City: Richmond, VA

Category: Accommodations

Telephone: (804) 364-3600

Address: 12042 W. Broad St.

Description: This new upscale hotel and spa, near Short Pump Town Center, has 254 rooms, all equipped with 42-inch flat-screen televisions, refrigerators, and coffeemakers. Ergonomic desk seating and luxury bed linens provide comfort, while the free wireless Internet access provides convenience. The inclusion of Aura Spa and Salon within the hotel is a pampering plus that no other Richmond hotel can claim. Once you walk into the bright, sleek lobby, you might not even realize you’re in the suburbs anymore. The indoor pool area is bright and cheery, and the fitness room is well outfitted. The public rooms set this hotel apart from its West-End counterparts. Its ballroom, with a dramatic 21-foot ceiling and state-of-the-art lighting, is designed to seat up to 850 people. The high-end Shula’s 2 restaurant offers diners a classic steak house experience. Some rooms are available for smokers. Pets weighing up to 50 pounds are welcome with a $75 deposit.