The Richardson Hotel

Hotels
8.7 (1210 reviews)
444 Forest Avenue , Buffalo , us
+1 716-493-2610

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Free
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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.7
Based on 1210 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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Angelica • couple • us
9
It was great.
Pros:

It was safe and very convenient to get in and out of.

Cons:

There was a lot of loitering going on from kids outside that weren’t staying at the hotel

2026-08-26 • via Nuitee
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Randy • couple • ca
10
2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
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Michelle • family_with_children • us
8
Pros:

Beautiful

2026-08-23 • via Nuitee
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Victoria • family_with_children • ca
9
2026-08-22 • via Nuitee
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Liya • extended_group • us
10
2026-08-22 • via Nuitee
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Liya • couple • us
10
Amazing historic hotel with so much character! Beautiful architecture, unique atmosphere, and a real sense of Buffalo’s
Pros:

Just a search on booking

2026-08-22 • via Nuitee
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Farah • solo_traveller • us
8
Pros:

very specious

Cons:

bathroom was not clean

2026-08-20 • via Nuitee
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Manuel • couple • it
1
2026-08-20 • via Nuitee
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Shirley • couple • us
10
2026-08-20 • via Nuitee
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Mandeep • extended_group • us
10
2026-08-18 • via Nuitee
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David • solo_traveller • us
9
Pros:

The room was nice, a good size, nice bathroom. Pleasant stay

2026-08-17 • via Nuitee
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Paula • solo_traveller • ca
1
2026-08-11 • via Nuitee
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Kendra • couple • us
10
I recommend staying here if you are heading to Buffalo.
Pros:

What a cool place to stay! It's so impressive; like being in a museum. The video about the renovation is extremely well-done and so educational. It was raining most of the time we were there so we didn't get a chance to tour the grounds. The hotel is very close to a little business district with plenty of eating areas. Again we didn't get to explore too much because of the hard rain.

2026-08-11 • via Nuitee
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John • couple • us
7
2026-08-10 • via Nuitee
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Lorenzo • extended_group • it
8
2026-08-09 • via Nuitee
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Nicole • couple • us
10
2026-08-09 • via Nuitee
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miichaelyn • extended_group • us
5
2026-08-08 • via Nuitee
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Mara • extended_group • gb
7
Striking building and comfortable rooms - needs better management
Pros:

Location is great. Staff that was welcoming, friendly and doing its best. Rooms were fine and beds very comfortable. Unique setting.

Cons:

Breakfast buffet was terrible if you weren’t keen on eggs - cereal, one type of yogurt - horrible muffins, no toast. Turns out you could order breakfast but no one told us until the next morning. One waitress who was run off her feet. Over all the bar in the evening and breakfast was very under staffed and existing people had way to much to do but worked very hard to serve.
Overall gloominess of hotel. You were practically sitting in the dark in the breakfast room - I asked the waitress to turn the lights up and she did which helped but someone should have thought about it. Overall the services (not the staff who were lovely and trying very hard) needed better management.


There is lots of potential for this hotel to be a very good one in its unique setting. There was just overall a poor choice in the decor to use grays, blacks and dark woods in an already dark (but striking) building. Suppose there is nothing to do about that. Rooms are starting to look tired - stained chairs and carpets. However they were comfortable and well appointed.

2026-08-08 • via Nuitee
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Christian • couple • dk
9
2026-08-07 • via Nuitee
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Petra • extended_group • de
10
Wunderbare Hotelanlage, modern und sehr gepflegt.
Pros:

Eine aussergewöhnliche Anlage mit tollem Ambiente. Sehr schön gestaltet.

2026-08-05 • via Nuitee