--This is a review of their rooftop bar-- Great views of Richmond, okay drinks, subpar bartenders. The quirkiest thing about this place is just getting to it. When it's busy, the hotel doesn't want to have a line through the lobby, which is fair, so you have to go around back to the sketchy alleyway to wait. When you get to the top, the views of Richmond are really nice. You can see much of the city, all the way down Broad, and even the fireworks from the baseball stadium are also visible. The bar itself is located right at the entrance of the rooftop and is quite small for the space, which I think leads to the problems that you confront while trying to get served here. The bartenders were inattentive and unengaged. I get that they're busy, but for the type of upscale atmosphere they're going for, they'll to step up their game. Also--seeing them just open up bags and bags of Route 11 chips, placing them on a white plate, and charging people $3 for it was pretty ridiculous. Our cocktails were as disappointing as the service we received and if I come here again, I think I'll stick to their beer and wine list. read more

Very nice atmosphere for a lunch before a show at the Altria. Service was good and food was delicious.

I am a fan of boutique hotels so its nice to see one in Richmond. I always assume that when these kind of places open in a city it means the place is on the upswing. While it may be a form of gentrification that some people despise, I certainly prefer it to the sight of derelict buildings surrounded by panhandlers. Anyway, this place is smartly decorated and unlike anything you find in a standard corporate hotel. Each room has a different look and feel while the bedding is as plush and comfy as any Marriott. The walk in shower is the best thing ever for a hotel. They should be mandatory in the building codes from now on. The only problem I found was the lack of sound proofing. Thankfully we were far from the elevators but even then we could hear everything going on in the hallway. Hopefully this is something fixable. Also, there was a huge society event taking place in the bar area which means we couldn't enjoy a cocktail before heading out for the evening. That was just the luck of the draw but I was a little bummed I couldn't sample the bar skills in the form of a martini or a negroni. Oh well, maybe next time. read more

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Please never come here for dessert, you will regret your entire life. We passed this place on the way home from our restaurant and the decor drew our eye. It looked so yum that we had to go to dessert however it became a colossal waste of money. All the desserts were bitter and honestly made no sense. To make it even better, there was an ant into our pound cake. DISGUSTING! Decor is pretty though read more

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Quirk Hotel Review I will never stay here again. I am a RVA native and live in PA. When I comeback I usually say at The Westin but it was full, and my husband picked this place because he likes boutique hotels. The name Quirk shouldn't give them license to screw everything up and have rooms that make no sense. Here's my review. 1 - check in. 4pm no rooms available yet, because there had been so many late check outs. "it'll just be a few mins tho." Had to wait at least 30 mins for a room. 2 - the room. This place wants to be hip & cool more than it wants to be functional for its guests. Whoever designed it either never stays at hotels or has no common sense at all. Plug by desk unusable as giant fridge plug take up all the space Storage - this room had NO drawers anywhere - tiny closet which had about 6 hangers. There was a table/nightstand between the 2 beds so, we had to cram all of our nighttime stuff on that table. It was so small we put the phone on the floor. There was tons of space but no functionality. There was 1 suitcase stand. The beds are on wooden platforms - they squeak. And there was TONS of room under the beds where drawers could go. So, I put my suitcase on the stand and my husband put his under the bed for 3 days. Since there were no drawers we had to live out of them. The millennial pink is EVERYWHERE so you better like it. 3 - The bathroom - OMG, I know this place wants to be "green" and everything, but this is the worst shower you will ever use. One of those "no door" showers. The robes hang in the back of the shower which shows you how weak the water pressure is, because they will not get wet there. You will have to stay 3x as long in the shower to get yourself properly wetted and rinsed off. God forbid you have long thick hair you will never get it rinsed. And again, NO storage in the bathroom. No counter space. Had to drag my cosmetic bag & toiletries in and out every time instead of leaving them in there. The floor has those micro tiles on the floor and the shower. When you walk barefoot on them they hurt your feet. 4 -The restaurant - we ordered apps & entrees. Got brought 1 wrong app and told "it'll just be a few mins" - about 20 mins later still hadn't gotten the right one. Finally, we cancelled it and then of course it's ready. It got comped and we did not eat it. That made our whole meal 30 mins late. The food was only OK, and the service was so slow. It was sat night and NOT crowded at all, and there were 4 people in the kitchen that we could see. Way too long for the food. 5 -Parking - the 1 thing they were pretty quick about was getting your car from the valet. There is NO other option for parking and it's like $25 a day. When we were checking out and preparing to drive back to PA, they can't find my car key. Luckily, I had the other one on me and we all figured the guy had left it in the car. So, they bring my car and no key. Then they make a call or something and say 'oh we found it! The valet from last night put it in his pocket and took it home!' they were happy to have found it and I was like WHAT? So, what do I do to get it? 'Well, we can mail it to you, or the guy is coming to bring it here' how long will that take? "it'll just take a few mins" every time I hear that it ends up being 30 mins. What kind of valet doesn't check at the end of their shift to see if they have a key on them they shouldn't? That level of imcompetence should get fired. Thank God I had the other key with me. I bitched at the manager the whole time I waited for the guy to bring my key. They did take off my parking fee for the whole 3 days, but that wasn't much of a consolation and they just didn't seem to care much. A 30 min delay could make my trip and extra hour + depending on traffic. This place just isn't customer focused. read more

