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Holiday Inn Express Richmond Downtown by IHG

2.5 star property

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A buffet with labeled trays of omelets and other breakfast items.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with a city view.
Room amenity
Exterior
An outdoor patio with two round tables and blue chairs, each with a blue-striped umbrella.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
  • Parking available
  • Business services

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201 E Cary St, Richmond, VA, 23219
  • Place, Virginia Commonwealth University
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Broad Street
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Greater Richmond Convention Center
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Richmond, VA (RIC-Richmond Intl.)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Room options

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Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Extra Floor Space)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A bed with white bedding and pillows against a wooden headboard.

Standard Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications Accessible)

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communication Accessible)

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with a city view.

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand with a phone, a desk, and a window with a view of buildings.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(28 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with a city view.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(51 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Suite, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a chair, a window, and an air conditioning unit.

Suite, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Extra Floor Space)

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Extra Floor Space)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(45 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Holiday Inn Express Richmond Downtown by IHG

A 24-hour fitness center, a 24-hour business center, and self parking are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free buffet breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Additionally, a business center, conference space, and concierge services are onsite.
Holiday Inn Express Richmond Downtown by IHG offers 100 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Richmond hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Holiday Inn Express Richmond Downtown by IHG. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Virginia Commonwealth University. You'll find features like free breakfast and free WiFi in public areas, plus a 24-hour gym.
  • Free buffet breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Self parking available for a fee
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge, and luggage storage
  • Onsite recreation includes a 24-hour gym
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the clean accommodations
  • Just a 5-minute walk from Virginia Commonwealth University and 6 minutes by foot from Broad Street
Public spaces have free WiFi. A 24-hour business center and meeting rooms are available. Free breakfast is available daily. A 24-hour fitness center, a vending machine, and concierge services are also featured at Holiday Inn Express Richmond Downtown by IHG. Parking is available for a fee.

This Richmond hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served free buffet breakfast on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM and on weekends from 7 AM to 10 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Covered parking on site (USD 20 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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 AM to 10 AM on weekends

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym

Family friendly

  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • In-room cot
  • 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 centre
  • 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
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lift
  • 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 lift
  • 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 cot
  • 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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Free rollaway/extra beds!
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

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

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Holiday Inn Express Richmond Downtown
Holiday Inn Hotel Richmond Express Downtown
Holiday Inn Express Downtown Richmond Hotel Richmond
Holiday Inn Express Richmond
Holiday Inn Richmond
Holiday Inn Express Richmond Downtown Hotel

Holiday Inn Express Richmond Downtown by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 556 out of 1012 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 264 out of 1012 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 98 out of 1012 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 44 out of 1012 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 50 out of 1012 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good breakfast, clean room, helpful staff, very good for the price.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Audrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff , easy check in and out process, clean room, close to walking trails
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great experience at Holiday Inn expess great staff and nice clean room
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were clean and staff from all shifts were very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Dominic

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean rooms, amazing staff, great breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The beds were really comfortable. Staff was very nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mitsi

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff are friendly and the room is clean.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chasity

Liked: Cleanliness
Best staff and enjoyed my stay very much
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Doris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were in town for a concert at The National and the location was great! The room was large, clean and staff were professional. We enjoyed the breakfast too. Great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Efrain

Liked: Cleanliness
Staff was top-notch and very helpful!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharon Rose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, friendly staff. Delicious options for breakfast. Great location for walking to restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharon Rose

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, friendly staff, delicious breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

felicia

Liked: Cleanliness
Breakfast was great! Staff were very professional!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ravindranauth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was first come first serve didn't have much options but everything else was amazing
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Betsy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and the staff was very kind.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Carl

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast is good and everyone is friendly and knowledgeable.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bethany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious & clean room. Helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Parking lot was good easy to get into and out of. Had a few troubles with room keys in elevator but front desk fixed problem.breakfast was good quiet syay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Extremely clean, quiet for a great sleep and excellent breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

AnnaWarren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Overall great experience for our stay visiting VCU.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
While I did not take advantage of the business amenities or gym, the front desk staff was wonderful ...
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mercedes

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very friendly staff. The room was modern, clean and the bed was fantastic
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
clean room, friendly staff, great breakfast buffet, walking proximity to richmond sights
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Courteous staff, clean room, amenities, location, free breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was large and very clean. Breakfast was surprisingly varied and plentiful. Staff were all very kind and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026