Hotels in Richmond

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Richmond (pronounced as /ˈrɪtʃmənd/) is the eastern metropolis capital of Virginia, one of four commonwealths in the United States. The town has a thriving working-professional environment, a trending hipster vibe, a low-living cost, and so much more— it's not surprising Richmond ranks in the top-25 best cities to live in the US. A robust entrepreneurial culture exists in the city, which promotes and supports the development of local businesses. The city's weather encompasses all four seasons, making it a year-round hotspot with exciting activities for all seasons.

There's a great range of luxury stays at this destination, including inns, hotels, and suites. You'll likely find spa facilities at most luxury lodging outlets. Within proximity to the town, shops, and restaurants, you'll also find a range of budget-friendly accommodation options, often with complimentary WiFi and free parking.

Neighborhoods of Richmond

The city of Richmond divides into five primary areas, namely:

  • North Side: This neighborhood is the home to diverse communities, particularly early-year streetcar suburbs, like Washington Park, Bellevue, Barton Heights, Sherwood Park, and Hermitage Road.
  • South Side: The homes in this neighborhood are in proximity to multiple riverside parks, river views, and water activities.
  • East End: This area hosts four of the city's six largest housing projects. It also includes historic neighborhoods, like Fairmont, Union Hill, and Church Hill.
  • West End: This is Richmond's safest neighborhood, with larger homes on smaller plots of land.
  • Downtown: There are quite a few areas in downtown Richmond, each with a distinct character and a unique history.

What to see and do in Richmond

  • Pony Pasture Rapids: This spot is popular for sunbathing and swimming, receiving 250,000 visitors annually. Have fun battling the whitewater rapids, which might be the biggest attraction in this locality.
  • American Civil War Museum: See the exhibits featuring the American Civil War history.
  • Virginia Capital Trail: Take a bike ride along Virginia Capital Trail to see beautifully historic sites and lakes. There is a dedicated bicycle trail and a paved pedestrian walkway.
  • Japanese Garden: Explore beautiful and naturalistic landscaped gardens. The space is intimate, shaded, and cool.
  • Maymont: Stroll through the exotic trees at the arboretum in this historic 100-acre park and estate. Interact and feed friendly goats and see the habitats of native wildlife.
  • Floodwall Park: Talk a walk, jog or run in this scenic park and enjoy the historical sites and city skyline that you can view from the top of the Floodwall.
  • Byrd Park: Enjoy a relaxing pedal boat ride on the lake or play softball in one of two fields on the 287-acre park.
  • Enchanted Garden: Peruse the gardens and look out for black cats.

What to eat in Richmond

The city lures in some of the country's top chefs, thus providing great gastronomic options. The area is known for its homegrown culinary concept. The most common foods served in Richmond are primarily traditional Virginian staples, such as pimento cheese, peanut soup, baked oysters, Brunswick stew, shrimp and grits, and salty ham biscuits.

Typical events and festivals in Richmond

  • International Dragon Boat Festival: This event brings in teams from the east coast and beyond. All join together for a great day of dragon boat celebrations on land and water.
  • Shiver in the River: This event encourages a cleaner, greener environment. Residents come together to show their love to the commonwealth state by engaging in beautification activities, such as clean-up conductions.
  • Earth Day in the Park: This event is held at James River Park. Volunteers clean and pick up litter along the riverbanks and building trails.

How to move around in Richmond

The capital city is a pedestrian-friendly area, making it very walkable to get to many main facilities, like shops and restaurants within proximity to the hotels. You can also take one of the scheduled bus tours or the GRTC's rapid bus transit system. Other alternative ways to get around are hailing a cab and renting a car.

The climate in Richmond

The spring season is warm, and summers are sunny and humid. The pleasant weather defines Richmond's peak travel time. It's exceptionally fun between April and September when temperatures range between lovely lows of 46° and highs of 90° F. It is also warm during autumn (October and November), averaging highs of 72° and lows of 40°F. Winter months from December through March are usually cold. January drops to a lower average of 28° F, while March brings a higher average of 59° F. Over the average winter season, the destination experiences about 11 inches of snow. There's a moderate amount of rainfall throughout the year, roughly six to seven days of precipitation a month.

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In Richmond we will have clear sky, warm clothing is recommended.

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Frequently asked questions about Hotels in Richmond

The most centrally located hotels in Richmond with the best ratings are: Hotel Linden Row Inn, Hotel The Jefferson and Hotel The Berkeley.

Hotel Sheraton Richmond Airport is the closest one to Richmond.

You can make reservations at Hotel The Berkeley and Hotel Richmond Marriott if you´re looking for a hotel with valet service for your visit to Richmond.

If you´re looking for peace and quiet and want to stay at an adult-only hotel in Richmond, we recommend Hotel Super 8 By Wyndham Richmond/broad Street.

According to our clients, if you´re travelling with children, the best hotels in Richmond are Hotel Best Western Premier Richmond City Gateway, Hotel Holiday Inn Express Richmond Downtown and Hotel Red Roof Inn Richmond South.

If you want to save time, the hotels in Richmond with express check-in and check-out are Hotel Holiday Inn Express & Suites Midlothian Turnpike, Hotel Richmond Marriott and Hotel Richmond Marriott Short Pump.

Some of the options for hotels with non-smoking rooms in Richmond are Hotel The Jefferson, Hotel The Berkeley and Hotel Hilton Richmond Downtown.

In Richmond, Hotel Linden Row Inn, Hotel The Berkeley and Hotel The Commonwealth offer 24-hour front desk service.

If you're bringing a vehicle, we recommend that you book a hotel with parking in Richmond, like Hotel Candlewood Suites Richmond Airport, Hotel Holiday Inn Express & Suites Midlothian Turnpike or Hotel Four Points By Sheraton Richmond Airport.