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Wow what a cute and adorable Chiq hotel and bar/lounge. Came here with some friends and one of them knew a lot about the history of the place which was cool to know. Everything from the decor, furniture, the cute outfits the staff were wearing, to the paint on the walls was something I all had in my house, loved it! The rooftop bar had just opened so we went to go enjoy drinks on the roof. The views are a 360 view of Richmond which was cool to see! Fell in loved with the bar top, pretty with spring colors and cool designs. The drinks were good, nothing special though for the price we payed $10-$15 for a small cocktail. There was also another extension of the rooftop bar which was also very neat to sit out and conversation. Quirk hotel also has a lot of art inside hanging up in which they use the staff and members who own/ run the hotel as wall art which was pretty cool and unheard of. Great place to take friends/family to enjoy a drink either inside or on the rooftop! read more

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Truly beautiful hotel. Rooms are beautiful as well. By absolutely zero soundproofing. From 11pm - 1am there was so much noise in the hallway that we didn't sleep. My daughter, who is in college, said it was worse than being in her dorm. Noise started again at 8am (music playing?). Wasn't able to wash my hair the next morning. Shower was cold (I've seen that mentioned on other reviews). Full review with details on Trip Advisor read more

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Beautiful hotel! The bar inside (Maple and Pine) has good cocktails and a really nice vibe going on. It's a great place to just sit and relax with friends or for date night. The roof top bar is also fun when the weather is warm in the summer. read more

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I can't wait to come back! everything about my stay was great. the rooms are beautiful and unique. there's a white noise machine in every room. the sundries are super unique as well and the bathrooms are gorgeous. didn't get to ry maple and pine but the bar had a great ambiance with delicious drinks. seriously counting down the days til I come back. read more

Would you like to shower with a 3 inch hand held nozzle? Would you like to stay in a city where the curtains are all broken? Would you like to sleep with two twin size bed pillows filled with old grandma smelling cotton balls? Do you enjoy your furniture covered in other peoples hair? Do you like the smell of your grandma's basement? Do you like paying $600 for 1 night to have the second bed in your room not have liens (at all)? Do you dream of the good ole days when the lights were all off at your parents house when you come home at 10pm from a night out? Do you like unclogging your own sinks? Do you prefer sleeping on box springs instead of a plush comfy mattress? Do you like paying extra to have a suite so your dogs can join and there isn't even a dog water bowl after buying the "posh pups" package? Do you hate your money? Well you found you haven. If you like basic hygiene ability like shower heads, not be covered in others hair, unstained mattresses (I looked it was red that's all I will say), and real pillows/blankets to sleep with I would recommend a stay at the YMCA a couple doors down from the Quirk. The restaurant and bar AMAZING. That skews the hell out of their ratings. Yes, the lobby is beautiful... but for the love of god...don't get on that elevator and go up to a room. Save yourself, save your family, save your $600 or go back a nice necklace? Maybe 5 fancy dinners with wine pairings... anything else! Our friends stayed down the street at Jefferson lobby lights on at 10, valet, bell hop service... cheaper... they loved their stay. I wish I had taken pictures but was just embarrassed I got THIS SCAMMED! I travel a lot! I stayed in Almafi cost at a 5 star hotel with chauffeurs for this cost. read more

