2023 Convention – Hotel Info

The Westin Richmond

6631 West Broad Street, Richmond, VA 23230 USA

The Westin is located in the West End of Richmond near many area attractions. Within walking distance are a few restaurants and a Walmart, with many other eateries and stores just a short ride away. Richmond International Airport is about 15 miles from the Westin; however, no hotel shuttle service is available. Transportation options will be posted on the Society website as the convention dates draw nearer. The Westin is accessible via highways I-64 and I-95. Hotel parking is complimentary for hotel guests and visitors.

For the most direct hotel reservations at convention rates, go to this link. You may also call 1-888-627-7786 and inform Reservations you will be attending The Gesneriad Society Convention 2023, or you may send the hotel form in by mail (this method the least preferred). See the Society website mail-in form for details. If you wish to book outside of our convention block and receive our convention rate, you will need to call The Westin Richmond (804-282-8444) and speak with Katie Farmer to make your reservation.

Our contract rate for Traditional King or Traditional 2 Double-Bed Rooms is $119.

For other room options, visit the hotel website or contact Jeanne Katzenstein.

To guarantee convention rates, reservations must be received by June 19, 2023 (or earlier if our contracted room block has been filled before that date). Rooms are subject to applicable taxes (currently 14%). Check-in time is 4:00 p.m.; check-out time is 12:00 p.m.

Our contracted guestrooms include mini refrigerators and complimentary highspeed internet access. The hotel is smoke free, has a 24-hour business center, restaurant serving breakfast/lunch/ dinner from 7am–10pm, lobby bar, indoor heated pool, hot tub, fitness studio, and an open landscaped courtyard within our meeting space. See the hotel form on the Society website for more details or visit  the hotel website.