What it is

A 1916 Italian Renaissance gem reborn as an art-stocked retreat for creatives, with three bars on-site (one on the rooftop) and a gallery of topnotch regional art.

What it isn't

Just for humans. The hotel welcomes dogs up to 70 pounds with open paws.

What we think

Richmond has long been a mecca for artists and arts obsessives. This riverside town is chockablock with beauty, after all, thanks to the Virginia Museum of Fine arts and multiple restaurants worthy of a Michelin star (Francophile foodies shouldn’t miss L’Opossum). And now we can add Quirk Hotel Richmond to the city’s list of accolades. Every guest room here is stylish yet airy, thanks to oversized industrial windows, hardwood floors and a color palette of blonde woods and peachy pinks. For an unforgettable experience book a Balcony King; they’re fitted with floor to ceiling windows and a semi-private patio that’s ideal for sipping your morning cuppa as the sun rises on Richmond.

You're here because

You get bored easily, and the hotel has a seemingly bottomless list of planned activities, ranging from first Friday art walks to artists talks to taste-testing flights of lattes.

The Moment

Under the twinkling lights at Q Rooftop, the hotel’s see-and-be-seen cocktail bar, you feel like you own the city. Or maybe that’s your Reggae Negroni talking.

Restaurants & Bars

- Q Rooftop Bar - Enjoy beautiful, Richmond Virginia in the open air, while enjoying a cocktail and socializing with friends and family.

- Cocktails and Coffee - Handcrafted cocktails, local beers, and aromatic coffee

- Maple and Pine - Enjoy a richly creative menu emphasizing artisanal ingredients, local growers and farmers, and seasonality.

Location

The buzzing heart of downtown Richmond, just four blocks from the Institute for Contemporary Art at VCU—dreamily designed by starchitect Stephen Holl.