The Embassy Suites is on West Richmond's Emerywood Parkway and features an atrium-style lobby area with an on-site restaurant; the restaurant serves American cuisine and offers room service. Other hotel features include a sauna and indoor pool area with whirlpool tub. Some of the hotel's two-room suites overlook the atrium; all 231 suites have living rooms and kitchens. Bryan Park is less than 10 minutes from the hotel; this recreation area provides birding tours on the first Sunday of the month and Tuesday farmer's market at the park's Market Emporium.
The Ramada Plaza is right off Interstate 64's Broad Street exit, or Exit 183. This hotel provides an indoor/outdoor connecting pool and gift shop. Two dining options are available: Cypress Grill and University Bar and Grill. The Cypress serves breakfast in an atrium setting, while University has a more festive atmosphere and offers menus for lunch and dinner. The hotel is completely nonsmoking. The University of Richmond campus is a five-minute drive from the Ramada; the campus features artwork exhibits at the Lora Robbins Gallery.
The Crowne Plaza on Broad Street is a five-minute drive north of dining and shopping opportunities at the Shops at Willow Lawn mall; the mall is also on Broad Street. The hotel provides on-site dining at the Sapphire Grill Restaurant; the restaurant has a full-service bar and serves American cuisine. A high-ceiling indoor pool and whirlpool tub area is available. The hotel has a fitness room. Suites have separate living rooms with sleeper sofas.
The Howard Johnson Inn is across the street from the Regency Square and Ridge Shopping Center malls; these malls have department stores and restaurants. The hotel has three levels and all the rooms have outdoor entrances; some units have whirlpool tubs. Pets may stay for an additional fee. Hotel amenities include an outdoor pool with sun deck, fitness room and RV parking spaces. The lobby offers a continental breakfast every morning.
Located on Staples Mill Road, the Holiday Inn is less than five minutes from Richmond's Museum District. The Museum District is home to the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, Science Museum of Virginia and the Byrd Theater. The Holiday Inn features the Crossroads Bar and Grill; this casual restaurant hosts poker tournaments, television for sporting events and a daily breakfast buffet. The hotel also has an outdoor park, fitness room and courtesy shuttle service to the Richmond Amtrak station, which is less than 10 minutes away.
