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gorgeous, they have put a lot of thought and care into how the rooms are decorated - the photos on this Yelp page are outdated, their website (blacklanterninn.com) does a better job of showcasing their beautiful accommodations.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.

An incredible experience with Diane and her lovely B&B! Stayed during the power outage in Soro…read more Super comfortable bed, cozy evenings by the fire pit with wine, and delicious breakfasts, you become more than a guest - you're a friend. Bonus: she knows the best spots for local fare and fun!

This awesome gem is conveniently located to all the available activities in Roanoke. We stayed for…read morejust one night as time was limited, but we thoroughly enjoyed staying in the suite relaxing after a day of driving and attending a basketball game. Liz, the innkeeper, is the hostess with the mostess, with a generous breakfast menu to choose from that she carefully prepares to start the day off right! She has great suggestions and information for points of interest in the area. Her attention to detail to make our stay comfortable and relaxing was so appreciated. We highly recommend this beautiful, charming B&B. J&K February 2025

Great owners. Beautiful setting. Plenty of room in our suite and the home cooked breakfast was…read moregreat. Will definitely stay here again.

Absolutely loved my stay here (stayed in the Tip Top suite on the 2nd floor). Such attention to…read moredetail and hospitality. The pool was a plus and so nice that wine was available to wind down in the evening after a day of hiking. Love the decor and breakfast. Location is beautiful. I hope to return one day. 100% recommend!!

Had a nice four day stay here and everything from start to finish was top notch. First, the place…read moreis gorgeous and everything I saw was well maintained, even though the hotel is almost 150 years old. We stayed in a "spa" room and it was nice. It must have been updated recently and it came with an air purifier/white noise machine that kept the room fresh and made sleeping a joy. I have never slept better in a hotel! Staff was great...housekeeping, bar/restaurant staff, bell staff, valets...everyone was a true service professional. I loved the 1882 Bar and stopped there every night for a drink (see separate review). The convenience to downtown is also a plus. Although I did eat a couple of meals at the hotel, the skybridge to downtown makes access to more stores, restaurants and entertainment options very easy. Access from the highway is ridiculously simple and it's only 10 minutes to the airport. We will definitely stay here again.

04.2026. Beautiful architecture on this hotel. It gives Victorian Sheraton vibes I was here…read morefor work but enjoyed my room to the fullest. They provided food and snacks for the conference and the snacks were the best , go figure.... I also used the spa while I was there and enjoyed the service. Part of my experience was temporarily dampened due to their bathroom and the lack of ventilation. I used it after someone and my time in there was not pleasant. I would suggest more ventilation.

We loved our time here. The staff that we saw were all friendly and very helpful. The room and…read morecommon areas were spotless and cozy. The breakfast crew had an appealing presentation and tasty meal. They were the best servers and cooks we saw in Roanoke. I want to hire the grits cook for perfectly prepared grits. We were so impressed that we booked 4 more days for my wife's future medical visits.

Taking the old drive from NY to FL. Needed a hotel for the night with two kids and dog in tow…read more Website for these hotels are kind of confusing so we wanted to wait till we got to the location before booking. And thankfully we did, was able to actually get a better rate directly with the hotel staff Hannah. Was very pleasant and courteous. The elevator was making weird noises and no idea when it was last serviced as it said you could check with the front desk when it was last inspected. Got us up and down though no issues. They have doggy bags and a trash can near the rear entrance. Parking spots way too small. Room was sufficient for the night. They gave 2 free waters, also had a mini fridge, microwave and coffee maker in the room. Ice machines worked. Free makeup wipes, lotion, shampoo and conditioner and body wash all in the room. Very pleased with the view too. It literally at the top of the mountain, right down the road like .15 is Texas Roadhouse which was helpful for dinner if you didn't want to get dinner in the hotel's restaurant. The hotel also had a mini convenient store.

