The Blackburn Inn and Conference Center

3.5 star property

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A grand staircase with white railings and a chandelier, leading to a door with potted plants.
A modern kitchen with dark wood cabinets, a stainless steel island, and a wine rack.
A dining area with tables and chairs, vases with flowers, and large windows.
A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a coffee station, seating area, and an exit sign.
A historic building with classical architecture, including columns and a portico.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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301 Greenville Avenue, Staunton, VA, 24401
  • Place, Mary Baldwin College
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, American Shakespeare Center
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, The Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Weyers Cave, VA (SHD-Shenandoah Valley Regional)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Room options

Basic Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(44 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(18 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe Suite, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(24 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(30 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

The Blackburn Inn and Conference Center

Along with a restaurant, this hotel has a 24-hour fitness centre and a bar/lounge. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a snack bar/deli, a coffee shop/cafe and concierge services are on-site. Housekeeping is available once per stay.
The Blackburn Inn and Conference Center offers 49 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include a shower, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

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

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness centre.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of The Blackburn Inn and Conference Center's great location. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of The Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus a restaurant. This property offers pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Drinking and dining options include a coffee shop, a restaurant and a bar/lounge
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Services include a concierge, tour or ticket assistance and a porter
  • On-site recreation includes a 24-hour gym and bicycles to rent
  • Guests have great things to say about the clean guestrooms and the location
  • Within a 15-minute walk of The Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library and Mary Baldwin College
  • Dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
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 centre, 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.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
Second Draft – On-site restaurant.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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

Restaurants on site

  • Second Draft

Things to do

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

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (once per stay)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

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
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1828
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

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
  • Phone
  • 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
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • 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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
The front desk at this property is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM.
Guests arriving after 10:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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
The Blackburn Inn and Conference Center Hotel
The Blackburn Inn and Conference Center Staunton
The Blackburn Inn and Conference Center Hotel Staunton

The Blackburn Inn and Conference Center Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 716 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 179 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 64 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 31 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 1007 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Anatole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place. Love every time I stay there.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Gaurav

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cool place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kelley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Super cool hotel. Beautiful grounds and really neat history behind it!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
awesome place, lots of history, clean room, nice staff.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Dwight

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place that is very nicely decorated and remodeled but still kept the historic feel! I would highly recommend staying here!!!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful historic property. Gorgeous rehab. Wonderfully comfortable rooms with large bathroom. Great breakfast place. Had everything we come to look for in a great hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful view of Staunton from the top of the spiral staircase and haunted backstory to complement the easy walking access to downtown and comfortable rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Joshua

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We stayed in a suite.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

MoJoe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was wonderful
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful, historic property. Well maintained and well staffed. We were only there for a quick overnight stay, but IO would come back and spend more time here. Loved ot!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Beata

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, quiet, clean. I would (will) easily stay at the Blackburn Inn again. Lovely grounds as well,making walking my dog pleasurable.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room was nice and spacious. Good location for walking downtown. Bathroom could have been cleaner.
Nice view from the roof
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unique experience. Wished we could have stayed longer
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

sylvia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was very clean and comfortable. The bathroom was roomy and had everything I needed.
There was a small lounge that also served as an art gallery.  It featured lathe works of local artists.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kang

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Squeaky hotel but guest services made it worth the trip!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Nahir

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel, very clean and cozy. We enjoyed our stay. The old pine floors can be a bit loud when you walk around the room but seems that is part of the history of the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No complaints. Amber was great!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jim

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cool old Inn with an interesting history. Staff was super friendly and helpful. Loved the room!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is beautiful and perfect for visiting the Shenandoah Valley!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was well appointed.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
beautifully refurbished 19th century hospital and grounds, located very close to downtown Staunton. Our room was simple and clean. Will return to see more of historic town next time we drive to northern Virginia
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cool building and area. Clean and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a very unique and beautiful place. Everything has atmosphere. I'll be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Simin

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean Room.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room with high ceilings. Air conditioner kept the room at a good temperature.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026