The Richardson Hotel

Hotels
8.7 (1169 reviews)
444 Forest Avenue , Buffalo , us
+17164932610

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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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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
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Tracey • couple • us
10
2026-06-30 • via Nuitee
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Orquidea • solo_traveller • us
10
Great historic landmark
Pros:

The history

Cons:

Staff needs to inform about tours of the favility as soon as guests arrive so they do not miss on the only tour at 10am.

2026-06-28 • via Nuitee
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RHOBoston • Business
8
Remarkable place - unlike any other
Pros:

Remarkable place. Built by HH Richardson with landscaping by Olmsted. The three central buildings are restored as the hotel, and the remaining 10 buildings are still on the list to do - but the cost is just astronomical. Huge place. The hotel is just wonderful, as it gives you a feeling of the way they were trying to treat mental patients in the 1880's- lots of fresh air, beautiful views, communication and exercise. 16 foot tall ceilings, wide hallways, it has the air of a conference center, but the feel that you are there as a guest. The renovation was completed in 2017, but it has been tough with Covid, and they are doing well. Nice staff, excellent interpretive exhibit downstairs. Great walk around the grounds.
You should stay there and take in every interpretive exhibit you can. It is well worth while.

2026-06-27 • via Tripadvisor
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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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Anthony • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

I loved how they kept the history alive.

2026-06-22 • 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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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