City: Richmond, VA

Category: Accommodations

Telephone: (804) 433-1888

Address: 3939 Duckling Dr.

Description: A hipster hotel just off West Broad Street in Short Pump’s West Broad Village (behind Whole Foods) sounds like a bit of a stretch, and people either love it or not. The vibe and decor of this 135-room nonsmoking hotel are nothing like what you’ll find at the typical hotel chains in the suburbs. Proximity to Short Pump Town Center for shopping and Innsbrook for business makes it practical, and the trendy names it has for its public areas—re:mix lounge, re:fuel market, and the wxyz lobby bar—make it clear that it craves a happening, relaxed crowd. The rooms have either one king or two queen beds, flat-screen TVs with audio/video hookups for game players, and a sleek and minimalist style. The lounge has pool tables, complimentary wireless Internet (as does the entire hotel), and a four-panel LCD TV screening wall. Even the indoor pool area has Wi-Fi. This hotel is pet-friendly, but please call if your pet is something other than a dog or your dog weighs over 50 pounds.