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The Commonwealth

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#8 of 87 hotels in Richmond
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You may think you know The Commonwealth, as it has been a landmark hotel in Richmond for over 100 years. And much of what we have been known for—excellent service, spacious suites, and a location that can't be beat—remains. But we have totally reinvented ourselves, and now offer a uniquely Richmond experience. From the tattooed entrance doors on our suites (did you know that RVA is the 5th most tattooed city in America?), to furniture and art hand crafted from some of the area's most talented artisans, to java from Richmond's own Carytown Coffee, The Commonwealth will surprise and delight you at every turn. All guestrooms feature: Handcrafted furnishings and artwork from local Virginia artisans and artists; Beds with Simmons Beautyrest mattresses, luxurious cotton sheeting and your choice of pillow firmness; 50” flat screen TV with HD programming; Complimentary high speed wired & wireless internet; Clock radio with bluetooth music streaming; Refrigerator/freezer & microwave
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Property amenities
Valet parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Fitness Centre with Gym / Workout Room
Restaurant
Pets Allowed ( Dog / Pet Friendly )
Business Centre with Internet Access
Conference facilities
Baggage storage
Paid private parking nearby
Wifi
Breakfast available
Vending machine
Banquet room
Meeting rooms
Non-smoking hotel
24-hour front desk
Dry cleaning
Laundry service
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Air conditioning
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Housekeeping
Wardrobe / wardrobe
Bottled water
Microwave
Refrigerator
Flatscreen TV
Iron
Laptop safe
Private bathrooms
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Non-smoking rooms
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Family rooms
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HOTEL CLASS
3.0 of 5 stars
HOTEL STYLE
Charming
Centrally Located
Languages Spoken
English
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baxterennis6 wrote a review 11 Mar
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The people at The Commonwealth were always cheerful and helpful. They became friends. The rooms are so big and the large windows bring in so much light. I look forward to our next stay at The Commonwealth.
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Date of stay: January 2024
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Response from Christina Norton, General Manager at The Commonwealth
Responded 5 days ago
We already miss you and look forward to your next stay. Thank you for your kind words about the staff. Safe travels back to Richmond!
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Michael P wrote a review Aug 2022
Fairfax, Virginia5 contributions4 helpful votes
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The stay at The Commonwealth harkened back to a time when a hotel and its entire staff took great pride in making sure that each guest was provided with a superb experience in which every want or need was accommodated when possible. From the booking with super staff member Mariah, to the suite size, to the view, to the lovely breakfast, to the efficient check-out, every aspect of the stay was first class. Highly recommended. And by the way - the elevators were just fine - why people thought they were too small should travel more. ;-)
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Date of stay: August 2022
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Responded 16 Aug 2022
Thank you, Michael P, for taking the time to rate and review The Commonwealth. Wow! We appreciate all of your kind words and positive feedback. We hope you will choose to stay with us again the next time your travels bring you back to downtown RVA - our whole staff will look forward to it! Thank you, thank you, for being our guest.
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alocurto wrote a review Feb 2024
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The staff at The Commonwealth are extremely courteous and helpful. They were amazing in helping coordinate the logistics for a business meeting I was responsible for planning. They were able to speedily respond to last minute requests and made themselves available to help with any issues related to the meeting. The Commonwealth's rooms are luxurious, but the true pride of the hotel is the amazing staff that make sure all of the hotel's guests have a positive experience.
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Date of stay: February 2024
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Response from Christina Norton, General Manager at The Commonwealth
Responded 2 weeks ago
Welcome to your home away from home when in Richmond. We are so thankful you took the time to tell the world about us. We hope the next time your plans bring you to Richmond you come back and stay with us again. Safe travels back to Richmond
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ali wrote a review Feb 2024
Salt Lake City, Utah6 contributions1 helpful vote
The location is nice next the Virginia State Capitol. The room looked like the photos. The bathroom was large with a nice shower but the liquid bath soap was empty and the tissue box also. The toilet flapper needed to be replaced. The elevators are old and small. And at times took forever. The car valet took a minimum of 30 minutes or longer. The restaurant was very disappointing. There was only one person working in the restaurant and didn’t come out for 10 minutes. When he did, he appeared to not want to be there. . It took 30 minutes for a simple breakfast to be served after ordering with only a couple of other people sitting in the restaurant. And my husband was served scrambled eggs after ordering eggs over easy. I would not stay at this hotel again.
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Date of stay: February 2024Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Christina Norton, General Manager at The Commonwealth
Responded 3 weeks ago
Thank you for taking the time to stay with us and review us. We are very sorry that our restaurant was disappointing. yes we typically do have one server working because we are a very small hotel and restaurant. Thank you for your feedback we do take it very seriously and will address it with our server if he was not there and if they made you the incorrect eggs. We hope you had a safe trip home.
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ninisue22 wrote a review Feb 2024
Fredericksburg, Virginia1 contribution
Everyone at this hotel makes sure you are given the best service EVER! Kenny, the valet, was so accommodating, we knew immediately we were at a 5 star hotel. The restaurant recommendations were perfect. Their own restaurant was top notch.
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Date of stay: February 2024
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Response from Christina Norton, General Manager at The Commonwealth
Responded 12 Feb 2024
Thank you for telling the world about us. We are agree Kenny is the BEST EVER!! We hope the next time your plans bring you to Richmond you come back and stay with us again. Safe travels back to Richmond
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qwskn3xjri wrote a review Feb 2024
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Location was downtown, very comfortable and modern twist. Would definitely stay here next time I am back in Richmond again. Small but updated hotel with an affordable price compared to other chain hotels in the area.
