Richmond
Inside the 1940s Otis Elevator Co building, this stylish and ecofriendly downtown option is one of the best hostels you'll ever encounter. Rooms and dorms…
Must-see hotels in Virginia
Northern Virginia
Despite its reputation as a wine and food hot spot, gourmet retreats are few and far between in Loudoun County. This 265-acre property is a welcome…
Virginia
Close to Yorktown's beach and eateries, this house was built by the current owner's grandfather in 1933 and retains its old-fashioned ambience. That's not…
The Piedmont
Having gone through previous incarnations as a girls' finishing school, a boarding house and a brothel, this elegant 1856 building, with its picture…
The Piedmont
We're not usually chain-hotel fans, but this excellent place deserves serious praise. Its location couldn't be better, and its clean, comfortable and well…
Richmond
From the moment you stroll into the big-windowed lobby, which houses a glam bar and restaurant, this downtown boutique choice impresses. The high ceilings…
Northern Virginia
The antique four-poster beds here are so high that step ladders are sometimes provided to enable guests to hit the pillows. They're one of the many…
Shenandoah Valley
Set in two historic buildings on opposite sides of Main St, Georges has 18 classy rooms featuring high-end furnishings and luxury linens. The great…
Blue Ridge Highlands & Southwest Virginia
There may not be much style on show at this place, but who cares? Rooms are large, impeccably clean and very comfortable. Service is friendly, breakfast…
Shenandoah Valley
Owner Melinda Kramer has done a splendid job of transforming this handsome but once-dilapidated 1830s building into Luray's only boutique hotel. Most of…
Shenandoah Valley
Founded in 1888, this spectacularly located resort commands views over the countryside. You’ll find a variety of room types, including recently renovated…
Virginia
This romantic, beautifully furnished B&B is located across from the College of William & Mary campus, just a few blocks' walk from Colonial Williamsburg…
Richmond
The vision of tobacco tycoon and Confederate major Lewis Ginter, this beaux arts–style hotel was completed in 1895. Rooms sport an old-fashioned but…
Blue Ridge Highlands & Southwest Virginia
This is the region's best-known historic hotel, a handsome Victorian-era hulk set amid formal gardens. The rocking chairs on the front porch are a…
Alexandria
Hidden behind King St shopfronts, this is Alexandria's best accommodation option. Renovated rooms are comfortable and well sized, but it's the added…
Northern Virginia
In an 18th-century brick mansion, this cozy B&B scores points for its downtown location, handsome communal areas and rear garden. Room rates drop midweek…
Blue Ridge Highlands & Southwest Virginia
On the shore of the lake, this stalwart of Appalachian tourism doubled as the Catskills resort 'Kellerman’s' in a little old movie called Dirty Dancing;…
Richmond
On a leafy boulevard that also houses the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, this stately 1920s brick B&B has earned many admirers for its warm welcome. Rooms…
Shenandoah Valley
The most rustic accommodation option in the area short of camping, this place has several pleasantly furnished one- and two-bedroom cabins complete with…
Richmond
Owner Polly Brooks is understandably proud of this handsome 1914 house, where she and husband Sean host guests in four beautifully presented rooms. One of…
Virginia
The fanciest of the Colonial Williamsburg properties, this well-manicured place with its lovely outdoor terrace offers a nice retreat from all of the…
The Piedmont
Nestled in the Piedmont's rolling hillscape and within walking distance of Monticello, this well-maintained B&B in an 1856 house is a lovely place to stay…
Hilton Virginia Beach Oceanfront
Virginia
One of the premier places to stay on the beach, this 21-story hotel offers spacious and comfortable oceanfront rooms with large balconies that open out to…
Shenandoah Valley
Find the perfect spot among 217 non-electric sites and you might just snap a quick photo of a resident bear lumbering past your campfire. This campground…
The Piedmont
Located in a leafy residential area next to the university, this is Charlottesville's most stylish sleeping option. Spread over three impeccably restored…
Virginia
This swish resort on Carters Creek, in the town of Irvington, is the perfect Chesapeake retreat. The 106 guestrooms (including 22 suites) are luxe, but it…
Richmond
This antebellum gem has 70 attractive rooms (with period Victorian furnishings) spread among neighboring Greek Revival town houses in an excellent…
Virginia
The rooms are swanky at this member of the Hilton family, which is located near the Nauticus Center. Rooms with a river view cost more, but you may not…
Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park Camp-Resort
Shenandoah Valley
Miniature golf courses, a huge splash pad and playground, jumping pillows, four waterslides and paddleboats await at this bizarrely monikered campground…
Shenandoah Valley
Genial owners Ross and Brooke Williams work hard to ensure that guests at their downtown guesthouse are happy. Rooms are scattered throughout five…
Virginia
As the name suggests, this two-story motel sits beside the Potomac River. Housekeeping works hard to keep the simple, modern rooms (all with microwaves…
Blue Ridge Highlands & Southwest Virginia
These eight cabins resemble Lincoln Logs playsets. The interiors are decorated in 'quilt' chic; they may not win a place in Wallpaper magazine, but they…
The Piedmont
This friendly and welcoming guesthouse is a great deal if you don't mind sharing facilities (there's just one bathroom for the three rooms). Each room has…
Virginia
If you want to stay in Cape Charles, on the southern end of Virginia's Eastern Shore, this B&B in a 1912 Colonial Revival home is a good bet. Five…
Virginia
There's lots to love about this bright and cheerful B&B in a manor house dating from 1848. One of our favorite qualities is the diversity – where many B…
Shenandoah Valley
This ‘lofty’ campground features some serious altitude and views on top of Big Flat Mountain. It’s also the largest in the park, so expect crowds…
Northern Virginia
In the center of Leesburg, this simple 10-room guesthouse has a great location and unbeatable prices. On the downside, street and downstairs restaurant…
Shenandoah Valley
The namesake hill at Brierley overlooks a lovely stretch of the Shenandoah Valley. Inside this charming home you'll find handsome, well-appointed rooms…
The Piedmont
A relatively new addition to Appomattox, this friendly and well-run hotel near the Civil War Museum and national park offers large, clean and comfortable…
Shenandoah Valley
The historic Big Meadows Lodge has 29 cozy wood-paneled rooms and five rustic cabins. The on-site Spottswood Dining Room serves three hearty meals a day;…
