We loved this hotel…read more We have traveled all up and down the east coast since the pandemic, and have come to accept mediocre service due to poor staffing, so it was a thrill to go to a hotel that not only had adequate but excellent service. Everyone here from the check in counter, the housekeeping and the breakfast service was polite, friendly and just plain nice. The hotel itself seems quite new. The room was very clean, and the hotel itself was very quiet. Rooms seemed quite soundproof, though it was not full when we were there. Breakfast was good with lots of hot options (eggs, meat, and baked cinnamon rolls) and the pancake maker on demand a highlight. Every time we have strayed from Marriott I have regretted it. Not this time. We would absolutely stay here again.

Very clean and respectful staff! They make necessary accommodations. The front desk was absolutely…read morewonderful and gave insightful information about the area.

A good stay. We stayed here for 5 nights and it was very good overall, nothing to complain about…read more Customer service good and helpful. Clean rooms and common areas. Easy access, walking distance of the few restaurant in the town, cross street of the only Walmart.

The Service! The night front desk Manager Nathan was so helpful, friendly and positive!…read moreHe couldn't do enough to make us feel comfortable and this really made our stay worthwhile! Excellent customer service is what makes the hospitality industry! Kudos to Nathan!

We recently stayed 2 nights at the Victorian Inn. We have stayed in several Bed & Breakfast in the…read morepast. Our experiences in previous B & B's were always pleasant. However, the Victorian Inn exceeded our expectations and our previous experiences, in every way! From the moment you walk in the door on day one, until you leave the Inn on the last day, Chris and Moe are very generous and gracious hosts. The Inn is charming, comfortable, clean, breakfasts are delicious, home made cookies in your suite, as well as, in the evening, Toby (the Inn's beautiful dog) is very inviting and loves attention, to contacting a local historian for our group to learn local and family history and the list goes on and on. We consider Chris and Moe to be life long friends. We can't wait to go back to the Victorian Inn! We highly recommend the Victorian Inn! You will not be disappointed. Enjoy! Debbie (Southport, NC)

We had an EXCELLENT stay at the Solomons Victorian Inn. It is ideally located near restaurants and…read morethe scenic boardwalk. Our room was extremely clean and comfortable. The innkeepers, Moe, Chris, and Toby were so hospitable and you felt like you have been friends forever. And, to top it off the morning breakfasts were absolutely delicious. We will be back for the next time when we want a relaxing get away.

This hotel has been undergoing a much needed major renovation for the past year+. The interior is…read moredone and MAN it looks amazing. Everything is crisp and clean, decor minimalist and beautiful. (Check out photos on their website). In addition the staff is all impeccably trained, friendly and so helpful. We were in the area for a week to visit/help family so we did stay for several days and feel like we got and honest look at this hotel and staff over the course of those days. Years ago this hotel didn't have a good reputation, management, staff facilities, etc. Their recent remodel and hiring have changed all of that and you are totally missing out on a great stay if you don't give them a shot. Pro/Con list for highlights! Pros Hands down the best hot continental breakfast variety I've ever seen. We stayed 5 nights and it was different every day. SUPER CLEAN - rooms, laundry, common areas, outdoors...it's all very very clean. Cleaning staff does a great job!!! Bathrooms especially seem more like those of a high end hotel. This part of the remodel was done exceptionally well. Hot water and water pressure were also top notch!! Fitness center equipment is all in excellent working condition (an area often neglected in hotels) and hours are convenient. Quiet - they must have added insulation in the remodel because this hotel is very quiet! Staff - front desk and especially breakfast staff were professional in appearance, fun to talk to, helpful and made our stay even better Freshly paved lot was well lit, easy to navigate and spaces are big enough Proximity to shopping and dining, NSWCDD and an easy jaunt to Fredericksburg or Maryland. Cons Could use more outdoor trash cans Guest Dryer takes two cycles to dry a full load Pool is still under renovation and not yet available + it's outdoor only, limiting use. Wish there was text communication with the front desk available in some way. Vending or market would have been nice in the evenings instead of having to run out.

