We arrived late on a Tuesday afternoon. The hotel is located a little way off one of the main…read moreroutes through town. After a few turns, we located it across the street from another similar hotel. It was close to, but before, check-in time. We were allowed to proceed up to the room anyway. This is one of the larger Homewood Suites I've stayed at. Most of them seem to be roughly the same size, though layouts differ. This one seemed about 50% bigger than usual. The parking lot was large also. They still had a masks-in-public-spaces policy (maybe due to local / state governments?) but it was only semi-observed. To their credit, breakfast seemed to be back to pre-pandemic normal - it was a buffet with most of what passed for regular items circa early 2020. I'd gotten accustomed to reduced selections over the past 18 months, but it was heartening to see this. We were only there one night, so we only enjoyed breakfast on Wednesday. Check in and check out were handled quickly. We had no issues with the room. Despite being adjacent to the elevator area, the room was quiet. The property was within a 10-minute drive of the University campus also. Restaurants and grocery stores were within walking distance, if needed. I'd gladly stay here again.

Hone wood suites is a serviceable operation friendly staff…read more The bed was lumpy and hard. Tv system is mediocre. Breakfast very mediocre Coffee was good. The toaster at breakfast was slow. I just did not sleep well there.

We appreciated all the love and details put into the decor of this hotel. The staff were all…read morehelpful, friendly, and professional. Valet was great! The room was perfect for our needs and the guest bathroom was excellent. We only spent one night, for a visit to Monticello, but we decided we will be back to spend more time in this beautiful, and fascinating, city. The Draftsman is where we will stay!

Stayed at the Draftsman Hotel in Charlottesville and had such a seamless, genuinely pleasant…read moreexperience from start to finish. Valet parking was easy and stress-free, which always sets the tone. Jeffrey was incredibly polite and helpful on the phone when I called to update my reservation and add my status--small interaction, but it stood out. Check-in with J was smooth and efficient, and Alister greeted us with so much warmth and positivity. You could really feel that the team works well together and takes pride in what they do. The room itself was comfortable, clean, and modern, with a lovely view that made it even more enjoyable. The hotel feels very well managed overall--everything just runs the way it should. Location is another huge plus--right near UVA and central to everything you'd want while visiting Charlottesville. Without hesitation, this is the best place to stay in Charlottesville. Highly recommend and would absolutely return.

Great front desk staff, very helpful and attentive. They…read morewere very full (at least three weddings going on, including the one we were in) but still let us do early check in and slightly late check out. Breakfast was decent, with a standard fare of eggs, sausage (regular and turkey), bacon, oatmeal, cereal, fruit, and a pancake machine. The best breakfast item was the WARM cinnamon rolls (not the healthiest, but had that nostalgic Cinnbons-at-the mall vibe). Margie the chef was very friendly. There was coffee all day and they had seasonal hot cocoa too. The rooms were new and clean and I liked that the cleaning staff came every day (many places don't even take out your trash anymore). We had a lovely mountain view from our double queen suit on the backside of the hotel. It was quite pricey for a Holiday Inn (~$400/night), but the great service helped me overlook that. While the price would deter me from staying here again, I would come back in a heartbeat for a lower rate.

am very disappointed in the hotel staff. I stayed at the hotel for 2 days. I asked for housekeeping…read moreand the desk clerk informed me they didn't clean the rooms until the 3rd day. She put a piece of paper on the desk first without explaining anything. I asked for towels and the customer service lady became hostile. I repeatedly asked for towels, she was very aggressive asking how many? I said the standard amount for a stay. She again asked How Many?? I received my towels, headed to my room. I saw a large dog on a leash. I asked the man did this hotel allow pets he said yes. I asked if it was a service animal, he said no. He then said I am staying next door to your room. I am severely allergic to dogs. The IHG App states that they do not allow pets. I went back to the front desk. The same customer service lady became hostile again. She refused to provide her Managers information. I asked for the Corporate IHG phone number, she told me to look it up myself. It was a horrible experience! I do not recommend this hotel! The General Manager never contacted me. After repeated attempts to contact her. A potential great visit ruined by a rude, untrained and hostile front line customer service representative. A management team with absolutely no accountability. I suggest the management team view their cameras to see how this front line customer service representative treats customers in their absence.

This is a review of the Rooftop Bar and Restaurant…read more This place is a totally hidden gem in Cville. Very cool aesthetic. The views all the way around the rooftop bar are really nice with multiple seating areas and really great views on every side. The star of the show however was the food. This chef is on his game. The hummus and meatballs were fantastic. The burrata with pesto and homemade jam were spectacular and the Picante Pizza was spicy, savory and the crust was perfect. This is a great spot for a drink or casual dinner with a unique vibe for C'ville

Beautiful rooftop especially at golden hour/sunset. The drinks were unique and delicious, not too…read morestrong tasting. I got the crabcakes and fries and they were smaller than I expected for the price, but still great tasting.