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Response from Christina Norton, General Manager at The Commonwealth
Responded 5 Feb 2024
Thank you for taking the time to tell the world about our corner in downtown. We hope the next time your plans bring you to Richmond you come back and stay with us again. Safe travels back to Richmond
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Connector11625701815 wrote a review Jan 2024
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I wrote an extensive review on the previous page. I do not wish to waste any more time on this but want the staff to know the shortcomings my wife and I experienced: rude and confusing "welcoming" at the front desk, inability get WiFi or coherent directions, poor value for the cost, and a restaurant that closed early thus shutting us out. I have only written this much -- yet again -- because the computer program demands at least 200 words -- more annoyance!
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Responded 5 Feb 2024
Thank you for taking the time to speak to me in the lobby about your stay. I'm sorry that you didn't enjoy your stay. I'm glad we had a chance to have a conversation in the lobby Sunday morning. I'm sorry that you did not enjoy your stay. All reservations we do hold $75.00 for an incidental hold on all check in's and if you don't use that money we will release it upon departure. Safe travels!
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Lisa C wrote a review Jan 2024
3 contributions1 helpful vote
Needed a hotel for one night while traveling. Pics looked very nice. It was dirty dark and the food that we brought back from their “restaurant” was not edible. The elevator barely held 3 adults and 2 small bags. When we opened our “food” it looked like they dumped canned peas and carrots into the container, the BLT was a 3x3 sandwich with 2 pieces of bacon, and the burger was thick gray. Carpets were not vacuumed in their “office” where you purchase water and in the hallway after exiting the very small elevator. We were uncomfortable when we got there and the food was just the icing on the cake. We left after staying there for 1 hour.
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Date of stay: December 2023
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Response from Christina Norton, General Manager at The Commonwealth
Responded 28 Jan 2024
Thank you for taking the time to review us. I'm sorry that you didn't enjoy your stay. I would love to talk to you to learn more about your stay with us. You can reach me at 804-343-7300 or you can email me directly at christina.norton@smi-hotelgroup.com so I can discuss this with you. Christina Norton General Manager
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Dan_Wos wrote a review Jan 2024
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This was our first time in a hotel in Richmond, and we were very pleased. All around great experience. Highly recommended. Perfect location if you’re doing business in the city. Clean rooms and very large suites.
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Response from Christina Norton, General Manager at The Commonwealth
Responded 22 Jan 2024
Thank you for taking the time to stay with us and review us. We are so happy you found us and enjoyed your stay. We hope the next time your plans bring you to Richmond you come back and stay with us. Safe travels back
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ReMarKabLe831 wrote a review Jan 2024
Upper Marlboro, Maryland5 contributions1 helpful vote
We had such a pleasant experience at The Commonwealth during our short weekend stay. From the valet to the front desk staff to the wait staff in the restaurant, everyone was help full and pleasant. We arrived extremely late Friday night but had no problem checking in and handing over our car keys. The lobby was bright and inviting. Each room has a beautiful, unique door. Our room was one of the bigger standard rooms I’ve seen. It was neat and cute. The bed was comfortable. The bathroom was clean. The hotel is located right across from the capital buildings. It was nice to walk around for some quick unofficial sightseeing. On Saturday night, we walked a couple of blocks to dinner. We didn’t want to leave Sunday morning. We’d definitely stay again. Warning: the elevators are extremely small but that just made the experience even more charming and memorable.
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Date of stay: January 2024Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Christina Norton, General Manager at The Commonwealth
Responded 17 Jan 2024
Thank you for taking the time to tell the world about our spot in downtown Richmond! We are so happy you had a wonderful stay. We welcome the opportunity to have you back with us. Safe travel back to Richmond!
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AU$335 - AU$459 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
ALSO KNOWN AS
commonwealth park hotel richmond, commonwealth park richmond
LOCATION
United StatesVirginiaRichmond
NUMBER OF ROOMS
59
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Frequently Asked Questions about The Commonwealth
Which popular attractions are close to The Commonwealth?
Nearby attractions include The John Marshall House (0.5 km), St. Paul's Episcopal Church (0.2 km), and The National (0.4 km).
What are some of the property amenities at The Commonwealth?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, an on-site restaurant, and a fitness centre.
Which room amenities are available at The Commonwealth?
Top room amenities include air conditioning, a flat screen TV, and a refrigerator.
What food & drink options are available at The Commonwealth?
Guests can enjoy an on-site restaurant and breakfast during their stay.
Is parking available at The Commonwealth?
Yes, paid private parking nearby, paid public parking nearby, and secured parking are available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to The Commonwealth?
Conveniently located restaurants include The Tobacco Company Restaurant, Secret Sandwich Society, and La Grotta Ristorante.
Are there opportunities to exercise at The Commonwealth?
Yes, guests have access to a fitness centre during their stay.
Is The Commonwealth located near the city centre?
Yes, it is 0.6 km away from the centre of Richmond.
Are any cleaning services offered at The Commonwealth?
Yes, dry cleaning and laundry service are offered to guests.
Are pets allowed at The Commonwealth?
Yes, pets are typically allowed, but it's always best to call ahead to confirm.
Does The Commonwealth offer any business services?
Yes, it conveniently offers a business centre, meeting rooms, and a banquet room.