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The Commonwealth

4.0 star property
Colonial hotel near Virginia Commonwealth University

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Property entrance
Studio Suite, 1 King Bed (Cozy)
Interior
Interior
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Gym
    Gym
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
901 Bank St, Richmond, VA, 23219
  • Broad Street
    3 min walk
  • Virginia State Capitol
    3 min walk
  • Shockoe Slip
    4 min walk
  • Richmond, VA (RIC-Richmond Intl.)
    14 min drive

Room options

Suite, Multiple Beds, View

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Suite, Multiple Beds, View

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, View

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Interior

Suite, 2 Queen Beds (Roomy)

  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Interior

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Roomy)

  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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View from room

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, View

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Roomy) | Bathroom

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Roomy)

  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Interior

Suite, 2 Double Beds, Accessible (Roomy)

  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

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Interior

Studio Suite, 2 Queen Beds (Cozy)

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Studio Suite, 1 King Bed (Cozy)

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed (Cozy)

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Microwave, coffee/tea maker

Suite, Multiple Beds (Homey)

  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Microwave, coffee/tea maker

Suite, 1 King Bed (Homey)

  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Designer toiletries, hair dryer, towels, soap

Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Comfy)

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Comfy)

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Comfy)

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the area

Richmond

Heart of Richmond.Within a 15-minute walk of this Downtown Richmond hotel, you'll find Broad Street and Greater Richmond Convention Center. Central Business District and Capitol Square are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Broad Street - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Shockoe Slip - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • The National - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Greater Richmond Convention Center - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Virginia Commonwealth University - 14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Richmond Main Street Station - 9 min walk
  • Richmond Intl. Airport (RIC) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Capital Ale House - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Tobacco Company Restaurant - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Spice of India - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Maya Mexican Grill And Tequila Lounge - ‬6 min walk

About this property

The Commonwealth

Colonial hotel near Virginia Commonwealth University
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A 24-hour business center and meeting rooms are available.

A computer station is on site, and both WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. A 24-hour fitness center, a vending machine, and laundry facilities are also featured at the business-friendly The Commonwealth. For a fee, parking is available.

This Colonial Richmond hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 59 guestrooms or units
  • 11 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • Built in 1912
  • Deli
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Conference space
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Commonwealth offers 59 accommodations with iPod docking stations and MP3 docking stations. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. 50-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Microwaves and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Richmond hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and laptop-compatible safes, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and irons/ironing boards. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired Internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired Internet

Parking and transportation

  • Secured covered valet parking on site (USD 33.00 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking

Food and drink

  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar

Things to do

  • 24-hour fitness center

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Elevator
  • Elevator door width (inches): 36
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicle
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 20 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (inches): 48
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 50-inch flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • iPod dock
  • MP3 dock
  • Premium channels

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Pillow-top mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Microwave

More

  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Phone
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 1 AM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 100.00 per pet, per stay
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 1 pets
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 3 children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Covered valet parking fee: USD 33.00 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 100.00 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include window guards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector and window guards in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Up to 3 children 17 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation.
  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Commonwealth Park Suites
Commonwealth Park Suites Hotel
Commonwealth Park Suites Hotel Richmond
Commonwealth Park Suites Richmond
Commonwealth Park Hotel Richmond
Commonwealth Park Richmond
Commonwealth Hotel Richmond
Commonwealth Richmond
The Commonwealth Hotel
The Commonwealth Richmond
The Commonwealth Hotel Richmond

The Commonwealth Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 821 out of 1216 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 227 out of 1216 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 98 out of 1216 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 39 out of 1216 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 31 out of 1216 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Lydia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great for families
The rooms are wonderfully large, so my family of five was very comfortable. I don't like the wall paintings and door decor. The service was friendly but there were long lines at the reception desk and the restaurant service was not good: surly, slow, mixed up our orders and was expensive. Luckily there are good restaurants within walking distance. The valet was excellent. Overall was happy with the stay because it was so so easy to be there with the family.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Norm

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice place
We checked in at 11pm and were out by 8am. So we didn’t get to use any of the hotel amenities. But it was a nice place and clean and staff was friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

dena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel has a different vibe and is very convenient if you are visiting local venues and restaurants. The staff was great especially Reilly that worked in the restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Tia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Neat little historic property right next to the state capitol. Great experience , especially with the service. Front desk upgraded my room for free to a suite. Everyone was super friendly and hospitable. We were able to park for free at a meter (they gave us this info upon asking). The bar area could use a bit of an upgrade. The area around the hotel is a bit of a ghost town at least on the weekend but we found the central location to be good for sightseeing (we drove around). I recommend it.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

allison

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Spacious modern rooms
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Amanda R

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

brad

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
King suite was excellent, staff friendly, clean
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Sunil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Marc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Favorite Hotel in Richmond. Best value relative to size of rooms and quality of accommodations.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pleased with our stay. Will come back next time in town
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Sally

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

edward

Liked: Cleanliness
It was nice and rooms were big
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Shimon

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disappointing Stay - Beware of the View and More! I recently stayed at The Commonwealth in Richmond, VA, and was extremely disappointed with my experience. Upon checking into my room, I was shocked to find that the view from my window was directly facing a large industrial HVAC unit and a brick wall. It felt more like a storage room than a hotel room. I immediately called the front desk to request a room change, but I was told that because I booked through Expedia, this was the room I was assigned, and the only way to get a different room was to pay for an upgrade. This is completely unacceptable. There was no indication at the time of booking that this room had such an unpleasant view. Guests should be informed beforehand if a room has such a significant drawback so they can decide whether to book it, upgrade, or choose a different hotel altogether. It’s misleading and unfair to present this as a standard room without any warning. The issues didn’t end there. The water in the shower was hardly hot enough, and the walls are so thin that at 5 AM, we were woken up by a baby crying in the next room for about 15 minutes. I would recommend looking elsewhere or, at the very least, clarifying what room you’re getting before finalizing your booking. The lack of transparency and poor customer service at The Commonwealth left me very disappointed
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with family
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martha

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Clean spacious room. Friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Jason

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denis

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A nice and cozy hotel with a spacious room, located super conveniently. The team is doing a great job!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maricel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Reception was extremely friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Commonwealth is our favorite place to stay in Richmond, VA.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Johnny

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Damien

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They helped me fix a reservation mistake
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024