For those interested in art, choose a hotel next to the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, such as the Graduate Richmond Hotel. The museum is located in the center of the Museum District and has a variety of exhibits on impressionism, ancient art, modern art, and antique items.

If you would like to be within close walking distance of the city’s main attractions, like the Edgar Allan Poe Museum and the Virginia War Memorial, select a hotel in Downtown Richmond. The Berkeley Hotel is a 4-star choice located just off Main Street, and it’s only a 10-minute walk to the major museums.

Hoping to see Richmond from a unique, historical perspective? Consider a hotel near Hollywood Cemetery, such as the Holiday Inn Express at the Downtown location. The Hollywood Cemetery is a scenic resting place for many famous people, and visitors can take guided tours of the cemetery.

For travelers hoping to stay in a quiet, residential area of Richmond, look at hotels in the Fan district, such as The Jefferson Hotel on the edge of this neighborhood. The Fan district is populated with houses from the 19th and 20th centuries and has several parks, including Federal Park and Scuffletown Park.

To be close to an area with plenty of walking trails and swimming opportunities, choose a hotel near Belle Isle, a small island that has a scenic shoreline and that is considered to be a state park. The Courtyard by Marriott will put you just a five-minute drive from the island and a three-minute walk to the Virginia State Capitol.

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The Delta Hotels by Marriott is only a five-minute walk to the American Civil War Museum and is in the center of Downtown. The Hampton Inn & Suites at the Downtown location is a seven-minute walk to the American Civil War Museum and has a rooftop bar that is popular among guests.

The Diamond Inn & Suites is a budget choice that is only a five-minute drive from the Science Museum of Virginia and is located right along 1-95. The Clarion Hotel Central is a six-minute drive to the museum and is also next to 1-95 and 1-64.

The Richmond Marriott is a standard business hotel that is connected directly to the Greater Richmond Convention Center and has over 26,000 square feet of designated meeting space. The Courtyard by Marriott is a low-key choice that is adjacent to the convention center and also has an on-site business center.

Because it’s easy and convenient to explore Richmond by car, you can save money by booking a hotel with free parking. The Best Western Executive Hotel offers free parking and free breakfast. The Westin is a 4-star hotel that is right beside 1-64 and also has free parking for guests.