REALLY love eating here The menu was small but I'm told it changes frequently Had brunch with my girls and it was WONDERFUL the food was FANTASTIC na d the service was WONDERFUL 10/10 will be going again read more

We made a reservation to stay here while visiting family in the area. What we were not told when we made our reservation or at check in was that there was "Drag Show" planned for the early evening in the lobby. When we got back to Quirk hoping for a bite to eat and a drink, the lobby was full and was so noisy you could not hear the person next to you and there was no one at front desk. It made communicating with the parking valet almost impossible. What a disappointment. Has we known about this noisy show in the lobby, we would have stayed somewhere else. read more

GOOD: Maple & Pine was fantastic! My server (I wish I remembered his name) was the best. He was very knowledge about the menu, gave me very good recommendations, and gave very good service. BAD: The room didn't seem like it was cleaned very well before I had gotten there. There was left over Chinese food left in the fridge, the bathroom sink had dirty water sitting in it, and there was a towel missing in the bathroom. I'd eat at Maple & Pine again, but I won't be staying here and wouldnt recommend it. read more

Love Quirk! If you love all things pink, you will also love it! Have been here a few times for the great views, drinks and even yoga! If you are visiting in richmond and it's nice out, or you like pink then GO! Since it is a hotel you can also stay there! Quirk also has their own little art gallery which is adorable as well! It is the place to be when it's warm out, so if you are interested in going I'd recommend showing up early! Enjoy! read more

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I liked some things about this hotel, and was slightly inconvenienced by a few others. Let me start off with the areas where they chose quirk over convenience: - Our room curtains didn't open all the way. - Little storage space (and bad use of space within the closet). - No towel hooks in the bathroom; had to leave my towels on the floor or stuff into a cubby to reuse later. - No toothpaste in the bathroom (we forgot ours and had to get some from the concierge). - The $225 alarm clock next to my bed (there is a price list for the quirky furniture) is battery-operated and had no plug, so basically it sat there blankly - There was a room fridge (we needed to store fresh beer) but it was awkwardly crammed in a corner and I had to jimmy it out to open it. Now for things I loved: - The rooftop deck!! So fun. Worth it just for this. - The room really is charming, with high ceilings and windows (that let in lots of light if you can get the curtains open, hehe). - The staff is friendly, and the hotel has a restaurant, bar, and coffee shop built in. You can basically just hang out in the hotel the entire time. - Big comfy king-size bed, tv with HBO, and some good minibar options=full hygge. - The shower soap smells AMAZING!! We're already planning our next trip; my cons really were small overall. read more

Came here for a drink on the roof top prior to eating dinner next door at Graffito. They do ask you to go to the ally in the back if you are going to the roof, understandable since they do not want a lot of foot traffic through the hotel/restaurant. They ask for ID up front, so only 21+ allowed on the roof. The bar is located at the entrance of the roof, small area but attentive staff ready to help out. Beautiful views and we will be coming back for a great view. Cocktails were okay, but definitely not worth the $15 each. Will be going with beer next time. I'm glad rooftops are becoming popular here! read more

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This is a very nice hotel with friendly staff; however, we did not have a good nights sleep. At 3:00 AM a loud alarm sounded below our bed. We called the front desk. The building engineer showed up, very business like and unapologetic. He informed us that the refrigeration alarm was set off. I asked what that meant and was not given an explanation. He re-set the alarm and left. At 4:50 AM the alarm sounded once again. The building engineer returned, this time, somewhat apologetic. He removed the alarm, explaining that the building was not able to monitor this system properly. We were denied quiet enjoyment of our room, at $260 a night. I would rather have stayed in a Motel 6. Maybe, once this hotel gets it together, it might be a nice visit. read more

