Lodging
Richmond Marriott
500 East Broad StreetRichmond, VA 23219
1-804-643-3400 (Hotel)
1-800-228-9290 (Reservations)
http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/ricdt-richmond-marriott/
The Richmond Marriott is located in the heart of historic and renovated downtown Richmond, adjacent to the Greater Richmond Convention Center. It is in walking distance from the state capital and other government offices. The hotel was renovated in 2009 and features an ultra modern lobby, an outdoor patio, nicely decorated guest rooms and the newly opened T-Miller?s Sports Bar and Grill where you can watch the big game in HD on any of the 27 flat screen TVs.
Hotel Reservations:
A block of rooms has been reserved at the prevailing state government rate until September 19, 2011 or until the group block is sold out, whichever comes first. The rate is currently $114 per night (plus tax) and could adjust up or down on Sept 1, 2011. Parking is $8.50 daily, $15 valet and $16 for overnight self-park. To reserve your room at the discounted group rate, call (800) 228-9290 and reserve under VA Youth Obesity or group code: yocyoca OR you can register on-line http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/ricdt. Please make your hotel reservations by September 19, 2011 to guarantee the conference group rate.
Getting to Richmond and Ground Transportation
Richmond International Airport is located just 7 miles from the hotel. The Richmond Marriott does not provide shuttle service. Estimated taxi fare: $25 (one way). Alternate transportation: Groome Transportation, (804) 222-7226): $21.50 (one way). Driving directions to the hotel is listed below:
From the North
- Take I-95 S toward RICHMOND
- Take exit #75 onto N 3RD ST toward COLISEUM/DOWNTOWN km
- Turn Left on E MARSHALL ST
- Turn Right on N 5TH ST
- Turn Left on E BROAD ST(US-33)
- Arrive at 500 E BROAD ST, RICHMOND, on the Left
From the South
- Take I-95 N toward RICHMOND
- Take exit #74C1.0 onto E BROAD ST(US-33)
- Arrive at 500 E BROAD ST, RICHMOND, on the Right
From the East and from the Airport
- Take I-64 W toward RICHMOND
- Take exit #190 onto 5TH ST toward COLISEUM/DOWNTOWN km
- Bear Right on N 5TH ST
- Turn Left on E BROAD ST(US-33)
- Arrive at 500 E BROAD ST, RICHMOND, on the Left
From the West
- Take I-64 E toward RICHMOND
- Merge onto I-95 S
- Take exit #75 onto N 3RD ST toward COLISEUM/DOWNTOWN km
- Turn Left on E MARSHALL ST km
- Turn Right on N 5TH ST
- Turn Left on E BROAD ST (US-33)
- Arrive at 500 E BROAD ST, RICHMOND, on the Left

