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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Bar
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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901 Bank St, Richmond, VA, 23219
  • Place, Broad Street
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Greater Richmond Convention Center
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Virginia Commonwealth University
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Richmond, VA (RIC-Richmond Intl.)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed (Cozy)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(77 reviews)
  • 266 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Studio Suite, 2 Queen Beds (Cozy)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • 266 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 2 Double Beds, Accessible (Roomy)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 495 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Roomy)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 495 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Roomy)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(56 reviews)
  • 495 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Suite, 2 Queen Beds (Roomy)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(35 reviews)
  • 495 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Comfy)

  • 266 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Comfy)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 266 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed (Homey)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 495 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, Multiple Beds (Homey)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 495 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 495 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Suite, Multiple Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Suite, Multiple Beds

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

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About the neighborhood

Richmond

Located in Downtown Richmond, The Commonwealth is within a 5-minute walk of Broad Street and within 15 minutes of other popular attractions like The National. This hotel has 59 rooms and welcomes guests with conveniences like a restaurant, a 24-hour gym, and free in-room WiFi.

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
  • ‪Sefton Coffee Company - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Dunkin’ - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Potbelly Sandwich Shop - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Capitol Waffle Shop - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Commonwealth

Colonial hotel with a 24-hour fitness center and a 24-hour business center
Guests of The Commonwealth enjoy a 24-hour gym, free WiFi in public areas, and meeting rooms. Valet parking is offered for USD 37.00 per night. The 24-hour front desk has staff standing by to help with luggage storage and dry cleaning/laundry. If you like to take your furry friend along on your adventures, this pet-friendly property offers food and water bowls. Additional amenities include conference space, a 24-hour business center, and a computer station.
Guests can expect 50-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels, along with free WiFi and wired Internet. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and designer toiletries, and pillowtop beds with Egyptian cotton sheets ensure a restful night. IPod docks, sitting areas, and microwaves are also standard. Change of towels is available on request.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness center.

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts.

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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
  • Smoking not allowed

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

  • This property welcomes pets for USD 100.00 per pet, per stay
  • Dogs and cats only
  • 1 total pets
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only
  • Guests can request a pet-friendly room by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Up to 3 kids 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • 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

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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
  • Check-in: 3 PM—-1 AM
  • Check-out: noon
  • Minimum check-in age: 21
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking out is easy with express services. Driving? This property offers valet parking (fees apply).

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Onsite safety features include a smoke detector and window guards.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • Some facilities may be restricted. For more details, contact the property. Contact information can be found on your booking confirmation.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.
  • Parking has height restrictions.
  • 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 a free cancellation option available at The Commonwealth?

The Commonwealth offers free cancellation on certain room rates. For additional details, take a look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What is there to do close to The Commonwealth?

This hotel is situated in Downtown Richmond, just steps from Broad Street and Richmond Old City Hall, and within a short walk of Shockoe Slip. You'll also find The National and Allianz Amphitheater at Riverfront less than a mile away.

Is parking available on site at The Commonwealth?

Yes, secured valet parking is offered for USD 37.00 per night with in/out privileges. Accessible parking is also available for guests.

Does The Commonwealth include a casino on the premises?

No, The Commonwealth doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at The Commonwealth?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What do couples enjoy most about The Commonwealth?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like a pillowtop mattress and free Internet access as well as a bar.

Does The Commonwealth have a hot tub?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does The Commonwealth feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

No, The Commonwealth doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Does The Commonwealth allow pets to stay for free?

Although they can't stay for free, cats and dogs are welcome at The Commonwealth for a fee of USD 100.00 per pet, per stay. The property also provides food and water bowls.

Are there connecting rooms at The Commonwealth?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

What is the closest airport to The Commonwealth?

The closest major airport to The Commonwealth is Richmond Intl. Airport (RIC), which is 8 mi away (14 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at The Commonwealth?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at The Commonwealth.

The Commonwealth Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 841 out of 1291 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 241 out of 1291 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 113 out of 1291 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 56 out of 1291 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 40 out of 1291 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 Excellent

MARIBEL A

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This property is in the downtown area of Richmond which is still up and coming. Fortunately there is a restaurant on site because there are very few dining options nearby.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The building has a lot of character both inside and outside. The suite we stayed in was large and was decorated in an eclectic style.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcos

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leonard

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

carl eduard kohlmann

Liked: Amenities
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Courtney

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peggy

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
Valet was super profession, cheerful, helpful. General nice person
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shalown, Chesterfield

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

KARA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Kamala

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sally

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great rooms and the valet was awesome. Eric did a wonderful job of always having our car ready when we needed to leave for a basketball game!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Frazier

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is our second time staying here at the Commonwealth. This go around was much improved from the first. The bed was pretty comfortable The issues that I had in the previous experience are different
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Xavier

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sirimal

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Michele

Traveled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Not good.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was excellent! Room was spacious, clean and very comfortable - thank you to all!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elliot

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tressa, Wilmington

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The doorman, Eric, was absolutely wonderful, friendly, and helpful. Great restaurants nearby. Excellent service.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025