Best Western Premier Richmond City Gateway

3.0 star property
Enjoy the free WiFi at this 3-star Richmond hotel

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Lobby
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Exterior
Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe
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Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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4303 Commerce Road, Richmond, VA, 23234
  • Place, James River
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Virginia Commonwealth University
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Greater Richmond Convention Center
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Richmond, VA (RIC-Richmond Intl.)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

7.6 out of 10
Good
(14 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub (with Sofabed)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (with Sofabed)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (with Sofabed)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

1 King Bed, Non-Smoking, Executive Room, Wi-Fi, Sofabed, Microwave And Refrigerator

  • Sleeps 4

Suite-1 King Bed, Non-Smoking, Separate Bedroom, Sofabed, Microwave And Refrigerator, Wi-Fi

  • Sleeps 2

Accessible-1 King, Mobility Accessible, Communication Assistance, Bathtub, Microwave And Refrigerator, Wi-Fi, Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

2 Queen Beds, Non-Smoking, Microwave And Refrigerator, Wi-Fi

  • Sleeps 4

Accessible-2 Queen, Mobility Accessible, Communication Assistance, Bathtub, Microwave And Refrigerator, Wi-Fi, Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 4

Accessible-1 King, Mobility Accessible, Communication Assistance, Roll In Shower, Microwave And Refrigerator, Wi-Fi, Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

1 King Bed, Non-Smoking, Microwave And Refrigerator, Wi-Fi

  • Sleeps 2

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave

  • Sleeps 2

Accessible-Suite 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible, Communication Assistance, Bathtub, Separate Bedroom, Sofabed, Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 4

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About the neighborhood

Richmond

Near the airport.Within 9 miles (15 km) of this hotel, you'll find The National and Virginia Commonwealth University. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Allianz Amphitheater at Riverfront and Greater Richmond Convention Center.

What's nearby

  • James River - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Broad Street - 5 min drive - 5.6 miles
  • Virginia Commonwealth University - 7 min drive - 6.7 miles
  • Greater Richmond Convention Center - 7 min drive - 7.1 miles
  • University of Richmond - 17 min drive - 13.3 miles

Getting around

  • Richmond Main Street Station - 9 min drive
  • Richmond Intl. Airport (RIC) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wendy's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Hardee's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Best Western Premier Richmond City Gateway

Enjoy the free WiFi at this 3-star Richmond hotel
Best Western Premier Richmond City Gateway offers its guests a fitness center and a seasonal outdoor pool. Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. A computer station is on site, and both WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces.

A 24-hour business center and meeting rooms are available. Event space at this hotel measures 3778 square feet (351 square meters) and includes conference space. Best Western Premier Richmond City Gateway also features a vending machine, laundry facilities, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Richmond hotel is smoke free.

  • 167 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • 3778 sq ft of conference space
  • 351 sq m of conference space
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Conference space
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Convenience store
  • ATM
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Best Western Premier Richmond City Gateway offers 167 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Pillowtop beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. 50-inch Smart televisions come with premium cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Richmond hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Fenced pool
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Free uncovered extended parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible bathtub
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Assistive listening devices in meeting rooms
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar in bathtub
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Lever door handles
  • Smooth flooring in room
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchairs on site

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 50-inch smart TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 2 AM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from August 29 to May 30:
  • Swimming pool
The following facilities are closed on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, and New Year's Day:
  • Bar/lounge

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 30.0 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A damage deposit of USD 50 will be collected before check-in.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 30.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, and Carte Blanche. Cash is not accepted. 
    For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western).

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • The seasonal pool will open May 25 and close September 07.
  • Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Holiday Inn Bells
Holiday Inn Bells Hotel
Holiday Inn Bells Hotel Richmond South Road
Holiday Inn Richmond South City Gateway Hotel
Holiday Inn Richmond South-Bells Road Hotel Richmond
Holiday Inn Richmond South Bells Road Hotel
Holiday Inn Bells Road Hotel
Holiday Inn Bells Road
Holiday Inn Richmond South City Gateway
Premier Richmond City Gateway
Holiday Inn Richmond South City Gateway
Best Western Premier Richmond City Gateway Hotel
Best Western Premier Richmond City Gateway Richmond
Best Western Premier Richmond City Gateway Hotel Richmond

Frequently asked questions

How close is Best Western Premier Richmond City Gateway to the airport?

Best Western Premier Richmond City Gateway is 12.1 mi (16-min drive) away from the Richmond Intl. Airport (RIC) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Best Western Premier Richmond City Gateway?

As of Mar 13, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Best Western Premier Richmond City Gateway on Apr 1, 2026 start from $123, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Best Western Premier Richmond City Gateway have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Best Western Premier Richmond City Gateway.

Does Best Western Premier Richmond City Gateway offer free breakfast?

Best Western Premier Richmond City Gateway offers free full breakfast on weekdays between 6:00 AM and 9:00 AM and weekends between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Best Western Premier Richmond City Gateway?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Best Western Premier Richmond City Gateway?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 2 AM.

Is there free parking at Best Western Premier Richmond City Gateway?

This hotel offers free self parking and extended parking.

Does Best Western Premier Richmond City Gateway have a pool?

Best Western Premier Richmond City Gateway features a seasonal outdoor pool. The pool is closed seasonally each year from August 29 to May 30.

Does Best Western Premier Richmond City Gateway have a restaurant?

Best Western Premier Richmond City Gateway is home to Victory Bar & Grill, which features American cuisine.

Does Best Western Premier Richmond City Gateway have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Best Western Premier Richmond City Gateway to downtown Richmond?

Best Western Premier Richmond City Gateway is 5.2 mi away from Richmond.

Best Western Premier Richmond City Gateway Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 473 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 232 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 135 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 73 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 89 out of 1002 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Kiantai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
nice, comfortable place
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Velande

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The clean room and free breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Steven

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Dana

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Massiel

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, quick check in, clean and spacious room
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

George

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was comfortable, bed was soft. Excellent rest
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Marcia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Not sure didn't eat there
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Josue

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean should be better, ned very comfortable, pillows awfull. Staf so nice. Breakfast is so basic, but ok.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nyasia

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing workers, beyond clean. Literally perfect stay! thank you again
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aisha

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, staff was pleasant and the breakfast was good.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

BOB

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room very comfortable and clean. Staff very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Rodney

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Yvonne

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darlene

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My stay was very pleasant and peaceful. Also, I plan to visit this hotel every time I come to Richmond VA.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Byeol

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean and comfy room, good amenities, great customer service by staffs, convenient and quiet location
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Check in was fast, room was clean, breakfast was good
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Demetria

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Shelia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Clean rooms. Reasonable rates.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Camille, norfolk

Traveled with partner
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Billy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Rodolfo

Liked: Amenities
Room was not bad, but employeers at the restaurant were not very helpful. It seemed that we paid much more its worth.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025