The Commonwealth, Richmond

The Commonwealth - A Historic Richmond Hotel with Local Art, Capitol Square Views, and Southern Dining

Located steps from Capitol Square, The Commonwealth features 59 rooms adorned with local artwork and tattoo-inspired designs in a Classical Revival building. This 3-star Richmond hotel preserves original stone consoles, wrought iron balustrades, and decorative friezes while showcasing murals by Richmond artists. Guest accommodations include built-in closet systems, Keurig coffeemakers with Carytown Coffee products, laptop-compatible safes, and ergonomic workspaces. Rueger's restaurant serves Southern comfort food and local craft beers, operating select days for breakfast and dinner. The property offers a 24-hour fitness center, guest laundry facilities, and 3000 square feet of meeting space including a boardroom with a 70-inch display. The Virginia State Capitol, financial district, and federal courts buildings are within walking distance. Shockoe Slip and Shockoe Bottom's entertainment venues and dining options are nearby.

Pros

Dog-friendly rooms on 2nd and 3rd floors with Capitol Square access for walks

Original murals by local artists decorate each floor

Historic Hotels of America member preserving Classical Revival architecture

24/7 Mercantile offering Virginia-made snacks and beverages

Cons

Self-parking not available, valet parking only

Richmond International Airport is 9.5 miles away