You won't mistake this Crowne Plaza for any other building in town -- it's a starkly modern, triangular 16-story high-rise with reflecting glass windows. A recent renovation has spiffed up the rooms, which offer stunning river and city views. Some of the units here are bi-level suites. It's less expensive than the Berkeley and the Omni Richmond, and it's only a few blocks to Shockoe Slip. The mezzanine-level Pavilion Cafe serves all three meals, while the Great Room off the lobby offers Starbucks coffee, drinks, and light fare with a view of Canal Walk.