"Good hotel. Be aware of the pet fee, though.2022-06-15"
"The hotel was clean and had everything I needed for an overnight stay. Good experience.2022-05-18"
"Located up on a hill with a nice view of mountains. The hotel room was clean and well-decorated. We didn't have any problems.2020-09-07"
"An older hotel, but it was undergoing renovation. The common areas were completed and nice, but the room and elevator needed new flooring and paint. I heard a lot of construction noise in my room by the back parking lot. Nice breakfast area, but not much food selection, and the attendant wasn't personable and didn't keep the area clean or stocked. You'll have a better stay if you wait until renovations are complete.2017-05-28"
"Good value. The hotel was nice and comfortable.2017-05-15"
"The heater in our hotel room rattled and was so loud that we had a hard time getting to sleep, and it cycled on and off all night. The pool was closed because of a broken heater, which was disappointing. Breakfast was pretty bad. When I spoke with the front desk clerk, she implied that our poor stay was our fault for not requesting another room. I don't recommend staying here.2021-12-01"
"The room carpet was stained and unsightly. Easy check-in and checkout. The hotel staff was friendly and courteous. Decent complimentary breakfast. The rates seemed high, but it wasn't a bad place to stay.2021-08-23"
"We enjoyed our stay at this hotel.2018-11-22"
"Nice hotel, but could use some updates. Considering the price, I highly recommend staying here.2016-02-04"
"This hotel was a beautiful place to stay. The room was clean and comfortable. Good hot breakfast, and it was more than adequate. The only negative was a very rude front desk clerk, but that was the only sour note in an otherwise pleasant experience. The rest of the employees were terrific and helpful.2015-07-06"
"Great hotel with every amenity you could imagine. The room was beautiful, and I loved the pool. Breakfast was good, and there was a wide array of restaurants nearby. Stay here.2019-07-31"
"Good value. Nice, clean room and courteous hotel staff. Breakfast was good, but the TV was too loud.2018-06-30"
"An average hotel in need of fresh paint. Not worth the price. The shower and bathtub were old and looked dirty even though they were clean. The continental breakfast room was crowded.2016-09-27"
"Great hotel stay. Everything was clean and nice, and the staff was friendly. Breakfast was ready when we went down at 5:30 AM. Wish we could've stayed longer.2016-05-16"
"The hotel staff was wonderful; the hotel clerks were life-savers when my husband with chemo brain got lost and ended up in another room. Stay here.2021-09-14"
"The hotel was clean and allowed pets. I'd stay here again.2018-11-10"
"The room was clean, quiet, and updated, and the bed was comfortable. The hotel staff was friendly and helpful. I'm a hotel snob, and I'd definitely stay here again.2017-09-20"
"The hotel was nice and clean, and I loved the pillows.2016-11-08"
"I couldn't adjust the room temperature; the AC cycled on and off, so I kept waking up either too hot or too cold. Find another hotel.2016-07-25"
"Reasonably close to the Horse Center and restaurants. Not a luxury resort, but this is a nice, functional hotel. Everything was in good condition. Firm bed, good TV, fridge, and microwave, and plenty of hot water. Good breakfast, but it didn't start early enough on weekends. 2015-11-03"
"Great hotel for a great price. The room was clean, and the employees were friendly.2021-09-04"
"Worth the price. This was a nice hotel with pleasant employees. A free packaged breakfast was provided.2020-11-23"
"I had a really good hotel stay.2019-10-06"
"The room was spacious, and everything worked. The beds were comfortable, and we slept well. The hotel had a pool and exercise room. Good breakfast. This place is a good choice.2019-07-08"
"The hotel was clean and quiet. Book it.2019-06-03"
"The motel room was adequate, clean, and somewhat updated. The only issue was that the AC didn't work properly.2018-07-26"
"This motel had the best beds and bedsheets ever. The staff was friendly and helpful. We'd stay again.2018-01-22"
"Good location. The rates seemed too high for a non-football weekend and a mid-quality motel. Breakfast was great.2017-09-18"
"My motel room had no fridge. I had to turn the TV volume on high just to hear it. The safe had to be repaired before I could use it. The dining area was way too crowded, and the food wasn't very tasty.2015-08-25"
"This motel was badly in need of an update. The mattress and bedding needed to be replaced; the sheets were old and stained. The pillows were too thick and firm. There was a foul odor by the window. Saw 2 bugs during our stay. Don't recommend.2015-05-30"
"Good hotel with clean rooms and wonderful, friendly employees.2022-08-21"
"Great bed and linens. The towels were thick and super soft. Don't hesitate to stay at this hotel. After a 10-hour drive, it was a welcome respite.2021-05-22"
"The hotel room was spotless and spacious, and all the employees were super friendly and helpful. Nice stay; I recommend it.2016-02-25"
"We loved staying at this hotel and took advantage of the proximity to town. Our room was quiet, and breakfast was delightful. By all means, stay in one of the old rooms.2022-05-16"
"A wonderful hotel.2020-10-22"
"Everything was fine. The room was nice, and the pool was nice. Breakfast was disappointing, though; the pre-made omelet was inedible. I recommend this hotel.2020-08-03"
"The hotel room was nice and clean, and breakfast was good.2022-08-31"
"I enjoyed my stay. The room was nice, but the front desk clerk didn't know anything about hotel promotions. Breakfast was tasty, and the attendant was pleasant.2019-04-09"
Pet friendly resort
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- allows dogs up to 60 pounds in 1st floor rooms only, 2 dogs per room - $250 per stay pet fee + $50 per night fee for each dog. - Nov 2020 < Less
Note: This resort charges an amenity fee of $42 per night - includes WiFi.
