As locals like to say, Richmond is easy to love because of its rich history, stunning architecture, natural beauty and quality of life. Come to the capital of Virginia and enjoy an array of cultural opportunities including 35 museums; numerous theatre companies; a symphony, a ballet and an opera; a thriving public forum; three professional, minor-league sports teams; a coliseum for major concerts and sporting events; and much more. Located just 100 miles south of Washington, D.C., Richmond is only 90 minutes from Virginia's beaches and 90 minutes from the spectacular Blue Ridge Mountains. In the neighborhood of The Berkeley Hotel, the re-built James River and Kanawha Canal Canal Walk allows visitors easy access to the only metropolitan whitewater river in the country. Buildings ranging from the historic Tredegar Iron Works to the modern Federal Reserve to the transportation hub Main Street Station are at the center of the River District and specifically Shockoe Slip where The Berkeley is located; a popular entertainment, nightlife and dining enclave. Come visit and you will learn to love Richmond and its finest lodging choice; The Berkeley Hotel. Greater Richmond Chamber of Commerce. Greater Richmond Partnership. VA Business Magazine. VA Chamber of Commerce. Greater Richmond Technology Council. Short Pump Town Center. Stony Point Fashion Park. Highlands Golfers Club. Hunting Hawk Golf Club. Independence Golf Club. Providence Golf Club. Rivers Bend Golf Club. The Traditional Golf Club at Royal New Kent. Sycamore Creek Golf Club. Virginia Golf Association. Spectator Sports Links. Richmond River Dogs Hockey. Richmond Sports Backers. Richmond Kickers Soccer. Virginia Museum of Fine Arts. Science Museum of VA. Virginia Aviation Museum. Black History Museum. Edgar Allan Poe Museum. Museum of the Confederacy. Children's Museum of Richmond. Virginia Historical Society. The Valentine Richmond History Center. Historical Sites Links. Historic Richmond Foundation Tours. James River Plantations. Henricus Historical Park. Botanical Garden/Zoo Links. Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens. Amusement Park Links. Strawberry Hill Races. Richmond Highland Games and Celtic Festival. Strawberry Street Festival. NASCAR and Busch Series Racing. National Folk Festival. University of Richmond. Virginia Commonwealth University/Medical College of Virginia. Virginia State University. Virginia Union University. Randolph Macon College. J Sargeant Reynolds Community College. John Tyler Community College. Union Theological Seminary - Presbyterian School. Colonial Williamsburg, VA. Music, Dance and Opera. Concert Ballet of Virginia. 11028 Leadbetter Road in Ashland. 798-0945. A full season of performances by this dance company includes classical and contemporary works at the Woman's Club Auditorium, 211 E. Franklin St. Elegba Folklore Society. 101 E. Broad St. 644-3900. African dancers, drummers, singers and masquerades present concerts, dance theater, performance-lectures and classes. Ezibu Muntu African Dance and Cultural Foundation - 418 E. Main St. 225-0626. Available for lecture-demonstrations and offering instruction in African and color guard maneuvers. Ground Zero Dance Company. 1840 W. Grace St. 353-9774. A group of four presenting original works. 866-6191. Nations 14th largest opera, is tops by any standard (. ) and performs in Richmond, Norfolk, and Fairfax. 1601 Willow Lawn Dr. 282-2620. Richmonds oldest nonprofit, professional theatre company and presents and eclectic mix of comedies, dramas, and musicals on a year-round schedule. Chamberlayne Actors Theatre. 319 N. Wilkinson Rd. 262-9760. This professional troupe stages performances like Wyrd Sisters and Lets Murder Marsha.. ComedySportz at Comedy Alley - 7115 Staples Mill Rd. 266-9377. This Troupe creates improvisational shows appropriate for all ages. Encore! Theatre Company's Richmond Shakespeare Festival. 866-227-3849 for tickets or 232-4000 for information. Firehouse Theatre Project. 1609 W. Broad St. 355-2001. Presents important American contemporary theatre pieces with an emphasis on plays not previously produced in the metropolitan Richmond area. Mystery Dinner Playhouse. 9826 Midlothian Turnpike. 649-2583. Performances at the Best Western Governor's Inn Friday and Saturday nights. Randolph-Macon College. Drama Guild Cobb Theatre, 205 Henry St. in Ashland. 752-4704. Under the supervision of faculty, students will produce shows including. Swift Creek Mill Playhouse. 17401 Jefferson Davis Highway (Route 1) right outside Colonial Heights. 748-5203. Operating in an old gristmill. Theatre IV Empire Theater. 114 W. Broad St. 344-8040. Aimed at younger audiences. Theatre Virginia Commonwealth University. 922 Park Ave. 828-1514. Founded in 1940, this troupe performs at the Raymond Hodges Theatre and the Shafer Street Playhouse.

Welcome to The Berkeley Hotel. Fifty-five elegantly appointed guest rooms display stylish decor and traditional furnishings. Many rooms have unparalleled views of downtown Richmond Virginia and the beautifully restored tobacco warehouses housing restaurants and boutique shops in our Shockoe Slip neighborhood. The Berkeley Hotel offers uncompromising. AAA Four Diamond Service and amenities that include Wireless High-Speed Internet Access*, in-room coffee makers, voice mail, terry bathrobes, morning newspaper, health club privileges at the Jamestown Center, nightly turndown service with a homemade sweet treat, in-room dining, and same day laundry and dry cleaning services. Valet parking is available for $15.00 per night, per automobile. Each room in our luxury Richmond hotel is a thoughtfully considered sanctuary, with an atmosphere of elegance and refinement that far exceeds that of a mere hotel room. The Berkeleys spacious guestrooms with high ceilings are appointed with luxurious solid cherry furnishings and traditional high-quality fabrics including 100 percent cotton Frette sheets and Goose down and feather pillows. Additional amenities include shower massage, iron, ironing boards, and hair dryers. The Governor's Suite features two full baths, a luxurious king bed, large private terrace and an elegant peaked-ceiling living room with a panoramic view of Historic Shockoe Slip. Simply put; The Berkeley Hotel offers the very finest accommodations in Richmond Virginia along with the highest level of service you would expect from a AAA Four Diamond hotel. * In-Room Wireless High-Speed Internet Access is available to guests with notebook computers fitted with a standard wireless internet card (802.11).

