I'm really impressed with this truck stop. Take a break from the road and enjoy a grassy area…read moresurrounded by a field and trees, tucked away from the highway behind the building. There are plenty of picnic tables and bbq grills to use, and the area is really clean - to include the bathrooms. Dogs don't seem to be restricted to certain areas like some stops which means they can chill at the tables with you. To my surprise too, the bathroom faucet water was warm! A unexpected pleasure in the cooling weather.

Penguin was here at the Troutville Safety Rest Stop to use the bathroom. Small building, small…read morebathroom. It's clean.

These gentlemen were great!!! Could not ask for more. Attentive, courteous, polite. I am picky and…read morethese guys hit the mark

Very prompt, friendly and helpful. I was extremely pleased!! I would use this service any time! Atread more

As far as local visitor centers go, the Roanoke one is a winner. Not only does it include…read moreeverything that you'd expect to find in a standard visitors center (loads of free maps, brochures, and local publications that help you navigate the area), but there's a museum here, too. I didn't get a chance to go through the museum during my stop, but the fact that it was there was a nice touch. The staff here was friendly, welcoming, and helpful. The restrooms were clean and free. Parking out front was simple. Overall, a great little stop to make before you had out and start exploring everything the Roanoke area has to offer.

Nice place to stop in before hitting up the blue ridge parkway. We didn't have time to do the…read moremuseum, but we did swing into the gift shop. Everyone was really polite.

Snowman was here. Had to use the bathrooms…read more They are nice. Vending machines. Truck stop. Dog walking area.

Nice and cozy very clean rest area. Benches to sit and wheelchair accessible . Not crowed so all.read more

When my husband made the suggestion that we stop overnight in Roanoke on the way to Asheville and…read moresaid that the place to stay (according to the local Reddit threads) was a B&B I was admittedly unsure. We had never stayed at a traditional bed and breakfast and while the idea was charming (I've seen my share of Hallmark movies), thought that the experience was reserved for a different demographic...I thought the rooms were going to be dated and filled with frilly lace, that the dynamic with the owners was going to be awkward, that we would have to engage in forced conversation with other guests. It's not that we're antisocial, on the contrary, I just had a lot of misconceptions swirling around my head. I trust my husband though, he went ahead and booked it. I can't speak highly enough of our experience with Chris, Jayne, and their little pup Jax. When we mentioned that we would be getting to Roanoke a bit earlier than their check-in time, they were available to welcome us with smiling faces. Chris showed us the before/after of the home's renovations and how it was salvaged, the only one of four houses on the block where the other three were condemned. The home itself is gorgeous, they have put a lot of thought and care into how the rooms are decorated - the photos on this Yelp page are outdated, their website (blacklanterninn.com) does a better job of showcasing their beautiful accommodations. Chris and Jayne live on the first floor with 2 rooms and a shared kitchen on the second floor and a suite on the third floor. We were one of only two rooms booked for the evening, we never saw the other couple as they arrived later and left earlier than us - it was like we had the whole place to ourselves. Chris recommended a number of local breweries, bars, and restaurants for us to explore - he pointed out their 2nd floor deck, complete with cozy blankets and a fireplace heater (perfect for us to share a late night glass of wine). We stayed in the Black Lantern Room which was bright and cheerful, it looked like a page straight out of a restoration hardware catalog. The bed was incredibly comfortable and a welcome sight after a 5 hour drive and an afternoon/evening of eating/drinking our way through downtown Roanoke. In the morning we enjoyed a delicious all-organic breakfast crafted by Jayne. We were treated to yogurt sourced from New Hampshire, an incredible gluten-free coffee cake made with sweet potato flour (that Chris has gone on quite the goose chase to track down), and a veggie filled egg frittata on an english muffin with swiss cheese and bacon. I typically have to hide vegetables into my husbands food, but even knowing what was baked into his breakfast he hummed his way through (a sign he is enjoying his meal) the sandwich; we were also treated to Roanoke's own H&C coffee. We enjoyed our breakfast along with the company of Jax and the kind and genuine conversation of Jayne and Chris - they truly put a lot of love into the experience they provide their guests. As we were leaving, Jayne handed us 2 little baggies with locally baked croissants for our 4 1/2 drive down to North Carolina - they really do think of everything. I can't speak highly enough of our short stay here and would absolutely and wholeheartedly recommend the Black Lantern Inn and our gracious hosts to anyone looking for a place to stay in the area.

We had such an amazing stay at the Black Lantern Inn. I would give it 10 stars, if I could! We were…read morein town for the Virginia bar exam and Jayne and Chris both went above and beyond to make our stay stress-free and enjoyable. Jayne is an fantastic chef and makes a delicious breakfast. They are also both incredibly thoughtful and surprised us with cookies after the exam and a bag of snacks for our drive home. The inn itself is beautiful and conveniently located. Highly, highly recommend this place if you are ever in Roanoke.

what a great experience we had. such amazing people with down to earth personalities. The rating…read morechart doesn't go high enough would definitely recommend them over and over again.

Melvin did an awesome job making sure we were taken care of. We had a great time celebrating with…read morefriends. Thanks so much!

I store my 30ft boat and have had great service and plenty of room to park. Highly recommendread more

My family has lived on the lake for over half my life. I was curious what information was available…read moreat the center. There are lots of brochures on area cities that seem standard for tourists. There is real estate and rental information available. If you want to hunt or fish, you can grab a brochure. There were limited items to purchase. They looked like leftover swag glasses from events. The employees were nice. Bonus points on the swag keychains that float.