The Blackburn Inn and Conference Center

3.5 star property
3.5-star hotel near The Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library

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Interior detail
Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Bathtub
Interior
Bar (on property)
Library

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Room service
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
301 Greenville Avenue, Staunton, VA, 24401
  • Mary Baldwin College
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • American Shakespeare Center
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Frontier Culture Museum
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Weyers Cave, VA (SHD-Shenandoah Valley Regional)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Suite, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Basic Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Bathtub

  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Staunton

In historical district.Within a 15-minute walk of the hotel, you'll find The Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library and Mary Baldwin College. American Shakespeare Center and Gypsy Hill Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • The Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Mary Baldwin College - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • American Shakespeare Center - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Gypsy Hill Park - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Frontier Culture Museum - 5 min drive - 4.3 km

Getting around

  • Staunton Station - 13 min walk
  • Weyers Cave, VA (SHD-Shenandoah Valley Regional) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Green Room - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Kline's Dairy Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬18 min walk

About this property

The Blackburn Inn and Conference Center

3.5-star hotel near The Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. There are 2 meeting rooms available. A 24-hour fitness center, a library, and a terrace are also featured at The Blackburn Inn and Conference Center. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Staunton hotel.

  • 49 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Built in 1828
  • Deli
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Convenience store
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Television in lobby
  • Onsite shopping
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
The Blackburn Inn and Conference Center offers 49 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include complimentary local and long-distance calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered once per stay and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 4 to 25 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Library
  • Shopping
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Mobile key entry
  • Safe
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

  • Pets: USD 50 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 4 to 25 per person
  • Pet fee: USD 50 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, debit cards, and cash. Guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.

We should mention

  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Blackburn Inn Staunton
Blackburn Inn
Blackburn Staunton
The Blackburn Inn
The Blackburn Inn Conference Center
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The Blackburn Inn and Conference Center Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 659 out of 937 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 179 out of 937 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 59 out of 937 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 937 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 937 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael, Bethlehem

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cool property with a very intriguing history.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

HW

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The stay was wonderful. Good, friendly service. The only thing that would have made the stay better was if there had been at least 4 towels and wash clothes in the bathroom.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bettina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing historic hotel close to downtown Staunton
This is a one-of-a-kind historic beautiful hotel. We have stayed there before and made sure that we could stay again on our route down South. Just coming up the main driveway is hugely impressive and you see the splendour of this property, especially when illuminated at night. The staff at check-in was very friendly, personable and helpful and made us feel welcome. The room was clean, spacious and well appointed. The location is great, within a short walk to historic and quaint downtown Staunton with its beautiful shops and plenty of restaurants. All staff we talked to was super nice. It was quiet and relaxing. The architecture is nothing short of amazing, just look at the spiral staircase. We would definitely stay there again. Highly recommended and very special experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Jeanette

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Switch Not Courtesy - Comes With Cost
We booked through Hotels.com and upon arrival realized we had been booked in a handicap room with a very sad shower. As we went to check on a reservation for later they ask about our room and ask if we would like to switch rooms. We said that would be great. We were charged $33 more for a much..much smaller room. We had to turn sideways to pass in the hall between the coffee pot and the bathroom. We were not happy as they were not full.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

David, Louisa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unfortunately, during this stay the breakfast and the staff preparing and serving it were far below the standard for the rest of the hotel. The breakfast area was very cold, the french press coffee was made with the wrong grounds and was full of sludge, the kitchen did not have any lighter fare except toast that was served cold with rock hard butter and only one option for jam while the signature dish was missing mushrooms, a key ingredient; and service took almost 45 minutes. For the rest of the arts of the stay, the hotel was great as usual and we will come back, but we will get breakfast out, as we did on our second morning.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sonja

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Surprise view 😉
We were in awe when we first pulled up. The front desk personnel were so nice. The room was cozy and clean. We were not a fan of the creaky hardwood floors, but not a deal breaker. But you must climb the spiral staircase and go out on the observatory. Breath taking☺️
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Tod

Business traveller
Didn’t know this was an old Insane Asylum. Doors are prison like. Actually pretty creepy place. Hallways reminded me of The Shining. It’s clean but the history was a bit much for my taste.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Olivia

Business traveller
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice, but a little spooky. I did not realize that this used to be a mental hospital, so that’s on me. Very clean, and it’s gorgeous keeping the historical brick and wood, but adding a modern touch with the renovations. Cute little breakfast spot inside the hotel
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We love staying here! The rooms are a nice size, check in is easy, and we love that it’s dog friendly. It’s the perfect spot to spend a little Staunton getaway! The pillows aren’t my favorite-a little small and soft, but everything else is great. They still give you a little lotion, shower cap and q tips in the bathroom which is nice, and the bathrooms are big and bright. We’ve stayed here twice and we’ll be back!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Doug

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Josie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
The hotel was nice and the morning staff was friendly. The evening person wasn’t very friendly or helpful too be honest. I would recommend the room service at all. I was extremely disappointed that they would charge $18 for 4 overcooked slices of bacon and brownish eggs in a to go bag. The bread was stale and the jelly was expired. No idea why they would charge so much for an awful breakfast. I ended up throwing it out and going else where. The rooms are large but lack proper cleaning in common areas. The hotel overall could use an update/clean. The best part of my visit was the spa. The spa was super clean and calming. I got an amazing orange clove massage that was to die for.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

JEAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephan

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cool historic property! Definitely would go again if going through that area again
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great historic hotel. Updated well and comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

nick

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was small but wonderful. Only complaint is that the carpet rug was filthy. I let the front desk know and they apologized.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teresa H

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Had to walk one flight of stairs carrying a suitcase to get to my room.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Charlotte

Rooms very sparse , no bathmats, kleenex in bathroom Will not return
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gregg

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024