I didn't stay at the hotel, but had dinner at the restaurant and the food and cocktails were absolutely phenomenal. I even went back the next day for lunch, and although lunch was informal and served through the grab and go coffee bar, it was still made to order and nothing short of delicious and unique. read more

The hotel is very interesting. It is a boutique hotel that is slightly more concerned with being hip than actual functionality. I had a hard time figuring out the valet situation, as well as dragging my luggage into the lobby through doors that were slightly difficult. The rooms are actually pretty nice, they ended up growing on me the longer I stayed. I will say that the air/heat as well as the hot water was slightly inconsistent. The saving grace for me was the staff at the bar. Both Michael and Rachael are amazing. They seem like genuine people that enjoy what they are doing. They make it a point to remember you and make it a personal experience. They both deserve all of the accolades as they do an amazing job. Very cute decor. Very cute hotel. read more

Quirk Hotel 3.5/5 Overall: (3.5/5) This was my second time at the quirk hotel. The first visit I would give a solid 5/5 with everything from the room to the service. The second time I had some issues with a panel in the bathroom being open and a loud clanking coming through all night due to it. I told the front desk prior to going to dinner hoping it was going to be fixed by the time we arrived back and it was not. I tried to deal with it but it woke me up multiple times during the night. In the morning I tried to take a shower but the water was way too cold. Also, I would have liked to see possibly a heated tent on the rooftop bar like some other places to enjoy the evening. The first visit the rooftop bar was awesome, great drinks and a fun atmosphere and no hiccups during the stay. I also was supposed to have a $25 credit with booking through the hotels.com app that didn't get credited but I let that slide. Overall the first visit was flawless but the second didn't live up to the first one that I had. Both times were special occasions and they had champagne waiting which I thought was absolutely accommodating for these great events. I'm hoping my next visit will feel like the first. Room: (4/5) The room had very trendy decor and the entire hotel is decorated in pink which was very soothing. The minimalistic decor worked perfectly. The beds were very comfortable and with the tall ceilings and giant windows everything felt very spacious. The bathroom was very upscale and if that shower wasn't so cold it would have been amazing. The lobby is very grand and had an amazing looking restaurant that I will have to try someday and the rooftop bar is one of the best in Richmond Price: (4/5) The price was actually great. Be on the lookout for deals on hotels.com. Like I stated before, there was supposed to be a credit with a promotion going on that wasn't applied but no big deal. One thing was the breakfast room service, in my mind, was decently overpriced for what arrived. Overall not bad for a trendy hotel though. read more

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I checked in for the weekend. At first it was a great time, but I went to a concert with my girlfriend, brother, and sister and we came back from the concert and as we walked into the hotel bar area, the front desk girl started calling on her walkie talkie that we were 'trespassing' and we didn't belong there (mind you they have an open bar area and I was a paying guest) and I believe the front desk GIRL (not a lady) was racist, inconsiderate, and judgmental. I even tried having a polite conversation after the fact and she refused to display any form of decency. I advise to stay CLEAR of this establishment. read more

Although I didn't stay at the hotel, I had a great time viewing their Gallery, Courtyard, Lobby, and Coffee Bar. Their coffee is decently priced- their macchiato was delicious! The staff were very friendly and welcoming even though my sister and I were not guests. I would definitely try staying the night here if you're visiting Richmond and if you love pink! read more

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If you're willing to splurge for one of the best views in Richmond, then this is the place for you. I came with some friends for drinks on their (21+ only) rooftop bar. It was easy to find, and relatively crowded for 7pm on a Saturday. We were woefully underdressed in jean shorts and shirts. Most people were wearing dresses and khakis. I ordered a Malibu and pineapple juice. Getting the attention of the waitress wasn't hard. She was very attentive. The drinks were pricy, but the view during sunset was worth it. It's a two level rooftop bar with a gorgeous view. There are no nearby tall buildings so it leaves you with a view to die for. read more

Honestly, a little disappointing! I booked here for a staycation/date night with my boyfriend and was so excited for the rooftop restaurant, room service menu and unique vibe. When we arrived the rooftop was closed for a private event which was a bummer (and the main reason I chose this hotel, I wish the receptionist told me when I was booking). Second, when we called to order room service we were informed the menu posted online wasn't going to be available till the next day. Also disappointing. Third, the room has everything you need, however the room was very basic, the sheets and towels were rough, the bed was stiff as a board. Over all uncomfortable. When we texted the service number and asked for additional towels, no one ever came. The place is cute, fine for the price. Decent location. But I probably wouldn't go back for a special evening read more

Loved loved loved the rooftop bar! Burger is awesome, great place to enjoy the views.