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"The motel provided good coffee in the morning.2022-12-29"
"Nice, clean motel room for a decent price.2021-07-03"
"The motel was in a quiet area just outside the city. Nothing fancy, but the beds were comfortable and the bathroom was clean. There was a play area for children, as well as a gazebo.2020-09-21"
"The motel was nice. Go for it.2020-06-12"
"Easy access to I-81. The motel was older, but it was clean and well-kept. The staff was friendly.2019-10-31"
Pet friendly hotel
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- allows pets up to 80 pounds in designated pet rooms only, 2 pets per room - $15 per night fee for each pet. - Dec 2020 < Less
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: Based on 309 reviewsRead Recent Reviews
"The hotel was nice and had everything I needed. The room was clean, and the bed was comfortable. The employees were friendly. Lots of amenities nearby.2019-10-15"
"The room was large, quiet, and comfortable. Plan on going a bit out of your way to get to this hotel.2019-09-21"
"The sink was clogged, but our experience was pleasant. I'd stay at this hotel again.2019-09-05"
"The room wasn't clean and smelled musty. My wife wouldn't use the shower. Stay at another hotel.2018-06-24"
"Walk to historic downtown and Mary Baldwin College. The hotel was older but nice. If you're allergic, ask for a pet-free and smoke-free room. My room had a fridge and microwave, and everything worked. I was able to check out late with no problem and just a small fee. Breakfast and parking were free. Ask the owner for a tour of the lovely vegetable garden by the pool.2016-07-24"
"This historic hotel had a wonderful ambiance. It was beautifully restored, clean, and quiet. Located in a lovely, quaint part of this charming town. Excellent breakfast buffet.2016-09-06"
"A beautiful, historic hotel. Lots of character in a quaint setting. The room was spotless, and the staff was friendly.2016-09-04"
"Nice, historic hotel. Right in the center of town; short walk to quaint shops and restaurants. The room and bathroom were nice and clean, but there was no electrical outlet beside the bed on my side.2016-01-22"
"Easy to access. Cheap motel, and a fair value. Room was spacious, quiet, and reasonably clean. The beds were old and needed to be replaced, as did the pillows. Easy check-in.2015-03-31"
"The hotel was adequate. I had no issues.2022-10-08"
"The hotel room was clean and fine, but the bathroom was small. The TV didn't have the channel that broadcast the UUVA or SU basketball games. Good breakfast with many choices.2022-01-03"
"Located right off the parkway, with plenty of food options nearby. There were dead bugs in the stairway, and a bug on the ceiling of our room. No cots available. The hotel clerk was coughing and wasn't wearing a mask. The evening clerk was really nice. Good breakfast with hot and cold selections, and the attendant was pleasant.2021-11-25"
"The hotel was in a somewhat isolated location, but it was otherwise a good place to stay. The room was clean, quiet, and spacious. Courteous personnel and good breakfast.2021-10-18"
"I had a pleasant hotel stay. The beds were comfortable, and the pillows were great. Friendly personnel. Good place to stay.2021-02-12"
"Easy to access from the interstate. The hotel was nice and clean.2022-10-25"
"Near the highway. The room and bathroom were clean, and the hotel clerk was a gentleman. The only issue was the wireless Internet connection. Breakfast was fresh. I'll stay here again and recommend it.2017-12-12"
"We had a short stay, but everything was perfect. We'll definitely return to this hotel.2017-11-26"
"The hotel was clean and comfortable, and the employees were nice. It was great not paying a fee for our pet. Don't hesitate to stay here.2017-07-02"
"Great stay. The hotel room was clean and had been recently upgraded. Large, flat-screen TV mounted on the wall. The mattress and pillows were comfortable, and the AC worked perfectly. Delightful personnel. The indoor pool was spotless and refreshing, but it could've been a bit warmer. Great breakfast with hot and cold selections. Good place to stay.2017-06-25"
"The hotel room was comfortable, but the shower shelf wasn't adequate for holding toiletries. The staff was friendly, and breakfast was OK.2021-08-03"
"The hotel was convenient and clean, and the staff was efficient.2019-12-02"
"Good rates. The hotel was nice, clean, quiet, and convenient, and the staff was friendly. Small but spotless shower. We appreciated that some rooms were 100% pet-free.2019-09-04"
"The hotel was clean, and the room was comfortable. I had an enjoyable stay.2019-09-01"
"A chair leg was broken, and the hotel didn't have a replacement chair. There were no facial tissues, but the staff brought some right up. 2019-05-14"
On place pages like this, we order hotels from lowest cost to highest – except we list low-rated hotels at the bottom of the page.
Most of our competitors order these same hotels in other ways that make them more money.
How Do We Define Motel?
To us, motels are smaller lodgings that have rooms you can enter directly from the parking area.
At hotels, on the other hand, you can enter your room only through a hall inside the building.
Hotel Booking Tips
Beware of non-refundable reservations that could cost you a lot of money if you change or cancel them. +Non-refundable reservations are a gamble that will usually save you less than $10. If you make a $90 non-refundable reservation instead of a $100 refundable booking, you are betting $90 to win $10. Would you do that in Las Vegas? -
Don't assume you can cancel a non-refundable reservation without penalty if you notify the hotel weeks or even months in advance. +Often you cannot – because some hotels' profit strategy is to get paid more than once for the same room for the same night. -
Always read cancellation policies carefully before you make a reservation. + When is the latest date and time you can cancel without penalty? - More >
When you make a reservation, you will receive a confirmation email. Take a copy with you to the hotel.
The earlier in the afternoon you check into a hotel, the more likely you will get a room or suite that matches your preferences.
