I don’t post many hotel reviews on this site. Sometimes, a hotel can be more than its parts. These hotels are worth a shout-out, according to me!
The Hilton Richmond Hotel & Spa/Short Pump is one of them.
My stay at the Hilton Richmond Short Pump was free because I attended a conference there. I did not wear anything to say, “Hey be nice to ME.” I’m a travel writer.” No…. There is no way that the whole staff could have known about me or my work. (Hmmmm…. (Hmmmm…. LOL)
From the moment I entered the lobby, which was bright and comfortable, to the moment I left, my entire stay was enjoyable. The staff, location, and property are all top-notch. Staying here is a great idea if you are planning to explore the Richmond area beyond the downtown.
The Hilton Richmond Hotel & Spa in Short Pump
Hilton Richmond Short Pump, a hotel-conference center designed with business travelers in mind. The benefits that business travelers get are also available to vacationers. When I was here for a business conference, I imagined my family enjoying the spacious rooms, excellent service, and great food.
The hotel is a conference centre and has all of the necessary business amenities. It also offers conference rooms. The hotel offers convenience and comfort with its wide corridors, comfortable lobby for networking and on-site restaurant. The hotel has been thoughtfully designed with plenty of space for conference registration. Not just tables in the hallway.
There are also a spa, beauty salon, pool, fitness centre, laundry on site, and even charging stations for electric cars.
The Hilton Richmond Hotel & Spa Rooms
When I travel I always end up in a room without a view …. If there is a room with a view of a brick wall I will probably choose it. Not at the Hilton Richmond, though! The hotel doesn’t have a bad view. My centrally located room on the 5th Floor looked over the roof to the shops beyond. The hotel is surrounded by a lot greenery, so the view will also include green trees.
The rooms were much bigger than I expected in a hotel for a conference. The king-sized room was spacious and had plenty of room to spread out. The bathroom was larger than expected with plenty of counter space and a cubby to store my personal items, as well as a lighted mirror for shaving/makeup.
Hilton hotels are known for their comfortable office chairs. It also had multiple outlets for charging a cell phone, computer and other electronic devices. The desk was large and did not share space with the coffee machine. NICE! There were multiple outlets right next to my bedside table to charge my phone. If you’re staying in a hotel for business or if your family has a lot of phones, there will be plenty of outlets to charge them.
The room also has a full-size mirror, a closet, a room safe and an armchair with footstool for relaxation.
The hotel was also very quiet. SOOOO quiet. It was so quiet.
Nearby Activities
Short Pump Towne Center is a short walk from the hotel. There are many shops and restaurants nearby. A few blocks away, Broad Street has more shopping and restaurants. You can choose to walk, but there are plenty of parking spaces.
This hotel is an excellent base for exploring the Richmond area . Kings Dominion is only 30 minutes away. There are hay rides and farmers’ markets nearby, as well as hiking trails, golf courses, and golf.
Hilton Richmond Hotel Experience
The hotel staff greeted me promptly and politely when I arrived. This is what I would expect from a hotel with a conference centre. The hotel was still able to accommodate my early check-in even though I arrived two hours prior to check-in. The front desk clerk looked up my Hilton Honors account number and gave me 1,000 points because I skipped room cleaning. The points are a nice bonus, as I usually skip room cleaning on short trips. Good job, Hilton!
She gave me a bottle of water and told me to go back to my room.
Every time I passed through the lobby, I was greeted with a smile by staff.
On my last morning I realized that the time would be limited to leave my room before the conference luncheon and after the morning activities. I requested a late check-out, which was accepted with a big smile.
This multi-lingual team is highly trained in customer service and friendly efficiency.
Richmond, Virginia is on your way?
The Hilton Richmond Hotel & Spa offers spacious accommodations with friendly service. Relax in the hotel spa or pool. Richmond is a great place to visit!
- Hilton Richmond Resort & Spa, Short Pump
- 2042 West Broad Street, Richmond, VA 23233
- Phone: 804-364-3600
- Book it: Hilton Richmond Hotel