Riverside Inn and Suites

Hotels
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Independent
5.9 (21 reviews)
711 W Randolph Rd, Hopewell, Virginia, 23860 , Hopewell , US

Facilities

Smoke-free property
Wheelchair accessible parking
Braille or raised signage
Free self parking
Coin laundry on site
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
Handrails in hallways
Handrails in stairways
Change of towels (on request)
Change of bed sheets (on request)
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Good price / economical
Convenient location for travel or nearby destinations
Some rooms updated with new furniture and paint
Comfortable beds reported by several guests
Friendly staff reported by some; smooth check-in in some cases
Instant hot water (reported)
Cons:
Multiple reports of dirty linens, stained covers, and filthy floors
Poor housekeeping (dirty toilets, slimy floors, towels)
Minimal or no amenities (no wifi reception, no elevator, no real suites)
Staff attitude problems, slow or abrupt check-in, rude behavior
False/overstated listing claims (restaurants/bars) and no refunds policy
Heating issues reported (room cold / heat not working) and safety concerns

Categories

Cleanliness
2
Multiple reviews cite stained covers, dirty toilets, slimy/blackening floors, and generally unclean bedding and towels — cleanliness is consistently poor.
Service
5.5
Mixed reports: several guests describe slow or abrupt check-in, aloof or rude staff, and attitude issues, while a few note friendly staff and smooth check-in.
Location
10
Many guests found the location convenient for travel or close to destinations (hospital, theater) — location is a clear positive factor.
Room Quality
6
Mixed: some rooms are updated with new furniture, fresh paint and comfortable beds; others are old, minimal, or barely furnished — overall slightly above average due to updates reported by several guests.
Amenities
2
Guests repeatedly note a lack of amenities (no wifi reception for some, no elevator, no real 'suites') — amenities are minimal or missing.
Value for Money
10
Many reviewers emphasize the low price, calling it economical and good value for what they needed; several explicitly recommend for the price.
Food and Beverage
4.2
Claims about multiple on-site restaurants/bars were disputed and guests report no real food/beverage offerings on property — F&B availability is poor to below average.
Overall Experience
7.5
Overall impressions are mixed: some guests had comfortable, inexpensive stays and would return, while others found the property unsafe, dirty, or unacceptable — net experience skews modestly positive for budget travelers.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-11-05 14:28

Property Description

Dining Options
Indulge in a culinary journey with our 10 restaurants offering a variety of cuisines to satisfy your appetite.

Relaxation
Unwind and enjoy a refreshing beverage at one of our 5 on-site bars/lounges, perfect for a relaxing break during your stay.

Convenient Amenities
Feel at home in one of our 25 guestrooms with complimentary wireless internet access and amenities like bathtubs in the bathrooms. Plus, take advantage of free local calls and onsite self-parking.

To book your stay at Riverside Inn and Suites, conveniently located near Hopewell City Marina and just a short walk from Beacon Theatre, contact us now for the best rates!

Important information:

  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • General

    Cashless transactions are available

  • Accessibility

    No elevators

  • Covid

    Property does not offer onsite COVID-19 testing

  • General

    Professional property host/manager

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Location

Guest Reviews

5.9
Based on 21 reviews
Cleanliness: 2
Service: 5.5
Location: 10
Room Quality: 6
Amenities: 2
Value for Money: 10
Food and Beverage: 4.2
Overall Experience: 7.5
A
Anne
6
Pros:

It was a good place to stay cheap.

2025-08-02 • via Nuitee
F
Frank
2
Pros:

The service is terrible, the hotel is old, dirty and noisy, and most of the reviews are fake

2025-07-20 • via Nuitee
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Verified traveler
4
Pros:

Covers were stained, toilet was dirty, floors felt slimy. Check in area was dirty and uninviting.

2025-06-29 • via Nuitee
M
Melissa • partner
6
Pros:

Convenient for my travel needs. Economical.

