A Wedding at Nesselrod on the New: A Beautiful Day Marred by Broken Promises…read moreWeddings are meant to be magical and stress-free. When we began planning ours, we envisioned an intimate micro-wedding with about 50 guests on a crisp November day. We chose Nesselrod on the New, under new ownership, for its rustic charm. Unfortunately, what should have been a beautiful experience was marred by disorganization, broken promises, and unprofessional behavior. When we first toured the venue in July, Brittany, the new owner, promised the barn would be fully enclosed with permanent walls and heated floors by our wedding date. She also offered to decorate based on a Pinterest board I sent. However, early signs of disorganization appeared: Brittany gave different price quotes, delayed the contract (which still had the previous owner's information), and needed multiple reminders on details we had already discussed. The major issue arose two weeks before the wedding when Brittany casually texted us that the barn walls would not be built; instead, she would hang cream-colored tarps. A week before the wedding, she added that the heated floors might not work either. At that point, with guests' travel already arranged, it was too late to cancel. The night before our wedding, while we were in the middle of a special family dinner, Brittany sent a picture of the barn with clear plastic stapled up around it. Her accompanying message was, "I like it better without the tarps, brings in more natural light." I responded, "The main thing is to make sure it is warm. It's going to be dark. We want the tarps." Her response? "I'm not going to use them, they cost a lot for one-time use." This was the moment everything came to a head. She had promised tarps. She had promised walls. And now she was choosing, unilaterally, to back out of those commitments the night before the biggest day of our lives. Her tone grew increasingly defensive and dismissive. She claimed she'd gone "above and beyond" for what we had paid, even though she hadn't delivered what was contractually promised. She even said she had sold a car to afford the plastic sheets, which she insisted were superior to the tarps anyway. Her texts continued to get more hostile. When I began crying, my family insisted I cease communication. On the wedding day, Brittany and her husband were still stapling plastic up hours before the ceremony. Our florist arrived to install floral arrangements on the arbor, and Brittany's husband--Joe--helped her while muttering curse words and angrily saying, "Who the f** holds a wedding in November?"*. That is not something a vendor should ever say, let alone at the actual event. Guests had to wear coats indoors because the heated floors were non-functional. Brittany and Joe spent the reception sitting at the edge of the dance floor in casual clothing, scrolling on their phones. They looked completely disinterested and detached--like they were bored employees at a DMV, not hosts of a once-in-a-lifetime celebration. Two teenage girls--wearing jeans and sweatshirts--wandered through the barn mid-reception holding a small dog. They helped themselves to food, stood around the drink table, and chatted with Brittany like it was a casual get-together. They even let the dog run around the dance floor, posing a tripping hazard while people were dancing. These girls made it into our wedding photos. Let that sink in. After the event, our family stayed behind to help clean up. We had been told that we only needed to remove the trash and that the venue staff would take care of the rest. However, someone had apparently gotten sick in the bathroom--and rather than quietly taking care of it as a venue host should, Brittany confronted my family and asked indignantly, "Who is going to clean the bathroom?!" My father and daughter-in-law ended up cleaning the mess in their wedding clothes. As our family packed up the decorations, Brittany casually suggested they leave them for her to use. She also wanted to keep the extra plates, cups, silverware, and food. It felt exploitative and incredibly presumptuous. At this point, our family was so done with the situation that they only left behind a box of crackers--which Brittany said she could use to feed her chickens. Brittany may be new to owning a venue, but there's no excuse for this level of disorganization, broken promises, and rudeness. What was most disappointing wasn't just that things didn't go as promised--it was the lack of professionalism, the gaslighting, and the hostile tone she took when we asked her to follow through on basic commitments. Our wedding ended up beautiful because of our loved ones and in spite of Nesselrod. Brittany's behavior added unnecessary stress to what should have been a joyful occasion. If you're considering Nesselrod on the New for your event, I strongly urge you to reconsider. A pretty venue is meaningless without professionalism and trustworthiness behind it.

