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

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
The current price is $124
$111 nightly
$124 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jul 27 - Jul 28

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)
  • 237 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

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

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(18 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Suite, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(25 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(32 reviews)
  • 258 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Staunton

Located in Staunton, The Blackburn Inn and Conference Center is in the historical district, within a 15-minute walk of The Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library and Mary Baldwin College. .This hotel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from American Shakespeare Center and 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Gypsy Hill Park.

What's nearby

  • Staunton Railroad Station - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Mary Baldwin College - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • American Shakespeare Center - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • The Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Gypsy Hill Park - 5 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Green Room - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Dunkin - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Crucible Coffee - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Wright's Dairy-Rite - ‬8 min walk

About this property

The Blackburn Inn and Conference Center

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 phones; local and long-distance calls are complimentary (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered once per stay and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

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

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

Make yourself at home in one of the 49 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and coffee/tea makers, as well as phones with free local calls.
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities including a 24-hour fitness center and bicycles to rent. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and shopping on site.
Enjoy a meal at Second Draft or snacks in the coffee shop/cafe. The hotel also offers room service (during limited hours). Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and luggage storage. This hotel has 2 meeting rooms available for events. Free self parking is available onsite.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
Second Draft - Onsite restaurant. Open daily.
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 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

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 50 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

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

  • 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

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

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. 713 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 179 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 64 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 31 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 1004 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great value for a comfortable stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 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

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

Ruth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast options
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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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

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are cozy and they capture the history of the building. There was so much character everywhere you looked.
Stayed 1 night 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

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in a suite.
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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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

john

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved it. A hidden gem. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 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

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

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

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

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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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

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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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

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

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a wonderful breakfast with my son on the balcony; we lingered long and the staff was completely relaxed about our extended time. I appreciated that greatly, as our converstion was quite an important one.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026