Holiday Inn Express Richmond - Midlothian Turnpike by IHG

Hotels
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IHG
7.1 (192 reviews)
8710 Midlothian Turnpike, Richmond, Virginia, 23235 , Richmond , US

Pets allowed

Facilities

Elevator
Fitness facilities
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Television in common areas
Free breakfast
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Free newspapers in lobby
Smoke-free property
Wheelchair accessible parking
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly, helpful staff (several named employees praised)
Comfortable bed
Good breakfast (biscuits & gravy noted; friendly breakfast crew)
Quiet and safe parking
AC and fridge functioning well in some rooms
Good room for the money (per some guests)
Convenient location
Cons:
Mold reported (curtains, under sinks, and on food)
Rooms and furniture dirty or stained; poor housekeeping (some rooms not cleaned)
Strong chemical/animal odors in rooms
Maintenance failures (clogged shower, cracked countertops, elevators limited)
Gym equipment largely non-functional
Indifferent management response to complaints
Worn/outdated furnishings (holes in curtains, peeling lobby seating)
Very small/low toilet in some rooms

Categories

Cleanliness
3
Multiple reviews report mold (on curtains and even food), stained/upholstered furniture, rooms not cleaned during stay, strong chemical and animal-like odors — cleanliness is poor.
Service
10
Staff repeatedly described as very friendly and helpful; several guests named employees (K, Merlin, Adam) who improved experiences, though one report noted indifferent front desk management regarding a maintenance complaint.
Location
10
Location praised in a few reviews (convenient, parking lot quiet and safe) and cited as one of the few positives by guests.
Room Quality
4.5
Rooms described as worn and poorly maintained: cracked sink countertop, holes in curtains, very low/small toilet, lingering odors, and mixed comments about bed comfort.
Amenities
5.9
Mixed amenities: breakfast and breakfast area received praise, but the gym had non-functioning machines, only one elevator worked much of the time, and general maintenance issues were reported.
Value for Money
8
Mixed signals: several guests said it was a great room for the money and felt comfortable, while others complained about paying for rooms with broken/unusable facilities (e.g., clogged shower) and lack of compensation.
Food and Beverage
6.8
Breakfast received positive mentions (good biscuits & gravy, friendly breakfast crew), but there was at least one serious report of mold found on food, lowering confidence.
Overall Experience
8.6
Overall mixed: many guests appreciated staff, quiet parking and breakfast, but pervasive cleanliness and maintenance problems (mold, odors, broken facilities) negatively impacted stays for several visitors.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-11-05 14:03

Property Description

Rejuvenate and Recharge:
Unwind by taking a dip in the outdoor pool or breaking a sweat at the fitness center.

Modern Comforts:
Enjoy complimentary wireless internet, a hearty daily buffet breakfast, and cozy rooms equipped with amenities like refrigerators and microwaves.

Convenience at Its Best:
Benefit from a business center, two meeting rooms, and free self-parking. Additional perks include a picnic area, a business center, and a 24-hour front desk.

Book a stay at Holiday Inn Express Richmond - Midlothian Turnpike, an IHG Hotel for a centrally located retreat in Richmond!

Important information:

  • The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
  • The property allows pets in specific rooms only and has other pet restrictions (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section). Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: RIC

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Maximum number of pets per room 2

  • Pets

    Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

  • Children and extra beds

    No rollaway/extra beds available

  • Check-in & Check-out

    Contactless check-out is available

  • Sustainability Certifications

    Property follows a brand or regulatory agency's sanitization guidelines Clean Promise (IHG)

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Location

Guest Reviews

7.1
Based on 192 reviews
Cleanliness: 3
Service: 10
Location: 10
Room Quality: 4.5
Amenities: 5.9
Value for Money: 8
Food and Beverage: 6.8
Overall Experience: 8.6
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Voyage57355741113 • Couples
4
Worn out hotel
Pros:

The staff were very friendly and helpful, but I'm sorry to say that this is a worn out hotel. The room was clean, however it had a smell of maybe chemicals used to clean that burned my eyes and stuck to my clothes. The curtains had holes in them, the sink counter top had a big crack in it. The toilet was so low and small it looked like it came out of an elementary school. When I went to turn on the heat, it smelled like an animal had died inside, so we just left it off. The upholstered chairs in the breakfast area were all very stained and dirty looking. Only one elevator seemed to be working and the working one was in need of a good scrub down. The seating in the lobby was worn and peeling. We stayed 3 nights and our room was never cleaned. The only reason we ended up staying was that we spent all day and evening with family so we were only at the hotel to sleep. On the positive side, the bed was comfortable, I didn't see any bugs and the staff were all nice. I'm just saying, I would not stay here again.

