Best Boutique Hotels in Richmond

Set in a downtown Richmond area known as Shockoe Slip, The Berkeley Hotel boasts easy access to popular sights like the Capitol Square monuments and the Virginia State Capitol. Other sites, such as the Edgar Allan Poe Museum, are also a short ride away. Inside The Berkeley Hotel, guests are greeted by stylish guest rooms with high ceilings, cherry wood furniture and modern conveniences, including complimentary Wi-Fi access, coffee makers and terry bathrobes. Recent visitors praise the hotel's historical charm and attentive staff but do say the rooms could benefit from a facelift. The Dining Room also earns a nod of approval from guests for its sophisticated ambiance and delectable entrees, which include Southern classics.

According to recent guests, one of the best things about the boutique Quirk Hotel in Richmond, Virginia, is the hotel's cool vibe. Located among the downtown arts and design district along Broad Street, the hotel is described by recent visitors as eccentric – in a good way – with a chic design and well-thought-out details. Guest rooms are filled with natural light, local artwork, hardwood floors and custom furnishings, along with amenities like flat-screen HDTVs, minibars, coffee makers and complimentary Wi-Fi access. Travelers can pursue their interests, whether that's exercising at the on-site fitness center or perusing the revolving exhibits at the Quirk Art Gallery. After working up an appetite, you can sit down for a meal of seasonal, locally grown grub at the Maple & Pine restaurant, which recent guests said was top quality, although a little expensive. Another bonus? World of Hyatt members can earn and redeem points here. Though most visitors enjoyed their stays overall, several warn that the service and the rooms were not up to the standards they would expect of a luxury, boutique hotel.