I stop here every time I travel N/S along I-81, with my dogs. The facilty is clean, has a gym and a laundry, is very pet friendly, with an extremely reasonable pet fee ($12 for two or fewer dogs). There are also some local restaurants that will deliver, so I need not leave to eat dinner.
I just wish they also had a real breakfast, like some other hotels. They do not have a pool, though that is not important to me. I typically stay only overnight, but do that at least 4 times a year. I have been staying here for years, and it is just now starting to show some signs of wear & tear.

I stayed here this past weekend, and must admit I was impressed beyond my expectations. Upon arrival, they had no issue finding my reservation, and the clerk presented the key, internet password and a coupon for the small food cafe. He correctly did not speak my room number out loud - this is a personal security issue, and it's proper for the clerk to not speak your room number. This was the first pleasant surprise, and more followed.

When I had a problem with my room key, he re-programmed it, then went with me to the room to make sure it worked with no further issue. Pleasant surprise number 2, check.

The room was clean and well-organized, and the supplied kitchenette stocked with dishware, flatware, pots and pans, and even some glass containers with lids. Very complete, I thought. Pleasant surprise number 3, check.

The only 'limitation,' and it's really only one if you're not the kind of customer Candlewood focuses on, is the lack of a restaurant or provided breakfast. Instead, they provide the kitchenette and a small grocery of selections for purchase and preparation in your room. While perhaps not the right fit for a business traveler, for family or personal travel, this works nicely.

While my visit was brief, I would not hesitate to stay here again. A real bargain, and they even have pet-friendly rooms!

On a long fall weekend trip to the VA mountians with our two dogs, our overnight stay at this Candlewood Suites was one of the highlights of our trip. This was the first time we have stayed at a Candlewood property, but if the others are a nice as this one, it will not be our last. The room was clean, large, well appointed and designed. The bed was great and the linens were nice. The staff was friendly and accommodating. And at a extremely reasonable price point, I would classify this easy access hotel location as an great bargain!!! Due to the full kitchen, minus an oven but with a full-sized fridge, we planned on fixing dinner (fall apple salad with homemade apple vinegarette dressing, butterhead lettuce, pecans, blue cheese, Surryano ham, and a fresh sliced VA mountain Gala apple) and breakfast (cooked-in-room Gala apple sauce, bacon, and eggs) in our room and be with our dogs. This was made possible by the furnished kitchen, even though the fact that you only had two knives, forks, and teaspoons made for a constant washing process while preparing the meals. They also furnished a dish cloth, drying towel, and potholder along with dish detergent. All-in-all a great overall experience when we did not know what to expect. We will stay here again when we return to this area of our home state, and will add Candlewood Suites to our normal list of hotels when traveling.

Candlewood Suites Winchester, Virginia is an excellent place to call home while away from home. My husband and I have found the staff in Winchester professional and caring – they go out of their way to ensure that our stay is satisfying. Further, with traveling with two dogs, Candlewood is set up as pet friendly. The rooms are well taken care of to ensure cleanliness. – the maids take their job seriously and it shows with the sparkle in the rooms. The rooms are furnished with dishes, pots and pans and full size refrigerator and stove. Traveling gets old when one is reduced to eating out all the time – weight gain plus unhealthy eating. I really enjoy being able to cook for my family, which I’m able to do when I’m at Candlewood. They even have salt and pepper shakers, sugar & cream containers, and cleaning products.

I can’t say enough about the staff here at Candlewood Winchester – they are wonderful! I know if I have a question about the area, they will seek it out for me. My husband and I have been staying here for a bit while we are waiting for his transfer. I’m so grateful during this period to have a place to call home while we are waiting for our next move. I’m thankful!!!!