Older hotel. Shower did not drain. Smelled a little musty. Breakfast was very limited.
4 stars
The Berkeley Hotel
1200 East Cary Street, Richmond, VA 23219, United States
Richmond, VA
See location+1 804 780 1300Official websitePhotos of The Berkeley Hotel
Overview
Nestled in the heart of the Shockoe Slip Historic District, The Berkley Hotel offers comfortable upscale accommodation for guests. The European-style boutique hotel boasts 55 guestrooms, artfully styled with high ceilings, high-quality fabrics and solid cherry furnishing. The guestrooms feature air conditioning, flat-screen TVs, and private bathrooms. Upgraded suites come with added living spaces, multiple beds, and scenic terrace views.
Guests get to enjoy a daily cooked-to-order breakfast with optional room service. The hotel also houses an on-site restaurant that serves regionally inspired dishes over breakfast, lunch, and dinner, as well as a lounge where guests can enjoy hand-crafted cocktails and wine. In addition, the hotel is situated close to several nearby restaurants, such as The Cobblestone Bar and Grill, Sam Miller’s Restaurant and Mijas Cantina.
Visitors at the hotel are provided complimentary wireless internet in the rooms and public areas. Other amenities include a limo/town car service and a 24-hour full-service business center. The hotel also boasts more than 3,650 square feet of space for meetings and other events with quiet meeting spaces, a 100-guest ballroom, smaller meeting rooms, and provisions for audio-visual equipment on request.
The Berkley Hotel’s location in downtown Richmond puts it within minutes from the Canal Walk, the Virginia State Capitol, and the Old City Hall. It’s within a 30-minute walk from the Altria Theater and 20 minutes from the Richmond Coliseum. It’s also situated 20 minutes from the Richmond International airport. Other nearby landmarks include the Great Richmond Convention Center, Virginia Commonwealth University, and Broad Street.
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Amenities at The Berkeley Hotel
- Fitness centre
- Restaurant
- Bar/Lounge
- Room service
- Free Wi-Fi
- Coffee machine
- Valet parking
- Business centre
- Wi-Fi available in all areas
- Flat-screen TV
Basics
- Free Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi available in all areas
- Internet
- Towels
- Fire extinguisher
- Free toiletries
- Shampoo
- Smoke alarms
- Heating
- Body soap
- Air-conditioned
- Trash cans
- Conditioner
Services and conveniences
- Conference rooms
- Business centre
- Wake-up service
- Concierge service
- Safety deposit box
- Meeting/Banquet facilities
- Room service
- Express check-out
- Bottle of water
- 24hr front desk
Accessibility and suitability
- Pets allowed on request. Charges may apply.
- Disabled Access
- Elevator
- Accessible by elevator
- Hypoallergenic
- No smoking
General
- Family rooms
- Seating area
- Sofa
- Telephone
- Carpeted
- Storage available
Bathroom
- Hairdryer
- Toilet
- Toilet paper
- Bathrobe
- Private bathroom
Dining
- Restaurant
- Bar/Lounge
- Coffee machine
- Vending machine (drinks)
- Vending machine (snacks)
Media and entertainment
- Flat-screen TV
- Cable or satellite TV
- CD player
- TV
Parking and transportation
- Parking
- Valet parking
- Private parking
Outdoor
- Terrace/Patio
- Balcony
- Outdoor furniture
Laundry
- Laundry facilities
- Laundry service
- Iron and ironing board
Bedroom
- Sofa bed
- Wardrobe or closet
Workspace
- Fax/photocopying
- Desk
Health and safety
- Safe
Fitness
- Fitness centre
Reviews of The Berkeley Hotel
8.1
Very good
978 verified ratings
Wonderful
537
Very good
156
Good
121
Okay
47
Fair
46
Mediocre
35
Poor
36
Summary of reviews
Guests say
Overall, the guests appreciated the hotel's prime location and friendly service, highlighting the spacious and well-furnished rooms. However, there were significant concerns about cleanliness, noise disturbances from both interior and exterior sources, and a lack of essential amenities like refrigerators and microwave, which impacted their overall experience.AI-generated from customer reviews
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The staff was excellent. Raven went above and beyond and made you feel so welcome. Utterly charming!
Cons (-) Did a similar review for Expedia right after I had checked in. In my review I suggested updating some of the rooms and hotel features. My review got sent to the hotel staff immediately and they responded promptly. When we arrived downstairs the next morning for checkout the receptionist was gossiping with the bellmen about our review and speaking negatively about us. When she noticed we had arrive...
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Pros (+) Elegant clubby atmosphere. Well appointed room and comfy bed.
Cons (-) Plumbing made noise during the night.
Pros (+) -Great location -Beautiful hotel -Very friendly and helpful staff -Pizza deliveries right to room door
Cons (-) -Menu was not as expanded as I thought it would be -Reserved room w/ balcony. To our major disappointment, our balcony had a 5 1/2 foot wall that was not noted in advertisement - major let down.
Pros (+) Clean. Great location! Comfortable bed.
Cons (-) Broken coffee maker. No biggie, Starbucks is across the street.
Pros (+) Room / Hotel staff overall was clean and hospitable
Cons (-) I didn't like the fact that we were stuck in a room in the back facing a wall. I will probably go back to the Omni or try the Renaissance Hotel next time in Richmond. At least there you're not looking at brick walls. I parked on the street couple blocks up due to over priced valet......it simply isn't needed with the parking garages around.
Pros (+) Staff was friendly and helpful, room was clean and quiet.
Cons (-) Lighting in the room was not bright enough; at least one mirror should be available in the room, outside of the bathroom; headboard was not attached firmly so it banged against the wall with any movement(had to wedge a towel between it and the wall).
Pros (+) Quaint and location was great! Staff was fantastic! Every one of them during our stay-- from the valet to housekeeping.
Cons (-) The noise from the street and the bed mattress seems to be old.
Pros (+) The staff was extremely helpful and willing to support with all our needs! Great location in downtown Richmond. Walking distance to great resturants and bars.
Location
1200 East Cary Street, Richmond, VA 23219
What's nearby
- Downtown Richmond176 m
- Virginia State Capitol334 m
- Hotel Richmond0.5 km
- Virginia Commonwealth University0.5 km
- Library of Virginia0.6 km
- VCU Health Medical Campus0.7 km
- Museum of the Confederacy0.7 km
- John Marshall House0.7 km
- The Valentine0.7 km
- Edgar Allan Poe-Museum0.9 km
- Tredegar Iron Works0.9 km
- Dominion Resources1.6 km
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Value for money | 8.0 |
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Distance to downtown | 0.7 km |
Nearest Airport | Richmond Byrd Intl |
Distance to airport | 10.7 km |