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Kimpton The Forum Hotel by IHG

4.0 star property

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A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple bar stools, and hanging pendant lights.
A modern living room with a fireplace, dark blue and grey furniture, and a large abstract painting on the wall.
A historic building with a central entrance, flanked by brick columns, and a cupola on top.
A modern kitchen with a marble countertop, two dark chairs, and a hanging light fixture.
An outdoor dining area with tables set for two, surrounded by large windows offering views of the outdoors.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
The current price is $195
$171 nightly
$195 total
Total with taxes and fees
Aug 2 - Aug 3

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

Room options

View all photos for Suite, 1 Bedroom, Terrace (Dining Area)

A modern living room with a sectional sofa, a coffee table, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Terrace (Dining Area)

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

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A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a chair, a coffee table, and a window with curtains.

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed

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

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A hotel room with two beds, a bedside table with a lamp, a small shelf with a book, and framed artwork on the wall.

Room (Essential)

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

View all photos for Premium Room, 1 King Bed

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, two chairs, a TV, and a large window with a view.

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

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

View all photos for Suite, 1 Bedroom, Mobility Accessible (Mobility)

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk with two chairs, a window with a view of trees, and a black floor lamp.

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Mobility Accessible (Mobility)

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

View all photos for Suite, 1 Bedroom, Terrace

A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a TV, and a lamp.

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Terrace

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

View all photos for Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible (Roll-In Shower)

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, two chairs, a TV, and a large window with a view.

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

  • 378 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds, Mobility Accessible (Roll-In Shower)

A hotel room with two beds, a bedside table with a lamp, a small shelf with a book, and framed artwork on the wall.

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

  • 413 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a bedside table with a lamp, a small shelf with a book, and framed artwork on the wall.

Room, 2 Queen Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(17 reviews)
  • 365 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a pink armchair, a white chair, a small table with a plant, and a window with a view of trees.

Suite, 1 Bedroom

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

View all photos for Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Terrace

A hotel room with a large bed, a round table with chairs, a small ottoman, a nightstand with a lamp, and a window with a view of buildings.

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Terrace

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 394 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony

A hotel room with two beds, a bedside table with a lamp, a small shelf with a book, and framed artwork on the wall.

Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony

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

View all photos for Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, two chairs, a TV, and a large window with a view.

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

  • 366 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds, Mobility Accessible (Mobility)

A hotel room with two beds, a bedside table with a lamp, a small shelf with a book, and framed artwork on the wall.

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Mobility Accessible (Mobility)

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

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed

A hotel room with a large bed, a round table with chairs, a small ottoman, a nightstand with a lamp, and a window with a view of buildings.

Room, 1 King Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(31 reviews)
  • 325 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed (Hospitality)

A modern kitchen with a marble backsplash, a dining area with grey chairs, and a pendant light fixture.

Suite, 1 King Bed (Hospitality)

  • 1152 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Corner

A hotel room with a bed, a pink armchair, a white chair, a small table with a plant, and a window with a view of trees.

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Corner

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

View all photos for Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible (Mobility)

A hotel room with a large bed, a round table with chairs, a small ottoman, a nightstand with a lamp, and a window with a view of buildings.

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

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

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About the neighborhood

Charlottesville

With a stay at Kimpton The Forum Hotel by IHG in Charlottesville (UVA), you'll be steps from University of Virginia and 13 minutes by foot from John Paul Jones Arena. .This hotel is 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from University of Virginia Hospital and 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Downtown Mall.

What's nearby

  • University of Virginia - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Klockner Stadium - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Barracks Road Shopping Center - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Davenport Field at Disharoon Park - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • John Paul Jones Arena - 15 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Charlottesville Station - 13 min drive
  • Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport (CHO) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Cook-Out - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Bodo's Bagels - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Kimpton The Forum Hotel by IHG

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.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the hotel's coffee shop/cafe. 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 29 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 coffee shop/cafe
  • 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 and an off-leash area 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 29 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

Kimpton The Forum Hotel by IHG Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 404 out of 485 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 47 out of 485 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 485 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 485 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 485 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Lawrence

Liked: Cleanliness
We enjoyed our stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Meghan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, modern, updated hotel with easy food options and comfortable rooms/beds.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Rosina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
wonderful stay!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Javier Ignacio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
location, confort, clean, wifi, staff
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Aubrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect stay, convenient location for a college visit, beautiful accommodations, excellent bartender. Can’t go wrong with a Kimpton.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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4/10 Poor

Luciano

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Nice place
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I have stayed here 3 or 4 times and it is a great hotel. Very dog friendly - super clean and nice staff. Great location.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Tigerron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great experience! Wonderful service and beautiful surroundings.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

jimmy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The hotel was amazing and so are the staff. One of my favorite hotels.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

carrie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful, clean hotel. Nice bar area.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were super friendly,helpful…totally top notch. Service, food, value, ambience…all excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room and hotel was great... I thought the $8 bottled water in the room was a bit excessive, I would recommend bringing your own water into the hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a great location for us to see Luke Combs at UVA. Staff was great, especially since I was on crutches and they went above and beyond.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Theodore

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel with lovely, well appointed rooms and excellent food!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Tara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The rooms were very clean and nice. The staff was friendly. Perfect location too. I highly recommend Kimpton The Forum!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff were friendly. Room was spacious and clean and comfortable. Bed was very comfortable. The common areas were so lovely and the outdoor spaces were so nice.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Rosana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing experience✅✅✅✅✅
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Toniecia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Second stay and not disappointed
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel, just as described. Friendly staff and great restaurant. And free coffee!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Marilyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel and restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Matthew

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

Michael

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Wonderful hotel and restaurants for a football weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

JESUS

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was excellent. The staff the food the atmosphere was top notch.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property! Clean room and great amenities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025