Richmond, VirginiaMonroe Ward
Quirk Hotel Richmond
Art-filled department store boutique hotel
Monroe Ward Richmond, Virginia
Opened
2015
Price
$$
Rated for
Design Social LocalOutside the door
The house
QuirkArt-filled department store boutique hotel
An on-site contemporary gallery drives the stay, with original artwork flowing from the lofty lobby to the open rooftop.
“A painstaking, no-holds-barred restoration has created a hotel that’s as much a magnet for locals as it is for visitors.”
What it’s good at
Notable
An on-site contemporary gallery and rotating Virginia artworks anchor the Arts District stay.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler, Wallpaper* and AFAR.
This stylish new boutique hotel was born out of Quirk Gallery, a mainstay in the city’s downtown arts district.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Broad Street's contemporary galleries and coffee shops line the Arts District, with downtown restaurants just a short stroll away.
The rooms
Bed frames are built from salvaged pine joists, set against pale pink walls and deep bay windows.
Restaurant
The Lobby Bar
Pink velvet barstools line the counter, where bartenders shake cocktails and the kitchen serves Virginia-sourced dishes.
The property’s slick appearance comes courtesy of local architects 3north, with interiors created by Connecticut-based firm Poesis.
At the table
Quirk Café pulls locally roasted Blanchard’s espresso by morning, and Q Rooftop pours craft cocktails over the city skyline.
How it began
Owners Katie and Ted Ukrop revived the 1916 J.B. Mosby & Co. department store, preserving its original iron staircase and maple floors.
“transforming a 100-year-old department store into a 75-room hotel with a rip-roaring rooftop bar scene, arguably the finest in the city.”
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.