2025-02-23 • via Nuitee
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Kayla • partner
8
Pros:

N/a

2025-02-20 • via Nuitee
A
Anita
10
Pros:

Overall I would recommend this property to everyone

2025-02-15 • via Nuitee
K
kevin • partner
2
Pros:

We used this property before and were pleased, but not this time! We checked in with the outside temperature at 25°f, when we got in our room the heat was off! We turned it on and although it was working, 2 hrs later we were still huddled in our winter coats! We checked out and didn’t stay the night!

2025-01-23 • via Nuitee
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Charlie
6
Hopewell, Va
Pros:

Just okay. Location was within walking distance of hospital where family member was having surgery. Older establishment but clean.

2025-01-17 • via Nuitee
K
Kayla
10
Pros:

It is a good price

2024-12-26 • via Nuitee
K
kevin • partner
10
Pros:

This property has no amenities, we chose it because it was half a mile from the theater we were attending that evening! It obviously is an old roadside motel, BUT the current owners have updated the rooms! The rooms had new furniture and all were freshly painted. The hot water was instant and excellent! The beds were very comfortable and high(we laughed as we attempted to climb up on the beds LOL)
Absolutely no complaints whatsoever, we had a nice warm comfortable room for the night at a great price! Exactly what we wanted 😊

2024-12-24 • via Nuitee
D
Dianne • partner
10
Pros:

Friendly staff, checkin was smooth, room was really clean!!

2024-08-06 • via Nuitee
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Verified traveler
6
Pros:

Floors were very dirty, turned my socks black. Shower sprayed water everywhere due to l

2024-08-01 • via Nuitee
T
Theron • family
4
Pros:

No wifi reception and it seemed like staff had a attitude but other than that it was okay

2024-07-24 • via Nuitee
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Tonya
8
Pros:

It was a pretty nice place for the price…… bedding and towels were a little on the dirty side but besides that everything was nice….. a big plus for us was that they had smoking rooms!!!

2024-07-22 • via Nuitee
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Verified traveler
4
DON'T BOOK
Pros:

We checked in (slow process, aloof staff), went to our room, used the bathroom, and left. Opted not to stay. We didn't ask for a refund because there was a big sign at the desk, "NO REFUNDS," so we figured it wasn't worth the hassle. We felt unsafe. They call it an "Inn and Suites" but I went to their website and there is no "suite" option. They also claim on their Hotels.com booking page that they have 10 restaurants, and 5 bars/lounges. HA! Where? Within a 5-mile radius? What a joke.

2024-05-13 • via Nuitee
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Deborah
4
Pros:

Apparently this property changed ownership and was in process or updating. Had requested ground floor room as traveling with handicapped person but none available. No elevator. Bedsheets not very clean, slept on top of sheets. Check in person very abrupt. Contents of room just barely minimal and sort of thrown together to make sure basics were there. Very disappointed.

2024-04-07 • via Nuitee
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sara
6
Pros:

I checked in late after 3 days of 16 hour shifts. The last thing I wanted to be asked by the person that checked me in was “why am I checking in so late” and when I first arrived, was told they had no more rooms.

2024-03-11 • via Nuitee
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Shaquilla
2
Horrible and dirty
Pros:

They said that I couldn’t stay there with my kids and then owners wife l was very rude and disrespectful

2024-01-02 • via Nuitee
J
Jerry
8
Not a bad place
Pros:

The hotel was better than i thought given the 2 star ratong i saw. Room was pretty clean, the bed was comfortable and the location was great. I would defintely stay there again for the price.

2023-11-12 • via Nuitee
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Fred
2
Very nasty establishment.
Pros:

The staff was not rude nor were they polite. It took nearly 10 minutes to check in. The entire place had a bad smell, the room itself was gross. It was supposed to be a non-smoking room yet it reeked of stake cigarette smoke. There were two double beds. Both had stained blankets. The pillows were nasty ! They had dark yellow stains on them. They did have pillow cases which appeared to be clean.
The floor wasn’t very clean either. I did not walk around inside the room without socks.
The bathroom wasn’t horrible but the pedestal sick did not have room for you to place your personal items on it.

2023-10-01 • via Nuitee