Must-see hotels in Virginia

  • HI Richmond

    Richmond

    Inside the 1940s Otis Elevator Co building, this stylish and ecofriendly downtown option is one of the best hostels you'll ever encounter. Rooms and dorms…

  • Hornsby House Inn

    Virginia

    Close to Yorktown's beach and eateries, this house was built by the current owner's grandfather in 1933 and retains its old-fashioned ambience. That's not…

  • Quirk Hotel

    Richmond

    From the moment you stroll into the big-windowed lobby, which houses a glam bar and restaurant, this downtown boutique choice impresses. The high ceilings…

  • Williamsburg White House

    Virginia

    This romantic, beautifully furnished B&B is located across from the College of William & Mary campus, just a few blocks' walk from Colonial Williamsburg…

  • Jefferson Hotel

    Richmond

    The vision of tobacco tycoon and Confederate major Lewis Ginter, this beaux arts–style hotel was completed in 1895. Rooms sport an old-fashioned but…

  • Lorien Hotel & Spa

    Alexandria

    Hidden behind King St shopfronts, this is Alexandria's best accommodation option. Renovated rooms are comfortable and well sized, but it's the added…

  • Museum District B&B

    Richmond

    On a leafy boulevard that also houses the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, this stately 1920s brick B&B has earned many admirers for its warm welcome. Rooms…

  • One Bed and Breakfast

    Richmond

    Owner Polly Brooks is understandably proud of this handsome 1914 house, where she and husband Sean host guests in four beautifully presented rooms. One of…

  • Williamsburg Inn

    Virginia

    The fanciest of the Colonial Williamsburg properties, this well-manicured place with its lovely outdoor terrace offers a nice retreat from all of the…

  • Hilton Virginia Beach Oceanfront

    Virginia

    One of the premier places to stay on the beach, this 21-story hotel offers spacious and comfortable oceanfront rooms with large balconies that open out to…

  • Tides Inn

    Virginia

    This swish resort on Carters Creek, in the town of Irvington, is the perfect Chesapeake retreat. The 106 guestrooms (including 22 suites) are luxe, but it…

  • Main Hotel

    Virginia

    The rooms are swanky at this member of the Hilton family, which is located near the Nauticus Center. Rooms with a river view cost more, but you may not…

  • Linden Row Inn

    Richmond

    This antebellum gem has 70 attractive rooms (with period Victorian furnishings) spread among neighboring Greek Revival town houses in an excellent…

  • River Edge Inn

    Virginia

    As the name suggests, this two-story motel sits beside the Potomac River. Housekeeping works hard to keep the simple, modern rooms (all with microwaves…

  • Cape Charles B&B

    Virginia

    If you want to stay in Cape Charles, on the southern end of Virginia's Eastern Shore, this B&B in a 1912 Colonial Revival home is a good bet. Five…

  • Island Manor House

    Virginia

    There's lots to love about this bright and cheerful B&B in a manor house dating from 1848. One of our favorite qualities is the diversity – where many B…

  • Dennison Street Inn

    Virginia

    Clean, friendly and comfortable: the trilogy that every B&B patron is looking for. And that's what's on offer at this pretty Victorian-era house near the…

  • Bay View Waterfront

    Virginia

    You'll find this tranquil B&B at the end of a pretty, isolated coastal country road in Belle Haven, on the bay side of the middle of the Virginia Eastern…

  • Hope and Glory Inn

    Virginia

    The students who once lived in this 1890 boarding school wouldn't recognize it now. Transformed into a boutique-style inn, it offers room and cottage…

  • Graduate

    Richmond

    The Richmond branch of a popular budget boutique chain, this hip hotel has a cafe on the ground floor, a seasonal bar on the rooftop and spacious rooms…

  • Page House Inn

    Virginia

    Opposite the Chrysler Museum of Art, this B&B in a handsome brick house dating from 1899 offers comfortable rooms and a warm welcome.

  • First Landing State Park

    Virginia

    You couldn't ask for a prettier campground than the one at this bay-front state park, though the cabins have no water view.

  • Williamsburg Woodlands Hotel & Suites

    Virginia

    This good-value option has dowdy but comfortable rooms and is located near the main visitor center in Colonial Williamsburg. The splash park, games …

  • Alexandrian

    Alexandria

    Occupying a historic six-story red-brick structure, this Marriott hotel has an attractive foyer but the rooms are disappointing, with small bathrooms and…

  • Governor's Inn

    Virginia

    Williamsburg's official 'economy' choice is a big box by any other name, but rooms are clean and a complimentary breakfast is included in the room rate…

  • Residence Inn Norfolk Downtown

    Virginia

    A short stroll to the Granby St eating strip, this Marriott hotel offers spacious but slightly worn studios and suites with small kitchenettes. Facilities…

  • Old Colony Inn

    Alexandria

    Offers good-value rooms, proximity to Old Town, a fitness center and complimentary breakfasts. There's also a free shuttle service to Reagan airport, the…

  • Morrison House

    Alexandria

    Part of the Marriott portfolio, this hotel offers well-sized but unremarkable rooms, a restaurant and a bar. We would describe its claim to boutique…

  • Bel Air House

    Virginia

    Almost always booked months in advance during summer. Sleeps up to six persons.