The hotel is convenient to Dahlgren base as well as shopping and restaurants. However, they are…read moreundergoing a "complete renovation" Also, however, that doesn't excuse the condition of the room I was given (for 9 nights). If it would have been a one night stay I could have overlooked most of the issues, but it wasn't, so I didn't. Initial: room reeked of mildew. I combatted this by using housekeeping's odor eliminator spray (I used a lot) and kept the a/c fan on the entire time I was in the room and that seemed to at least keep the smell knocked down. The bathroom was basically a disaster. The toilet was unacceptable: small, cracks and marks on the seat, way low to the ground. Grouting/sealing at the base was discolored and peeling away. Shower head was unacceptable. Non-maneuverable, poor water dispersion, poor water pressure. No stopper/plug in the bathroom sink. Window was unacceptable. Almost like it was stained or something. There were what appeared to be nicotine stains (drips) on the wall across from the bathroom. Carpet had spots/stains. Door was drafty. The smoke detector was literally hanging by wires from the ceiling. Service was hit or miss. I was told upon check-in that my room would only be serviced every 3 days. Which I thought was odd, but whatever. Third day rolls around (Saturday) I had the "do not disturb" sign out (I forgot); housekeeping didn't knock, didn't ask, just slid a note under the door saying (in essence) since I had the do not disturb sign on the door, they "didn't disturb" So it was 5 days until I got fresh towels. It took a day or more extra until my trash was taken out and the bed was made for the first time. I voiced all my complaints (about the condition) to the hotel the day after I checked in when they texted me and asked me about my stay. Hotel said they would follow up with me, that never happened. Contacted Choice Hotels corporate and told them everything (and sent photos) and that seems also be a dead-end. All in all this was a most unpleasant and unacceptable experience. I would not recommend this hotel, I would not recommend the Choice brand (which encompasses a lot of different hotel brands) and I definitely would not repeat.

Beautiful Inn on the water. Employees are fantastic!…read more Rooms are comfortable and CLEAN! Check-in was easy and smooth. Nice outdoor pool. Water access for boaters to dock. We met the owners who were gracious and down to earth.

We were there for our aunt's wedding and the staff was impeccable!!! From assistance with small…read morerequests (can I borrow a step ladder) to more inconvenient requests (someone locked themselves out of their room in the middle of the night), they were so kind and ready to help!! The rooms were amazing as well and the property is absolutely BEAUTIFUL!!! Thank you all for all y'all's help and accommodations!!!

Everything has been super smooth, we stayed for two nights. The staff were all great and the food…read moreat the bar was great too! And they are pet friendly! The gym is also fantastic We are very happy.

Room was well organized and fresh. Staff was friendly…read more Arrived to empty shampoo bottle. On second night, dogs were barking in an adjacent room and the staff was unable to address the situation. We reported the issue at 10 pm when we arrived back at our room. We were awake until 1 am- facing a long drive home the next morning. We were also on the second floor with stomping feet above. I will never accept a lower floor room and I will now always inquire as to the location of animals.

This is our 2nd visit. We stayed here ~6 yrs ago and had always intended to return…read more It is the birthplace of James Madison and the family home of the Conleys, his mother's family until the original house burned down. We are in the Conley room this visit on the first floor. Very accommodating, spacious, quiet and comfortable. We had dinner in the main dining room with another couple who are also here but in the Madison room, which is where we stayed last time and on the second floor just above where we are staying now. There is a small elevator that goes up one floor. Fully Covid vaccinated individuals are welcome without masks. Dinner was excellent and Michelle the proprietor, served us beef filet with a wonderful mushroom and balsamic sauce over garlic asparagus. A side of horseradish potatoes was very tasty. Dinner is an extra. The stay comes with breakfast each morning served between 8-845am. We are here for three nights. The breakfasts are wonderful. On our first morning Michelle, the "Commander in Chief", made her special BLT which was unique and delicious. Brett, Michelle's husband was not here during most of our stay. We did catch up with Brett on our last day. Michelle & Brett lease the property from the Foundation that owns the place and they run the B&B business of leasing the house. There is coffee, water and soft drinks available on both floors of the house in side rooms set up for that purpose and space for some work needs. We are both retired. There was a bit of maintenance work going on during our stay and they were preparing for Saturday and Monday weddings. None of that detracted from our stay. The former slave quarters and kitchen outbuildings have been renovated and restored since our last visit. The caretaker cottage is updated but not occupied as Michelle lives in the main house. We took a paranormal tour with a local specialist and visited the basement and summer kitchen outbuilding, where remnants of spirits have been observed in the past. We did not encounter any but did hear two voices at one point. The tour was $25/person. There are many historical sites, wineries and breweries to sample in the immediate area. Amazing how many of our Nation's founders came from this part of Virginia. We learned that John Wilkes Booth met his demise just down the road, as did Stonewall Jackson. We always like heading over to Colonial Beach for a few hours. Michelle explained that there are ghosts in the house and on the property, 83 we are told. My wife loves that stuff but we have not seen any ourselves. Last visit we took a private tour as we were the only guests. The house is fully occupied this time with 8 guests. Value is very good. For three nights, with three breakfasts included $175/nite +. We love the history and the solicitous folks who run the place and will likely return at some point. Nancy & Mark.

