Shenandoah Mansions
Gothic-folk-art boutique. Virginia tradition filtered through a fantastical, slightly witchy lens. Think mahogany four-poster canopy beds, Prussian blue walls, Frette linens, and a cocktail menu that name-checks Shenandoah Valley starry nights.
Book one of the 6th-floor suites for large seating areas, wet bars, and freestanding cast-iron tubs with views over the Fan District treetops
Why It Matters
Ash is one of the more thoughtful boutique hotel companies in the US — each property (Peter & Paul in New Orleans, the Siren in Detroit, Ulysses in Baltimore) earns its Michelin Guide selection. Shenandoah Mansions is their most design-forward yet, with 73 rooms each inspired by different historic Virginia residences, and a building with real provenance: it was financed by Ellen Gertrude Tompkins Kidd, a women's suffrage activist who made her fortune in the pickle business.
Shenandoah Mansions is Ash's fifth hotel, and it's the most Richmond thing they could have done. The red-brick six-story building started life as a luxury apartment block designed by German-born architect Carl Ruehrmund — the same guy John D. Rockefeller kept on retainer — then spent time as a senior living facility before Ash got its hands on it. Now it's 73 rooms of Virginia folk-art references, canopy beds in gemstone colors, and block-printed quilts, with a lobby featuring hand-painted trompe l'oeil wood grain and a grand staircase that leads to winding corridors of heavy wooden doors. The whole place leans into a playful, slightly gothic imagination: folk art lamps, vintage textile upholstery, bathrooms done in Delft tile, and an intimate cocktail bar — The Phone Inn — tucked behind iron lacework.
Where You'll Stay
7 room types available
Lady Estelle
Named for a historic Virginia figure, this junior suite pairs a queen canopy bed with a writer's desk and a dedicated lounge — genuinely useful if you're working remotely or want space to spread out. 260 sq ft.
Queen
Serpentine Suite
The most extravagant room in the house at 590 sq ft. Palatial by boutique hotel standards: large bay windows overlooking Monument Avenue, a wet bar, his-and-hers sinks, and a freestanding cast-iron tub with treetop views. The pick for anyone celebrating something.
King
The King
A king canopy bed plus a seating area for 'charades and pantomimes,' per the hotel's own description. At 255 sq ft it's only marginally larger than The Queen, but the separate seating nook makes it feel less like a single-purpose sleep box.
KingThe Pair
Two canopy queen beds in 323 sq ft — the widest footprint among the standard rooms. Good for friends traveling together or families who want a proper second bed rather than a cot.
Two QueensThe Queen
The entry-level room, but far from basic. A 245 sq ft space built around a single canopy queen bed with a tile bathroom. Compact, but the high ceilings and oversized windows give it more air than the square footage suggests.
QueenThe Van Lew
Named for Elizabeth Van Lew, Richmond's famous Union spy during the Civil War. At 321 sq ft, this suite is characterized by expansive bay windows and a finely-furnished lounge. King canopy bed.
KingTitania's Veil
One of the headline suites. At 501 sq ft it's draped in a Prussian blue lifted from Mount Vernon's color palette, with an arch-covered seating nook, large bay windows, Frette Italian sheets on a king canopy bed, a minibar, and a freestanding cast-iron tub. This is the room that gets shared on Instagram.
KingThe Property
Eat & Drink
4 venues on property
Restaurant
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
Complimentary passes to Common House, a Richmond members' social club 4 minutes from the hotel. Offers co-working spaces, coffee, events, and live music — a good way to feel like a local for the day.
Complimentary cruiser bikes are available in spring and summer for exploring the Fan District, Monument Avenue, and beyond. The RVA Bike Share docking station is also just 4 blocks away.
Complimentary day passes to the nearby Gold's Gym for guests looking for a proper workout.
The hotel markets itself as a boutique event venue for weddings and corporate retreats, with on-site F&B and historic spaces.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Complimentary use of cruiser bicycles available to guests in spring and summer months.
Complimentary in-room and public-area Wi-Fi at speeds exceeding 500 Mbps.
Complimentary passes to the nearby Gold's Gym.
24-hour front desk staffing.
Dry cleaning and laundry services available.
Concierge services including restaurant reservations, luggage assistance, and local recommendations.
On-site ATM.
Custom-formulated Ash No. 001 bath products — a blend of black pepper and myrrh developed with fragrance house Firmenich. Available for purchase at the front desk.
Small exterior garden adjoining the cocktail bar, described as a 'midnight garden' screened by iron lacework.
Dogs are welcome. A $75 fee applies. No extra charges noted for smaller pets in some sources, but verify at booking.
Entirely smoke-free hotel.
An on-site retail shop, part of the hotel's ground-floor offering alongside the café and restaurant.
Complimentary passes to Common House, a local social club offering co-working spaces, coffee, events, and live music.
Private parking available on-site for approximately $15/day.
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