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The Commonwealth

4-star hotel Excellent 901 Bank St, Richmond, VA, 23219
The Commonwealth
The Commonwealth – Richmond, VA
The Commonwealth – Richmond, VA
Check in 3:00 PM
Check out 12:00 PM

About The Commonwealth

Located across from the Virginia State Capitol, this Richmond hotel features art, photography, furniture, accents and décor that create a Richmond experience. The Commonwealth offers accommodations with flat-screen cable TVs, sofa beds and complimentary WiFi. Suites include microwaves and refrigerators with freezers. They are also furnished with Keurig® coffeemakers, laptop size safes, Bluetooth radio alarm clocks and desks. While staying at The Commonwealth, guests can enjoy the fitness center located on the Lobby Level of the hotel. Due to staffing challenges, our restaurant hours currently vary, with it open select days for breakfast and dinner. Additional hotel facilities include a business center and meeting rooms. The Commonwealth is a pet friendly hotel. A nonrefundable pet fee of $100.00+tax per stay applies. The Museum of the Confederacy and John Marshall House Museum are within walking distance from The Commonwealth. The hotel is 9 miles from Richmond International Airport.

Amenities

  • On-site parking
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Meeting space
  • Fitness center
  • On-site dining
  • Valet parking
  • Bar / lounge
  • Café / coffee shop
  • Business center
  • Express check-in / check-out
  • Concierge
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Luggage storage
  • Full kitchen / kitchenette
  • In-room refrigerator
  • In-room microwave
  • Pet friendly
  • Family friendly
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Smoke-free property
  • Air conditioning
  • Elevator
  • In-room safe

Reviews

4.4 / 5
Excellent 1398 reviews
  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Very helpful staff! Also loved the bar and breakfast area. And our room was very spacious for the rate!

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    I was a bit disappointed, this looked like such a beautiful historic hotel from the photos. The main lobby/entrance appeared to be under construction which I did not see noted when I booked. The sink was clogged in our room and did not drain well and the AC the second night did was not cooling properly. Most annoying was the incredibly loud drag racing car noise that went into the wee hours of the morning that kept us up. Apparently the police do not enforce at all. I wish I would have booked elsewhere.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Overall, we enjoyed our stay and would definitely come back. The room was spacious and well appointed. We had a corner room with plenty of windows and light. It was also quiet and away from the elevator/traffic. My only complaint is that the in-room air conditioning unit was very loud and disruptive to our sleep. Otherwise, we had a delightful stay.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Exceptional

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Clean room, the refrigerator and bar staff

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Staff was great

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    The property was beautiful. I loved the historic look. We had the double queen suite and it was HUGE! I was not expecting a very large living area and a roomy bedroom. It was awesome to have a large mini fridge with a freezer, a microwave, and a Keurig in the room. I raved about it to all my friends, and I would absolutely come back! The valet staff was also incredibly friendly and helped me figure out where to park even though I didn’t use their service.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Everyone was friendly. My room was insanely large. The bar/restaurant looked nice however I didn't visit. Adjacent to the capitol complex and downtown.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Exceptional

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Exceptional

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    The rooms were clean and bathrooms as well. The elevator was tight but not to bad. My TV was not getting great signal as I had to switch channels.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Great customer service. Thanks for the stay.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    The room size and dog friendliness were the best things about the hotel. The staff was very friendly, too. On the downside: the room wasn’t super clean. The floors had too much cleaning product and were slippery. The body soap container in the shower was empty on day one and despite letting them know, remained empty throughout our three day stay (they did hand us a few small hand soaps at the front desk to tide us over), the upholstery was worn, the windows which were 100% sealed with a double pain for noise, had cobwebs and housekeeping didn’t come one day (no idea why). As far as services go, again very friendly staff, but the hotel bar didn’t know how to make a basic martini, didn’t have tonic for a vodka tonic and the morning drip coffee (which was not free) was terrible. Overall, there’s a lot of potential, a beautiful park across the street, decent restaurants in walking distance, but it needs an upgrade and some staff oversight.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Spacious! Only staff I interacted with was Rick the doorman and he was fantastic. Location great to walk anywhere downtown and beyond if you’re up for it. Small things….shower water runs from faucet when shower is on, one of the floor “boards” was warped/rising up.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Pleasant

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Our room was fantastic, very comfortable. The restaurant food was great except they didn't receive their beer delivery so the beer options were limited. The elevators are a small but I would expect that in an old building. Check in and check took a total of 4 minutes combined. I would definitely stay here again.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    This is great place to stay! All the staff are outstanding.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    The suite was perfect for my family. Great stay and beds were comfy

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    The room was an excellent value for the money. It was more like a suite!

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Should be priced better for what you receive. A one night stay would be fine. It was quiet, minus the extremely loud old a/c system. Go elsewhere if you would like a cocktail and anticipate staff will be MIA often unless it is high check in or check out time. Sheets need an upgrade but room was spacious.

Frequently asked questions about The Commonwealth

Does The Commonwealth have free Wi-Fi?
Yes, The Commonwealth offers free Wi-Fi for all guests. Free wired internet is also available in select rooms.
Does The Commonwealth offer parking?
Yes, The Commonwealth offers both self-parking and valet parking. Fees may apply.
Does The Commonwealth have meeting spaces, conference centers, or conference rooms?
Yes. The Commonwealth features meeting spaces and dedicated conference rooms, suitable for corporate meetings and group gatherings. Banquet and reception facilities are also available.
Does The Commonwealth have a fitness center?
Yes, The Commonwealth features an on-site fitness center for guests.
Where is The Commonwealth located, and how walkable is the area?
The Commonwealth is located at 901 Bank St, Richmond, VA 23219. With a Walk Score of 94, the area is rated Walker's Paradise. Most daily errands can be done on foot — ideal for travelers without a car.

What's nearby

Map of points of interest near The Commonwealth
  • Virginia General Assembly 0.1 mi
  • 2015 UCI Road World Championships 0.2 mi
  • Richmond Convention Center 0.5 mi
  • Virginia Commonwealth University 1.1 mi
  • Peter the Great 2.5 mi
  • Virginia Museum of Fine Arts 2.5 mi
  • University of Richmond 6.2 mi

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