The Commonwealth

4.0 star property
Colonial hotel with a 24-hour fitness center and a 24-hour business center

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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet friendly

Room options

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Suite, Multiple Beds, View

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
HDTV
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Suite, Multiple Beds, View

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
HDTV
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, View

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
HDTV
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Suite, 2 Queen Beds (Roomy)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Egyptian cotton linens
Sofa bed - queen
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Roomy)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Egyptian cotton linens
Sofa bed - queen
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, View

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
HDTV
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Roomy)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Egyptian cotton linens
Sofa bed - queen
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 2 Double Beds, Accessible (Roomy)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Egyptian cotton linens
Sofa bed - queen
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

Studio Suite, 2 Queen Beds (Cozy)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed (Cozy)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, Multiple Beds (Homey)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
HDTV
Egyptian cotton linens
Sofa bed - queen
Separate bedroom
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed (Homey)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
HDTV
Egyptian cotton linens
Sofa bed - queen
Separate bedroom
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
HDTV
Egyptian cotton linens
Sofa bed - queen
Separate bedroom
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Comfy)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Egyptian cotton linens
Sofa bed - queen
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Comfy)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Egyptian cotton linens
Sofa bed - queen
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
901 Bank St, Richmond, VA, 23219

What's nearby

  • Broad Street - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • The National - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Greater Richmond Convention Center - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Virginia Commonwealth University - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Altria Theater - 2 min drive - 1.3 miles

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
  • ‪Sefton Coffee Company - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Commonwealth

Hotel near Broad Street
Located close to The National and Greater Richmond Convention Center, The Commonwealth provides dry cleaning/laundry services, a bar, and a 24-hour gym. The on-site restaurant, Rueger's, features southern cuisine. In addition to a 24-hour business center, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Valet parking (surcharge), express check-out, and a vending machine
  • A porter/bellhop, meeting rooms, and luggage storage
  • A computer station, a banquet hall, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the central location and helpful staff
Room features
All 59 rooms have comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-compatible safes, in addition to thoughtful touches like laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Egyptian cotton sheets and pillowtop mattresses
  • Designer toiletries and hair dryers
  • 50-inch HDTVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, separate sitting areas, and microwaves

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Secured, covered valet parking on site (USD 37 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Rueger's

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • Computer station
  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

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

More

  • 1 building
  • 11 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1912
  • Colonial architecture
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 50-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
  • iPod dock
  • MP3 dock

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Microwave

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • 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 at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 100.00 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total pets
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
3 children, up to the age of 17 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Covered valet parking fee: USD 37.00 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 100.00 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 a smoke detector and 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

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Parking height restrictions apply
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

Frequently asked questions

Is The Commonwealth pet-friendly?

Yes, The Commonwealth allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total). There's a fee of USD 100.00 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at The Commonwealth?

Valet parking is available for USD 37.00 per night.

What time is check-in at The Commonwealth?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 1 AM.

What time is check-out at The Commonwealth?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is The Commonwealth located?

Located in Downtown Richmond, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Broad Street and The National. Greater Richmond Convention Center and Virginia Commonwealth University are also within 15 minutes. Richmond Main Street Station is 9 minutes by foot.

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The Commonwealth Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 829 out of 1236 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 220 out of 1236 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 103 out of 1236 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 49 out of 1236 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 35 out of 1236 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Great location, room is spacious and bed is very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

Great location!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

Nice room, close to good and shopping, quiet, safe
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Great staff and clean rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Nice hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

I love the homely feeling the rooms have. Every thing is spacious and roomy. This was my second time staying at The Commonwealth, because I l was so impressed the first time.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

We stayed in room 302 and it was a very spacious and clean room. Everyone was very kind especially valet. We would recommend this hotel and stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10

Very nice suite!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10

It was clean and the room was big. Enjoyed the proximity to historic sites
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Manhattan vibes/ love the age and history of the building and proximity to the State Capitol, restaurants and downtown attractions. Very walkable area. Room was very quiet and ginormous! Will stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10

Wonderful
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Great place for a working visit to RVA!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

Excellent for business travel.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

Room upgrade. Great location.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

It is RIGHT across from the capital. Unique colors and rooms.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Beautiful, spacious suites in a cool old building. It was great to be right next to the capitol and in a convenient area of downtown.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Easy check in, clean hotel room and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10

EXCELLENT
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10

Great rooms, small elevators
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Such a beautiful space! Easy access to Capitol and downtown!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Would definitely return!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Enjoy our recent stay!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10

Room sizes were great. Technology needs an update with dated TVs. Beds were comfortable but pillows hard. Staff was very friendly and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

Beautiful rooms and kind staff!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10

Amazing and beautiful historic hotel. Pleasant staff from valet to front desk. Nice rooms and comfy beds
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025