Great service, incredible property, and wonderful rooms!…read more My partner and I loved staying at this charming cozy inn. Our room, the Lily of the Valley, was clean, spacious, adorably decorated and exceedingly comfortable to stay in. We loved the wallpaper, elaborate seating, and wooden furniture accents. Most of all we loved the huge bathtub surrounded by gorgeous green tile. The inn keeper, Jeff, offered a delicious home-made breakfast in the morning and was a joy to talk with! Are you tired of staying at hotels that nickel-and-dime you and don't care about your comfort? Ditch the hotels and stay at Nesselrod of the New, you won't regret it!

The inn is a large, gorgeous, and meticulously clean Victorian-style home. A combination of…read moreantiques, dolls made by Linda Salyers in her workshop behind the inn, Amish quilts, and French country- and Victorian-style furnishings fill the parlor, the bedrooms, the kitchen, the dining room, and the upstairs sitting room. Even the recently remodeled bathrooms are decorated down to last detail and include soap, toiletries, and towels. But don't let the classic décor fool you, the inn also boasts complimentary Wi-Fi and some of the rooms have flat-screen televisions. Each stay includes complimentary snacks in each bedroom, non-alcoholic beverages available from the kitchen refrigerator, coffee, tea, and a wonderful breakfast made by Linda Salyers every morning. My breakfast consisted of a bottomless coffee cup, orange juice, French toast made with fresh apples in a casserole dish (think homemade apple pie with thick bread instead of crust!) and a wonderful breakfast quiche. If you find yourself headed to or through the Blacksburg/Christiansburg area of Virginia, the Ivycrest Inn Bed and Breakfast is a must-stay property.

We arrived at the Oaks and were quickly greeted upon arrival by the innkeepers, Shannon and Jason,…read moretwo lovely people. They went out of their way to not only take our bags but give us a complete tour of the inn, to include its history. They provided us with a complimentary drink and were ever the most gracious hosts. The smell of the morning breakfast was so enticing that we could hardly wait to indulge. Homemade scones, fruit, granola, bacon, etc... wonderfully presented. I highly recommend this inn for your getaway. You won't be disappointed and Shannon and Jason truly will make it a memorable experience.

What a disappointment! The Inn has changed ownership and the experience is nowhere near the same!…read moreGone are the warm welcome and house made baked goods. Gone are the amazing breakfast and barista coffee. Our breakfast was poorly cooked and seemed straight from the freezer. The muffins were from a 99 cent mix. A far cry from what is expected at a Bed and Breakfast

Very nice property for meetings and rooms. Bar and restaurant decent. TV/Cable surprisingly…read moredeficient and outdated. Hokie parent for life but expecting more.

VT Inn is a great find and I am hesitant to expose this gem!…read more If you are looking for a place to stay this isn't your typical hotel and has all the loved Blacksburg charm - VT Inn is your spot. It is a perfect B&B just off campus and a couple blocks from downtown. We were there on an off weekend and had the entire house to ourselves. Eric, the inn keeper, is great - on arrival he showed us the house amenities and gave us a full tour. He asked what time we would like breakfast each morning and over our two night stay were treated to made to order omeletsand stuffed strawberry french toast. Both meals were supplemented with some wonderful baked goods made Eric's mom! There is something great about waking up in a comfortable bed in a place that feels like home to the smell of freshly brewed coffee and breakfast - this is just an all around winner for me! The only item that I saw as an issue and it is really more of an FYI - the upper floor of the house shares a single bathroom. The original thought around this B&B is that 10+ who all know each other would rent the house, making sharing a non-issue.

Buyer beware! My wife and I booked Clay Corner Inn several weeks ago so we could visit our daughter…read morefor Parent's Weekend. Less than a week prior, we got an email from Josh saying his reservation company double booked us and he has to cancel our reservation. As out-of-state parents, we had already invested a lot of money for the weekend. He offered some gift cards as compensation. There are no other hotels available anywhere within an hour. We had to cancel everything and take a significant financial hit. A look at the VA Tech Parents page on another social media site shows that we weren't the only family he did this to. In fact, we saw screen shots with the same email and excuses. We saw some terrible responses from Josh to very distraught parents. It's unfortunate. If you have rooms booked there in the future, especially for an important event, I highly recommend you look elsewhere. Definitely do not send cash or use Venmo to pay in advance.

