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About us
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 every detail tells a story, and every visit becomes a cherished memory. A Buffalo landmark for todays Business Traveler.
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Amenities
- Concierge services
- Internet access
- Laundry service
- Onsite catering
- Onsite restaurant
- Space (outdoor)
- Wheelchair accessible
- AV capabilities
- Business center
- Health club
- Bus
- Concierge services
- Internet access
- Laundry service
- Onsite catering
- Onsite restaurant
- Space (outdoor)
- Wheelchair accessible
- AV capabilities
- Business center
- Health club
- Bus
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Meeting space
Name | Room size | Maximum capacity | U-Shape | Banquet rounds | Cocktail rounds | Theater | Classroom | Boardroom | Crescent rounds (Cabaret) | Hollow square |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4,200 sq. ft. - | 300 | 90 | 250 | 300 | 300 | 175 | 80 | 200 | 86 | |
1,050 sq. ft. - | 100 | 30 | 70 | 100 | 100 | 45 | 30 | 56 | 36 | |
660 sq. ft. - | 22 | - | - | - | - | - | 22 | - | - | |
1,050 sq. ft. - | 100 | 30 | 70 | 100 | 100 | 45 | 30 | 56 | 36 | |
660 sq. ft. - | 70 | 24 | 40 | 70 | 64 | 30 | 22 | 32 | 18 |
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Facility Restrictions
Outside Food and Beverage not permitted in on property meeting spaces
Additional details
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 an area with History, Art and Education right next to Buffalo State University. Explore local restaurants and culture within walking distance of our beautiful property in Elmwood Village.
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Please explain, if applicable, the carbon offsetting options you offer to corporations.
Please provide, if applicable, an e-mail address for a contact who can address any follow up questions relating to sustainability and social impact goals and initiatives.
Has your hotel taken steps to reduce single-use plastics, such as removing plastic straws (except upon request for guests with disabilities), stirrers and cotton buds? If yes, please provide detail as to the steps you have taken to reduce single use plastics?
Does your hotel generate (onsite) or purchase (offsite) renewable energy (beyond your utility's standard offerings)? If yes, please describe your practices for generating or purchasing renewable energy.
Does your hotel engage in activities to protect & restore the natural environment in which it is located (i.e. trees planted, coral reef restored, etc.)?
Will your hotel be imposing any additional fees for cleaning services? If yes, please specify those fees.
Are specific cleaning/disinfection routines in place for pillows, duvets and their covers, headboard, bathrobe etc.? If yes, please describe.
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