I was extremely dismayed that upon arrival, there was a "mask required sign". Would not stay here again for that reason alone. Beyond that . . . . Marginal stay. Had a lovely visit to The Jefferson bar nearby with no mask requirements. read more

This boutique hotel is amazingly darling! The art and decor is unique dainty and elegant. They have a large bar and a gorgeous rooftop bar that serves small plates and is two levels. The views of the city are breathtaking. They even have a garden that has fresh herbs. The art sprinkled throughout is also exceptional. It's like you get an art experience just strolling through. Also the elevators are vintage which is a nice touch. I cant wait to book a room! read more

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I had the best experience at this hotel! Everyone and everything was perfect! I would stay here next time I'm in town, no question! read more

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Is it a hotel? A cocktail lounge? A restaurant? A unique gift shop? An art gallery? IT IS ALL OF THEM!! Come stay and celebrate pink! Yes it is a pink hotel, however it is the perfect balance of masculinity and femininity. It is fresh and upbeat. And it works well! It is quirky because of the subtle nuances or unexpected details. A pink sound machine in the room as well as ice buckets and vanity trays. Fabulous, quirky art throughout the hotel and a fun vibe on the rooftop patio. What more could a girl ask for? The breakfast was delicious too! read more

Went here for dinner at the hotel lobby bar. The valet was no where to be seen when we arrived at the hotel. We then sat down and ordered three drinks and three appetizers. The menu is incredibly limited and at a higher price point. After 45 minutes we got our appetizers but still had not received any of our drinks. Our waiter was no where to been seen had not checked on us at all. We went up to the bar to ask where our drinks were and they had not even been made yet. After an hour we watched the table next to us that sat down as the same time as us leave having been served nothing. By this time we still had not received any of our drinks but finished all our food. We ended up just going up to the bar again to get the check and left. Incredibly disappointing service and bad experience overall. read more

