The Richardson Hotel

3.5 star property
3.5-star hotel near Buffalo State College

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Hallway
Lounge
Lobby lounge
Exterior
In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Parking included
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk

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444 Forest Avenue, Buffalo, NY, 14213
  • Buffalo State College
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Buffalo Zoo
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • KeyBank Center
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Buffalo, NY (BUF-Buffalo Niagara Intl.)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Corner

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Room, Corner

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Room, Corner

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Room, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(19 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Buffalo

Elmwood Bidwell stay.With a stay at this Elmwood Bidwell hotel, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Buffalo State College and 2 miles (3 km) of Buffalo Zoo. Shea's Performing Arts Center and Buffalo Niagara Convention Center are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Buffalo State College - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Buffalo Zoo - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Shea's Performing Arts Center - 7 min drive - 3.6 miles
  • KeyBank Center - 8 min drive - 5.3 miles
  • Buffalo Niagara Convention Center - 8 min drive - 3.8 miles

Getting around

  • Humboldt Hospital Station - 6 min drive
  • Buffalo-Exchange Street Station - 9 min drive
  • Buffalo Niagara Intl. Airport (BUF) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Burger King - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Mister Pizza Elmwood - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪The Terrace - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Mister Goodbar - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Cole's - ‬10 min walk

About this property

The Richardson Hotel

3.5-star hotel near Buffalo State College
WiFi is free in public spaces. Business amenities include a business center and 5 meeting rooms. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A 24-hour health club, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at the business-friendly The Richardson Hotel. The hotel can provide concierge services and wedding services. Self parking is free.

This 3.5-star Buffalo hotel is smoke free.

  • 88 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • 3 buildings
  • Built in 1872
  • Business facilities
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Garden
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
The Richardson Hotel offers 88 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. LCD televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Buffalo hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices). Business-friendly amenities include desks along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • 24-hour health club
  • Bicycle rentals

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25.0 per night.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 25.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and cash.

We should mention

  • Children stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

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The Richardson Hotel Hotel
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Frequently asked questions

How close is The Richardson Hotel to the airport?

The Richardson Hotel is 9.6 mi (16-min drive) away from the Buffalo Niagara Intl. Airport (BUF) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Richardson Hotel?

As of Sep 9, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Richardson Hotel on Sep 10, 2025 start from $159.0, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does The Richardson Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Richardson Hotel.

How close is The Richardson Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is 12.6 mi (19-min drive) from Beaver Island Beach.

Does The Richardson Hotel offer free breakfast?

The Richardson Hotel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Richardson Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Seneca Buffalo Creek Casino (10-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at The Richardson Hotel?

Check-in begins at 4 PM.

Is there free parking at The Richardson Hotel?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does The Richardson Hotel have a pool?

The Richardson Hotel does not have a pool.

Does The Richardson Hotel have a restaurant?

The Richardson Hotel is home to The Richardson Bar, which features American cuisine.

Does The Richardson Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Richardson Hotel to downtown Buffalo?

The Richardson Hotel is 3.1 mi away from Buffalo.