The Richardson Hotel

444 Forest Ave., Buffalo, NY 14213 United States (USA) near Exit 11 on I-190 (~1.0mi)
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3 Star Property
42.9286237-78.878365
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  • Gym is available on property
  • 88 rooms in hotel
  • 4 floors in hotel
  • 4 suites in hotel
  • Check-in time: 4:00pm
  • Check-out time: 11:00am
  • Has environment-friendly policy
  • Groups/Meetings rating of 8.6/10
  • 5 meeting rooms in hotel

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Standard prices by room type for the next 60 days

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Local Attractions

POINTS OF INTEREST: • Albright-Knox Art Gallery: 4 min drive, 9 min walk • Burchfield Penney Art Ctr: 3 min drive, 7 min walk • Buffalo State College: 2 min drive, 6 min walk • Delaware Park: 4 min drive, 12 min walk • Elmwood Village: 2 min drive, 7 min walk

Property Description

Step into a one-of-a-kind venue that marries historical grandeur with contemporary elegance. Restored to preserve its authentic character, this destination is a celebration of both the past and present. Here, the rich ambiance seamlessly blends with fine dining and exceptional service, creating an experience that's both timeless and memorable. This iconic landmark stands as a tribute to the human spirit and its stories, offering a space where history and modernity converge. Embrace the charm of this historic gem, where everydetail tells a story, and every visit becomes a cherished memory.The Richardson Olmsted Campus in Buffalo, New York, United States, was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1986. The site was designed by the American architect Henry Hobson Richardson in concert with the famed landscape team of Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux in the late 1800s, incorporating a system of treatment for people with mental illness developed by Dr. Thomas Story Kirkbride known as the Kirkbride Plan.Over the years, as mental health treatment changed and resources were diverted, the buildings and grounds slowly deteriorated. By 1974, the last patients were removed from the historic wards. On June 24, 1986, the former Buffalo State Asylum for the Insane was added to the National Historic Landmark registry. In 2006, the Richardson Center Corporation was formed to restore the buildings.Today, the Richardson Olmsted Campus is being converted, beginning with the now open Hotel Richardson within the Towers Building and two flanking buildings (about one-third of the Campus). Future plans for the site include the construction of a new museum in Buffalo's cultural corridor, known as the Lipsey Architecture Center Buffalo. The museum will focus on the city's rich architectural history and collection of now-preserved buildings.Enjoy the following on site amenities:- Complementary WIFI- Complementary Parking- 7,000 square feet of flexible meeting spaces to accommodate groups as small as 10 guests and as large as 300 guests- Ballroom featuring wine vault & historic bar- 24 Hour Fitness Center- Property on more than 40 acres of historic green space- Elevators- History walking TourReach out to our team for a tour today!

Green Sustainability

Hotel Henry uses World Centric® plant-based compostable packaging and to-go cups. World Centric® uses renewable plants as an alternative to plastic and Styrofoam to create products that use less energy and water to manufacture. In using World Centric® products, Hotel Henry helps support grassroots organizations working to reverse environmental damage and global humanitarian crises. Hotel Henry’s greenest option is to eliminate disposable containers altogether. Request reusable cups, cutlery, & dishware exclusively for your next meeting.

Details / Other Expenses

Check In: 4:00pm
Check Out: 11:00am
Year of Last Renovation: 2017
Floors: 4
Rooms: 88
Corridors: All Rooms Have Interior Hallways
Non Smoking Rooms: 88
Handicap Rooms:
Suites: 4
Room Windows: Windows Do Open
Cleaning Frequency: Daily
Meeting Rooms: 5 View Spaces
Meeting Space: 20000 sq. feet
Banquet Space: Holds 349 people
Dist. to Food/Bars: On-site
Dist. to Nearest Gym: On-site
Lounge/Bar Hours: Daily from 4 PM to 9 PM
Ownership: RCC Master Tenant LLC
Policies / Expenses
Nightly Parking: 0
Total Taxes: 16.75%
Total Misc Fees: $0.00 USD
(mandatory resort fees/taxes)
Parking Fee: 0.00 Per Night
Gym Fee: 0.00 Per Day
Rooms Wireless Internet Fee: 0.00 Per Day

