I rarely leave bad reviews, but The Commonwealth Hotel in Richmond, VA was a major letdown. While it was conveniently located near the Amtrak station and the courthouse, which was actually quite pretty, that was one of the only positives about the place. The rest of the experience was disappointing. The location felt oddly isolated and lacked anything walkable. The room had windows but faced a wall, which made it feel like a claustrophobic box. The elevators were tiny and slow, adding to the overall cramped feeling and giving the whole place a dated vibe. Amenities were extremely limited—don’t expect much beyond the bare minimum. For the price, at almost $250 a night, I expected far better.