Hotels near Greater Richmond Convention Center ranked for business travelers
9 downtown hotels within a 10-minute walk of the convention center, selected from Navan's business travel booking data.
One skywalk and a ten-minute walk cover every hotel on this list
Navan selected these nine hotels along Richmond's Broad Street corridor, all within a 10-minute walk of 403 North 3rd Street. The Richmond Marriott connects via enclosed skywalk: the only direct-access hotel on this list.
Closest hotel: Richmond Marriott at 0.2 miles, connected via enclosed skywalk
Distance range: All 9 hotels within 0.5 miles of Greater Richmond Convention Center
Loyalty programs: Marriott Bonvoy, Hilton Honors, IHG One Rewards represented
Free transit: GRTC buses run on a Zero Fare policy, including Route 7A/7B to the airport
Top Hotels Near Greater Richmond Convention Center
Richmond Marriott
8.5 Rating (399 Reviews)
0.2 miles from Greater Richmond Convention Center
500 E Broad St, Richmond, VA 23219
Cross from the convention floor to your hotel room without stepping outside. The enclosed skywalk linking Richmond Marriott to GRCC eliminates the commute, and 26,760 square feet of on-site meeting space means breakout sessions happen without booking a cab.
Hilton Richmond Downtown
8.1 Rating (602 Reviews)
0.2 miles from Greater Richmond Convention Center
501 E Broad St, Richmond, VA 23219
Full-service polish at the same two-block distance as the Marriott, but with an indoor pool for resetting after a long exhibit day. Three on-site restaurants, including 1885 Cafe & Market, cover every meal from early coffee to client dinners without leaving the building.
Moxy Richmond Downtown
8.2 Rating (200 Reviews)
0.3 miles from Greater Richmond Convention Center
501 East Franklin Street, Richmond, VA 23219
A lobby bar that doubles as a networking lounge sets the tone for the convention crowd. Compact rooms keep rates competitive while the social ground floor delivers casual meeting space that larger hotels on this list rarely offer.
Linden Row Inn
8.6 Rating (626 Reviews)
0.3 miles from Greater Richmond Convention Center
100 E Franklin St, Richmond, VA 23219
Seven restored 1840s Greek Revival row houses create downtown Richmond's only heritage boutique stay. The private garden courtyard between buildings serves as an informal meeting spot when the convention center's breakout rooms feel too corporate.
Quirk Hotel Richmond
8.2 Rating (363 Reviews)
0.4 miles from Greater Richmond Convention Center
201 W Broad St, Richmond, VA 23220
Take the elevator to the rooftop bar after the exhibit hall closes and debrief over cocktails with a downtown skyline backdrop. Six private meeting rooms and a ground-floor art gallery give this boutique hotel a creative energy that suits post-conference networking.
Hampton Inn & Suites Richmond - Downtown
7.4 Rating (429 Reviews)
0.4 miles from Greater Richmond Convention Center
700 East Main Street - Suite A, Richmond, VA 23219
Complimentary breakfast and in-room kitchenettes keep per-diem spending under control during multi-day conventions at GRCC. The 7,000 square feet of dedicated meeting space handles team briefings and prep sessions without competing for convention center room inventory.
The Jefferson Hotel
10 Rating (4 Reviews)
0.4 miles from Greater Richmond Convention Center
101 West Franklin Street, Richmond, VA 23220
Richmond's Beaux Arts landmark has drawn dignitaries since 1895, and Lemaire Restaurant remains a top-tier option for client dinners that need to impress. The indoor pool, full-service spa, and complimentary three-mile shuttle turn post-convention hours into genuine recovery time.
The Commonwealth
8.3 Rating (1,354 Reviews)
0.4 miles from Greater Richmond Convention Center
901 Bank St, Richmond, VA 23219
When the agenda calls for a quieter base away from the convention crowd, this 59-room Colonial property near Capitol Square delivers. Rueger's restaurant keeps dinner uncomplicated, and the intimate conference space handles small-group strategy sessions without the ballroom echo.
Holiday Inn Express Richmond Downtown
8.2 Rating (1,086 Reviews)
0.5 miles from Greater Richmond Convention Center
201 E Cary St, Richmond, VA 23219
For attendees who want to arrive at the exhibit hall fed and organized, complimentary breakfast and on-site self-parking simplify the morning routine. The highest review count in this selection reflects consistent execution across more than a thousand guest stays.
What's in the Area
- Lemaire at The Jefferson Hotel (101 W Franklin St) handles client dinners requiring a refined setting. Reserve several days ahead during major conventions.
- Perly's (111 E Grace St) serves all-day breakfast and comfort food in a retro diner setting. Walk-ins work during off-peak hours, but lines build after 10 AM on convention mornings.
- Mama J's Kitchen (415 N 1st St) draws a lunch crowd from the convention center for Southern comfort food. Cash and cards accepted.
- Fall Line Kitchen & Bar inside the Richmond Marriott (500 E Broad St) handles working dinners steps from the convention floor. Open daily for breakfast through late dinner.
- GRCC Parking Deck (3rd & Marshall) charges $8 per entry and $26 overnight. The most convenient garage, attached directly to the convention center.
- 5th & Marshall Parking Garage charges $6/hour with a $22/day cap. Connected to the Marriott, one block from the convention center's east entrance.
