The Glen Allen center is approximately 3 miles north of Richmond Amtrak Station and 3 miles northeast of Moseley Flint Schools Rl Est.
Glen Allen offers four beautiful seasons, so time your visit accordingly to ensure you're in town for your favorite highlights. Summers are warm with temperatures in the mid to upper 80s. Summer highlights include the Richmond Vegetarian Festival, Richmond Greek Festival, and Broad Appetit Food Festival. Summer winds down with the refreshing Carytown Watermelon Festival, drawing in around 115,000 visitors for the fruity festivities.
As temperatures drop through the fall, the stunning foliage becomes an attraction in its own right, offering a compelling reason to visit. The Richmond Jazz Festival at Maymont takes place in August. Richmond hosts the 2nd Street Festival and Richmond International Dragon Boat Festival in October.
Winter temperatures drop to averages in the mid to upper 40s. If you're planning a holiday visit to the area, don't miss the Dominion GardenFest of Lights. You'll find 40 million strands of lights illuminating the Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden.
Come spring, temperatures warm quickly. You'll enjoy averages in the upper 50s by March and nearly 70 in April. The French Film Festival takes place in Carytown for three days every March for international cinema fans who want to meet and mingle with French producers, actors, and directors.
Best Western hotels are some of the finest when it comes to offering discounted rates to particular travelers. You can enjoy a special price if you're an AAA, CAA, or AARP member. You'll also find special rates for military personnel, government employees, and seniors. If you're a business traveler, ask about special perks for your visit.
The Wyndham Rewards program is available at hotels like the Days Inn Glen Allen and Wyndham Virginia Crossings Hotel. These hotels typically offer discounted rates for auto club members, AARP members, seniors, and government personnel.
The Springhill Suites Richmond Virginia Center and Courtyard Richmond North/Glen Allen participate in the Marriott Rewards program. In addition to offering a variety of seasonal discounts, these hotels feature special rates for auto club members, seniors, government employees, and military personnel.
If you're shopping for a mid-range hotel that's packed with convenient amenities, you'll find plenty to choose from in Glen Allen. At the Springhill Suites Richmond Virginia Center, you can take a refreshing dip any time of the year with the heated indoor pool. Mornings start with a complimentary breakfast. The spacious rooms feature separate sitting and sleeping areas so you have plenty of room to spread out. An in-room refrigerator and microwave offer added convenience.
The Courtyard by Marriott Richmond North Glen Allen offers breakfast and dinner on-site at The Bistro. The comfortable guest rooms include a mini-refrigerator so you can always keep icy beverages handy. CNN, ESPN, and HBO are available, so you have ample entertainment options.
If you want a budget-friendly pick with great on-site recreation, try the Comfort Suites at Virginia Center Commons. This hotel includes an indoor pool so you can enjoy a splash in any season. There's also a fitness center when you want a more serious workout. Mornings have a bright start with a complimentary hot breakfast that features eggs, waffles, and breakfast meats. Business travelers will enjoy the meeting room, where guests can use fax and copy machines.
If you need public transportation in Glen Allen, you'll find several options with the GRTC Transit System. This is especially helpful for travelers who want to get into Richmond. The nearest Park and Ride lots are at Gaskins Road and Maryland Drive, Parham Road and Fordson Road, and Glenside Road and Crocket Street. You can ride the public busses for $1.50 per trip, $3.50 for the day, or $17.50 for a seven-day pass.
Glen Allen, Virginia, is the perfect destination for travelers who want to enjoy all the excitement and perks of Richmond from a quieter and more affordable suburb. With numerous conference centers and meeting facilities on hand, you can pull off an unforgettable business event in the area. If you want to unwind rather than work, you'll find plenty of warm pools, cozy beds, and convenient suites that cater to that as well. Book a comfortable Glen Allen room today.
Below are reviews of the city of Glen Allen, VA from an actual visitor's perspective.
The training facility was spectacular! The area had good food options and easy to get around.
Had a bunch of different types of food places to eat at
Explored downtown Richmond. Havana 59 cigar lounge was great!
Felt safe, lots of options for shopping and eating.
Work
Lots of shopping in the area including the Short Pump Center.
I had no time to explore, but there was plenty of food and restaurants nearby.
Clean area, plenty of stores and restaurants.
Ate at the Texas Roadhouse very close to the hotel. Food was very good. Staff were over the top friendly.
Great
It conveniently located to gas stations and shopping centers.
Didn't experience much as of Glen Allen. We are from Northern Virginia and were in town for the NASCAR event and to see family.
Good shopping, variety of stores to fit all tastes and budgets
We like Glen Allen
Easy access to sports events.
Easy access to sports events.
The location was good!
Helpful staff
Lots of restaurants close by
Close to shopping and food.
Restaurants galore! Attended an event at Bartizan which was an outstanding venue for any party you plan!
I attend business related meetings several times a year, always a pleasure to visit the Short Pump area.
Plenty of shopping centers and food in the area.
Close to grocery store, the highway, etc.
Lots of things to do!
Nice city
Nice city.
Great choice of restaurants and activities!
Great choice of restaurants and activities!
Staff, environment and amenities.
Our nephew was in a cornhole event at the new Sports Complex and this hotel was very close, which was convenient. Texas Roadhouse for dinner, and it was next to both places. We noticed a good variety of stores. Home Depot, Home Goods and WaWa.
Love the area.
The local restaurants were very friendly. The city was neat and clean.
The local restaurants were very friendly. The city was neat and clean.
A good stopover on our travels
A good stopover on our travels!
The area was convenient to many shops, restaurants & other businesses that travelers might need/want.
Management and staff gave great service.
Management and staff provided great service.
Shopping and restaurant options.
Lots of local convenience stores nearby.
Lots of local convenience stores nearby.
Very nice area with lots of stuff to do.
Glen Allen has a lot of dining and shopping options.
Access Access Access! Well positioned.
Clean and organized.
Restaurants!
Good restaurants!
Excellent shopping and restaurants in very close proximity.
Glen Allen is peaceful and clean.
The hotel is located in a great area.
Glen Allen is a great town with so much to do!
Restaurants, closeness to the city, ease of travel.
Entire staff, accommodations and experience was excellent!
The hotel is located in a prime area with all the shopping and restaurants nearby.
Clean comfy rooms. The peeople working there are excellent.
Nice restaurants nearby.
The city was very interesting. Didn't get to see much because of the time spent.
Great walking and lots to explore!
Great walking and lots to explore!
There is a lot to choose from also the place is beautiful!
Proximity to the Sports Complex.
Glen Allen beats staying in Richmond. Much less traffic.
The Sports Complex was beautiful! Parking was ample which was nice. There were many choices around the area to find meals. It was also very easy to drive around.
Neighborhood backed up to the hotel was a nice place to walk the dog.
Good variety of things to do as far as dining and interesting sites.
Shopping area!
Shopping!
The area has plentiful amenities, restaurants and stores.
The hotel was very nice. I had the free dinner and free breakfast and some drinks, it's very nice.
Lots of restaurants and stores. Clean and fresh!!
I get to see my son play ice hockey at Sports Nation Ice Rink.
Nice restaurants near hotel!
This area has every type of store and restaurant that you can think of close by the hotel. We loved the food at the Corner Bakery which was walkable from the hotel.
Neighborhood backed up to hotel was nice place to walk dog.