BEST WESTERN^® HOTELS & RESORTS WELCOMES NEW BEST WESTERN PREMIER^® HOTEL IN RICHMOND

Richmond, Virginia (January 27, 2021)—Best Western Hotels & Resorts announces the opening of its newest upscale property, the Best Western Premier Richmond City Gateway. The newly renovated hotel opened its doors to guests as a Best Western Premier property showcasing sleek design, luxury amenities and superior service that are synonymous with the Best Western Premier brand. 

Located in Richmond, Virginia, the Best Western Premier Richmond City Gateway boasts a recent $3M renovation which delivers a modern and contemporary design that celebrates the local culture through carefully curated artwork and murals throughout the lobby, guest corridors and rooms.

“It is an honor to open the first Best Western Premier hotel in Richmond,” said Christopher Moore, General Manager, the Best Western Premier Richmond City Gateway. “We are thrilled to be part of the exclusive brand, which is known for its superior accommodations, exceptional service and first-rate amenities. We believe our newly renovated property, modern features and amenities, and friendly and knowledgeable staff provide an exceptional lodging option for travelers to the Richmond area.”

Whether traveling for business or leisure, guests will enjoy an array of amenities, including an indoor pool, relaxing outdoor patio area with a fire pit, 24-hour fitness center, and onsite restaurant – Victor Bar & Grill – which serves breakfast and dinner in a lively atmosphere. The property features 163 spacious, upscale guest rooms and 2 suites, with detailed finishes and upscale amenities, including in-room mini fridge and microwave, making the hotel for both leisure and business guests.

Ideally located near local corporate hubs for Amazon, Brother, DuPont and Philip Morris, business travelers will also enjoy complimentary access to the dedicated business center. The Best Western Premier Richmond City Gateway is the ideal location for meetings and events with a total of six meeting facilities ranging from 250-1,300 square feet, including a private dining room in the onsite restaurant.

The Best Western Premier Richmond City Gateway is also committed to keeping its guests’ healthy and safe through Best Western’s We Care Clean^SM program. The program’s industry-leading cleaning standards address everything from guest room and common area cleanliness, to streamlined processes that minimize contact between guests and associates while maintaining superior customer service.

Guests staying at the hotel will enjoy easy access to local attractions including VA Museum of Fine Arts, Science Museum of VA, Lewis Ginter Botanical park, Maymont Park, Kings Dominion, Black History Museum, Virginia Holocaust Museum, Canal walk, Church hill historic district, American Civil War Center at Historic Tredegar, Joh Marshall House, and Richmond National Battlefield Park.

Best Western Premier is one of Best Western Hotels & Resorts’ most exclusive offerings, which brings a notably refined and elegant travel experience to today’s discerning travelers. Reservations at the Best Western Premier Richmond City Gateway may be booked by calling the hotel directly at (804) 592-2900 or by calling Best Western Hotels & Resort’s 24-hour, toll-free reservations number (800) WESTERN. Reservations are also available from Best Western’s website at BestWestern.com. 

About Best Western^® Hotels & Resorts:

Best Western Hotels & Resorts headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, is a privately held hotel brand within the BWH Hotel Group^SM global network. With 18 brands and approximately 4,700 hotels in over 100 countries and territories worldwide*, BWH Hotel Group suits the needs of developers and guests in every market. Brands include Best Western^®, Best Western Plus^®, Best Western Premier^®, Executive Residency by Best Western^®, Vīb^®, GLō^®, Aiden^®, Sadie^®, BW Premier Collection^® and BW Signature Collection^®. Through acquisition, WorldHotels^TM Luxury, WorldHotels Elite, WorldHotels Distinctive and WorldHotels Crafted collections are also offered. Completing the portfolio is SureStay^®, SureStay Plus^®, SureStay Collection^® and SureStay Studio^SM franchises**. For more information visit www.bestwestern.com, www.bestwesterndevelopers.com, www.worldhotels.com and www.surestay.com.

* Numbers are approximate, may fluctuate, and include hotels currently in the development pipeline.

**All Best Western, WorldHotels and SureStay branded hotels are independently owned and operated.