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Dinsmore Boutique Inn

4.0 star property

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A brick building with a white entrance, a sign reading "INSMORE," and a row of red umbrellas outside.
Exterior
A hotel room with a bed, a tray with chocolates, a bottle of champagne, glasses, and a bouquet of flowers.
A room with a brick wall, a large arched window, wooden flooring, and a table with chairs.
Free daily cooked-to-order breakfast

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Housekeeping
The current price is $239
$209 nightly
$239 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jul 28 - Jul 29

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1211 West Main Street, Charlottesville, VA, 22903
  • Place, University of Virginia
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Corner District
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Downtown Mall
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Charlottesville, VA (CHO-Charlottesville-Albemarle)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Room, Private Bathroom (1- Madison)

A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a sitting area with a TV, and a fireplace.

Room, Private Bathroom (1- Madison)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Room, Private Bathroom (2 - Meriwether)

Room, Private Bathroom (2 - Meriwether) | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free)

Room, Private Bathroom (2 - Meriwether)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Room, Private Bathroom (3 - Library Loft)

A staircase with wooden railings, a beige sofa with decorative pillows, a floor lamp, and a piece of abstract art on the wall.

Room, Private Bathroom (3 - Library Loft)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Room, Private Bathroom (4 - Monticello)

A bedroom with a large bed, a grey sofa, a painting on the wall, and a view of the outdoors through a window.

Room, Private Bathroom (4 - Monticello)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Room, Private Bathroom (5 - Dinsmore)

A living room with a fireplace, a sofa, a dining table with chairs, and a large window with curtains.

Room, Private Bathroom (5 - Dinsmore)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for The Virginia (Room 7)

A bedroom with a bed, a chandelier, a nightstand, a dresser, a window, and artwork on the walls.

The Virginia (Room 7)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for The Poet's Loft (Room 6)

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a desk with a lamp, a bathroom with a sink and mirror, and a shower area.

The Poet's Loft (Room 6)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Room, Private Bathroom (8 - Jefferson Suite)

A living room with a beige sofa, a blue ottoman, and a large abstract painting on the wall.

Room, Private Bathroom (8 - Jefferson Suite)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Room, Private Bathroom (9 - Monroe)

A bedroom with a large bed, a chandelier, a chair, a table, and a window with a view.

Room, Private Bathroom (9 - Monroe)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Charlottesville

With a stay at Dinsmore Boutique Inn, you'll be centrally located in Charlottesville, steps from University of Virginia and within a 10-minute walk of University of Virginia Hospital. .This bed & breakfast is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Downtown Mall and 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Scott Stadium.
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What's nearby

  • University of Virginia - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Corner District - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Downtown Mall - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • The Jefferson Theater - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Scott Stadium - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Charlottesville Station - 8 min walk
  • Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport (CHO) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Higher Grounds - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Ridley - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Virginian - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Mejicali - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Bodo's Bagels - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Dinsmore Boutique Inn

Dinsmore Boutique Inn offers 9 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and bathrobes. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include desks. Beds feature premium bedding. 35-inch Smart televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include slippers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Stay in one of 9 guestrooms featuring Smart televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and complimentary bottled water, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.
Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. A complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is served daily from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM.
Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is served each morning between 8:00 AM and 1:00 PM. A complimentary manager's reception is offered each day.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Private picnics

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1822
  • Colonial architecture
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 35-inch smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 15

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and key retrieval information; your host will greet you
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
If you are planning to arrive after noon 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

Host will greet you, key retrieval

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Parking height restrictions apply

Property is also known as

Dinsmore House
Dinsmore House Bed & Breakfast
Dinsmore House Bed & Breakfast Charlottesville
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The Dinsmore House Bed And Breakfast
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Dinsmore Charlottesville
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Dinsmore Boutique Inn Bed & breakfast Charlottesville

Dinsmore Boutique Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 350 out of 411 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 39 out of 411 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 411 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 411 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 411 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andres Sebastian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to everything, nice room and staff attentive
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a great place to stay near UVA!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent communication, beautiful property, fair price, delicious breakfast, comfy bed, just an A+ all around!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Byron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff. Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect, authentic stay near UVA
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Glenn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Amazing breakfast. Very comfortable boutique hotel. Jake was very welcoming and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer Downs

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful staff team. Perfect UVA location! Love this boutique hotel!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Destiny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cutest spot!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stacia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Incredible breakfast. Jake is communicative. Love staying at this historic property.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Adorable place, great service. And tasty breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff and entire place was amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone we encountered was wonderful! The accommodations were perfect! The parking and breakfast stellar and ideal location.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the Dinsmore Inn. The furnishing in the room and hallways is authentic. The breakfast was excellent. The staff helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Walkable area, plenty of restaurants Parking garage was nice, breakfast was awesome. Hotel staff were very friendly and helpful. Our room was spacious and very clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Jake was a great manager and the Farm Bell restaurant had an amazing breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful stay. It was in a great part of the town so that we had access my Walkingstick. Parking was right at the facility, so it made it easy. Breakfast is right next-door, which was included and was wonderful.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a lovely place to stay. The staff was warm, helpful & very accommodating. Bonus breakfast at Farm Bell kitchen! I will be back! Easy parking and perfect location for visiting my students at UVA!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always our favorite place to stay. They are so welcoming and very communicative. Amazing breakfast and the rooms are always clean and so lovely. Excellent communicating about checking in and parking and any other details. The beds are so comfortable too. And the location is so easy if visiting a student in campus or in town for an event. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is lovely, the room was comfortable, and the breakfast was great!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unbeatable location, ease of access, a beautifully appointed historical space with a large, very comfortable bed and linens. The inn had everything one could need for a short or longer term stay! Jake and the rest of the staff were so friendly, welcoming, accomodating and communicative.
Room 6
Room 6 entrance
Room 6...lovely natural light!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
From check-in to cleanliness to breakfast, the whole experience was outstanding. The staff, in particular, was attentive and helpful. I highly recommend this establishment.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Renee

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff and service was amazing. The room was huge and charming with a four poster bed and a separate claw foot tub and glass shower.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The Inn is a lovely treat in the heart of Charlottesville. Check in was beyond welcoming, the room very clean and comfortable, parking easy and breakfast the next morning delicious!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a wonderful one night stay at the Dinsmore Inn! The room was so charming and the history of the building made you feel special to stay there! Jake the inn manager is very welcoming and is very punctual when responding to questions. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Charming, historic inn with comfortable beds. Staff was attentive and welcoming. Walkable to UVA campus, and dining options.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025