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Best Western Premier Richmond - City Gateway

4303 Commerce Road, Richmond, VA, USA, 23234
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Boasting a $4 Million Dollar revitalization completion in Q-4 of 2020, our exquisitely beautiful property offers modern décor, upscale amenities and superior service travelers have come to trust from the Best Western Premier brand. The property features 165 spacious, upscale guestrooms and Suites with detailed finishes and equipped with 55” flat-screen television, microwave and refrigerators in each room. Whether traveling for business or leisure, guests will enjoy an array of amenities including a newly renovated full-service restaurant, bar and lounge, state-of-the-art fitness facility, 24-hour business center, free high-speed wireless internet access, on-site laundry room, ample free parking and sparkling seasonal outdoor pool. Our guests can start the day with a FREE hot breakfast and unwind in the evening at the on-site full-service restaurant, bar and lounge, serving up fan-favorite snacks, sandwiches, entrees, salads and boasting a wide variety of beers on tap and succulent wine offerings. The Best Western Premier Richmond City Gateway is the ideal location for meetings and special events. With over 4,500 sq. ft of multi-functional meeting and event space, our experienced sales and culinary team is equipped to execute a most memorable event with one mission in mind – Service Excellence. Whether you are hosting a conference, meeting, training, or social celebration, our team is ready to assist with the details to ensure that you can host your guests with confidence. Just 5 miles from downtown Richmond, we are located adjacent to I-95 and close to everything the Capital of Virginia has to offer. Guests can enjoy the vibrant mix of history, culture, outdoor recreation, specialty shopping and tons of fan-fare dining options to name a few. Stroll along historic Monument Avenue, visit unique cafes and galleries of the Fan District and tour St. John's Church, the site of Patrick Henry's famous speech. Do not miss the colorful, eclectic experience of Carytown and whitewater rafting on the James River. Nestled between are some giant city offerings including, The Greater Richmond Convention Center, VA State Capital, DuPont, Philip Morris, Altria Theater, VA Museum of Fine Arts, the Defense Supply Center of Richmond and so much more.

Venue Details

ChainBWH Hotels
BrandBest Western Premier
Built1970
Renovated2021
Total meeting space4,000 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms165
Venue typeHotel

Industry Ratings

AAA

Awards

Industry awards
Triple AAA noted renovations of the hotel are excellent!

Amenities

Room features and guest services
  • Calls (local)
  • Concierge services
  • Internet access
  • Laundry service
  • Luggage storage
  • Room service
  • Voicemail box
Facilities
  • Onsite catering
  • Onsite restaurant
  • Outside caterers allowed
  • Space (semi-private)
  • Wheelchair accessible
Business services
  • AV capabilities
  • Business center

Seasonal Availability

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High season
May 01 - Sep 30
Shoulder season
Oct 01 - Oct 31Mar 01 - Apr 30
Low season
Jan 01 - Feb 29Nov 01 - Dec 31

Meeting rooms

Total meeting space
4,000 sq. ft.
Largest room
3,500 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
5
Second largest room
1,340 sq. ft.
Exhibit space
1,000 sq. ft.
Space (semi-private)
400 sq. ft.

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Meeting space

Name
Room size
Ceiling height
Maximum capacity
U-Shape
Banquet rounds
Theater
Classroom
Boardroom
Crescent rounds (Cabaret)
Hollow square
Ballroom
3,500 sq. ft.
-
16 ft.
300
140
240
300
180
-
180
100
Pre-Function
1,100 sq. ft.
-
16 ft.--------
Salon A
1,340 sq. ft.
30 x 48 sq. ft.
16 ft.
100
50
96
100
60
-
72
40
Salon B
720 sq. ft.
30 x 24 sq. ft.
16 ft.
60
25
48
60
30
-
36
20
Salon C
720 sq. ft.
30 x 24 sq. ft.
16 ft.
60
25
48
60
30
-
36
20
Salon D
720 sq. ft.
30 x 24 sq. ft.
16 ft.
60
25
48
60
30
-
36
20
Executive Boardroom
500 sq. ft.
20 x 10 sq. ft.
12 ft.
12
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12
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Guest rooms

Total guest rooms
165
Single (1 bed)
59
Single (1 bed) rate
$109.00 - $209.00
Double (2 beds)
104
Double (2 beds) rate
$119.00 - $209.00
Suites
2
Tax rate
14%

Location

Getting Here

Distance from airport 6 mi
Parking in the area
Complimentary parking
Bus parking

Local Attractions

Greater Richmond Convention Center
Convention center
5 mi
Landmark Theater
Theater
7 mi
Short Pump Town Center
Shopping
20 mi
Chesterfield Towne Center
Shopping
14 mi
Stony Point Fashion Park
Shopping
15 mi
University of Richmond
University
12 mi
Virginia Commonwealth University
University
7 mi
Virginia Union University
University
8 mi
Museum of Confederacy
Museum
6 mi
Richmond Raceway Complex
Recreation
10 mi
Carytown
Nightlife
6 mi
Fan District
Nightlife
6 mi
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
Museum
6 mi
Dogwood Dell
Park
6 mi
Dorey Park
Park
11 mi

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Additional Information

Facility Restrictions

- Pets are not allowed - Hotel is 100% non-smoking - Hotel has a strict no party policy - No outside alcohol allowed

Cancellation Policy

Group Cancellation Policies will vary based on the contract terms and agreements.

Additional details

- Ample Free Parking - Interior Corridor - Restaurant, Bar and Lounge - State-of-the-Art Fitness Facility - Guest Laundry Room - 5,000 sq.ft of Multi-Functional Event Space

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Best Western Premier Richmond - City Gateway Frequently Asked Questions

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Sustainable Practices

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Virginia Green Hotel
Does Best Western Premier Richmond - City Gateway have a strategy that focuses on the elimination and diversion of waste (i.e. plastics, papers, cardboard, etc.)? If yes, please elaborate on your strategy of elimination and diversion of waste.
Yes, Certified Virginia Green Hotels have targets to eliminate single use plastic, styrofoam and additional non-biodegradable products.

Diversity and Inclusion

For US hotels only, is Best Western Premier Richmond - City Gateway and/or parent company certified as a 51% diverse owned business enterprise (BE)? If yes, please indicate which one of the following you are certified as:
Women-Owned Business Enterprise, Minority-Owned Business Enterprise
If applicable, could you please provide a link to Best Western Premier Richmond - City Gateway's public report on their commitments and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion?
https://www.bwhhotelgroup.com/content/bwh-hotelgroup/en_US/about/earth-people-community.html

Health and Safety

Were practices at Best Western Premier Richmond - City Gateway developed based on health service recommendations from public governmental entities or private organizations? If Yes, please list which organizations were used to develop these practices.
Yes, Center for Disease ControlVirginia Department of Health
Does Best Western Premier Richmond - City Gateway clean and sanitize public areas and publicly accessible facilities (i.e. meeting rooms, restaurants, elevator banks, etc.)? If yes, describe any new measures that are taken.
Yes, Public areas including lobby, business center, front desk, public restrooms and fitness center and sanitized every hour with hospital grade disinfectant. Meeting rooms are thoroughly cleaned daily and sealed.
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