Hotel at a Glance: Quirk Hotel

With an onsite boutique, an award-winning chef, and a rooftop bar, the 4-star Quirk Hotel more than earns its place on Conde Nast Traveler’s “The Hot List” of the world’s top 60 best new hotels and resorts. Right from the get-go, the lobby’s vaulted ceilings cultivate a distinguished, yet hip vibe that emanates throughout the more-than-100-year-old building. And with a location right in the heart of Richmond’s art and design district, it’s no wonder Quirk possess a stylish, hyper-modern aesthetic—replete with a unique wire chandelier and countless works from local artists—that pervades every elegant nook and cranny.

• Where you’ll stay: Guest rooms that are “as beautiful as they are functional” feature custom-made beds from salvaged floor joists of the original building, original maple or pine hardwood floors, and large windows that provide amazing views and plenty of natural sunlight.
• Raise a toast at the cocktail bar in the lobby or, if the weather permits, the stunning rooftop bar, both of which serve hand-crafted concoctions, local micro-brews, and Virginia wines.
• Not your average cup: The onsite European-style coffee shop brews up caffeinated beverages using locally roasted beans.
• Farm-to-table cuisine highlights the menu at the onsite Maple & Pine restaurant, which falls under the reign of Executive Chef and rising culinary star, David Dunlap. Chef David sources his ingredients from local farms and artisans.
• See Richmond on two wheels by renting a bike from the hotel (additional fees may apply) and taking one of the mapped rides.
• Get a dose of culture without even leaving the building by bopping into the onsite art gallery, which showcases innovative new work from both established and up-and-coming artists in the area.

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