- Free street parking is available on 1st, 2nd, Clay, and Marshall streets and throughout the Jackson Ward neighborhood north of Broad Street.
- ParkMobile, Passport Parking, and Pay-By-Phone apps work on all metered spots downtown. Download before arriving to avoid fumbling with change between sessions.
- GRTC Pulse BRT stops at 3rd & Broad (westbound) and 5th & Broad (eastbound). Service runs every 10 minutes at peak, and all GRTC routes are fare-free under their Zero Fare policy.
- Route 7A/7B runs between RIC Airport and Downtown Transfer Station every 15 minutes. Free. Board at the upper departure deck and connect to the Pulse BRT or walk to the convention center.
- Amtrak Main Street Station at 1500 E Main St is a 5-minute drive from GRCC. The free Pulse bus connects the station to the convention center corridor.
- Rideshare from RIC Airport costs $25-35. Pickup at the taxi stand outside baggage claim on the first floor.
- Virginia State Capitol and Capitol Square sit three blocks south. The grounds provide a quick reset walk between convention sessions.
- Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (200 N Arthur Ashe Blvd) is a 10-minute drive or short Pulse bus ride. Free general admission.
- The National (708 E Broad St) hosts live music within walking distance of every hotel on this list. Check the schedule for evening entertainment between convention days.
- Gather Arts District (313 E Broad St) offers coworking day passes at $40/day with meeting rooms, Wi-Fi, and coffee on-site. Walking distance from the convention center.
- GRCC Cyber Cafe provides complimentary Wi-Fi in all public lobby spaces with 3 internet kiosks available for attendees.
- RVA Bike Share stations near the convention center offer free bike rentals from docking stations. Franklin Street has a 15-block protected bike lane running east-west through downtown.
- Primary convention entrance is at 5th & Marshall. During large events, secondary entrances open at 3rd & Marshall and via the parking deck at the 3rd level.
- The GRCC parking deck fills early during multi-day events. Arrive before 8:30 AM or use the 5th & Marshall Garage as overflow.
- GRTC offers free Uber vouchers between 4-6 AM for rides to airport bus stops, useful for early morning flights out of RIC.
What's in the Area
- Lemaire at The Jefferson Hotel (101 W Franklin St) handles client dinners requiring a refined setting. Reserve several days ahead during major conventions.
- Perly's (111 E Grace St) serves all-day breakfast and comfort food in a retro diner setting. Walk-ins work during off-peak hours, but lines build after 10 AM on convention mornings.
- Mama J's Kitchen (415 N 1st St) draws a lunch crowd from the convention center for Southern comfort food. Cash and cards accepted.
- Fall Line Kitchen & Bar inside the Richmond Marriott (500 E Broad St) handles working dinners steps from the convention floor. Open daily for breakfast through late dinner.
- GRCC Parking Deck (3rd & Marshall) charges $8 per entry and $26 overnight. The most convenient garage, attached directly to the convention center.
- 5th & Marshall Parking Garage charges $6/hour with a $22/day cap. Connected to the Marriott, one block from the convention center's east entrance.
- Free street parking is available on 1st, 2nd, Clay, and Marshall streets and throughout the Jackson Ward neighborhood north of Broad Street.
- ParkMobile, Passport Parking, and Pay-By-Phone apps work on all metered spots downtown. Download before arriving to avoid fumbling with change between sessions.
- GRTC Pulse BRT stops at 3rd & Broad (westbound) and 5th & Broad (eastbound). Service runs every 10 minutes at peak, and all GRTC routes are fare-free under their Zero Fare policy.
- Route 7A/7B runs between RIC Airport and Downtown Transfer Station every 15 minutes. Free. Board at the upper departure deck and connect to the Pulse BRT or walk to the convention center.
- Amtrak Main Street Station at 1500 E Main St is a 5-minute drive from GRCC. The free Pulse bus connects the station to the convention center corridor.
- Rideshare from RIC Airport costs $25-35. Pickup at the taxi stand outside baggage claim on the first floor.
- Virginia State Capitol and Capitol Square sit three blocks south. The grounds provide a quick reset walk between convention sessions.
- Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (200 N Arthur Ashe Blvd) is a 10-minute drive or short Pulse bus ride. Free general admission.
- The National (708 E Broad St) hosts live music within walking distance of every hotel on this list. Check the schedule for evening entertainment between convention days.
- Gather Arts District (313 E Broad St) offers coworking day passes at $40/day with meeting rooms, Wi-Fi, and coffee on-site. Walking distance from the convention center.
- GRCC Cyber Cafe provides complimentary Wi-Fi in all public lobby spaces with 3 internet kiosks available for attendees.
- RVA Bike Share stations near the convention center offer free bike rentals from docking stations. Franklin Street has a 15-block protected bike lane running east-west through downtown.
- Primary convention entrance is at 5th & Marshall. During large events, secondary entrances open at 3rd & Marshall and via the parking deck at the 3rd level.
- The GRCC parking deck fills early during multi-day events. Arrive before 8:30 AM or use the 5th & Marshall Garage as overflow.
- GRTC offers free Uber vouchers between 4-6 AM for rides to airport bus stops, useful for early morning flights out of RIC.
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