Rates at The Berkeley Hotel. Standard Continental Rooms. Executive Parlor Rooms. Cable Television / HBO. In-Room Coffee Makers. Iron Ironing Boards. Wi-Fi: Wireless High Speed Internet Access. Nighly Turndown Service. Complimentary Weekday Newspaper. Same day laundry and dry-cleaning services (Monday Friday). Complimentary Health-Club Privileges. Business Center (Monday Friday). In-Room Wi-Fi Wireless High-Speed Internet Access is available to guests with notebook computers fitted with a standard wireless internet card (802.11). Discounts available for AAA and AARP. Special weekend promotions are also available. All rates are subject to change. Guest must be 21 years or older for reservations and payment.

Ideally situated in historic Shockoe Slip, The Berkeley Hotel offers lavish European ambiance and a cobblestone view of Cary Street for your Richmond wedding. The refined setting of your event is certain to impress your guests. Small or complex, our experienced staff will to take care of every detail on your special day. From entertainment to invitations, wedding cakes to floral arrangements, let The Berkeley Hotel professionals simplify your planning and ensure that you have the day of your dreams. Our association partnerships with the most elite Richmond wedding photographers, entertainers and florists guarantee that every aspect of your wedding in Richmond, Va is absolutely stunning. In addition to the main reception, we offer the same four-diamond service and amenities for bridal showers, rehearsal dinners, birthday celebrations and annual events. Our customized event menus feature a variety of culinary combinations prepared by our Executive Chef, Michael Hall. To exceed your expectations, special menus may be designed upon request directly with the Sales Catering Department. The Christopher Newport Ballroom and The Jamestown Room are both prestigious venues for any special occasion. The Christopher Newport Ballroom is carefully decorated with rich mahogany and brass and accommodates up to 150 guests. The Jamestown Room is our newest addition offering a cobblestone view of Cary Street and it accommodates up to 100 guests. The Berkeley Hotel provides use of house linens, chair covers, fine china, silver, glassware and wood dance floor. For the convenience of your out-of-town guests, the Sales Catering Department can reserve a block of elegantly appointed guest rooms at special rates. Each room is bestowed with the finest Frette Linens, terry bathrobes, in-room coffee makers and Wireless High-Speed Internet Access. We also offer valet parking, morning newspaper, nightly turndown service, in-room dining, same day laundry, dry cleaning service and complimentary health club privileges at the Jamestown Center. Please contact our Sales Catering Team to set up at tour and experience why events at The Berkeley Hotel are truly magnificent. Sales Manager - 804-225-5149. Director of Sales Marketing - 804-225-5141

Group Meetings at The Berkeley Hotel. The Berkeley Hotel is the perfect venue for your next Richmond meeting or special event. The Christopher Newport Ballroom and The Jamestown Room are prestigious venues for special events and the scene of many a Richmond society wedding, ball and state banquet. These rooms are also a handsome and versatile space for business conferences, receptions, and lunches for as few as 6 guests to as many as 150. The Ballroom has been carefully decorated with a lavish European ambiance including rich mahogany, brass, damask wall covering and luxurious carpet. Tables laid with linen, polished silver, shiny glassware, porcelain china, votive candles, and floral centerpieces will create the perfect Group Dining experience. The Jamestown Room is our newest addition to the family and has a cobblestone view of Cary Street. This room is a must see for cocktail parties, luncheons, brunches, ceremonies. receptions, showers, and more. The Map Room, named for the Historic Maps that grace its walls, is an intimate and comfortable favorite for small meetings and meals. The room is decorated with mahogany, brass and comfortable leather chairs around a boardroom table accommodating up to 10 guests. Amenities include a private restroom, wireless high- speed Internet access, television, video-cassette recorder, speakerphone, white board, and screen. We are pleased to present our exclusive selections as a guideline for Group Dining. For further information and options, please contact the Sales Catering Office at (804) 225-5141or225-5149. We look forward to working with you toward a successful event in Richmond Virginia! Click here to request information

 Guest rooms have air conditioning
 Baby chairs and cots are provided
 Luggage storage
 Breakfast may be served in the room
 Rent-a-car service
 Central situation
 Playground for children
 Clothes dry cleaning
 Conference and meeting room
 Credit cards accepted
 Lift
 Disabled guests are welcome
 Facsimile services
 Hairdryer
 Access to internet
 Ironing facilities
 Kitchen
 Laundry services/washing machine
 Licensed bar
 Fully stocked mini bar
 Mixed dorms
 Smoke-free guest rooms
 Parking lot
 Clock/radio
 Restaurant
 Around-the-clock room service
 Safe deposit box
 Shop on premises
 Private/Ensuite bathroom
 Swimming pool
 Tea and coffee making facilities
 Phone at reception
 Phones in rooms
 TV sets in rooms
 Patio, summer terrace