After first calling to confirm the Quirk's rooftop terrace was open, my husband and I spent the over $300 required per night and made the voyage to Richmond from Washington DC. I made clear to the person answering the phone that our sole point for choosing the Quirk over our customary Omni was to experience the well lauded rooftop. Upon checking in later the same day, we were told the rooftop was closed due to a wedding. A wedding that was presumably scheduled far in advance and should have been made known to me when I called to confirm its availability earlier in the day. Moreover, the hotel itself was littered with wedding guests and we waited fifteen minutes for an elevator to take us to our guest room. Unacceptable on all counts. The evening concierges were very apologetic, and comped dinner for my husband and I at the Quirk's restaurant. My mother's meal was not comped, likely as she hadn't also booked a prepaid room at the Quirk (wise sage, she is). The concierges told us the food was prepared by "the best chef on the East coast." Having dined at Michelin star restaurants in Paris and otherwhere in Europe, as well as several James Beard winning restaurants on the East coast, we chuckled at the remark, in good humor. While we did not expect dinner at the Quirk to rank amongst one of the best meals we'd ever had, we also did not expect the food to be as terrible as it was. My mother and husband both had the duck. I watched, curious, as three dishes appeared in the prep window (visible from the dining room which is also the lobby ***insert awkward dinner punctuated by onlookers and worn travelers lugging suitcases to and fro and wedding guests laughing loudly and drunkenly***). A chef spent ten minutes (timed via my iPhone) laboriously applying garnishes to two plates with his bare hands. I hoped against hope those were not our plates, knowing they were as soon as they were picked up by our server. My mother's face dropped at the same time my husband's twisted with stifled laughter as their duck dinners were placed in front of them. My mother is a huge fan of duck, and has dined on duck at numerous establishments. She is a fan of good quality and tasty duck, not restaurants that "try too hard," over embellish and the food isn't good. The duck was decorated with enough perfect dots of sauce to make a diner experience vertigo. The tiny pieces of duck on the plate weren't flavorful. My entree of lamb involved some pate-tasting lamb sausage that was wrapped in sickly looking eggplant. It wasn't good enough to take home to the dog. All our entrees were left uneaten. I should've mentioned the appetizers. My husband had the strawberry salad, which he enjoyed. I had the mushroom and cheese fondue which was grainy and after three bites (one per person) was sent back. My mother said the filling of her dumplings was over cooked and the wrap wasn't good. The complimentary honey butter that was served with bread, however, was delicious and frankly the highlight of our stay. We ended up going to Rappahanock immediately for a do-over. Our hotel room was not at all quirky in a positive way. The room was small, the floors uneven, and there were rather large, dark scuff marks high on the wall. The mattress did not extend to meet the wooden frame and I hurt myself exiting the bed (see photos). We awoke the next morning at 6am to monstrously bright beams of sunlight. The blackout curtains did not fit the window. I say again, the CURTAINS do not cover the WINDOWS. Awake and irritated, my husband pulled on the curtain cords, rearranged the curtains around the sole upholstered chair in the room- all to no avail. He rung the front desk to share the curtains did not cover the windows and we were unable to sleep. The young woman who answered the phone seems neither surprised nor concerned and extended our checkout by an hour and a half. I headed to the mini fridge to pacify myself with a frosty cranberry juice. The mini fridge wasn't turned on. "Here's a problem I can fix," I thought to myself, as I turned the machine round and turned on the switch. I was greeted by the loud mechanical grinding as the poor machine attempted to singlehandedly redeem the crappy hotel accommodations. Disgusted and finally given up on improving the situation, I turned the machine off and settled in to endure the remaining few hours of morning before I could politely call family to come retrieve me from my overpriced hell. This hotel is shameful, not worth the price, and I will not again be a patron. The Quirk may be a nice gathering place for a beverage but please, do not dine here and do not attempt to sleep here (unless you enjoy being woken up at sunrise due to ineffective curtains and injure yourself while exiting the bed), all for the bargain price of $300/night. read more

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An extraordinarily solid four star experience at the Quirk Hotel that left me with the distinct desire to come back for another stay ... though this time with ear plugs. Here's why. To set the stage, this was a family visit with daughter #1 (a 20 year old college student) for an overnight in a lovely double double - just as it sounds, two double beds. The rooms are large and this one had large beautiful steel and glass windows (that at my short(ish) stature I had to calf stretch to see out.) I loved that they had a magnifying makeup mirror, didn't love the very loud magnetic closure French doors to the bathroom that were loud enough to jolt in the middle of the night and had a glass window to shed light into the room (bring eye covers.) The biggest noise challenge was actually the neighbor who determined that between 0190-0230 was a great time to invite a friend to her room and have a loud conversation which based on the lack of insulation in the walls, might as well have been going on between daughter #1 and a friend because it was clear as day and woke hubby and I. Staff was very gracious and handled appropriately the next day (even though, not their fault). Breakfast was outstanding in the restaurant-they handled my allergies with grace and ease which is definitely outside the norm and very appreciated. Everything revolves around the pink concept-from the elevators to the mugs at the restaurant and the public restrooms. Valet was easier than expected and returned the car really quickly when called. Dogs up to 75 lbs are welcome, so hubby and I may bring dog #1 back for a visit! read more