Amenities / Features


  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm clock
  • Bus parking
  • Conference facilities
  • Dinner available
  • Electronic key card
  • Elevator
  • Facilities for the disabled
  • Fitness and health center
  • Free local calls
  • Generator for public spaces
  • Hairdryer available
  • Handicap accessible
  • Central heating
  • Ice Maker
  • Internet - wireless
  • Free WiFi Internet
  • Ironing facilities
  • Licensed bar
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Office or business center
  • Private bathroom in room
  • Private garden grounds
  • Restaurant
  • Safe in rooms
  • Self controlled heating/cooling system
  • Shower
  • Tea and coffee making facilities
  • Telephone
  • Telephone in all rooms
  • Telephone - Free local calls
  • Television
  • TV - Free Cable

Airport & Shuttle Information

Buffalo Niagara International Airport: 20 minutes

Airport Shuttle? Sorry, no airport shuttle available.

Breakfast Information

The Richardson hotel is happy to offer a breakfast menu and buffet options in our restaurant for our guests to purchase

Pet Friendly?

Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.

Sorry, pets are not allowed.

Parking Info

Parking is complimentary in parking lot adjacent to hotel. Bus parking is complimentary.

Internet / WiFI

Complimentary Wi-Fi

Previously known as:
Hotel Henry Urban Resort, Richardson Hotel

Meeting Rooms and Banquet Rooms at The Richardson Hotel

Below are the meeting, banquet, conference and event spaces at The Richardson Hotel.

Feel free to use the The Richardson Hotel meeting space capacities chart below to help in your event planning. Hotel Planner specializes in Buffalo event planning for sleeping rooms and meeting space for corporate events, weddings, parties, conventions, negotiated rates and trade shows.

Meeting Room Name L x W x H
(Feet)
Size
(sqft.)
Banquet
5'/6'
Banquet Space Layout
Crescent
Crescent Tables Layout
Classroom
Classroom Meeting Layout
Hollow
Square
Hollow Square Table Layout
U-Shape
U Shape Meeting Layout
Boardroom
Boardroom Meeting Space
Convention
8'/10'
Convention Booth Layout
Theater
Theater Layout
Reception
Reception Desk for Meeting
Regist.
Desk
Registration Desk for Meeting
Ballroom 1 x 1 x 18 4200200/25020017586908022/16300350--
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Ballroom

The Ballroom offers a sophisticated ballroom experience, ideal for conferences, banquets and other corporate events with higher volume of expected guests. Forty-foot ceilings with abundant natural light, and equipped with light blockage roller shades. Dedicated audio/visual with Hotel Henry’s signature event technology including in-house, on-staff, built-in technology team.
Room Type:
Ballroom
Total Size:
4200 Sq. Mi
Dimensions:
1 x 1 x 18 Ft.
Floor Level:
4
Columns:
0
Natural Light?:
Yes
Obstructions?
No
Built In Screens?
No
Built In Stage?
No
Built In A/V?
No
Amenities Available
  • Coffee/Tea Setup
  • Food/Beverage
  • Projection Equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • LAN Internet
  • Microphone
  • Teleconferencing
  • White Board
  • Video Conference
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Computer Rentals
  • Simultaneous Interpretation
  • Sound System
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Stouton 1 x 1 x 1 105070/--56453630307/5100100--
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Stouton