We came to Belle Grove for the Tea with Elvis. This is a beautiful house in the Northern Neck…read more Nice long driveway with a beautiful river view on the back porch. The rooms were setup beautifully with lovely tea services. Delicious tea sandwiches, scones and desserts. Belle Grove sells various teas and you can spend the night on the property. They have several fun events scheduled throughout the year. We definitely want to return to this historic place.

I was greeted by Zoe who was very friendly and helpful while checking in. I checked out the first…read moreroom assigned but the bed looked like someone had been lying on it so I asked for another room. The next room was great! Clean and super comfy bed. The only thing was the door was tough to pull open and close. Didn't do breakfast or partake in any of the other amenities (the gym has the bare minimum or even less than that) but the indoor pool and patio looked nice. Good location but not directly off of the highway. I would stay here again as there's a Planet Fitness in the shopping center right next door.

Zoey at the front desk was amazing. Kudos to the management for hiring great people. Nice rooms,…read morecomfortable beds, and a very clean and welcoming property, close to anything you could need.

Pros: Friendly staff…read more Great prices. Spacious rooms. Great service. Nice gym. Nice vinyl hardwood flooring. Use Great location. Close to Walmart and shopping areas. Cons: Very dirty. Pubic hair on the back of toilet seat. Mold in fridge. Carpet in main hallway has holes, large worn spots, paint dripping all over it. Locks on external doors completely broken for most of them. Door to room doesnt shut, and has to be lifted and pushed hard to get it to close. Outdated appliances. Vending machines are completely broken. Not bad for a quick night or 2 stay, wouldn't recommend for a longer stay.

Stayed here for several nights and it was nice. There were lots of cable channels, internet worked…read morewell for the most part, heat was great, a nice size mini fridge that could easily fit 4 gallons of milk in it plus food! Lol The room was clean also. That said, I do have a few complaints. First of all, there's no elevator so carrying all your stuff up the stairs is the only way to go. They don't inform you of this either so if you have trouble walking up stairs, make sure you let them know that during your reservation and before you pay for a room. They even have cart dollies for your luggage but you can only use it if you're on the first floor. The set up is pretty ridiculous honestly. Second issue is once you get upstairs, the hallway smells like expired milk or ammonia depending on the time of day. Thankfully, the rooms don't smell like this but the hallway sure did and that was enough. ‍ The hot water also isn't very hot. In fact, I'd say that it was closer to warm then hot. The water in the sink however is an entirely different story. Now that water got hot! And stayed hot! As in burn your hands and steam up the bathroom hot. Same couldn't be said for the shower. So that was kind of an issue. Like it wasn't cold but it was just warm. It just never got hot. So when you take a shower, be sure you close the bathroom door to keep the warmth in. It helps. The only other real issue is the noise level. None of the rooms are sound proof or privacy kept either. You can hear everything from the hallway in your room and everything from your room, in the hallway. It's a little creepy because I don't wanna hear everyone else nor do I want everyone else hearing me. So it was rather privacy invading and that I did not like. My biggest complaint though was the fact that on check out day, the cleaning people literally unlocked our room and busted in at 10:30am. Checkout wasn't till 11am and we had no intentions of even checking out. They then came back at 10:55 and tried the same stunt. We also had people calling and knocking on the door CONSISTENTLY when they already knew there was an issue with our card - which they said was fine and they'd work with us on the issue. But they still knocked and called our room 52 times besides just busting into our room several times from 10:30am onward until it was paid. Completely ridiculous when one, we weren't checked out, two, we weren't planning on checking out, and three, they already knew what was going on! ‍ Over all though, the place is nice and I'd gladly stay here again. The staff isn't pleasant but whatever. We just avoided dealing with them. It's in a nice location and for the price and quality of the room, it was more then worth it!

Cheap, but outdated. Nice breakfast. Bed was okay. Had to change first room due to smell.read more

ROACH INFESTATION & UNPROFESSIONAL SERVICE*…read more I'm still fuming after my recent stay at Red Roof Inn Dahlgren! The room was infested with ROACHES. I'm not talking about one or two - I'm talking about multiple roaches scurrying around the bathroom. I recorded a video as evidence and showed it to the front desk clerk, who assured me they'd refund my money. That was FIVE DAYS ago. Despite multiple phone calls, I've been completely ignored. No response, no refund, no apology. Unbelievable. If you value your sanity and a clean place to rest, AVOID THIS HOTEL. The lack of accountability and customer service is appalling. *UPDATE:* If you're from the hotel management, please get your act together and refund my money. I've done my part to warn others.