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title: "Richmond Marriott vs The Commonwealth: which hotel is better?"
description: "Richmond Marriott or The Commonwealth in Richmond (VA)? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/richmond-marriott-richmond-va-vs-the-commonwealth-richmond-va/
language: en
source: StayVersus (https://stayversus.com)
retrieved: 2026-11-14
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# Richmond Marriott vs The Commonwealth

Both are in Richmond (VA), 520 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · ★★★½ · Richmond
## [Richmond Marriott](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/richmond-marriott-richmond-va/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.3 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 7.1

- **Score by category:** 0 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2028168/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · ★★★★ · Richmond
## [The Commonwealth](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/the-commonwealth-richmond-va/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.7 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 7.8

- **Score by category:** 3 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2194179/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick The Commonwealth

It leads in 3 of 3 categories. 520 m apart.

### Choose The Commonwealth if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (8.7 / 8.3)

### Why is Richmond Marriott better than The Commonwealth?

No clear advantages in our data.

### Why is The Commonwealth better than Richmond Marriott?

1.  Higher guest rating (8.7 vs 8.3) (+0.4)
2.  440 m closer to the area centre (−440 m)
3.  Higher star rating (4★ vs 3.5★) (+0.5★)
4.  410 m closer to public transport (−410 m)
5.  More guest reviews (72 vs 8), so the rating is more reliable (×9.0)
6.  Earlier check-in (15:00 vs 16:00) (−1h)
7.  Later check-out (12:00 vs 11:00) (+1h)

## All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

 

|  | Richmond Marriott | The Commonwealth |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.3 | 8.7  (+0.4) |
| Location | 7.1 | 7.8  (+0.7) |
| Facilities | – | 4.2 |
| Spa & wellness | – | 1.5 |
| Public transport | 8.0 | 10.0  (+2.0) |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 7.8 | 8.4  (+0.6) |
| Guest rating | 8.3 | 8.7  (+0.4) |
| Number of reviews | 8 | 72  (+64) |
| Rank in Richmond (VA) | top 43% | top 4%  (+39%) |
| Location |
| Location score | 7.1 | 7.8  (+0.7) |
| Distance to Richmond centre | 570 m | 130 m  (−440 m) |
| To public transport | 520 m | 110 m  (−410 m) |
| To the airport | 11 km | 11 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 116  (+13) | 103 |
| To the nearest food shop | 910 m  (−120 m) | 1.0 km |
| Shops within 500 m | 4  (+4) | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 17 | 19  (+2) |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★½ | ★★★★  (+0.5★) |
| Rooms | – | 59 |
| Floors | – | 11 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2017 |
| Listed amenities | 7 | 14  (+7) |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 16:00 | 15:00  (−1h) |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 12:00  (+1h) |
| Amenities |
| Parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Car hire | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Room service | ✓ | ✓ |
| In-room safe | ✓ | – |
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | – | ✓ |
| Restaurant | – | ✓ |
| Gym | – | ✓ |
| Pets allowed | – | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |

## Live prices around both hotels

Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer.

## Location

520 m apart

Richmond Marriott: city centre: 5.4 km, nearest station Plaza Associates Llc: 520 m, Richmond International Airport (RIC): 11 km, 116 places to eat within 500 m, 17 sights within 1 km.

The Commonwealth: city centre: 5.6 km, nearest station Amtrak Virginia: 110 m, Richmond International Airport (RIC): 11 km, 103 places to eat within 500 m, 19 sights within 1 km.

## Richmond Marriott or The Commonwealth: common questions

### Which is better, Richmond Marriott or The Commonwealth?

The Commonwealth leads in 3 of 3 categories, including guest rating, location, public transport.

### Which is cheaper, Richmond Marriott or The Commonwealth?

Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

The Commonwealth is closer: 130 m from the centre, against 570 m for Richmond Marriott.

### How far apart are Richmond Marriott and The Commonwealth?

The two hotels are 520 m apart in a straight line.

## Compare now

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/richmond-marriott-richmond-va-vs-the-commonwealth-richmond-va/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/