The Blackburn Inn and Conference Center

Staying at several boutique hotels done by the same developer, this one was a new developer, and we loved it. I am very pleased to see what the developer has done with this complex of buildings, once being a mental institute. We loved out room. My biggest complaint was that we were short two out of the four pillows, and the food service, which was slow. I’d definitely return.

We truly enjoyed our stay at the Blackburn Inn. My husband and I are caretakers for my Daddy and this was booked as a respite get-away. Upon arrival we were met by the sweetest lady, Ms. Q. She was a warm and gracious hostess at the front desk. Later we ran into another staff, Lynn, who gave us the most amazing history lesson on The Blackburn. The room itself was clean and inviting. The bed was a little low to the floor since it was an ADA room and one side of the bed was up against a wall. This was not a huge issue though since we were only there for a couple of nights. All in all, it was an awesome, relaxing time and we plan to return and do the train package.

Wonderful stay! The room was nice, very clean. The grounds were very well kept. Nice piece of history - staff was excellent! Beautiful Inn. We took the package deal as part of the Blue Ridge Train ride - which was also excellent! We would definitely visit again.

What a cool hotel! A very interesting history and amazingly updated. Rooms are very cool and modern combined with elements from its past. Staff was delightful and the bistro was delicious and very reasonably priced. Would certainly come back.

Unique repurposed property that now has a second life as a swanky hotel with lots of interesting history.

We love this place and its character. It is a perfect stopping point.

I was disappointed to have to pay a steep early check-in fee ($50 for a 2:00 pm check in) particularly when "normal" check in hours were rather late (4 pm). Our room was called the "Harry Potter Room" because it was beneath the staircase. Which meant you heard everyone using that staircase. We paid for a deluxe queen bed only to find out our small room only had a double bed. Our windows looked out over a boarded up dilapidated building. And the room had no closet! Just a hook on a door. There was no bottled water or ice bucket--just two plastic cups--I suppose you were supposed to drink from the bathroom? Although the staff were perfectly pleasant, the facilities themselves, from the room, the poor quality towels and pillows, and the food, left so much to be desired. I would not recommend this hotel

Highly recommended. One of my favorite hotel stays of all time. You'll feel like you're in a Jane Austen novel. Perfect for a romantic getaway. It's a historic building, grand and gorgeous. The room felt rustic but with modern touches. Large rainfall shower. Genuinely friendly and helpful staff. Breakfast is extra, will run you about $12-$20 per person in 2024. Not a big menu and we chose to eat at a local bakery called Réunion (amazing coffee & pastries!) which is a 10 min walk from the hotel, a couple of mins by car. There's a convenient parking lot on your left as you enter the historic downtown, only takes quarters at 75 cents per hour. There's free parking elsewhere but the paid lot is easy to access. The walk from the hotel to the downtown is short but not the safest at night as the sidewalks are narrow and you're walking close to cars. If you're lucky, you're in town for a play at the Shakespeare Center! Parking is free at the hotel. The main feature of the hotel is a spiral staircase. If you're fit to walk the steps, make sure you go to the top and enjoy the view! Only two suggestions for the hotel: - include more regular coffee pods in the room; happy to see a Keurig but only had one regular coffee pod, two decaf pods and one green tea - get the thermostat to stop blinking. This will only bother you if you're on the sofa bed, not noticeable from the bed itself. Dreamy hotel that I hope to return to one day. Glad I visited Staunton for this experience!

To much noise