I think there needs to be two different reviews here. The first, for the hotel itself and the hotel staff - incredible. Excellent customer service and a beautiful location. I would give them five stars. The second review, however, is for the hotel as a venue for special events. My husband and I were married here on June 11. The Quirk just missed too many marks. We paid for a top shelf bar and received mid-level liquors (but were charged for a top shelf bar until we pointed out the error, at which point the events manager told us they had "changed their liquor menus"). The dinner was so disjointed and served so slowly that we ran out of time for dancing and were charged $300 for going over our allotted time. We had salmon and steak as a main course and the steak arrived probably 25-30 minutes later than the salmon. Despite designing to-scale layouts and sending those to the Quirk months in advance of our wedding, we were told an hour before our ceremony that seating needed to be re-worked. Yes -- while I was getting my hair and makeup done I was also reformatting our seating plan. The events manager is unorganized and unresponsive. She didn't bring menus to our tasting, and when we asked to review them she had to leave to print everything. Little things like this really add up. My best friend also threw a bridal shower for me at the Quirk and experienced all the same: slow response time, lack of organization, no attention to detail. To top it all off, I woke up this morning to an unauthorized charge to my credit card. I was told this was just a pre-authorization, but it was for an unknown amount (certainly not one I had approved) and was held on a card we didn't know would be charged. The Quirk needs to button up, as there are so many event spaces in Richmond that word of such sloppiness will travel fast. Simply being a pretty venue with a friendly staff isn't enough. In short, I would not recommend the Quirk for a special event unless you have a lot of time on your hands to check, double check and triple check every event detail. The Quirk is just not worth it. We had our rehearsal dinner and welcome drinks at the Jefferson (Lemaire) and the experience was so much better. Unlike the Quirk, they have an events person who keeps clients on track... rather than the Quirk where the clients need to keep the Quirk team on track. read more

I had a pretty decent experience at the Quirk rooftop bar. I met up with some coworkers here last week after we got off work at 6pm. The weather was perfect and the view was absolutely stunning. It's definitely worth visiting this bar just to take in that wonderful view. The bar area itself is very small, but if you walk past it and go down the stairs, there's a very open lounge area with tables and couches. It was really pleasant! Other than that, there wasn't anything else super positive about my experience here. The drink and cocktail menu was appealing and had some cool sounding drinks, so I ordered a Fig Daiquiri [$13]. It tasted good, but it was very small for the price. I received a small pint glass that was half full. My coworkers ordered the Love & Happiness cocktail [$13] that was twice the size of my drink. So I wasn't particularly pleased with the price to drink ratio on the cocktails. Next up, I decided to play it safe and order a whiskey sour. It was appropriately sized for the price, which I was more happy about, but it tasted horrible. It was 90% lemon juice, no sweetness to it... I couldn't taste the whiskey [or bourbon if they used that], and I also tasted salt?? I had a couple other folks try it to see if it was just me, but they also agreed it wasn't great. I probably should've sent it back, but I thought it would've gotten better after a few sips. Never again. I'll just stick to basic drinks if I come back; my boyfriend ordered a cranberry vodka that tasted just fine, so I'll order that next time, haha. My boyfriend ordered chicken tacos to snack on, and they were just okay. They were really spicy, so you couldn't really taste the veggies or chicken, and the overall texture was dry. They were only $8 so they didn't break the bank too much. Maybe I'll try the deep fried rice squares next time. Overall, the view and atmosphere deliver 110%. It's a wonderful place to hang out. The view is breathtaking and out of this world, and I would visit again just for that. I will probably stray away from the special drinks and some of the food though. read more

Quirk Richmond - great tasting fig daiquiri, but small for the price [$13] - Hotels Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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This review is solely for the rooftop bar: Please, Quirk, do us a favor and hire faster, more efficient bartenders at the rooftop bar. It's too beautiful of a venue to let your impending summer crowds down. There were only 3 fumbling bartenders manning the bar that evening-- no sense of urgency, training, nor pouring skills. When making mixed drinks, the mixtures did not even fill up the entire glass, and customers were cheated by having the rest of their cups overfilled with ice. There also was no slant when pouring draft beer into glasses. One of the bartenders decided it was a good idea to shimmy out the metal shaker from the drinking glass by banging it onto a countertop. Bartending 101. NEVER DO THIS unless you expect your customers to drink their mojitos with shards of glass. The only reason why I witnessed all of this is because my boyfriend and I had to muscle in to the bar and then waited 15 minutes for a bartender to even acknowledge us. Mind you, it was Tuesday around 6PM. Uppity Real Housewives of Richmond kept cutting in front of me; yelling at the bartenders to refill their glasses of Chardonnay or to close their bills. Eventually, I decided to speak up and got the attention of one bartender, who quickly told me to "give her one second." Ok, more waiting. Finally, we attempted to order, and found out that the beer we wanted, a Grapefruit Sandler, was all sold out. Great. We settled for an IPA and paid cash just so we could not wait any longer to sign a check. PRO TIP: BRING CASH. SPEAK UP. read more