2025-11-29 • via Tripadvisor
T
Trip49189611153 • Family
2
Maintenance issues not addressed until checkout.
Pros:

We had to book a hotel at the last minute for the holiday. While this wasn’t a bad hotel at all minimum it would have been great to actually be able to take a shower without water accumulating up to the top of your calves. We reported the issue after my husband took a shower around 8am. Checkout was at 11. It was filled so far up no one else could take a shower and it never drained. At 11am -checkout time maintenance finally showed up. We had advised the front desk multiple times and they told us they had too many tickets in front of us. Imagine paying for a hotel room and being unable to shower. Upon checkout the manager or front desk person was indifferent. To be frank she honestly didn’t give a flying hoot that we paid for a room without a properly functioning shower. I would have been perfectly fine if maintenance showed up and snaked it but they didn’t until it was time for us to leave. Front desk gave me the GM number but denied any room discount. But it truly the inconvenience I wanted compensation of. I went to a family member house to shower.

2025-11-28 • via Tripadvisor
7
777drews • Business • Cancun, Yucatan Peninsula
2
97% horrible experience
Pros:

97% a total horrible presentation. 1% for great people like K and Merlin the breakfast crew and 1% for the size they dedicated to the gym. The last 1% is for the location

A horribly dirty hotel. Furniture is nasty. Beds are only OK, at best. Poorly maintained.

Every single machine in the guy is not functioning.

We booked it by mistake and are glad we only stayed 2 nights.

Only one of the elevators worked so we used the stairs like 95% of the time.

We did have a horrible check in experience, but Adam made it right for us.

2025-10-26 • via Tripadvisor
C
Cheryl
10
Pros:

Comfortable room.

2025-10-12 • via Nuitee
P
Patrick
8
Pros:

Front desk great. Got bathroom light fixed fast.

2025-10-12 • via Nuitee
D
Deborah
8
Pros:

The room temperature was fine and the parking lot was quiet and safe.

2025-10-11 • via Nuitee
D
Deborah • friends
6
Pros:

This IHG is full of mold. Their was also mold found on the food. Mold on curtains, under sinks, widowsills. Extremely disappointed!

2025-10-05 • via Nuitee
J
Julie • partner
10
Pros:

I was very pleased with my recent stay at the holiday inn Express, air conditioning and fridge worked immaculately and it was very quiet and relaxing. The breakfast is also a great bonus. Biscuits & gravy was where it's at.

2025-10-04 • via Nuitee
D
David • family
10
Pros:

Great room for the money

2025-10-04 • via Nuitee
N
Nevaeh • family
10
Pros:

Overall I believe it’s a place to call home away from home! Thank you to the Holiday Inn Express Richmond-Midlothian Staff.

2025-10-04 • via Nuitee
B
Barbara
2
Pros:

I missed my appointment date. They canceled my booking for the entire weekend.

2025-09-29 • via Nuitee
D
David
8
Pros:

Nice hotel, needs some upgrades, a little outdated.

2025-09-29 • via Nuitee
N
Nicholas • friends
6
Pros:

The room’s ac unit was tricky and it kept getting very cold. The staff were great!!

2025-09-28 • via Nuitee
K
Kathleen • family
10
Pros:

The rooms are clean. The staff are excellent. The property is pet friendly which is great for my service dog. The air conditioning is always cold. I stay at this property frequently while I get medical care and surgeries for cancer at VCU.

2025-09-27 • via Nuitee
J
James
4
Pros:

The Hotel is okay but is showing its age and time to be refurbished.

2025-09-25 • via Nuitee
C
Cherese • family
10
Pros:

Nice comfortable stay.

2025-09-22 • via Nuitee
A
Alicia • family
2
Pros:

The smoke alarm kept going off in our room and neither one of us smoke here it is I left out and came back and went looking for the person that supposed to be at the front desk there was no one and finally at 6:00 in the morning we finally got someone and she said I've been here all night and I told her no you haven't because we've been looking for you we've been calling the front desk all night because the smoke alarm was going on because the room was nice the room was at the sheets had never been changed and one of the beds

2025-09-17 • via Nuitee
R
Robert
10
Pros:

Easy check in and room was clean. Location was very convenient. Staff was polite.

2025-09-14 • via Nuitee
T
Troy555 • Family • Dublin, Ohio
2
Worst Holiday Inn. Smells bad.
Pros:

Worst Holiday Inn I’ve Stayed at and I’m a Platinum member. Room 308 smelled like urine and chemicals. Made me nauseous and burned my eyes. Seemed worse when the air/c was on. Toilet seat cracked and cut my butt. Curtains torn and no privacy. Tub drain wouldn’t drain water. Table surfaces and wardrobe front all sticky. Overstuffed chair stained and worn out with frayed armrests. Hotel worn out and oIn desperate need of a complete remodel. Not in a good area. Closed down restaurant next door. A lot of workers staying there. Breakfast was cold. Don’t believe the reviews. Never stay here! Staff was ok at front desk.

2025-09-11 • via Tripadvisor
M
Margaret
6
Pros:

Curtains didn’t close all the way on our windows.

2025-09-09 • via Nuitee