Big scam and ripoff. History of cancelling your reservation and not refunding money. Josh (inn…read moremanager) will lie about family emergency and still not refund any money they collect over Venmo. STAY AWAY! Especially during graduation or homecoming. Terrible BBB reviews and history of defrauding people. Pic of Josh attached.

King size bed in a good size room and quiet. Room includes a microwave, fridge and coffee maker…read more(pods).

Great service and perfect location. We stayed here while visiting Virginia Tech with our daughter…read more It was super close to the campus and had everything we needed. I was able yo call ahead and ask about an earlier check in. The woman at the front was super friendly and was able to accommodate us. We walked in and waited in the front for about 20 mins, giving enough time for then to have the room ready. They have breakfast and and a bar area, where you can order food and drinks. They have a pool, gym, and plenty of parking. Overall the hotel was clean and seemed updated. Everyone was very friendly and accommodating. We will definitely stay there again when we're in the area.

We were very pleased and even pleasantly surprised by the quality of our stay at this Hampton, as…read morewe've had somewhat uneven experiences with the chain. We make routine trips with Blacksburg as a pit stop and will be bookmarking this as a preference for our overnights there, for sure. Arriving late and not lingering in the area next day, we admittedly picked the least pricey of the several mid-level, familiar chains, but got real value for our buck and believe this would be a terrific and reasonable-priced hub even for multi-night stays. Just a 5-min drive to the Main Street shops & restaurants, though night arrivals be forewarned even the "late-night" options there were shut up tight by 10:30, so we had to grab sandwiches at the 24/7 grill at the nearby Sheetz. Also, as we checked in, I did spot good, basic stocking of the snack food and other options in the hotel "market." Overall notes: This hotel is what we call "house proud" -- the managers and staff seem truly invested in the physical plant and in customer service. It appeared scrupulously clean, with small details thoughtfully made, and everyone was professional and friendly, even late-night staffers. As someone else noted, care and a sweet-natured creativity is spent on decor at each entry, even the back. I don't necessarily require happy little displays, but I do appreciate that those and the well-maintained landscaping reflect the attention paid to upkeep. While there's no grand view, it's not an industrial area (small strip malls and well-known chains nearby) and the trees planted all around the parking lot screen from the road. We had a fifth floor (topmost) room and it was quiet -- no road noise at all. I noted that room numbers ending in 18/19 are closest to elevators and might be a little noisier. The rooms were very tidy, as noted. (Passed my routine bedbug testing.) no signs of prior tenants -- I think it's a pet-friendly hotel but none of my allergies triggered. Clearly remodeled in this decade, spacious with a sofa in our King room. Table-tops on both sides of the bed with both outlets and USB slots. Lamp on one side, lots of conveniently placed outlets. Also a discreet nightlight in the bathroom -- MICH appreciated detail most chains overlook. Plenty of thick, fluffy towels. Keurig-style coffee maker with laughably short cord but multiple pods and lots of cups. As reviews noted, both light-filtering and blackout curtains. Easy to control temperatures. The wall unit was a little noisy when it kicked in, as they often are in hotels. It did not wake us but if you're a super light sleeper, you might need ear plugs for that. PLUS: Very comfy bed with varied filling pillows. The best sleep I've had this trip, including at our hosts' home. I'll say again: Excellent value for the money.

Please look at the reviews, do not stay at this location. Management is terrible. They will not…read morepick up the phone. Hilton Garden Inn or any other property would be better. I stopped staying at Hilton because of Andrew the GM.

We recently had the opportunity to stay at the Holiday Inn in Blacksburg and had a great…read moreexperience. Check-in and check-out were both very easy. Our room was large, with a king bed, pull-out couch, mini-fridge, microwave, and a sink. The location was convenient--right off the exit and just a few miles from Virginia Tech. Breakfast was included and had something for everyone, including pancakes, turkey sausage, eggs, and more. They also offer coffee, hot chocolate, and tea all day, which was a nice bonus. If the rates didn't increase so much during busy times, we'd definitely stay here more often.

Friendly staff and everything was clean. Would definitely stay again. Also very close to campus…read morefor those visiting students at VT.