Kimpton The Forum Hotel by IHG

4.0 star property

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Suite, 1 King Bed (Hospitality) | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • Gym
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
$191
$167 nightly
$191 total
Total with taxes and fees
Dec 7 - Dec 8

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540 Massie Road, Charlottesville, VA, 22903
  • Place, University of Virginia
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, John Paul Jones Arena
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Barracks Road Shopping Center
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Charlottesville, VA (CHO-Charlottesville-Albemarle)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Terrace (Dining Area)

  • 785 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Twin Bed

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 488 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Room (Essential)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)
  • 365 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 353 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Mobility Accessible (Mobility)

  • 372 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Twin Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Terrace

  • 785 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Twin Bed

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible (Roll-In Shower)

  • 378 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Mobility Accessible (Roll-In Shower)

  • 413 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)
  • 365 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • 783 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Terrace

  • 394 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 365 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

  • 366 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Mobility Accessible (Mobility)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 413 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(26 reviews)
  • 325 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed (Hospitality)

  • 1152 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Corner

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 357 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible (Mobility)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 372 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Charlottesville

With a stay at Kimpton The Forum Hotel by IHG in Charlottesville (UVA), you'll be a 1-minute drive from University of Virginia and 6 minutes from Downtown Mall. .This hotel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from John Paul Jones Arena and 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Barracks Road Shopping Center.

What's nearby

  • University of Virginia - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Davenport Field - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • John Paul Jones Arena - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Barracks Road Shopping Center - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • UVA Medical Center West Complex - 5 min drive - 1.7 miles

Getting around

  • Charlottesville Station - 13 min drive
  • Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport (CHO) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Cava - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Chopt Creative Salad Co. - ‬15 min walk

About this property

Kimpton The Forum Hotel by IHG

Colonial hotel with a 24-hour fitness center and a 24-hour front desk
Kimpton The Forum Hotel by IHG offers 198 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Beds feature Frette Italian sheets and premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include bathrobes, designer toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include hypo-allergenic bedding.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness center and complimentary bicycles.
Make yourself at home in one of the 198 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms have designer toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as laptop-compatible safes and desks.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a 24-hour fitness center or take in the view from a garden. Additional amenities at this Colonial hotel include wireless internet access (surcharge), concierge services, and wedding services.
At Kimpton The Forum Hotel by IHG, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Full breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and an elevator. This hotel has 10 meeting rooms available for events.
A complimentary manager's reception is offered each day.
Kimpton The Forum Hotel by IHG has a restaurant on site.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (USD 12.99 per day)

Parking and transportation

  • Valet parking on site (USD 26 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 20 to 40 for adults and USD 20 to 40 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Free daily manager's reception

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Books
  • Free bicycle rentals

Family friendly

  • Children's games
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • High chair
  • In-room crib
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 10 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor entertainment area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Assistive listening devices in meeting rooms
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 6 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2023
  • Colonial architecture
  • Communal living room
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • Frette Italian sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Mini-fridge
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Guests booked in breakfast included rate plans receive breakfast for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Breakfast fees apply for additional guests.
Guests booked in dinner included rate plans receive dinner for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Dinner fees apply for additional guests.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 20 to 40 for adults, and USD 20 to 40 for children
  • Fee for wireless internet in public areas: USD 12.99 per day (rates may vary)
  • Valet parking fee: USD 26 per day (in/out privileges)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve high chair
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Parties and events are allowed on site
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, 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
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Kimpton The Forum By Ihg
Kimpton The Forum Hotel by IHG Hotel
Kimpton The Forum Hotel an IHG Hotel
Kimpton The Forum Hotel by IHG Charlottesville
Kimpton The Forum Hotel by IHG Hotel Charlottesville

Reviews

Kimpton The Forum Hotel by IHG Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 339 out of 404 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 37 out of 404 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 404 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 404 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 404 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Benoit, Saint Augustine

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property at the University of Virginia. Beautiful grounds. Amazing dinner and bar!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria Alejandra, Pasadena

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property in a very nice setting, surrounded by nature and at a really good price. Room decoration and furnishings are of very good taste and quality. Will definitely return.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jana

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tarick

Liked: Amenities
Everything
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Candace

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arielle

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Sophia, Huntington Beach

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly desk staff. Valet staff is wonderful. Great hotel; gardens are beautiful.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aman

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Clean and comfortable

The hotel was clean, provided coffee in the morning in the lobby, or you could request a coffee machine with pods
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elcin, Charlotte

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel with amazing staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hollis

Delightful stay

This first time stay was SO inviting -SO comfy in every way - SO yummy (breakfast) SO classy ( from front desk to front door service) That I hope it will not be my last time stay (I live in Michigan) Thank you All!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ken

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very conveniently located within the UVa grounds. Beautiful facility. Attentive staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hilary F.

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Gardens. Only downside. No pool
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eva

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chirag, Saltillo

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Dogs have taken over.. No respect for those of us afraid of them and were there for a relaxing time. They were jumping on us as we were getting coffee in the lobby, barking in elevators and barking in the night.. Just disgusting. They were even allowed on the furniture and in eating areas!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

ALLIE

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Evarist

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have stayed here before and really love the amenities the decor, the architecture and most of all the friendly staff especially Catherine, Taylor, and Cortney. The food is really delicious.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025