Title: The National in Downtown Richmond - Tours and Activities | Expedia.ca [The National Hotels](https://expedia.ca/The-National-Hotels.0-l553248621561864863-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[The National Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-The-National.d553248621561864863.Car-Rental-Guide)[Downtown Richmond Vacations](https://expedia.ca/Downtown-Richmond.d6056998.Destination-Travel-Guides) # The National Tours and Activities ![Richmond_TheNational_553248621561864863_02](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621561864863/bd3c9e3c-81b5-4f98-9f11-a12c7d19c1b3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit The National Activities --- --- ## Plan a trip to see The National Price found within the past 48 hours. Click for updated prices. ![Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Williamsburg-Historic Gateway by IHG](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1560000/1558900/1558842/f7ae7ae7_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) ### Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Williamsburg-Historic Gateway by IHG CA $1,109 per person May 5 - May 10 found 4 hours ago Roundtrip non-stop flight included Montreal (YUL) to Richmond (RIC) 9/10 Wonderful! (1,039 reviews) The rooms were very clean Reviewed on Mar 1, 2026 ![Kingsmill Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/25700/25624/43d63249_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) ### Kingsmill Resort Kingsmill CA $1,396 per person May 5 - May 10 found 4 hours ago Roundtrip non-stop flight included Montreal (YUL) to Richmond (RIC) 8.8/10 Excellent! (1,007 reviews) I really enjoyed my stay; the customer service was excellent and I will definitely stay there again. Reviewed on Mar 6, 2026 ![The Virginia Cliffe Inn](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34510000/34505700/34505697/5bf87aa9_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) ### The Virginia Cliffe Inn CA $1,298 per person May 18 - May 21 found 1 day ago Roundtrip non-stop flight included Toronto (YYZ) to Richmond (RIC) 9.6/10 Exceptional! (123 reviews) The room was lovely and spotless. The grounds are beautiful. Judy does a delicious breakfast! She was very friendly and chatted a bit, which I appreciated since I was the only guest at the table. 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