We've set up a group discount for our wedding guests at the Courtyard Richmond Downtown Marriott.
If you're coming from out of town, you can make toll-free reservations by calling 00800 1927 1927 (UK) or 1 888 236 2427 (USA). Be sure to mention that you're with the Cobb/Amey wedding to receive the discounted rate of $119/night.
You can also use our wedding reservation link –Book your group rate: Cobb/Amey Wedding >>
Address: Courtyard Richmond Downtown
1320 East Cary Street
Richmond, Virginia 23219 USA
804-754-0007
Getting Here - Richmond, VA USA
Richmond is accessible by train, plane, or bus.
Richmond International Airport (RIC) is located 10 miles outside the city. To get to and from the airport, there are taxis or rental cars.
Richmond has two train stations: Staples Mill Road (RVR) and East Main Street Station (RVM). Most trains come into Staples Mill Road (8 miles from downtown). Main Street is located in the heart of downtown (0.2 miles to the Courtyard Richmond Marriott). Trains go south to Norfolk, VA and north all the way to New York City (and beyond!).
http://www.amtrak.com/home
Several major buslines come through Richmond. We suggest Greyhound or Megabus. https://www.greyhound.com/ https://www.megabus.com/
Things To Do in the Area - Richmond, VA USA
Our Favorite Church Hill Restaurants (1-2 miles from the hotel)
-The Roosevelt (Southern Style) http://rooseveltrva.com/
-Proper Pie Company (New Zealand pies so good!) https://www.facebook.com/ProperPieCo
-Alamo BBQ (need we say more!) http://www.alamobbqva.com/
-The Hill Cafe (Chris's fav) http://www.thehillcafe.com/
Restaurants really close to the Hotel
-Tobacco Company (a RVA staple). https://www.thetobaccocompany.com/
-La Grotta (Italian) http://lagrottaristorante.com/
-Capital Ale House (beers galore!) http://capitalalehouse.com/
-Sine Irish Pub (good pub grub and live music) http://www.sineirishpub.com/
Museums (nearish)
-Edgar Allan Poe Museum http://www.poemuseum.org/index.php
-Virginia Museum of Fine Arts http://www.vmfa.state.va.us/Default.aspx
-Science Museum of Virginia http://www.smv.org/
-American Civil War Center http://www.tredegar.org/
Outdoor activities (and within walking distance from the hotel)
-The Canal Walk http://www.venturerichmond.com/experience/canal/ http://www.rvariverfront.com/
-Belle Isle http://www.visitrichmondva.com/listings/Belle-Isle/1255/
Sites a bit farther from the hotel...
-Carytown (walking district) http://www.carytownrva.com/
-Virginia Museum of Fine Arts http://vmfa.museum/
-Monument Avenue http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monument_Avenue
Breweries
-Legend (our fav) http://www.legendbrewing.com/
-Hardywood http://www.hardywood.com/
-Isley http://www.yelp.com/biz/isley-brewing-company-
-RichmondStrangeways http://strangewaysbrewing.com/
-Blue Bee Cider http://www.bluebeecider.com/
Attire & Other Information
The wedding attire is smart casual (both USA and UK).
P.S. Both the USA Ceremony & Reception and the UK Celebration Party will be on lawns, so choose your footwear accordingly!
