Marriott Richmond

Marriott Richmond

I came here for a victory party in the grand ballroom in February, 2000 and the following year during the state party convention (held at the nearby Richmond Coliseum). The food served at the victory party was much like that at the George Mason University dining hall (catered by Marriott). You would think they would pop more for the food at their hotels where guests or people renting out the ballroom would be willing to pay more. The eve of the big state convention, the only thing that sets these rooms apart from other less expensive chains is they are ever so slightly better and the lifts are a little cleaner. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't enough to justify the extra price the delegation had to pay. On another occasion, I was there for a post-election panel discussion at lunch. The food was better this time than before (see the extra photos). We started with fresh seasonal tossed greens with dried apples, walnuts, and a raspberry vinaigrette; boneless chicken breast with a raspberry glaze served over couscous with portabella mushroom and artichoke relish presented with zucchini, squash, and red peppers. For dessert, there was a chocolate tray.

Unique Quality: The Marriott Richmond was built in the mid 1980s as part of a downtown urban renewal project together with Richmond Convention Centre and the Sixth Street Marketplace (a good idea at the time, now defunct). It serves as downtown's largest hotel and is the anchor to the convention center. They are talking about adding on another 18-floor wing with the completion of the new convention centre. I guess the thing that sets it apart is the sheer height. From the right vantage point and assuming clear skies, you can get a good view of Richmond by day or night.

• Opinion of Price: more expensive than average
• Related to: Food and Dining, Business Travel

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