The Blackburn Inn and Conference Center

3.5 star property
Hotel with free parking, near The Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library

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Interior
Bar (on property)
Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Bathtub | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe
Hallway

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Room service
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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301 Greenville Avenue, Staunton, VA, 24401
  • Place, American Shakespeare Center
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Mary Baldwin College
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Frontier Culture Museum
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Weyers Cave, VA (SHD-Shenandoah Valley Regional)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Room options

Basic Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(41 reviews)
  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

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

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Suite, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(22 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Bathtub

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(24 reviews)
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Staunton

The Blackburn Inn and Conference Center places you within a 15-minute stroll of popular sights such as The Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library and Mary Baldwin College. This 3.5-star hotel has 49 guestrooms and offers a 24-hour gym, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • American Shakespeare Center - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Mary Baldwin College - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • The Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Gypsy Hill Park - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Frontier Culture Museum - 6 min drive - 2.2 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Dunkin - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Wright's Dairy-Rite - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Kathy's Restaurant - ‬14 min walk

About this property

The Blackburn Inn and Conference Center

Hotel with free parking, near The Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library
Guests of The Blackburn Inn and Conference Center enjoy features like a 24-hour gym, free WiFi in public areas, and a library. If you drive, put free parking to good use. Front-desk staff can assist with luggage storage, tours or tickets, and securing valuables. Additional amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and a terrace.
Flat-screen TVs come with cable channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries, and beds sport Egyptian cotton sheets. Other amenities include refrigerators, coffee makers, and free long-distance calls. Housekeeping is available once per stay.
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.

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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
  • 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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for USD 50 per pet, per night
  • Dogs only
  • 2 total pets
  • Pets may not be left unsupervised
  • Certain rooms only
  • Guests can request a pet-friendly room by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • 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 list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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
  • Check-in: 4 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours, and checking in and out are easy with express services. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
  • Guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.
  • 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

Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at The Blackburn Inn and Conference Center?

The Blackburn Inn and Conference Center offers free cancellation on certain room rates. For more details, look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

How much does it cost to stay at The Blackburn Inn and Conference Center?

As of Nov 3, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Blackburn Inn and Conference Center on Nov 30, 2025 start from $99.9, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What is there to do around The Blackburn Inn and Conference Center?

Guests enjoy the hotel's walkable location in Staunton based on their ratings, and it's a short 13-minute walk from The Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library and also 14 minutes on foot from American Shakespeare Center. You'll also find All's Well Massage Studio and Staunton Railroad Station less than a mile away.

Is there parking available at The Blackburn Inn and Conference Center?

Yes, uncovered self parking is offered for free at the hotel.

Does The Blackburn Inn and Conference Center feature a casino?

No, The Blackburn Inn and Conference Center doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at The Blackburn Inn and Conference Center?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Is The Blackburn Inn and Conference Center a good place to stay for couples?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like Egyptian cotton sheets as well as a bar and a restaurant.

Does The Blackburn Inn and Conference Center have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does The Blackburn Inn and Conference Center feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, The Blackburn Inn and Conference Center serves a cooked-to-order breakfast for a surcharge each morning at Second Draft.

Will The Blackburn Inn and Conference Center allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although they can't stay for free, dogs are welcome at The Blackburn Inn and Conference Center for a fee of USD 50 per pet, per night.

Are there connecting rooms at The Blackburn Inn and Conference Center?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

What is the closest airport to The Blackburn Inn and Conference Center?

The closest major airport to The Blackburn Inn and Conference Center is Weyers Cave, VA (SHD-Shenandoah Valley Regional), which is 18.9 mi away (23 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at The Blackburn Inn and Conference Center?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at The Blackburn Inn and Conference Center.

Reviews

The Blackburn Inn and Conference Center Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 714 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 186 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 64 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 1006 reviews

Reviews

4/10 Poor

David

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Un responsive

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My beautiful bride Tressa and I spent two nights at the Blackburn Inn. It was our second visit to this lovely hotel. Both times we had travelled from Virginia Beach to Staunton to enjoy the 3-hour train excursion operated by Virginia Scenic Railway. I wanted to share what wonderful service we received from both Amber White, your front desk supervisor, and Devin, one of the wonderful housekeepers. Both of these young ladies went out of their way to make our stay a wonderful experience. Because of my wife's medical issues, I had made a few special requests during our stay. Both Amber and Devin were so pleasant and attentive to us, it made us feel very special. I won't bore you with specifics, but suffice it to say that these two ladies are incredible representatives of both the hotel management and the Blackburn Inn. It is because of them that we will continue to come back to this beautiful property for our future visits to Staunton.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caron and Andy

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

10/10 Excellent

Corey

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

8/10 Good

Lucy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We loved the property and thought the room was very nice. The contactless check-in and check-out process was smooth and convenient. However, we didn’t love that we had to download a separate app just to access the room key—especially for a one-time stay. Our digital key also stopped working an hour before checkout, which was frustrating as we were loading up the car. Thankfully, a staff member was able to help us get back in. Overall, it’s a beautiful place and we’d still recommend it, just with a heads-up about the app.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

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

Excellent stay

Fun place to stay. Very comfortable but don't expect the normal room layout. If creaking floors bother you, ask for a room on the highest floor. The building is old with original flooring. That said, the little restaurant is superb. The cook is great and as she is the wait staff so is the staffing. There are places to sit and read or look out the windows at the views. The campus is quite lovely. It's history will interest many.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph, Tybee Island

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Great bed and convenient location
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ed

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

Blackburn

Lovely hotel great staff!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

David

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Candice

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

EARL

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

10/10 Excellent

Leah

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

Stunning Architecture, Exceptional Staff

This hotel is beautiful and lovingly preserved. Every staff member we met was friendly and went out of their way to answer questions, especially about the building’s history. Breakfast at the Second Draft was perfect (get the iced collagen coffee!) and we really enjoyed the spa. The historical walls are literally a foot thick, so you can’t hear a peep from adjacent guests’ rooms. There’s even an art gallery on the third floor. Can’t wait to visit again!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

architecture and history rolled into one

historic buildings - be sure to learn about the history of this venue magnificent architecture
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Stephen

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg

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

10/10 Excellent

Irma, Alexandria

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is beautiful in a large estate-like property so it is very grand. The area is quiet but close to the town. You can walk to town (about 12 minute walk). The room was small (we got the classic room) but comfortable since we didn't spent much time there as we were in town most of the day. I would stay there again. It has great history.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

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

10/10 Excellent

John

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love this facility. History, convenience, and class.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Comfortable historic hotel

Visited for one night with family. Hotel was beautiful, room was spacious and clean. Had breakfast at their cafe and it was delicious. Staff were very friendly and helped in recommending places to eat for dinner.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

diane

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

10/10 Excellent

Olav

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location. And I loved the Old Town.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

William, Norfolk

Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Shingo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025