My friends and I stayed one night here and found our stay was very nice. We booked a room with two…read morequeen beds and were excited to find it also had a pull out couch as we had three guests in the room. The room was very clean and maintained a comfortable temperature throughout the night. The Bathroom and Shower were clean with an optional floor mat to prevent slips. Additionally, we ordered some food from the in-house restaurant and found the food to be delicious. The continental breakfast was large with lots of variety and a nice seating area. We also enjoyed the indoor pool for some swimming. I also would like to shout out Sonya. She was the only staff working during our night but she was the best part of our stay. She had a warm smile and was great to engage with. She made our food and even helped with extra blankets and some fruit. Her positive energy was contagious and she worked to guarantee we enjoyed our stay.

BIG WARNING IF YOU BOOK THROUGH 3RD PARTY Hey big warning…read morehere but as a family we apparently made the mistake of booking through a 3rd party and knowing this we decided to be responsible and call 2 hours before we arrived to confirm we had the room and check in and the same clerk at the front desk told us we had it but when we showed up they told us they sold our room to someone else so thanks a lot for nothing Hyatt not really mad just disappointed at by how scummy that was

This was a lovely hotel to visit. I was a tagalong for my friend's work trip and as such got to…read moreenjoy a few of the amenities. I had a massage at the spa and it was absolutely wonderful. The tea they give you after the massage was so delicious! They should bottle it and sell it. The beds were comfy, the rooms were nice and spacious, and the bathroom was big enough to be a bedroom in and of itself. I also got to enjoy the family pool with my niece and it was lovely! The poolside food and drink options were surprisingly tasty.

I want to start by saying that I truly don't understand why this incredible hotel is only three…read morestars on Yelp. I haven't stayed at many places that feel more like a five-star resort than this one. Driving up to the property felt like being in a car commercial, rolling hills, gorgeous scenery, and impeccable service waiting the moment we arrived. Check-in was seamless. We stayed in one of the rooms in the new wing, which was absolutely stunning. In 2017, the hotel completed a multi-year, $2 million renovation and expansion, and it shows in every detail. Our room overlooked the grounds and was part of the beautiful new addition. The room itself was spacious and elegant, with a wonderfully comfortable bed and a cozy nook perfect for reading or relaxing. The bathroom was equally luxurious and practically begged for a long shower. Waiting for us in the room was a handwritten note wishing us a wonderful mother-daughter trip, along with thoughtful gifts from the spa. Another nice touch: branded, reusable water bottles to use at the filling stations around the property. I loved this sustainability piece that doubles as a keepsake. During our stay, I walked the grounds, visited the spa, and toured the Southern Living Idea House which is on its ground, though honestly, this is the kind of hotel where simply staying on property feels like a vacation. Because we visited in winter, the pool was closed, but seeing it made me want to return in the spring. The fitness center was well appointed, the tennis court s and area were beautiful, and the championship golf course was gorgeous! I'm not a golfer, but I loved looking at this course from the mini windows and patios overlooking it! I'll share more about the spa in a separate review, but trust me, it is not to be missed. And the on-site restaurant, Marigold, is an absolute delight. Jean-Georges' effortless style comes through in both the ambiance and the food. We enjoyed two dinners and a brunch there, and I genuinely wish I could have eaten even more. Wow. Another standout perk is the fleet of BMWs available for guests to check out and explore the surrounding area. We chose to only venture out once, to Jefferson Vineyard, but there is plenty to explore in the greater Charlottesville area for those wanting more. In closing, this hotel is incredible! Perfectly styled and wonderfully relaxing. I will be thinking about it and my lovely time there for many years to come!

Large & beautifully appointed, we thoroughly enjoyed our experience at the Omni Charlottesville…read more Check-in was easy. Secure elevator access to our room floor. The 4th floor king room was splendid. Comfortable HVAC settings, newer mattress and large puffy pillows. The bath shower pressure and temperature controls were perfect. All appliances worked well, and toiletries were stocked. I enjoyed a nice wine pour in the Lobby Atrium. Good selections by the glass. Price point was reasonable as well. Our breakfast was excellent in the morning too. Recommended!

Have you ever played Silent Hill 2 and be like... I want to do THAT... and by that I mean kinda…read morepretend you're looking for your dead wife in an abandoned town? It's also really close to a store that sells magic rocks and kinda gives off a paganistic vibe... so that kinda tracks.

