Pros (+) Service was excellent and staff was friendly!
Cons (-) Phone wasn’t working
4 stars
The Commonwealth
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Overview
There are many historical places that tourists love to see. One of these places is Richmond, Virginia. Known for the Civil war history and the influence of Edgar Allan Poe, this city is rich in culture and urban legends too. When tourists are looking for a historic place to stay, the Commonwealth is a hotel that has been around in Richmond for 100 years. It is a luxury hotel that gives guests what they need. There are suites and studios available.
The rooms here are exceptional, and when guests check in, they will see their name tattooed on the front door, there are handcrafted furnishings in each room, bedding is by Simmons Beautyrest, and each room has a flat- screen television. Rooms also feature WiFi, clock radio with Bluetooth, mini-fridge, microwave, in-room safe, USB charging ports, coffee maker, and marble and granite baths. The rooms here are luxurious, and guests will fall in love with their appeal. There is on-site dining as well at Reuger’s.
With all of the history that is in Richmond, there is a lot to see. Hollywood Cemetery has the gravesites of many presidents and famous historians, St. John’s Church is where the famous “give me liberty or give me death” speech was made, and Elizabeth Poe is said to be buried here. The Edgar Allan Poe Museum is downtown, along with the American Civil War Museum, the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, and Riverside Outfitters. Guests of this historic city will find a grand suspension bridge to tour as well.
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Amenities at The Commonwealth
- Fitness centre
- Restaurant
- Bar/Lounge
- Room service
- Free Wi-Fi
- Tea/coffee maker
- Coffee machine
- Valet parking
- Business centre
- Wi-Fi available in all areas
Accessibility and suitability
- Entire unit wheelchair accessible
- Pets allowed on request. Charges may apply.
- Disabled access
- Roll-in shower
- Lift
- Accessible by lift
- Adapted bath
- No smoking
- Lowered sink
- Non-feather pillow
- Toilet with grab rails
- Upper floors accessible by lift
- Designated smoking area
Basics
- Free Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi available in all areas
- Internet
- Linens
- Towels
- Free toiletries
- Shampoo
- Smoke alarms
- Heating
- Body soap
- Air-conditioned
- Dustbins
- Conditioner
Services and conveniences
- Conference rooms
- ATM on-site
- Business centre
- Wake-up service
- Meeting/Banquet facilities
- Room service
- Key card access
- Express check-out
- Bottle of water
- 24-hour front desk
Bathroom
- Raised toilet
- Shower
- Additional toilet
- Bathtub
- Hairdryer
- Toilet
- Toilet paper
- Private bathroom
- Walk-in shower
Kitchen
- Microwave
- Kitchenware
- Tea/coffee maker
- Refrigerator
- Coffee machine
- Kitchenette
Bedroom
- Extra-long beds (> 2 metres)
- Feather pillow
- Socket near the bed
- Alarm clock
- Sofa bed
- Wardrobe or closet
Media and entertainment
- Radio
- Flat-screen TV
- Cable or satellite TV
- TV
- Smartphone dock
Dining
- Snack bar
- Restaurant
- Bar/Lounge
- Vending machine (drinks)
- Vending machine (snacks)
General
- Seating area
- Sofa
- Telephone
- Carpeted
- Storage available
Parking and transportation
- Parking
- Valet parking
- Private parking
Laundry
- Laundry facilities
- Laundry service
- Iron and ironing board
Workspace
- Fax/photocopying
- Laptop safe
- Desk
Health and safety
- Daily housekeeping
- Safe
Family friendly
- Kids meals
Fitness
- Fitness centre
Spa
- Sauna
Reviews of The Commonwealth
8.2
Very good
661 verified ratings
Wonderful
387
Very good
102
Good
80
Okay
27
Fair
22
Mediocre
18
Poor
25
Summary of reviews
Guests say
Guests appreciated the great location and amenities of the hotel, highlighting the friendly staff and well-appointed rooms. However, many reviews pointed out issues with service, cleanliness, and the overall value for the price, indicating that improvements are needed in these areas.AI-generated from customer reviews
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Pros (+) Everything except there no being robes.
Cons (-) No robes.
Location
901 Bank Street, Richmond, VA 23219
What's nearby
- Virginia State Capitol194 m
- Hotel Richmond200 m
- Library of Virginia318 m
- Virginia Commonwealth University0.4 km
- John Marshall House0.4 km
- Downtown Richmond0.5 km
- The Valentine0.5 km
- Museum of the Confederacy0.6 km
- VCU Health Medical Campus0.6 km
- Tredegar Iron Works0.9 km
- Edgar Allan Poe-Museum1.1 km
- Dominion Resources1.6 km
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Check-in/Check-out | Check in anytime after 15:00, check out anytime before 12:00 |
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Cancellation/pre-payment | Cancellation/pre-payment policies vary by room type and provider. |
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Value for money | Distance to city centre | Nearest airport | Distance to airport |
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8,2 | 0,4 km | Richmond Byrd Intl | 10,9 km |
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