Welcome to the Econo Lodge Near Chippenham Hospital Richmond Hotel, a Richmond hotel near Virginia Commonwealth University. Richmond offers a variety of activities to suit the tastes of every visitor. The Richmond Coliseum hosts year-round entertainment. For a dramatic touch, visit the Poe Museum. Nature lovers will enjoy beautiful views of the scenic James River on a raft trip or riverboat cruise. The historic Shockoe Slip district offers a wide variety of shopping and dining options.