AWAY: Virginia’s Top Luxury Resorts and Stays
We’ve collected Virginia’s top luxury resorts and accommodations that are all waiting for your next visit with a one-of-a-kind stay.
We’ve collected Virginia’s top luxury resorts and accommodations that are all waiting for your next visit. Now’s the time to book your long-awaited trip to Virginia and pamper yourself with a one-of-a-kind stay, so what are you waiting for!?
Goodstone Inn
36205 Snake Hill Road, Middleburg, Virginia
Experience the enchanting Goodstone Inn, a 265-acre estate minutes from Middleburg and Loudoun County’s many wineries. With 18 elegantly decorated guest rooms and suites across six historic cottages restored in English and French Country décor, the charming lodging has many options. The largest and most historic lodging at the Inn, the Manor House, is a spacious and luxurious retreat overlooking the property, with four guest rooms (2 king beds, 2 queen), numerous seating areas, a spacious kitchen, a formal dining room and a sunroom. The Bull Barn, also known as the Honeymoon Suite, is the most private cottage at Goodstone. This romantic space offers one king bed with a living room, wet bar, and dining area.
Impressive culinary offerings are found at the Inn’s signature restaurant, The Conservatory, as well as the new Bistro. Each offers an extensive wine list and locavore menus highlighting the fresh ingredients from the on-property farm. The elegant 12-seat wine cellar makes for a nonpareil private dining experience. Goodstone’s fully operative farm with cows, chickens, beehives, and even a llama, provides high-quality produce for their award-winning culinary program. The gardening team meets regularly with the chef to coordinate planting needs designed around seasonal rotation and the farm- to-table culinary program. A variety of seasonal fruits and vegetables are grown in the gardens, orchards, and greenhouses while focusing on sustainable agricultural practices. (In 2022, Goodstone made the decision to eliminate plastic water bottles from its property and implemented Vivreau, a reusable bottle system.) At the countryside resort guests are welcomed to enjoy all the land has to offer including hiking, biking, and canoeing. Or if you prefer to stay closer to the inn, you can spend a day lounging poolside with a drink in hand.
The Clifton
1296 Clifton Inn Drive, Charlottesville, VA
Among the historic hotels of Virginia, The Clifton’s heritage is truly unique. Nestled in the outskirts of Charlottesville, with sweeping views of the Blue Ridge Mountains the boutique hotel was originally constructed in 1799 as a classic colonial-style home for Thomas Jefferson’s daughter and husband, Martha and Thomas Mann Randolph. The Clifton’s 20 guest rooms, spanning five late 18th- and early 19th-century buildings, are each unique with repurposed vintage and original furniture.
Boar’s Head Resort
1296 Clifton Inn Drive, Charlottesville, VA
Celebrating the beauty and history of the land on whichcit sits, Boar’s Head Resort invites guests to get outside – tocplay and explore the storied legacy of Thomas Jefferson’s hometown of Charlottesville. A visit to nearby Monticello, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is a must, as well as sampling the resort’s many available activities including nature trails among rivers and lakes, a nationally acclaimed tennis center, world-class fitness, squash and aquatics facilities, and 18 new championship golf holes along with a new six-hole par-3 course.
The Inn at Willow Grove
14079 Plantation Way, Orange, VA
Amidst the lush, scenic landscapes of Virginia near Shenandoah National Park, The Inn at Willow Grove blends the timeless elegance of a beautifully restored 1770s historic house with Forbes Four Star accommodations and gourmet cuisine. Select from 10 boutique rooms, 10 luxury suites and 5 premier suites and cottages. Start the day with the fresh beignets delivered each morning before relaxing at the on-site spa, then finish with dinner at the gourmet farm-to-table Vintage Restaurant.
Salamander Resort & Spa
500 North Pendleton Street, Middleburg, VA
Set on 340 acres amid Virginia’s famed horse and wine country, Salamander Resort & Spa is designed to blend into the natural environment in which it sits. One of only 24 U.S. properties holding a Forbes Five Star for both hotel and spa, and a AAA Five-Diamond ranking overall, the resort features 168 rooms including 17 suites, a 23,000-square-foot spa, a full-service equestrian center with a 22-stall stable, Virginia Piedmont-inspired dining, a dedicated cooking studio, wine bar and a unique array of banquet facilities.
The Historic Cavalier Hotel & Beach Club
4200 Atlantic Avenue, Virginia Beach, VA
An iconic presence overlooking Virginia Beach’s exclusive north end, The Historic Cavalier Hotel has stood as a luxurious symbol of the days of elegant, refined hospitality, when glamour and etiquette were paramount, service was on-point, and a guest’s entire experience impeccably considered.
Following an extensive $75-million renovation, The Historic Cavalier Hotel has reopened as a distinguished member of the Autograph Collection Hotels, Marriott International’s portfolio of distinctive independent properties. Restored but still brimming with history and stories, the hotel is reimagining refined elegance for today’s in-the-know, discerning luxury traveler, with 85 opulent guest rooms.
Upscale amenities include a spa, a bourbon distillery onsite, three unique restaurants including a refined tavern, beautiful saltwater pools, 4,767 square-feet of function space, meticulous grounds, and a Beach Club. Plenty of unexpected delights await today’s savvy luxury traveler, who comes seeking more than just a beach getaway with a nice view.
Morrison House
116 South Alfred St. Alexandria, VA
Tucked neatly in Alexandria’s Old Town, just a block away from King Street, sits Morrison House, a boutique luxury Federalist-style 45-room Autograph Collection hotel. At The Study restaurant, discover the Modern American menu inspired by Chef Tomas Chavarria’s Mesoamerican heritage and techniques, such as smoking and curing meats over open fire. Regionally sourced plates such as Korobuta Pork Belly and Seven Hills Farms Dry-Aged Strip Loin are complimented by classic cocktails.
Williamsburg Inn
136 East Francis Street, Williamsburg, VA
Experience Forbes Five-Star, AAA Five-Diamond luxury at the iconic Williamsburg Inn, the crown jewel of Colonial Williamsburg hotels. The Inn offers 62 sumptuous guestrooms and suites and has hosted a wealth of heads-of-state, perfecting their pampering of each and every guest with the royal treatment. For many, it is a resort destination in itself. Gourmet dining, outdoor pools, tennis courts, award-winning golf, and a fitness club complete with spa services create a memorable resort experience.
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The Jefferson Hotel
101 West Franklin Street, Richmond, VA
Since 1895, The Jefferson Hotel has been recognized by discerning travelers as Richmond’s grandest hotel and one of the finest in America. Known for its genuinely friendly service, luxurious guestrooms, breathtaking architecture and elegant décor, The Jefferson is reminiscent of a more gracious era and located just blocks from the state capital. Guests of The Jefferson enjoy exceptional dining at Lemaire, 24-hour room service, and complementary health club including an indoor pool.
Tides Inn
480 King Carter Drive, Irvington, VA
Discover timeless traditions and Southern hospitality at Tides Inn, located on a private peninsula, surrounded by the splendor of the Chesapeake Bay. Seventy recent- ly refreshed guest rooms and suites bring the outdoors in with expansive views of the water, shorelines, and gardens. Exclusive access to the marina, a full-service spa, Golden Eagle Golf Course, distinctive foodie experiences, and a sailing school make this a perfect escape for relaxed romantics and explorers alike.
