Holiday Inn Express Richmond Downtown by IHG

2.5 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, 5-minute walk to Virginia Commonwealth University

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In Downtown Richmond, Holiday Inn Express Richmond Downtown, an IHG Hotel offers a welcoming atmosphere with a free breakfast buffet and 24-hour gym. Stay connected with in-room WiFi and access to the 24-hour business center. Guests appreciate the helpful staff as well as amenities like dry cleaning/laundry services, concierge services, meeting rooms and newspapers.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Parking available
  • Gym
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is ₩138,463
₩161,005 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 28 - Dec 29

Room options

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Showing 12 of 12 rooms

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications Accessible)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
20 bathrooms
Hair dryer
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
20 bathrooms
Hair dryer
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Extra Floor Space)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
20 bathrooms
Hair dryer
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobility Accessible)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
20 bathrooms
Hair dryer
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
20 bathrooms
Hair dryer
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications Accessible)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
20 bathrooms
Hair dryer
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communication Accessible)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
20 bathrooms
Hair dryer
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(27 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
20 bathrooms
Hair dryer
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(41 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
20 bathrooms
Hair dryer
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 2 Queen Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - double
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - double
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Extra Floor Space)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(31 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
20 bathrooms
Hair dryer
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
201 E Cary St, Richmond, VA, 23219

What's nearby

  • Virginia Commonwealth University - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Broad Street - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Greater Richmond Convention Center - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • The National - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Altria Theater - 12 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Richmond Main Street Station - 19 min walk
  • Richmond Intl. Airport (RIC) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Penny Lane Pub - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Patio Thai - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Nami - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Ay Caramba - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Valentino's Italian Pizzeria - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Richmond Downtown by IHG

Hotel near Virginia Commonwealth University
Located close to Allianz Amphitheater at Riverfront and Greater Richmond Convention Center, Holiday Inn Express Richmond Downtown by IHG provides a free breakfast buffet, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour gym. Free in-room WiFi and a 24-hour business center are available to all guests.
Other perks include:
  • Self parking (surcharge), meeting rooms, and free newspapers
  • An elevator, a vending machine, and luggage storage
  • A banquet hall, smoke-free premises, and concierge services
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 100 rooms include comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as perks like free WiFi and desk chairs. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free infant beds and free extra beds
  • 20 bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, coffee/tea makers, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Covered self parking on site (USD 20 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym

Family friendly

  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • 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.
  • 4 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Free rollaway/extra bed

Bathroom

  • 20 private bathrooms
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 1:30 AM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Covered self parking fee: USD 20 per night (in/out privileges)

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
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
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

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property
Parking height restrictions apply
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Holiday Inn Express Richmond Downtown by IHG pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Holiday Inn Express Richmond Downtown by IHG?

As of Dec 8, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Express Richmond Downtown by IHG on Dec 28, 2025 start from ₩138,463, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for USD 20 per night.

What time is check-in at Holiday Inn Express Richmond Downtown by IHG?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 1:30 AM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Holiday Inn Express Richmond Downtown by IHG?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Holiday Inn Express Richmond Downtown by IHG located?

Located in Downtown Richmond, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Virginia Commonwealth University, Broad Street, and Allianz Amphitheater at Riverfront. Greater Richmond Convention Center and The National are also within 15 minutes. Richmond Main Street Station is 19 minutes by foot.

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Holiday Inn Express Richmond Downtown by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 526 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 268 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 106 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 44 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 61 out of 1005 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Great staff, clean room and easy check in
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient place to stay for a work trip in and around the Richmond area.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Constance

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay! I came for the Marathon and it was really convenient to get to the start. Hotel room was nice. Staff was amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sylvia

Liked: Amenities
Arrived early but the concierge on duty was very friendly offering to hold our luggage while we went to explore the area until our room was ready.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Erle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Large, clean room. Translucent and darkening window blinds were very nice. Felt safe and secure because of the key card features. Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and the view of the city was perfect! The staff was very nice and the check in process was very quick and easy.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were clean, beds were comfortable. Staff was friendly. Great location near downtown, Brown's Island, Civil War museum.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is super nice & friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Crystal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was super friendly
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jalen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was amazing. The staff was friendly and enthusiastic. Nice room
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shawnee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lots of things to do within walking distance. Staff very friendly, i just wish they had more variety of breakfast foods for us with gluten and dairy issues.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

jean-pierre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Solid stay. Bed was comfortable. Pillows weren’t too high.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Brian

Disliked: Amenities
Room was starkly decorated. Cashier at front desk was unable to give me a receipt for snack purchase paid by credit card. Would have liked some wine, but it was completely unavailable.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Don

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The staff was very friendly. The hotel was clean and our room was excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious rooms, courteous staff. Excellent breakfast buffet
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Candice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Check in was amazing and I loved our room!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a great trip, and your hotel was top notch!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Izaz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We liked staying here.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Housekeeping was inattentive, water pressure in shower was very low, bed was comfortable, lacked art on walls, liked that there was fridge & microwave, like the coffee machine off the lobby.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff and manager were very helpful in checking in. Fresh towels and beds made every morning.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed for a concert I will say their parking garage is only for compact cars but I paid for parking across the street
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly Staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Briana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Easy garage parking, large clean room, staff is friendly
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Autumn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was large and the king-sized bed was one of the more comfortable ones we have slept on, even in other Holiday Inns.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025