Quirk Richmond - Outside of all the whimsical things that await you - Hotels Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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If you're a young professional looking for a bite to eat, a nice cocktail, and an amazing view of the city, then Quirk offers one of those things! By 7:30 on a weeknight, they had run out of food. Well, almost. We were offered olives or pork rinds. Shockingly, nobody decided these options sounded good, so I cannot review the quality of food. There was plenty of staff, including one gentleman who apparently had been tasked with leaning against the wall and staring blankly into space for an hour. Despite this fact, it was difficult to get service later in the evening. After nearly ten minutes of attempting to politely catch someone's eye contact, I was finally able to flag down a bartender using the tried and true technique of introverts everywhere- awkwardly flailing until somebody notices. I was informed that last call was 5 minutes prior, at 9 PM. Now, I don't expect shouting and cowbell at a classy establishment, but one would assume the bartenders would make sure the people literally standing at the bar and trying to stare them down don't want another drink. You know, the actual "call" part of "last call." To the bartender's credit, she made me a drink anyway, I tipped her a few extra dollars, and I was satisfied. ...at least until they turned a literal floodlight on us at 9:30, as if we were attempting escape from a 1960's prison movie. This was not subtle in the least- there was an audible hiss and a fair amount of cursing from the patrons. Sure, the view is lovely, but you'll find it hard to enjoy as you're suffering from temporarily blindness. Only then did I realize that my drink was 90% liquor with a splash of mixer on top. Admittedly, this might be seen as a plus if I was reviewing whatever dance club the kids these days go to get trashed, but I prefer a more balanced cocktail these days. My party made a hasty retreat to En Su Boca, where we nursed our seared retinas back to life with the help of delicious tacos. read more

I stayed here last weekend with friends. It was $300 a night. It was a horrible experience. My mattress was indented to one side. When I moved, the bed squeaked so loud it woke me up. I stepped on a shard of glass in the bathroom and my foot bled. There was also a broken wine glass in the elevator. My room was hot. I set it to the lowest, 64 degrees, and the AC wasn't working properly. I sweated all night. The CO alarm kept going off in the middle of the night and waking us up. The building engineer came up to fix it, but it still went off several more times. On Saturday night, the rooftop was closed for a private party. We booked this hotel specifically so that we could use the rooftop bar, so we were really disappointed. Also, the "courtyard" that they advertised had no tables of chairs. And it was a tiny space. It didn't look like what was advertised online. I cannot believe I paid $300 to stay here. read more

Okay y'all -- update time. Came back on a Saturday Night around 6:30 pm with three friends. There was no line and we were able to go up the elevator immediately. HUGE improvement over waiting in the alley last time. We got to the top, and were able to find some comfy couches to sit on and soon there after our server approached to take our orders. Being waited on for drinks instead of having to stand at the bar was fantastic. We each ordered a mixed drink and enjoyed the views. I still think the price was high for the flavor/originality/taste of my cocktail, but if you throw in the ambiance and view, I think it's okay. The evening was super relaxing and we were really able to all talk and catch up. A friend from Northern Virginia was visiting, so I enjoyed being able to show her this special view and she enjoyed it. I definitely recommend bringing out of town guests here for the experience. I'll be back, I'll just be sure to avoid it at peak hours, because standing in line in an alley is gross. read more

Great Hotel. Roof bar is a must to try ! Rooms are clean and very nice. Loved our stay. read more

Quirk Richmond - Hotels Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

CONS: Quirk is branded as a "boutique hotel", and I was expecting such. The rooms are very sparse and offer no luxury. The amenities were poor including the shower (no bath?!?) and gym. I did not feel my money was well spent. I also did not appreciate the bartending staff in the lobby. It is obvious a lot of locals hangout at the bar lobby (because it's so chic), and the bartenders cater to this clientele. This is very frustrating when you are paying $250 a night and being overlooked. PROS: The lobby is fantastic and very chic. It is an impressive space. The location in downtown Richmond was also wonderful and very accessible. read more