Charlottesville hotels

Top tips for finding the perfect Charlottesville hotel

• During your vacation to Charlottesville, you can visit several historical attractions such as the home of James Madison. Located in Orange-Montpelier, the Madison home is just over 3 miles from Comfort Inn and Suites. The home of Thomas Jefferson (called Monticello) and Michie Tavern (an historical landmark) are also interesting places to visit. These landmarks are within minutes of each other and less than four miles from Country Inn & Suites, the English Inn and Omni Hotel.
• Wine lovers will find many vineyards and wineries in and around Charlottesville. There is Bleinheim Vineyards, Jefferson Vineyards and Pippin Hill Farm & Vineyards, just to name a few. If you are a true connoisseur, you can also stay at a winery hotel like Albemarle Estate at Trump Winery or the Inn at Sugar Hollow Farm.
• Spend an afternoon strolling the Downtown Mall. It is home to several trendy shops, art galleries and chic boutiques such as Derriere De Soie and Angelo Jewelry. Hotels in Charlottesville that are within walking distance of this attraction include the Residence Inn, Home 2 Suites and Fairfield Inn.
• Charlottesville is about a 40-minute drive from Shenandoah National Park. Drive or walk the trails to enjoy bird watching or get a look at many wild animals. The park also has numerous waterfalls, picnic areas, campgrounds, dining facilities and park rangers. If you want to lodge close to the park, consider staying at Day’s Inn, Quality Inn or Mimslyn Inn in Harrisonburg.
• Although Charlottesville is not a very large city, it has a number of luxurious, 4-star hotels. These offer a variety of amenities from on-site dining to tennis courts. This includes the historic Oakhurst Inn, Clifton Inn (European inspired) and Boar’s Head Resort.