We had a lovely dinner at the Kimpton in Charlottesville, sharing a tuna appetizer, salmon entrée…read moreand truffle fries, but the most memorable part of the evening came afterward. We wandered over to the bar with a baby in tow and asked if we could order dessert. Not only were we welcomed, we ended up having one of those unexpectedly delightful evenings that you remember long after the meal itself. The Texas sheet cake was delicious and almost comically enormous. We tried the housemade Amaro, and the evening's cocktail special -- a gorgeous riff on a margarita made with butterfly pea tea -- was fantastic. But the real standout was Randy behind the bar. He was warm, funny, kind and completely unfazed by the fact that our little group included a baby. He made us feel genuinely welcome and helped turn an ordinary after-dinner stop into a wonderful birthday celebration. Great food and drinks are easy enough to praise. Hospitality like that is rarer. I couldn't recommend Randy more highly -- and I'll remember this birthday evening in Charlottesville for a long time.

We really tried to like this hotel. We paid top dollar for a 4 night stay. The first day we found…read moreout a barking dog was in the next room. We moved ourselves twice to smaller rooms. Then the Valet lost our car for an hour which impacted our dinner reservation. Today we csme back to an uncleaned room at 2pm. Terrific restaurant and nice management but overall I grade this place B-

If you like creaky floors, rickety stairs and dingy hallways this is the place for you. I know it…read moreis old and historic but that is no excuse for dirty doors carpets and furnishings. Furthermore the room appointments have seen better days and would be improved by a good cleaning and a coat of polish. The inns landscaping consists of indigenous weeds snd spent drink containers. Frankly the whole area would benefit from a beautification program. Crumbling sidewalks, patched asphalt and overgrown brush is not very appealing. The street reeked of that sweet pungent nauseating smell of mary jane. Perhaps that is why the place is so uninviting, the population is too stoned to care. Last, but certainly not least, the toilet in our room is so low that you feeling like you are squatting over an open pit ( and the flush mechanism is malfunctioning). The two stars was awarded to our waitress Kristan and delicious all included breakfast at Farmbell kitchen.

The Dinsmore Inn was highly recommended by a close friend. It is a beautiful historic property…read moreright in town. The manage, Jake, was extremely gracious and accommodating. His pleasant personality made our stay very relaxing. The Farm Bell Restaurant was excellent with a great chef and staff. Your breakfast is included in the room and there are many special choices on their menu. We will return again,

Very interesting place. At first, I thought about staying in a hotel, not too far away, just to…read morevisit the Trump winery. Yes, that would have worked, but I also would have missed the experience here. Being off season one cannot take in all the amenities like the pool, some of the outdoor activities, and just the ability to lounge or otherwise enjoy the surrounds while staying here. However, it still turned out to be a great experience. You need to pass through a double gate to get to the lobby. The first one would take you to the Trump Winery and the second one to the Estate itself. Yes, it is still a hotel, but it feels like a country club from start to finish. The place is small enough where they, for the most part, go off your name. Dinner reservation? Okay, here is your table. Done? There is no tab (or tip for that matter). Yes, you still need to pay for it, but it just goes on your room bill seamlessly. Want something? Just ask. From the tiny two-seat bar to anything else, service is pretty personal here. For dinner the ESTATE SALAD - Arcadian green mix topped with tomato, watermelon radish, goat cheese and golden beets dressed with Trump Blanc de Blanc vinaigrette, was amazing. My main of DUCK - Pan roasted medium-rare duck breast with cherry port wine sauce, honey glazed rainbow carrots, wild rice pilaf with estate grown herbs, was the best duck I have had in a very long time. Plus, having a flight of Trump wine (white in this case) gave me a preview of the winery I would get to tomorrow. The Viognier I found to be the surprise interest out of the four I tried.

We absolutely loved our one night stay at Albermarle Estate. Everything wasn't perfect of course,…read morebut we would definitely stay there again. When we finally decided on this hotel, mainly because it was halfway to our final destination of Pennsylvania, and it looked quite interesting, I had trouble booking through their webpage. Maybe you can blame it on me? I just couldn't quite get the system to accept the "check in--checkout" dates. So I gave them a call and booked through a representative located in Las Vegas Vegas. Everything went smoothly. She was very friendly and accommodating. We actually loved the curvy roads leading up to the winery and hotel. That portion of the trip would've been better in our roadster for sure! We were checked in by a friendly gentleman named Thomas. He gave us a room next to the outdoor pool. Finishings kind of reminded us a little bit of the accommodations. It was peacefully decorated, and mostly comfortable except for the couch. We were only using it to lounge in and something more comfortable would have been desirable. I took advantage of the dry sauna and hot tub, which was a short walk across the parking lot. We tried to take advantage of the grounds by walking around the small lake and through the fields. If they were in a dedicated walking trails, we didn't find them! We took a tour of the main house and enjoyed our French inspired continental breakfast, though croissants would've been a nice touch! The vistas from the winery and the hotel are quite spectacular! If you're looking for boutique or personalized lodging with beautiful surroundings, this may work for you!