I am a New York native. I have never been to Virginia and…read morewas giving an opportunity to come here on a business trip. I was booked at the most nastiest "hotel" I've ever stayed in. To keep it short and sweet, I had checked in and walked to my room and immediately was moved to another room due to an infestation of ants. I thought that was disgusting considering they were coming from the walls and coming out the outlets. The breakfast is a sorry excuse for a meal. The eggs look like hockey pucks and seem like they come frozen and just heated up in a microwave. The apple juice was fantastic. I would have probably stayed there if it wasn't for one of the staff disrespecting my fellow co workers regarding ants in their room, blaming them for the ants because they had snacks in their room when CLEARLY it's an issue within the hotel. They did not feel comfortable with the fact that they were not given an option to switch rooms like I did rather have a staff member come to spray CHEMICALS in an enclosed area all over their room with personal belongings inside. Mind you, The spray didn't do anything at all. The ants continued to appear. Be mindful when booking here unless like ants. Then they had the nerve to charge us a check out early fee expecting us to stay in an infested "hotel". Hotel staff is aware of ants and brush off complaints saying "i built my house in 2019 and i have ants in my kitchen". Unacceptable

I will start with saying that we chose this as a one night stop on a road trip because it looked…read moredecent and was not expensive ($104/night). And although we were expecting no frill we were not expecting how dirty it was. The pull out bed sheets were ripped, tattered and stained. The double beds, although the sheets seemed nice and new, had multiple hairs on them the moment we pulled the sheets back. The fridge cabinet was super dirty and gross. Even my kids were grossed out and did not want to stay. The hallway also had a weird funky smell and was very dimly lit. You get what you pay for, but cleaning really could be improved for the health of all.

This hotel is now the Comfort Inn Roanoke Civic Center. Our family stayed in 3 rooms and the…read moreexperience was disturbing. Despite Do Not Disturb signs and verbally telling the front desk not to enter, hotel staff accessed our rooms multiple times without permission. In my room and another family member's room, the TV remote had been swapped or tampered with. In another room, a wedding ring was stolen, and a police report was filed. A letter about "artwork installation" was slipped under our doors--but only after rooms were already entered. Even after we asked in person for no one to enter, staff came in again. This hotel showed no respect for privacy or safety. We felt violated and completely ignored. Avoid staying here until they take accountability and change their practices.

Disappointed I requested two connecting rooms or at least…read morerooms next to each other, but I didn't get what I asked for, even though the reservation agent, RK, assured me the day before our arrival that it was arranged. When we arrived at the hotel one of the staff members, Guilherme G., informed me that reservation agents are unable to make those kinds of reservations because they were unaware of the hotel's current capacity and there was nothing he could do to help us because the hotel was completely booked. So why are we required to make reservations through a reservation agent when we call the hotel? In my case, it was a waste of time and a total disappointment. I ended up with my family separated, half on one end of the second floor and the other half on the other side. We didn't have a good experience at all.

Clean Spacious Fresh Sheets INDOOR Pool - heated…read more Breakfast was fresh, it's the same but is well taken care of and done at this specific location ! The Mall and Shopping; as well several Restaurants are qtr mile walk at worst! I give it a 4 because it's not a Resort it's a BW - but it's 5/5 Best Western

We booked this hotel on our route south and have to say it's very nice. Checking was easy and was…read morealot of available parking. The hotel itself is a little tricky to find as it's tucked away off a major road. I also got a great rate for being a AARP member. Rooms were clean and stocked . Vending machines not so much . Only one on first floor was empty except for two items and it only took cash and no card. But the soda machine did. Would stay here again when traveling through the area.

This may be the best run hotel I've been to. And this chain may be my favorite for business travel…read more The rooms were spacious, there was a good separation between the sleeping space and the working space, the bathroom was a good size. The only complaint is the pillows were flat and lifeless. Add a few good pillows to the room and this is easily 5-Star all the way. The staff here was absolutely amazing. Check-in was good, even with a computer switch to a new system that day. Breakfast was good and the attendants were friendly and wiping down tables and keeping everything full and tidy. The cleaning guy was absolutely killing it. I wish I got his name, but he was friendly and he was cleaning floors, emptying trash, and even shining the stainless steel inside the elevators. Keep it up, and thanks for the tip on keeping my stainless at home shiny! If I'm ever in Roanoke, VA again, this will be my first choice to stay again. And I hope they have better pillows next time.

Staying the Springfield Marriott suites in Roanoke Virginia. The hotel rooms are exquisite and so…read moreis the food in the dining room. The accommodations are a little pricey however we are on vacation so we don't mind. We have had mostly great experiences at various Marriotts across the country and prefer them to hiltons and days inn. The hotel is beautiful and very well kept. I highly recommend this facility to anyone in the Roanoke Virginia area.