Towers Third Floor East and Towers Third Floor West each feature 20-foot ceilings and 15-foot windows. Each 1,050 square-foot meeting room is ideal for small conference groups, break outs, and collaborative huddles or clusters. Dedicated audio/visual with Hotel Henry’s signature event technology including in-house, on-staff, built-in technology team.
Room Type:
General Meeting Room
Total Size:
1050 Sq. Mi
Dimensions:
1 x 1 x 1 Ft.
Floor Level:
3
Natural Light?:
Yes
Obstructions?
No
Built In Screens?
No
Built In Stage?
No
Built In A/V?
No
Amenities Available
  • Coffee/Tea Setup
  • Food/Beverage
  • Projection Equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • LAN Internet
  • Microphone
  • Teleconferencing
  • White Board
  • Video Conference
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Computer Rentals
  • Simultaneous Interpretation
  • Sound System
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Glessner 1 x 1 x 1 105070/--56453030307/5100100--
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Glessner

Towers Third Floor East and Towers Third Floor West each feature 20-foot ceilings and 15-foot windows. Each 1,050 square-foot meeting room is ideal for small conference groups, break outs, and collaborative huddles or clusters. Dedicated audio/visual with Hotel Henry’s signature event technology including in-house, on-staff, built-in technology team.
Room Type:
General Meeting Room
Total Size:
1050 Sq. Mi
Dimensions:
1 x 1 x 1 Ft.
Floor Level:
3
Natural Light?:
Yes
Obstructions?
No
Built In Screens?
No
Built In Stage?
No
Built In A/V?
No
Amenities Available
  • Coffee/Tea Setup
  • Food/Beverage
  • Projection Equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • LAN Internet
  • Microphone
  • Teleconferencing
  • White Board
  • Video Conference
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Computer Rentals
  • Simultaneous Interpretation
  • Sound System
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Cheney Boardroom 1 x 1 x 1 660--/----------22--/--------
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Cheney Boardroom

Ideal for executive meetings that require the utmost privacy. A formal, intimate setting, The Cheney board room offers exclusive meeting space with dedicated technology for up to 22 attendees. The Cheney Boardroom ensures a focused, private environment for high-level meetings.
Room Type:
Boardroom
Total Size:
660 Sq. Mi
Dimensions:
1 x 1 x 1 Ft.
Floor Level:
2
Natural Light?:
Yes
Obstructions?
No
Built In Screens?
No
Built In Stage?
No
Built In A/V?
No
Amenities Available
  • Coffee/Tea Setup
  • Food/Beverage
  • Projection Equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • LAN Internet
  • Microphone
  • Teleconferencing
  • White Board
  • Video Conference
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Computer Rentals
  • Simultaneous Interpretation
  • Sound System
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Hayden 1 x 1 x 1 66040/--3230182422--/--6470--
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Hayden

Hayden is ideal for small conference groups, breakouts, and collaborative huddles or clusters. Twenty-foot ceilings and 15-foot windows highlight this versatile space.
Room Type:
General Meeting Room
Total Size:
660 Sq. Mi
Dimensions:
1 x 1 x 1 Ft.
Floor Level:
2
Natural Light?:
Yes
Obstructions?
No
Built In Screens?
No
Built In Stage?
No
Built In A/V?
No
Amenities Available
  • Coffee/Tea Setup
  • Food/Beverage
  • Projection Equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • LAN Internet
  • Microphone
  • Teleconferencing
  • White Board
  • Video Conference
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Computer Rentals
  • Simultaneous Interpretation
  • Sound System
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FAQs about The Richardson Hotel

What time is check in?

Check in time is 4:00pm based on the hotel's local time. Early check in may be available if requested at the front desk on the day of check-in.

What time is check out?

Check out time is 11:00am based on the hotel's local time. Late check out may be available if requested at the front desk during your stay.

How many rooms does The Richardson Hotel have?

There are 88 rooms in the property.

Is there any meeting space at The Richardson Hotel?

Yes, they have 5 meeting rooms that can support various table layouts.

What kind of breakfast is at The Richardson Hotel?

The Richardson hotel is happy to offer a breakfast menu and buffet options in our restaurant for our guests to purchase

What parking is available at The Richardson Hotel?

Parking is complimentary in parking lot adjacent to hotel. Bus parking is complimentary.

How much does internet cost?

Complimentary Wi-Fi

Is there a gym at The Richardson Hotel?

Yes, there is a gym/fitness area available on-site at the property.

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