

2026-06-13 • via Nuitee
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Lisa • couple • us
10
Very interesting hotel to stay at!!
Pros:

It was incredible! The history is amazing!Rooms were beautiful!

Cons:

We loved everything!

2026-06-13 • via Nuitee
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P6537CPjasminej • Business
10
Exceptional Support from Devery, Jeff, and The Richardson Hotel Team
Pros:

We had a wonderful experience working with The Richardson Hotel for our recent program. The team was responsive, flexible, and incredibly helpful throughout the planning process and onsite execution.

A special thank you to Devery and Jeff for their support. Devery was patient, solution-oriented, and communicative as we worked through final details and last-minute needs. Jeff and the onsite team were also very helpful in making sure the event ran smoothly and that our team felt supported.

We truly appreciated the professionalism, hospitality, and willingness to jump in and help find solutions. Thank you to The Richardson Hotel team for being such great partners!

2026-06-12 • via Tripadvisor
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Markowitz • solo_traveller • us
3
Location and architecture.
Pros:

Iconic architecture. Rooms small but adequate

Cons:

Fitness center a joke. Broken machines. COMPLETELY INADEQUATE. service AWFUL. Front desk clerks were rude and combative

2026-06-12 • via Nuitee
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Miloš Kofroň • solo_traveller • cz
8
Pros:

Velmi čistý a vkusně zrekonstruovaný hotel z psychiatrické léčebny vše bylo v pořádku

Cons:

Velmi špatný vzduch dobře seřídit klimatizace Pokud vůbec fungovalo

2026-06-11 • via Nuitee