I stayed at both the English Inn and this one during my time in Charlottesville. This hotel is newer, and a bit further away from UVA, but it's still close to the major shopping mall (it's just off of Rte 29, which is the main thoroughfare through town).

Overall, the room was spacious and clean and bright -- it did have some sort of a weird smell when I walked in though, so I turned on the air to get air circulating. I do agree with the previous poster that the air-conditioning unit was too loud - I had to keep it on "low" and reduce the temperature settings so that it wasn't blasting the whole time.

I liked the staff, who were friendly and courteous, even though it was a busy time for them (Friday).

And yes, it's right next door to a supermarket and Applebee's, which is convenient if you're tired from traveling all day long.

The weekday and weekend prices were not outrageous compared to the other hotels of similar quality in town (I called around to TONS of places), and they do accept AAA discounts. Overall, I would recommend this place and would stay there again.

This is a very good budget hotel.

My room was located on the 2nd floor, near the elevator, but I had no problem with noise from the hallways or adjoining rooms. There was a king bed, 2 night stands, a sitting chair with ottoman, desk, and dresser with TV. The room was not huge, but it also didn't feel crowded. The bed was very comfortable, the dresser had lots of room, and there were multiple lamps, so the room was well-lit. The sink is outside of the bathroom, which is very nice for multiple people. My only complaint with the room is the rather loud air conditioner.

In-room ammenities include an ironing board and iron, coffee maker, full cable (about 60 channels), and free high-speed internet (I used the wired, but there is also wireless).

The first floor of the hotel has a sitting area, computer for internet access, and a breakfast room, where there is a free continental breakfast. I was there over the weekend, and both days there was also a waffle maker. Since there was only 1 machine there was usually a line. Staff at check-in and check-out were friendly and quick.

Other amenities include a small outdoor pool that faces south and free parking. Even better than a fitness room is a free pass to a new Gold's Gym a few minutes drive away - this is a very nice perk!

Another nice feauture is the way the hotel does *not* try to rip-off guests at the vending machines: both Pepsi and Coke machines have 20 oz bottless for $1. (I've seen $2.50 at a full-service Marriott).

The hotel is located on the main commercial road leading into Charlottesville and is about 2 miles from UVA and downtown. It is right next to a grocery store and Applebee's (both basically the same parking lot), and there are many other restaurants a very short drive away.

Overall I was very pleased with this hotel. Especially given all the amenities the hotel really is a bargain compared to "full-service" hotels. I would have no hesitation staying here again.

This is the second time I've stayed at this property. My first stay was two years ago. At that time I found things to be very nice. On this stay I found my room to be a bit "tired". It wasn't as clean as I would like and there seemed to be lots of "dings" on t he walls etc. I got a good rate, but I don't believe I would stay there again. It seems like a good cleaning would be in order.

Initially the room and hotel seemed clean and new. When we turned down the bedcover, the sheets were wrinkled and had several areas of crusted dried body fluids. We called the desk, they had no one to change the sheets and no room to move us to but offered to give us a set to change ourselves, which we did. Following the changing of the sheets we noted wet body fluids on the night stand. We called the front desk, they offered no assistance and no change of room. The bed did not have a mattress pad. We stayed the night but kept all of our clothing on and left early the next day. They did not charge us for the room but the indifference was astounding.