Hampton Roads & Richmond Hotels Based on US News & World Report Rank
Here I'd like to go through the top 40 hotels in SE VA categorized by city/county, with ranking based on US News & World Report's Virginia rankings. Here's an alternative list I put together based on Tripadvisor rankings. I won't be going over any options outside of SE VA. These rankings change over time and were compiled on 11/25/22. All hotels are rated 4.5/5 on Tripadvisor unless stated otherwise in red as of the time of this publication. Cities/counties are placed in alphabetical order. Properties within the top 11 in SE VA are in bold.
Chesapeake (TripAdvisor):
Marriott Chesapeake #113 VA, #34 in SE VA; 3.5 Star Hotel Class 4/5 on Tripadvisor
Glen Allen (near Richmond):
Virginia Crossings Hotel & Conference Center, #33 in VA & #12 in SE VA; 4 Star Hotel Class
Hampton (TripAdvisor):
Embassy Suites by Hilton Hampton Convention #91 VA, #26 in SE VA; 3.5 Star Hotel Class 4/5 on Tripadvisor
Irvington:
The Tides Inn #13 in VA, #4 in SE VA; 4 Star Hotel Class
Newport News Marriott at City Center #19 in VA, #6 in SE VA; 4 Star Hotel Class
Holiday Inn Newport News - Hampton #117 in VA, #36 in SE VA; 3.5 Star Hotel Class
Glass Light Hotel & Gallery, Autograph Collection (Marriott) #24 in VA, #9 in SE VA; 3.5 Star Hotel Class but more like 4 Star; my wife & I loved our stay there.
Hilton Norfolk the Main #42 in VA & #16 in SE VA; 4 Star Hotel Class; while I haven't stayed here, I've been here for a few awards ceremonies & for a meal while staying at Glass Light Hotel.
Portsmouth (TripAdvisor):
Renaissance Portsmouth-Norfolk (Marriott) #105 in VA, #32 in SE VA; 3.5 Star Hotel Class 4/5 on Tripadvisor
Delta Hotels by Marriott Richmond Downtown; #97 in VA, #28 in SE VA; 3.5 Star Hotel Class 4/5 on Tripadvisor
Doubletree by Hilton Richmond-Midlothian; #101 in VA, #29 in SE VA; 3.5 Star Hotel Class 4/5 on Tripadvisor
Embassy Suites by Hilton Richmond #93 in VA, #27 in SE VA; 3.5 Star Hotel Class 4/5 on Tripadvisor
Four Points by Sheraton Richmond; #102 in VA, #30 in SE VA; 3.5 Star Hotel Class 4/5 on Tripadvisor
Graduate Richmond #114 in VA, #35 in SE VA; 3.5 Star Hotel Class 4/5 on Tripadvisor
Hilton Richmond Downtown, #50 in VA & #18 in SE VA, 3.5 Star Hotel Class
Omni Richmond Hotel #60 in VA & #19 in SE VA, 4 Star Hotel Class; #I actually spent months here as a page for the VA senate. It was a fantastic experience & the longest stay I've ever had at a hotel. 4/5 on Tripadvisor
Quirk Hotel, A Destination Hotel, #36 in VA & #15 in SE VA; 4 Star Hotel Class
Richmond Marriott; #96 in VA, #27 in SE VA; 3.5 Star Hotel Class 4/5 on Tripadvisor
The Berkeley Hotel, #34 in VA & #13 in SE VA; 4 Star Hotel Class
The Commonwealth #55 in VA & # 17 in SE VA; 3.5 Star Hotel Class (Preferred Hotels)
The Hilton Richmond Hotel & Spa/Short Pump, #35 in VA & #14 in SE VA; 4 Star Hotel Class
The Jefferson Hotel (Preferred Hotels) #4 in VA, #2 in SE VA; 4.5 Star Hotel Class; where my wife & I started our honeymoon before flying to Vail, CO.
The Westin Richmond (Marriott) #16 in VA, #5 in SE VA; 4 Star Hotel Class
DoubleTree by Hilton Virginia Beach #129 in VA; #40 in SE VA 4 Star Hotel 3.5/5 on Tripadvisor
Hilton Virginia Beach Oceanfront #23 in VA, #8 in SE VA; 4 Star Hotel Class 4/5 on Tripadvisor
Oceanaire Resort Hotel #108 in VA, #33 in SE VA; 3.5 Star Hotel Class 4/5 on Tripadvisor
Marriott Virginia Beach Oceanfront Hotel #123 in VA; #37 in SE VA 4 Star Hotel 3.5/5 on Tripadvisor (which I think is ridiculous; my wife & I loved our 5 night stay here)
Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Virginia Beach #25 in SE VA; 3.5 Star Hotel Class 4/5 on Tripadvisor
The Cavalier Virginia Beach, Autograph (Marriott) #22 in VA, #7 in SE; 3.5 Star Hotel Class (but I would say it has more of the feel/price of a 4-4.5 star hotel)
The Founders Inn and Spa, Tapestry Collection (Hilton) #62 in VA & #20 in SE VA; 4 Star Hotel Class; 4/5 on Tripadvisor
The Westin Virginia Beach Town Center #68 in VA & #21 in SE VA; 4 Star Hotel Class; 4/5 on Tripadvisor
The Atrium Resort #82 in VA & #22 in SE VA; 3.5 Star Hotel Class
Williamsburg:
DoubleTree by Hilton Williamsburg #87 in VA & #24 in SE VA; 3.5 Star Hotel Class 4/5 on Tripadvisor
Embassy Suites Williamsburg #103 in VA & #31 in SE VA; 3.5 Star Hotel Class; 4/5 on Tripadvisor
Kingsmill Resort #12 in VA, #3 in SE VA; 4 Star Hotel Class
King's Creek Plantation #83 in VA & #23 in SE VA; 3.5 Star Hotel Class (they have likely reached out to me 2 dozen times or more with various representatives, so out of principle I can't say I recommend them; also it's 4/5 on Tripadvisor)
Marriott's Manor Club at Ford's Colony #31 in VA, #11 in SE VA; 4 Star Hotel Class; My wife & I have stayed here and love the 1-bedroom or 2-bedroom villas.
Parkside Williamsburg Resort #128 in VA; #38 in SE VA 4 Star Hotel 4/5 on Tripadvisor
The Historic Powhatan Resort by Diamond #129 in VA; #39 in SE VA 4 Star Hotel 3.5/5 on Tripadvisor
Wedmore Place #46 in VA, #17 in SE VA; 4 Star Hotel Class
Williamsburg Inn #3 in VA, #1 in SE VA; 5 Star Hotel Class
Williamsburg Lodge (Marriott) #26 in VA, #10 in SE VA; 4 Star Hotel Class; located right in Colonial Williamsburg where I had my wedding reception & is affiliated with Williamsburg Inn with some shared facilities. We stayed there to help commemorate our 5-year anniversary in 2022.
